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JULY 2021 PUBLISHER

Mike Tucker | MTucker@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

Chelsea Lyn Agro | Chelsea.Agro@LifestylePubs.com

Hitting the road.

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I thought having a baby would slow me down a tiny bit but, in truth, it's encouraged

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2021

FEATURES 16 The Legend of Lady Griz Native Missoulian and filmmaker’s latest project salutes a legendary coach.

24 Summer Splendor in Big Sky The Wilson Hotel is a riveting backyard getaway.

30 Hike for the Noggins! Financially support Brain Injury Alliance of Montana so their mission can help Montanans.

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42 A Missoula Must-Read Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead.

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SUMMER ADVENTURE SUMMERTIME IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVENTURE! School is out, the weather is warm and we have vacation time to spend with our families. Make the most of this summer by exploring all our community has to offer. From the best spots to have a picnic to the perfect places to cool off in the water, there’s plenty of fun summertime activities to do as a family. Seize this season of adventure and make some memories!

WATERY WAYS TO STAY COOL + Kona to Harper’s River Float is leisure time at its finest. This stretch of the Clark Fork River boasts impeccable scenery on a calm stretch known for its swimming holes and supreme bird watching. + Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort offers natural mineral water hot springs, brand new pools, and fine dining post-soak! + Splash Montana Waterpark is great fun for the whole family! + Jerry Johnson Hot Springs are a rustic treasure 2.6 miles down a heavily trafficked trail located near Lolo. Gear up and then soak it in! + July may suggest a wetsuit but don’t let that keep you away from this iconic Missoula challenge. Brennan’s Wave is the perfect place to cool off in front of an audience.

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HOMETOWN HERO

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YOU MAY HAVE SEEN THE DOCUMENTARY “THE HOUSE THAT ROB BUILT” WHEN IT BECAME AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE OR RENT EARLIER THIS YEAR. But if you haven’t, I encourage you to put it at the top of your summer watch list. Film director Megan Harrington has put her arms around such a monumental time in our Missoula history and given it a big bear hug. The film pays tribute to Lady Griz Coach Rob Selvig and the instrumental ways in which he shaped a notable team and its individual players for basketball and beyond. MEGAN, THE INSPIRATION FOR THE FILM YOU DIRECTED, “THE HOUSE THAT ROB BUILT,” HAS THIS NOTION THAT ROB SELVIG WAS A PIONEER FOR WOMEN TO PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS, AND REALLY, THE REST OF THEIR LIVES. IS IT FAIR TO SAY THAT ROB INSPIRED A CERTAIN GUSTO OR CONFIDENCE IN YOU WITH YOUR ATHLETIC JOURNEY AND THE CAREER PATH YOU’VE CHOSEN? Rob was coaching me to be the best basketball player and teammate, which was preparing me for life after basketball. The concepts of understanding your role on a team, sacrifice, perseverance, failure, success, and accountability translate into

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T H E L E G E N D O F L A DY G R I Z

NATIVE MISSOULIAN AND FILMMAKER’S LATEST PROJECT SALUTES A LEGENDARY COACH

the real world. He instilled a confidence to face the storm or sunshine

I wish we could have filmed every Lady Griz but

with gusto, and to give myself grace when I fall short.

time and financial restrictions didn’t allow us to do everything we wanted. There are powerful

WHAT DOES THE PHRASE “HE BELIEVED” MEAN TO YOU,

moments and stories that didn’t make the film

AS A FORMER LADY GRIZ?

but hearing them profoundly impacted me and

To me, “he believed” is the foundation of his legacy. His belief in

the rest of the film crew.

the greatness of female athletes when he took over the program in 1978 instilled a new sense of pride in his players and encouraged a

CAN YOU TALK ABOUT THE “HOUSE OF

community to come see them play. I gained a much deeper appre-

INCLUSION” THAT ROB BUILT?

ciation for his early teams who blazed a trail. In turn, they handed

Rob’s “house of inclusion” united young

the torch to the next generation to carry and pass on. The result?

women from different backgrounds and worl-

Countless little girls across Montana—including myself—had female

dviews together in pursuit of becoming the

role models to look up to and dream about emulating. It’s a case

best team possible. He had the unique ability

study in how important it is to believe in what you’re doing and why.

to handle each player differently—not better or

worse than another—but in accordance with

THROUGH DIRECTING THIS FILM AND HEARING THE

what would make them grow and thrive. In an

STORIES THAT CAME FROM FELLOW LADY GRIZ MEMBERS,

increasingly business-like basketball world,

HOW DID THEIR NARRATIVES SHAPE THE STORYLINE?

Rob viewed us all as people first and basket-

The player testimonies were instrumental in shaping the story

ball players second.

CONTINUED >

and we did a great deal of research in preparation for each interview.

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HOMETOWN HERO (CONTINUED)

MISSOULA HOLDS A SPECIAL PLACE IN THE GROWTH OF WOMEN’S BASKETBALL AND WE WANTED E VERYONE— COACHES, P L AY E R S , F A M I LY, F A N S , U M , A N D G R I Z N AT I O N —T O B E P R O U D.

AS A NATIVE MISSOULIAN, GIVE US YOUR

going to happen, because without that moment

GENUINE REACTION TO THE FEEDBACK

all the other incredible memories would not

THIS FILM HAS CONJURED UP NATIONWIDE.

have been possible.

SURELY, IT’S HUMBLING TO SEE SUCH A BRILLIANT STORY TOUCH THE HEARTS OF

ter came into our room and said I had a phone

STRANGERS AND MONTANANS ALIKE.

call and it sounded like Robin Selvig. When I

My genuine reaction is gratitude. It makes me a

got on the phone it was Rob on the other end.

little emotional, to be honest, so it’s good we’re not

We exchanged greetings and then he said, “Do

doing a TV interview! Teamwork makes the dream

you still want to be a Lady Griz?” Considering

work and I’m grateful to have worked alongside

that had been my dream since I was a little

talented individuals at every phase who believed

girl, this was not a difficult question to answer.

in the story and poured their entire heart into the

He then said something like, “Well, we have

project. It was a journey full of highs and lows—

a scholarship and we’d like to offer it to you.”

moments where you had to dig deep and keep

That’s when I proceeded to ask who it really

pushing forward—just like a real basketball season.

was because I thought someone was pranking

Family Theater Productions was instrumental in the

me. He informed me it was Robin Selvig but I

film becoming a reality and by the grace of God we

still didn’t believe him and kept asking, “Who

reached the finish line. In those final months of editing,

is this?” We went round and round like this for

Jon Cipiti (Director), John Louis Caiella (Editor), and

about 30 seconds until he finally said, under-

Grant Fonda (Composer) went above and beyond the

standably at his wits’ end, “Listen, do you want

call of duty and are honorary Grizzlies with grit!

the scholarship or not?” That’s when I knew it

Missoula holds a special place in the growth

really was Robin Selvig at which point I became

of women’s basketball and we wanted every-

hysterical and promised him he’d never regret

one—coaches, players, family, fans, UM, and Griz

calling. Probably not the best start with your

Nation—to be proud.

new coach but we laugh about it now.

CAN YOU SHARE ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE

WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOU?

MEMORIES WITH COACH SELVIG?

In late January 1995 around 9:30 p.m. my sis-

We are evaluating different documentary and

My favorite memory was the night he called to

scripted ideas right now for development, so stay

offer me a scholarship, which I didn’t think was

tuned and follow us at www.FamilyTheater.org.

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CRANKY SAM PUBLIC HOUSE AND CRANKY SAM BREWING OFFER A FULL EXPERIENCE FOR PATRONS

THERE’S A LOT HAPPENING UNDER THE CRANKY

Due to state liquor laws, Cranky Sam Brewing and

SAM ROOF IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN

Cranky Sam Public House have operated as sepa-

MISSOULA. On the Cranky Sam Brewing side, delec-

rate entities since the owners of Cranky Sam Public

table beers are hand churned. Those beers are then

House Jennifer and Jed Heggen opened the doors on

sold to Cranky Sam Public House next door where

May 15, 2020—two weeks after Steve Bullock allowed

thirsty patrons can enjoy the finished product along

restaurants, bars, and breweries to reopen due to the

with a wide selection of other libations like Montana

loosening of COVI-19 restrictions. It’s been a labor of

brews, wine, cider, and hard seltzer.

love that has paid off in a big way.

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Jed is an attorney and both he and Jennifer have a background in business ownership. Jennifer also holds an associate’s degree in food service management from Missoula College and taught for

a fantastic addition to the Cranky Sam Brewing team. Despite

some time in the culinary arts program there.

not knowing Timmy before he was hired, he has impressed the

“Then we started brewing this idea, pun intended,” said Jennifer. At first their vision was just a brewery.

Heggens every step of the way. “Ever since he put out the first beer it’s been amazing,” said Jennifer.

“As we got in here and started feeling the space and looking at

Timmy’s experience studying his craft and brewing in Germany

its proximity of everything going on downtown we were wondering

has helped him make lagers and pilsners a specialty of Cranky

how we were going to do this and shut this down at 8 at night,” said

Sam Brewing, like Spring Melt Vienna Lager and El Vaquero

Jennifer. They made the decision to invest in a beer and wine license

Mexican Lager. Timmy also brews a wide range of ales like Piper

which allows them to have an expanded menu of alcoholic bever-

Creek Hazy Pale, Tropical Blonde, and Justa Wee Heavy Scotch

ages and stay open later. Meanwhile, one of their former partners

Ale. A couple recipes come from Jed’s home brewing experiences

purchased the manufacturing license to open Cranky Sam Brewing.

but most are developed by Timmy.

Currently twelve of the twenty beers on tap at Cranky Sam

When Jennifer and Jed set off to find the perfect location they con-

Public House are brewed at Cranky Sam Brewing. Brewer Timmy

sidered several options but none of them felt right. Then they came

Evon was hired a year before the brewery opened and has been

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TWO BUSINESSES, ONE BIG SWIG (CONTINUED)

Ever since he put out the first beer it’s been amazing. “He [Jed] brought me in here and said, ‘Don’t react. Just imagine

You can view a few of those treasures at the public house. A pretty

what it would be like if we got it cleaned,’” said Jennifer. There were

blue bottle that likely contained a cure for venereal disease and a

gas stains and exhaust caked on the ceiling and walls. “But the min-

beer bottle covered in a pretty patina hold a prominent place above

ute I walked in I thought it was perfect. It needed a lot of love but it

the bar. And there’s the Hidden Lady mural on the wall uncovered

created this great story we have now.”

during the excavation. The majority of other artifacts are being held

That story dates back to the late 1800s when this part of town

and catalogued at the university.

accommodated Missoula’s red light district and Chinatown. And it’s

Jennifer and Jed aren’t just looking to the past to keep Cranky

where Chinese Opium King, Cranky Sam, built an infamous name

Sam successful. Their future plans involve building a restaurant

for himself. The relationship between Cranky Sam and the Heggens

next door to the public house in the stone building previously

all started when Timmy, having nothing to do while the brewery was

housing the Cotton Wood Traders. And on another exciting

being built, was tasked by Jed to do some digging at the library on

note, Cranky Same Brewing has recently begun to can some of

the history of the space. Timmy’s digging then led to actual digging

Cranky Sam Brewing beers, which can be found in a few select

as Nikki Manning and Kate Kolwicz from the University of Montana’s

stores in Missoula.

anthropology department got involved and brought in a host of

Whether under the roof or soaking up the sun on the open patio,

students for excavation. Jennifer tells of visiting the site and finding

visitors to Cranky Sam will experience the best Missoula has to offer

students in tears as they uncovered numerous treasures.

from the past to the present.

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BIG SKY: A CHALLENGING TANGLE OF LINES FOR SKIERS WHO

adrenaline and endorphin boost. If you prefer

WANT TO BREAK THE BOUNDARIES OF OUR VALLEY DURING

to stay grounded, over 40 miles of mountain

THE WINTER. But what about during the summer? This picturesque

bike trails await, as well as hiking trails and

little town in the heart of the Madison Range is a playground. It offers

many opportunities for wildlife watching.

a wide range of our favorite warm weather activities like mountain

Young ones will find hours of fun at Adventure

biking, zip lining, bungee trampolines, gemstone mining, and scenic

Mountain where they can mine for gems, fly

rides. The Wilson Hotel, located in Big Sky’s Town Center in Meadow

thirty feet in the air on the giant swing, and

Village, is the ideal basecamp for all those adventures.

play a round of mini golf. Mountain Village

As a guest of The Wilson you’ll benefit from a wide range of amenities inside and out. Choose from their selection of spacious luxury suites and

also offers a wide range of dining options and shops to stock up on outdoor gear.

studios, each equipped with a full kitchen. Take in the coveted Montana

Feeling more confident? The excitement

sun from a shimmering pool and enjoy a spa treatment on some fresh

in Big Sky doesn’t stop at Mountain Village.

linens. Easily entertain the whole family at the outdoor playground and

Many activities can be found all around

BBQ pit. One of the many other perks of The Wilson is its close proximity

town. Channel your inner Arnold Palmer at

to restaurants, galleries, and shops for that retail therapy itch or long-

Big Sky Resort Golf Course. Hold on tight as

awaited indoor dining opportunities — we all need to catch up on those

you shoot through the rapids on a rafting trip

lost hours of authentic culinary experience.

down the Gallatin River. Hikers looking for a

Start your day with The Wilson’s deluxe complimentary breakfast

short stroll or a lung-busting climb will find

to fuel up on flaky pastries, savory bacon, and hot coffee. Then catch

miles of trails. Saddle up for a horseback ride

the convenient and free Skyline Shuttle right outside the hotel. Leave

into the wilderness then exchange four legs

the driving to someone else so you can take in the gorgeous views

for two wheels as you ride the many bike

while you’re whisked up to Mountain Village for high-altitude fun.

trails in and around Big Sky.

There are activities for everyone at Mountain Village. Take to the

Once you’re winding down from a day

sky on the scenic lift ride and zip line above the tree tops for an easy

in the great outdoors (or perhaps you can CONTINUED >

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save this for a rainy day), check out the Historic Crail Ranch for a fascinating look into the everyday lives of early homesteaders in the valley. The Crail family settled here in 1902 in the cabin that now makes up the Crail Ranch Homestead Museum. Today, the ranch is overseen by the Big Sky Community Organization, a nonprofit devoted to caring for the grounds and the two remaining cabins. The grounds are open anytime but be sure to come back on a weekend so you can take part in a guided tour. Every great adventurer knows the power of pressing pause. Perch yourself by the garden and soak up the calming sounds of a Montana meadow. Consider how fortunate the Crail family was to be able to carve out their lives in the shadow of these majestic mountains. After the historical experience, it’s back to The Wilson to gear up for a night on the town.

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Happy hour is a state of mind in Big Sky and there

creates a classic Manhattan or a modern Smoke,

are several delicious options for imbibing within

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walking distance of the hotel.

One of the best perks about staying at The

As with many Montana towns, Big Sky hosts

Wilson is you can go right from your room to Copper

exceptional craft breweries. A pleasant stroll past

Whiskey Bar where dinner and drinks await without

the golf course leads you to Lone Peak Brewery

having to leave the hotel. Whiskey connoisseurs can

where you can grab a plate of Finger Lick’n Wings

choose from a staggering menu of world-class pours

and a pour of a light Nordic Blonde ale. Beehive

on the rocks or in a tasty cocktail. Can’t decide?

Basin Brewery sits a stone’s throw from The Wilson.

Try a whiskey flight. After working up a mountain

This small-batch brewery welcomes beer lovers to

of an appetite during the day reward yourself with

their intimate taproom to sample hefty concoctions

Copper’s truffle fries and a perfectly grilled ribeye.

like the “The Big” Baltic Porter — yum.

Once your taste buds are satisfied, head back up

If craft cocktails are more your style, venture

to your room and sink into your soft bed dreaming

over to The Standard. Settle in at the art-deco

of the day’s memories and tomorrow’s adventures

style bar while the artist behind the bar lovingly

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“It’s an opportunity for people to gather and put those puzzle pieces back together,” he said. While traumatic brain injuries differ, John says that support and connection with other survivors and caregivers is crucial to naviANYONE.

gating life, careers, and relationships following an injury. And while

ANYTIME.

Montana sees many of its residents suffering from brain injuries, very

ANYWHERE.

little funding is made available for organizations like BIAMT.

Every day in Montana, 33 people suffer a traumatic brain injury. “Most people don’t realize the severity of brain injury in our state,” explained John Bigart, executive director of Brain Injury Alliance

“We run on a pretty slim budget,” John said. “When our state funding was cut significantly a few years ago, we had to come up with a signature event to keep us afloat.”

of Montana. “We work hard and we play hard in Montana. We’re

The Big Sky Challenge Hikes—one in Missoula on July 11 and one

between the second and third highest number of traumatic brain

at Big Sky on August 7—offer family friendly events for hikers of all

injury-related deaths per capita in the nation.”

ages and hiking intensities to enjoy the Montana outdoors while

Unlike a broken leg with a standard treatment plan, brain injuries are an invisible injury, affecting people in different and often unseen ways.

raising money for BIAMT. John expects between 200-300 hikers at Montana Snowbowl for the Missoula event.

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“They’re like snowflakes,” John said. “No two are the same.” Brain Injury Alliance of Montana (BIAMT) exists to offer support and guidance for survivors of brain injury, as well as for families and caregivers. With a spectrum of symptoms and life-altering effects comes a spectrum of care, treatment, and support options. Through its Brain Injury Helpline, BIAMT helps people find resources for dealing with their injury. “Survivors are looking to connect the dots to what can help them,” John said. “We don’t pretend to be medical experts or provide a diagnosis but we can point people in the direction of how to get support.” Callers to the helpline range from referrals from hospitals or healthcare providers to par-

Take a hike and support Brain Injury Alliance of Montana on Sunday, JULY 11! Brain injuries c an happen to anyone, any time, and any where. Financial suppor t raised f rom this event helps suppor t the mis sion of creating a bet ter f uture for those who are impac ted by brain injur y.

ents and military veterans. BIAMT helps callers find support groups, offers recommendations for neurological evaluations and provides guidance on financial support options and resources to cope with the mental, physical, and emotional toll of traumatic brain injury. “It’s extremely difficult to see what brain injury survivors are going through,” John said. “Brain injury completely turns lives upside down into a million pieces.” BIAMT offers a support group, aptly named Montana Puzzle Club, as a place for survivors to connect and engage in peer support.

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Registration

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+ Adults: $25 + Youth (age 13 to 17): $ 10 + K id 12 and under are f re e + Re gis tration includes lunch, t-shir t , and a chance to win a variet y of prizes . You c an regis ter up until 3 p.m . on S aturday, July 10 via online or in per son on the day of via check or c ash .

+ Mission Loop (0.8 miles) 9AM start time - ride the Grizzly Chairlift before enjoying a beautiful loop at the top! Only 75 spots available for Mission Loop. *Please use discretion when riding chairlift with small children*

+ Awareness Trail (4 miles) 9AM start time - this single track winds down the front of the mountain along Beargrass Highway, where you can enjoy incredible wildlife and meandering course as it travels through the trees.

+ Big Sky Challenge Summit (8 miles) 8:30AM start time With a 2,000 vertical foot climb both up and down, this steep, challenging hike will take you up Second Thought Trail and down Beargrass Highway!

“Some of the people are super competitive. They dress up in goofy outfits,” he said. “Some people hike along and eat huckleberries.” Individuals and teams raise money for the hike, sharing their experience on social media and with friends. John hopes the events

+ Virtual Challenge - For those unable to hike or attend, you can show your support as a virtual hiker. To register simply select “virtual hike” during registration and create your fundraising page. There is no cost to participate in the virtual challenge!

will continue to raise awareness about brain injuries and their prevalence in Montana.

To learn more about BIAMT or to register for the Missoula or Big Sky

“The only cure for brain injury is prevention,” John explained. And

events, visit BIAMT.org or call the Missoula office at 406.541.6442.

while strides have been made in the last few decades to increase

The Brain Injury Hotline (open during normal business hours) can be

seatbelt use on Montana’s highways and to decrease drunk and

reached by calling 800.241.6442.

impaired driving, the fact remains that brain injuries will continue to affect the lives of everyday Montanans. John counts some of the youngest among us as some of the best targets for prevention. BIAMT coordinates several free helmet giveaways across the state in coordination with local sponsors. “One of the most exciting parts of my job is our helmet giveaways,” he said. “We’re making steps to making it better.” He mentions a new skatepark in Alberton (where he serves as the mayor) where on any given day, at least 95 percent of kids at the park are wearing helmets. “There’s never going to be a cure for brain injuries but at least we can work to ensure they happen less frequently and that we treat them properly when they do happen,” John explained. “There’s nothing glitzy about brain injury. People don’t start talking about it until it happens.”

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It’s extremely difficult to see what brain injury survivors are going through. Brain injury completely turns lives upside down into a million pieces.

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There’s never going to be a cure for brain injuries but at least we can work to ensure they happen less frequently and that we treat them properly when they do happen.

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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Located in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, Yosemite National Park boasts giant sequoia trees, breathtaking waterfalls, vast meadows and more. The park is home to unique rock formations like El Capitan, Half Dome and Glacier Point. Gaze in awe at Yosemite’s thousands of waterfalls, including Yosemite Falls, Ribbon Fall and Wapama Falls.

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3. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Yellowstone’s 2.2 million acres include colorful hot springs, awe-inspiring waterfalls, fascinating mudpots, explosive geysers, diverse wildlife and more. It is home to more hot springs and geysers than anywhere else on Earth. The oldest and largest herd of bison in the country lives at Yellowstone, as well as elk, wolves and grizzly bears.

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Bryce Canyon National Park, located in southwestern Utah, is home to the world’s largest concentration of hoodoos on Earth. With its fascinating landscape composed of hoodoos, horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters and whimsical limestone rock formations, a visit to Bryce Canyon is often likened to a visit to another planet. This stunning landscape, formed by wind, water and snow, draws hikers, rock climbers, photographers, stargazers and cross-country skiers.

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Glacier National Park is located on the border of Canada and the United States and is often referred to as the “Crown of the Continent.” Visitors will find more than 700 glacial lakes and many hiking trails, ranging in difficulty from easy to strenuous. Going-to-the-Sun Road, known as one of the most spectacular scenic drives in the country, is a paved, two-lane highway that divides the park into east and west regions.

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ZION NATIONAL PARK Zion National Park’s colorful sandstone cliffs, lush plateaus covered in pine and junipers, narrow canyons, the Virgin River, plus seeps, springs and waterfalls are just some of the scenic wonders here. One of Zion’s most popular hikes is known as the Narrows, the slimmest section of Zion Canyon. Other popular attractions include the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, Angels Landing, Observation Point and Canyon Overlook Trail.

7. GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park spans 310,000 acres and towers above the Jackson Hole Valley. The Teton Mountains, the youngest in the Rockies, are reflected majestically on the surfaces of six pristine lakes and the Snake River. Experienced climbers can summit the 13,770foot Grand Teton, and long-distance hikers can take the Paintbrush Canyon-Cascade Canyon Loop for impressive views of the mountain.

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK This UNESCO World Heritage Site is 277 river miles long, up to 18 miles wide and 1 mile deep. The South Rim is home to Grand Canyon Village and Bright Angel Trail. The West Rim is home to the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass bridge that extends 70 feet over the edge of a cliff. The North Rim is the most remote access point, allowing visitors to experience the park firsthand through intense hiking and backpacking and thrilling river rafting.

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BIG SKY CHALLENGE 2021

Artists have been creating artworks

The Brain Injury Alliance of Montana

inspired by the magic of Jazz music

is hosting the 4th annual Missoula

since its emergence in the 1920s.

Big Sky Challenge on Sunday, July

Music will guide methods and

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The School of Journalism in the

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trail, or the 8 mile challenge. There is

College of the Arts and Media at the

exhibition, Fracture, campers will

always a virtual hike, too, for those who

University of Montana is hosting a

make paintings inspired by music.

wish to participate elsewhere and still

three-day summer experience for

Open to children ages 6 to 9.

support BIAMT. Adults are $25, youth

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A Missoula Must-Read GREAT CIRCLE BY MAGGIE SHIPSTEAD READING HAS ALWAYS BEEN A EUPHORIC SWEET SPOT SOMEWHERE BETWEEN GETTING AWAY AND FINDING MYSELF. I love the way writing can transport me to a different place or era and also encourage self-reflection through character development. That’s why Great Circle is my summer pick. Maggie Shipstead has a clever writing style and superb characters. And Marian, one of the main characters, grew up in Montana! Nothing like a little local flavor on the ol’ reading list. This story will inspire even the cuddliest of homebodies to pursue a summer adventure. Great Circle tells the story of a daredevil aviator determined to chart her own course in life, at any cost. After being rescued as infants from a sinking ocean liner in 1914, Marian and Jamie Graves are raised by their dissolute uncle in Missoula, Montana. There— after encountering a pair of barnstorming pilots passing through town in beat-up biplanes—Marian commences her lifelong love affair with flight. At 14, she drops out of school and finds an unexpected and dangerous patron in a wealthy bootlegger who provides a plane and subsidizes her lessons, an arrangement that will haunt her for the rest of her life, even as it allows her to fulfill her destiny: circumnavigating the globe by flying over the North and South Poles. A century later, Hadley Baxter is cast to play Marian in a film that centers on Marian’s disappearance in Antarctica. Vibrant, canny, disgusted with the claustrophobia of Hollywood, Hadley is eager to redefine herself after a romantic film franchise has imprisoned her in the grip of cult celebrity. Her immersion into the character of Marian unfolds, thrillingly, alongside Marian’s own story, as the two women’s fates--and their hunger for self-determination in vastly different geographies and times--collide. Epic and emotional, meticulously researched and gloriously told, Great Circle is a monumental work of art, and a tremendous leap forward for the prodigiously gifted Maggie Shipstead. 42

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