MONTANA
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Episode One
Open Road
Follow a pair of adventure-seeking sisters as they road trip through Montana, making pit stops to explore hidden treasures along the way.
WHERE THE ROAD TAKES YOU
Gale and her sister Laura Straub had been dreaming of a reunion road trip since briefly visiting Montana when they were 16. They came to Montana hoping to see mountains, lakes, wildlife and small-town charm but when they hit the open road, they found a rekindled connection with each other.
Day One
6:30 AM
GET OUT THE MAP
The girls plan their route from the back of the van, marking the roads less traveled and setting goals for the journey ahead.
8:15 AM
LOOK WAY UP
They pull over to take in the all-encompassing view of the mountains, snap some breathtaking photos and press on.
4:00 PM
TAKE A DIP
The girls devote the afternoon to swimming in the hot springs-a long awaited first for Laura.
Day Two
8:00 AM
HELLO, SUNSHINE
Even on the road, Gale and Laura begin their day with a hearty breakfast
11:30 AM
WALK OVER WATER
They trek five miles along the creek, over the bridge and through the wilderness to discover an old miner’s cabin—a diamond in the rough.
3:00 PM
OPEN THE GATES
An open-air boat takes them down the Missouri River to explore the towering rock formations named by Lewis and Clark in 1805.
5:15 PM
Try the Flight
A traditional brewery tour gives them a taste of history, followed by a flight of beer at the Blackfoot River Brewing Company taproom.
8:30 PM
SET UP CAMP
They reach a campground and decide to settle in for the night, building a fire and soaking up their surroundings.
Day Three
7:00 AM
TAKE A HIKE
On the final leg of their journey, the girls hike a mountain trail to ground themselves in nature one last time.
10:00 AM
HOMEWARD BOUND
Gale and Laura retreat back to the van and quietly head towards home, secretly planning their next road trip between the mountains.