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I have a hard time sitting still even though I'm a homebody. As any homeowner knows, there is always something to be done. And when that thing is done, there's another thing right behind it. I credit my eagerness and ambition to my little slice of land in the Bitterroot Valley. There is peacefulness in working with the ground—tilling, planting, aerating, raking, mowing, watering—and a humbleness that exists because of that constant grounding. I am working but my work isn't finished. Even though this is the "explore" issue, I feel the need to bring up home because when we go out into this world in search of new things, we get that courage or determination from where we begin. My relaxation, oddly enough, is when I leave home and get to just "be" somewhere else with no agenda. It makes me see the world in full color without my nose being buried in some task. I get to soak up the richness of adventure with enthusiasm because my work at home fuels me. This season is ripe for the taking, maybe even my favorite season in Montana. The trees are so vibrant with that translucent electric green, the air smells of freshly thawed soil, and there's a fever in everyone and everything. The best kind of fever of course, when spotted fawns chase each other in dewy meadows, black angus calves harass their mothers, and foals lie in the early season sun without a care in the world. It is a portrait of reprieve. From the hard work of winter, from darker days, from a more monochromatic world. Mother Nature seems to be our biggest mentor—tough but inspiring, the way a good mentor should be. She encourages us to make a plan and set sail for something new, but to stay grounded all the while. Wherever your travels take you this season, I hope no dust settles your feet and you're busy with the best of things.

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24 Unique Montana Adventures Unforgettable days spent exploring the Treasure State.

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Stepping into Allie and Tyler's garage is like visiting the best curated selection of equipment for biking enthusiasts. It makes you want to throw your arms around everything and ask questions later because you know, with the various options and attachments, there is a logical explanation for each item that can only come from years of experience and education.

GIVE ME A RUNDOWN OR LAY-OF-THE-LAND OF YOUR BIKING EQUIPMENT. WHAT DO YOU HAVE AND WHAT IS EACH ATTACHMENT/BIKE USED FOR? We have six bikes total, so I guess you could say we are bike hoarders. We each have two mountain bikes: one XC (cross country) bike for all-around riding and racing and one trail bike for more aggressive trails and fun rides. Plus a cyclocross bike and an electric cargo family bike.

ARE THERE SPECIFIC BRANDS THAT YOU LOVE MOST? WHY? A: For mountain biking, the Mac Ride is a must have! It allows you to ride singletrack safely with a little one. We started riding with Ryder, our eldest son, when he was 6 months old. I take him up the main corridor of the Rattlesnake all summer long. We love ripping it down Spring Gulch and Curry. But the Radwagon is my absolute favorite. It is so fun to commute with this piece of equipment. When fully loaded, I can carry two kids, two dogs, and extra gear (kid bikes, backpacks, groceries, etc). It is the minivan of bikes. We love to bomb around town and also head to the river with this bike

T: It makes riding fun for both the kid and the adult. The kid is out front and gets to see where they are going and gets the feel of leaning into the corners and feeling the wind in their face.

BOTH OF YOU HAVE SUCH BUSY SCHEDULES, AND FOR MANY PARENTS GETTING READY FOR A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY WITH KIDS IS DAUNTING. TELL ME WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE WHEN YOU BOTH WANT TO TAKE THE KIDS BIKING (MOUNTAIN OR ROAD). A + T: We honestly find getting the kids ready to ride on the commuter bike easier sometimes, rather than loading them in their car seats. They love to ride on the RadWagon so they are always eager to get in it versus the car which sometimes they absolutely hate. They just wear normal clothes and a bike helmet— so not that difficult to get ready. When we go mountain biking Ryder typically beats us to the bike. Last year was hard because we had one kid under one and the other child almost two so they were at such different levels in regards to biking. This year we will definitely be able to get both kids on their own Mac Ride and ride trails as a family.

HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN THE BIKING COMMUNITY IN MISSOULA, SPECIFICALLY THE RATTLESNAKE AREA/ NEIGHBORHOOD? A + T: One word: epic. We basically moved here because of the superb access to singletrack out of our back door. It’s such a great community that fosters cycling for all ages. From watching the young kids in derailers up to local cyclocross races held by MTCX at the Ten Spoon Winery, the Rattlesnake is a community that embodies cycling as a lifestyle.

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TELL ME ABOUT A TIME WHEN A PIECE OF YOUR GEAR CAME IN HANDY AND SAVED THE DAY. A: I can’t think of a time when gear saved the day, but I will tell you about a time when everything went horribly wrong. I was riding on the Bitterroot Trail near Victor with my son, who was only eight months old, towing him in the Thule chariot, and I was four months pregnant with our youngest. When we started the ride there was a small wind advisory, but being the avid cyclists that we are we decided wind would add a little extra challenge. On our way out, I had the most amazing tailwind. I recall feeling like I was going 30 miles per hour with very minimal effort. We proceeded to go about eight miles and then decided we better turn around when the weather worsened. When we decided to turn around this is when it got real bad. As we tried to ride towards Stevensville we hit 30-mile per hour headwinds. At this point during our ride we quickly realized the chariot does not do well with this high of headwinds. I felt like it was almost elevating off the ground with my son in it. My husband sprinted for home to get the car while my son and I sheltered in place along the highway. Let me tell you, it felt like a total mom-fail moment. Eventually we made it home with the help from a nice older couple. So my recommendation would be not to take the chariot out in high winds as it is not very aerodynamic.

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WHERE DID BOTH OF YOU GET YOUR LOVE OF BIKING? T: Mine started when I was 10 years old and my dad had to get ACL surgery. His recovery was supposed to include riding a stationary bike, but that was too boring so we both got mountain bikes. It basically flourished from there and I’ve been an avid cyclist ever since. A: I grew up riding horses and eventing. When I went to college I could not have a horse so the closest thing I could find to provide the same amount of thrill and excitement was mountain biking. Mountain biking had the same type of outdoor adventure and challenge that I loved about riding horses.

HOW ARE THE KIDS LIKING BEING ON A BIKE? Ryder loves riding in the MacRide. He is transitioning now into riding his own Strider bike. Hayden loves riding on the Radwagon but almost instantly falls asleep once we start moving. We’ll see how this summer goes, he’ll be one and now able to ride the MacRide.

ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR PARENTS WHO WANT TO GET OUT MORE WITH THEIR KIDS? EASY PLACES TO START? Our kids are still so young, so we’re still trying to figure this all out. But I guess if I have any advice I would say just get out and try it. The only way to see if your kids are going to like it is to try it. Missoula Parks and Rec and MTB Missoula have also done an amazing job at providing awesome access to trails and skill parks throughout Missoula.

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KID ATTACHMENTS • Thule chariot: multi-sport trail that can be used for biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing. • Mac Ride: Front-mounted child bike seat • Thule Yepp Maxi: essentially a child bike seat that mounts to the Radwagon cargo bike. We have 2 of these. • Radwagon accessories: Caboose, front basket (for caring groceries and dogs), Conestoga (water proof frame that goes around the kid seats so you can ride in different elements).

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Most Montanans have one thing in common: adventure. Whether it’s taking over the reins of a generational ranch, being a transplant with a dream, or just blowing through like a tumbleweed, there is rich experience to be had in adventure. Explore these timeless options with family and friends this upcoming season!

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Ride the Plains on the Charlie Russell Chew Choo

See the open prairies and rolling hills of central Montana through the eyes of early travelers while riding in comfort on a luxurious dinner train. The Charlie Russell Chew Choo takes you on a 56-mile round trip journey from Lewistown to Denton and back along a historic spur track built in 1912. During your three- and one-half-hour trip you’ll feast on a prime rib dinner while crossing historic train trestles and passing through the Sage Creek Tunnel. Watch out the window for prairie wildlife and stunning scenery while listening to live music. Masked train robbers may even make a thrilling appearance. Book your tickets early as the train runs only ten Saturdays June 11 through October 8. Boarding times range between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. depending on the season to ensure you’re chance to catch the perfect Montana sunset. Visit MontanaDinnerTrain.com for more details and to purchase tickets. CONTINUED > AP R I L 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/MI SSO UL AVA L L E Y

Explore Island Life Montana-Style on Wild Horse Island State Park

Flathead Lake’s largest island sits off the western shore just past Big Arm Bay. The island is named for the small herd of wild horses that reside there but it is also home to bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and mule deer. Even bears make the occasional swim. Two-legged visitors can visit the island by boat. Keep in mind, there are limited landing sites and it will take you about an hour to paddle from the lakeshore to the island. For a hassle-free visit, book a seat on the shuttle provided by Big Arm Boat Rentals or opt for a personal charter through Wild Horse Island Boat Trips. Once on the island, you can hike, enjoy a picnic, and watch the wildlife. Visit FWP.MT.gov/Wild-Horse-Island for more information.

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Stunning works of art weave through the sun-dappled woods just north of Lincoln at Sculpture in the Wild. Since its inception in 2014, this outdoor art installation has invited world-renown sculptors to create unique pieces that pay homage to the Blackfoot Valley’s heritage focusing on industry, environment and culture. A dirt path leads visitors past more than 14 large-scale sculpture installations. Twigs swirl together in Tree Circus by Patrick Dougherty forming a hobbit-like house. Fifteen tons of newspapers compress to create Steven Siegel’s Hill and Valley. The park is free and open all year from dawn to dusk. Visit SculptureInTheWild.com for details.

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Go Underground at Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park

Get ready for a subterranean adventure with a visit to one of the largest known limestone caverns in the Northwest. A tour through Lewis and Clark Caverns gives you the chance to see massive stalactites, stalagmites, and other unique cave formations as you learn about the history and formation of the cavern from a knowledgeable guide. Those with small children or limited mobility can take the Paradise Tour to experience the Paradise Room, the largest and most decorated area of the cave. For those looking for a greater challenge, choose the Classic Tour to navigate the twists and turns of the caverns on a two-mile journey up and down 600 stairs. You must be on a tour to access the caverns and a small fee is charged based on age. The caverns are located 15 miles east of Whitehall. Tours run from late May to late September. The park also features a visitor center, hiking trails, food concessions, and a campground. To book a spot on a tour and for more information, visit FWP.MT.gov/StateParks/Lewis-and-Clark-Caverns.

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Travel Back in Time

Many towns in Montana offer guided historical tours. Bozeman’s Extreme History Project, AdventureThroughTime.org, leads you through historic neighborhoods and cemeteries, thrilling you with stories about the town’s seedy and creepy past. Unseen Missoula, MissoulaDowntown.com/UnseenMissoula, brings you to hidden spots rarely seen by locals. Old Butte Historical Adventures, ButteTour.info, takes you to the dank cells of the old jail where Butte’s native son, Evel Knievel, scrawled his name in the stone wall after a raucous night on the town. One of the most unique tours in Montana is Havre Beneath the Streets, HavreBeneathTheStreets.com. In 1904 three men set fire to town after being thrown out of a bar. They took their revenge by setting a fire that destroyed 60 buildings. Instead of packing up, the industrious townsfolk made the decision to move commerce to the massive steam tunnels that ran below the sidewalks. The tour lets you explore this underground city where businesses like Boone’s Drug Store, Wright’s Dentist Office, and Sporting Eagle Saloon sit frozen in time.

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Leigh Newman's fictional debut story collection Author Leigh Newman is a delectable treat for any reader but specifically for those like us: wilderness dwellers. While her fictional debut story collection Nobody Gets Out Alive is set in Alaska, her rich depth of perspective and personal experience in this vast jewel of a place is what grounds us—and her characters—throughout the entire collection. For anyone who has read her memoir, Still Points North, this story collection is seemingly a fictional sequel to the grandiose theme of survival—something that we Northwesterners often refer to in a physical sense due to our population of grizzly bears, mountain lions, and moose among other fanged or big-bodied creatures. In her memoir, Leigh explores her surroundings for all of us to see and feel. When she gasps, we gasp. And Nobody Gets Out Alive is true to that tone but sets out on several different journeys of survival only to circle back to one shivering discovery: that survival isn' the end game. Her steadfast loyalty to the wilderness we all find ourselves in—physically and emotionally—creates the perfect canvas for each character to manipulate, and when layered one on top of the other, we feel new versions of Alaska come alive in our hands. Leigh brings all of a woman's complexities to the forefront with equal parts softness and pugnacity. Her characters are not too hardshelled by their state of residence nor by their life experience for us to snag small, beautiful moments of sharp truth. Leigh lends us just enough details about their pasts to suspend our disbelief that these women are indeed our mothers, sisters, daughters, or friends. Their decorative worlds are so expertly articulated and Alaska itself starts to feel like a character who morphs from one story to the next. These tales about women trudging through the difficult landscape of a male-dominated Alaskan society remind us of our stark reality: that nobody gets out alive. There is no first class seat that avoids the turbulence of divorce, abuse, secrets, family, or friendships. In fact, despite our level of comfort with flying, we're all aboard the puddle jumper because these pages are the great Alaskan adventure and there isn't another way to get there.

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Walk in the Woods

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Ron

In March of 2020, the PEAK Health & Wellness club temporarily shut its doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was where Crit and I worked out three days a week. Without the facility, we decided we would hike in and around Missoula instead. Crit and I met at the PEAK and have worked out for many years, and we have another common interest: photography. We have completed 100 weekly hikes over two years and photographed flowers, scenes, birds, wildlife, and anything that interests us. I send out a report of each hike with four to six pictures titled “Walk in the Woods” to 30 or more people throughout the states and three foreign countries. One recipient writes,

Crit

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“I love how you take pictures of the ordinary and they look so extraordinary. It’s a good reminder to me that beauty is everywhere, all the time. And your narratives just make the photos even more special. Thanks for sharing.” Missoulians are lucky to have so many varied trails to suit any hiker. Crit and I have hiked trails in the Rattlesnake, on Mount Jumbo, on Blue Mountain, north and south of Pattee Canyon Road, along the Bitterroot River, up Waterworks Hill, and around the Fort in all kinds of weather. In the spring, the nodding onion and butterflies show up all over the woods. The Pasque flowers and the Prairie Smoke flowers are found in the high meadow above Sawmill Gulch and are spectacular. The Prairie Smoke is an interesting plant as it nods in flower and then the stem lifts and the seeds burst forth in an upright position, thus the smoke name. The Indian Paintbrush is in full

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bloom everywhere. The Great White Trillium brighten the forest floor. If you hike Waterworks Hill this time of year, look for the Bitterroot flowers—Montana’s state flower and a complete showstopper. Take time and look low on the forest floor. You might find Lady Slippers hiding there. When we stop for a water break, a brief rest, or when we turn around to head home, we find hidden flowers and other things like sap drips that we would’ve missed if we were too hurried. The woods and the meadows are alive and enjoyable in the spring, so get out and enjoy the many trails around Missoula as we will continue to do. Ron Russell is a United States Forest Service retiree who’s been a lifetime photographer since the early age of high school. He is 85 years old.

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APRIL 2022

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Watercolor Painting Class

MIS S OULA PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1 2:0 0 P M Local artist Robert Peltzer helps participants develop the techniques necessary to enjoy and succeed at watercolor painting. This class is open to adults ages 18 and older. Participants should bring their own watercolor paper, paints, brushes, and a palette. Class held Fridays in Cooper A/B on level Four. 12 to 2 p.m.

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Swiftwater Rescue Class

MON TAN A RIVER G UIDES AN D S WI F T WAT E R R E S C UE T R A I NI NG | 9 :0 0 A M The Whitewater Rescue Technician Course is an intensive 24-hour class with a half day of classroom instruction followed by two days developing and practicing skills on the river. The Swiftwater Rescue Technician class is challenging, fun and tailored to the students’ needs. A manual, test, patch, I.D. card, and certification are included. Visit MontanaRiverGuides.com to register.

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Bitterroot Runoff Trail Runs

ROS S IG N OL R AN CH | 8 :00 AM Kick off trail racing season in Montana with the Bitterroot Runoff Trail Runs! Regardless of skill level, the Bitterroot Runoff has something for everyone. With 5k, 5 mile, and 10 mile courses, there are options for beginners and seasoned veterans alike.

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Facebook for the Last Few Stragglers

LIFELON G LEARN IN G CEN TER | 1 :0 0 P M Starting to feel like you're the only one without a Facebook page? Want to stay in touch with your kids or keep up with the grandkids? In this class you will create your own Facebook page while learning how to set your privacy setting, edit and upload photos, find friends, and use Facebook Marketplace. Visit MissoulaClasses. com for more information.

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The SpongeBob Musical

MCT CEN TER FOR THE PERFO R MI NG A RTS | 7 :30 P M What began as an extremely popular animated cartoon on Nickelodeon has become a full-blown Broadway musical that in 2018 received 12 Tony award nominations and the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical. Visit MCTInc.org for information on showtimes or call 406.728.7529.

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Botany for Beginners

LIFELON G LEARN IN G CEN TER | 9 :0 0 A M Are you curious about the names and traditional uses of flowers, shrubs and trees commonly found in our western Montana forests and prairies? Meet at The Lifelong Learning Center for a short classroom lesson in Botany then be prepared for some hiking and exploring a Missoula botanical hotspot. Visit MissoulaClasses. com for more information.

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Let the Dog Be Your Guide ARTICLE BY CHELSEA LYN AGRO | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIKA SPAULDING

Dogs are the best tour guides. Do they know where they're going? No. Is there a chance they could lead you completely astray over the simple scent of another animal? Yes. There is no one more unapologetic than a dog in search of adventure, and maybe we have something to learn from their enthusiasm for a good sniff in the great outdoors. We hope to see you out on the trails with your pawed pal leading the way. Much love from the Missoula Valley Lifestyle dog crew: Doakes, Piper, Derby, Norm, Onyx, Timber, and River.

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A Single Moment In Time, are large canvas photos of local landscapes, and views from the summits of Mountains in Montana and surrounding states through the eyes of Michael Tucker. These photos have been taken with an inspirational view in time, looking down from the summits, or taken at just a moment in time that will never be duplicated. Find these beautiful large canvas photos that will add inspiration to any wall in your home or office. Go to www.asinglemomentintime.net

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