In the second installment of our Trip Tease series, Rebecca and Shannon share more curated itineraries to help you make the most of your time in Great Falls! This time, they're diving into themed excursions from wood to "big city" adventures.

Listen and plan your trip! https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/

Some of the places mentioned in this episode:

• Good Wood Guys: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/listing-item/good-wood-guys/
• Paris Gibson Square: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/listing-item/parisgibson-square-museum-of-art/
• Farmer's Daughter Fibers: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/listing-item/the-farmers-daughter-fibers/
• Electric City Coffee: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/?s=Electric+City+Coffee
• Downtown Murals: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/listing-item/downtown-murals/

Rebecca and Shannon cozy up for a conversation about holiday traditions, favorite festive stories, and what truly makes Great Falls feel magical during the season. They share local insights and fun anecdotes while highlighting the many ways the community comes alive with events.

If you're wondering what to do around Great Falls this holiday season, this episode is your go-to guide for festive events, local favorites, and all the little moments that make the holidays shine in this special place.

Holiday Events Blog: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/holiday-events-in-great-falls-a-festive-guide-to-the-2025-season/

On this episode of We're No Dam Experts, Rebecca and Shannon sit down with Liz Lauver, the brains behind Visit Great Falls' amazing lineup of events this season. Liz fills us in on Deck the Falls, a brand-new holiday celebration that brings together the Holiday Glam Slam hotel decorating contest, the Clash at the Course Christmas Light Showdown, and Candy Cane Lane—all lighting up December with festive fun.

Then, Liz takes us behind the scenes of the Great Beyond Film Festival, happening February 5–7, 2026. Great Falls has a rich history of aliens, mermaids, and ghost stories—which makes it the perfect spot for a festival celebrating the paranormal, extraterrestrials, cryptids, and all things mysterious. This isn't your typical film festival—it's a worldwide gathering of films, plus world-class workshops and classes for filmmakers and curious minds ready to explore the unknown.

So, grab your cocoa, get cozy, and join us for a look at some of the coolest events coming soon to Great Falls!

Deck the Falls: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/deck-the-falls/

The Great Beyond Film Festival: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/the-great-beyond-film-festival/

This week on We're No Dam Experts, Rebecca and Shannon talk with Hasan Davis—attorney, youth advocate, and nationally known reenactor featured in the new National Park Service film Big Medicine: York Outdoors.

Hasan shares how he brings York of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to life, why this story still resonates, and what it meant to film parts of the project in the Great Falls region. It's a powerful conversation about history, identity, and giving voice to people the record often overlooks.

If you're curious about the Expedition, love thoughtful storytelling, or just enjoy a meaningful conversation, you'll want to listen in. And when you visit, you can catch Big Medicine: York Outdoors playing regularly at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center.

https://www.hasandavis.com

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/big-medicine-york-outdoors.htm

https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/listing-item/lewis-and-clark-interpretive-center/

Rebecca and Shannon sit down with celebrity appraiser Timothy Gordon — you might recognize him from Antiques Roadshow. With over 30 years of experience, Tim has appraised everything from Princess Diana's gowns to the Ronald Reagan Ranch.

They talk all things appraising and get you ready for Montana's only Appraisal Fair of 2025, happening Friday, November 14, 12 to 8 PM at The History Museum in Great Falls. Got fine art, collectibles, toys, or heirlooms? Bring them along! (Just leave chemicals, firearms, and jewelry at home.) For $15 per item (up to 4 items per group), Tim and auctioneer Grant Zahajko will give you a verbal appraisal.

Not bringing anything? No problem! The event is free to attend as a spectator — come listen to stories, hear announcements of rare finds, and enjoy the museum atmosphere.

Tim shares some surprising stories from his career and offers tips to help you make the most of the fair. Tune in and find out what your treasures might really be worth!

This week, Rebecca and Shannon sit down with hometown musician Cash Muretta, whose sound blends outlaw country, folk, and cowboy storytelling into something unmistakably Montana.

Fresh off a tour in Germany and with new music on the way, Cash talks about making his dreams a reality, his creative process, and what keeps him rooted in Great Falls. And yes — he even brings his guitar and performs LIVE on the podcast!

You can find Cash's music on Apple Music, Spotify, and more, and follow him on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube to keep up with his latest songs and shows.

Tune in for great conversation and original music in this special episode of We're No Dam Experts.

This week, Rebecca and Shannon are joined by three guests bringing spooky season to life in downtown Great Falls: Jason Madill, owner of the Strain Building and Elevation 3330; Jesse Hinojosa, organizer of the upcoming El Desfile de los Muertos parade; and Cale Younce, Jesse's bandmate in Midnight FistFight.

They talk about how this new Day of the Dead parade will fill Central Avenue with flickering candles, painted faces, and music that calls back the spirits of the past. You'll also hear about Haunted Tunnel Tours under the Strain Building and Elevation 3330, plus how Midnight FistFight will keep the energy going with live shows at Elevation 3330 on Halloween night and after the parade.

From honoring tradition to throwing a great party, this episode celebrates the creative energy turning Great Falls into a city of spirits this fall.

🎉 Don't miss it!
👻 Haunted Tunnel Tours – leading up to Halloween https://www.facebook.com/share/1ELS5LeVaG/
🎸 Midnight FistFight – live at Elevation 3330 on Halloween & after the parade
🕯️ El Desfile de los Muertos – Saturday, November 1 at 5 p.m., downtown Great Falls https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/event/el-desfile-de-los-muertos-the-parade-of-the-dead-novemer-1-2025/

Join Rebecca and Shannon on We're No Dam Experts as they saddle up with The Kinder Cowboy, a couple who turned their love story into a Montana trail ride and horseback riding business.

Discover how visitors can:

• Experience authentic Montana horseback riding on mountain trails, not just flat rides.

• Take lessons and trail rides designed for riders of all levels.

• Connect with horses, nature, and the true western lifestyle.

Perfect for tourists or anyone dreaming of a real Montana adventure, this episode highlights romance, adventure, and the magic of the Montana outdoors.

The Kinder Cowboy: https://thekindercowboy.com

P.S. The artwork referenced in this episode is "Stephenson Cabin as portrayed by Les Peters)