The Fort Peck Summer Theatre in Fort Peck, Montana is definitely a hidden gem in Northeastern Montana. I got to be there for opening night of Roald Dahl's "Matilda."
The 40-ish year old Marine Corps veteran spent six months on the river (a total of 175 "paddle days") to reach the ocean from Montana. We originally interviewed Amanda Hoenes last spring, and since then she's published a captivating book about her epic journey.
The Fort Peck Summer Theatre is one of those Montana "bucket-list" items. If you haven't made the trip to Northeastern Montana- you are missing out.
This summer the theatre celebrates their 50th Anniversary, but, in reality, their history goes back much further- to the 1930's and the days building the Fort Peck Dam...
Q2 reports that Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke met with ranchers and farmers affected by the devastating Lodge Pole Complex Fires earlier this year. It was his first stop on a 10-day tour, beginning at the Fort Peck Interpretive Center on Sunday...
There's lots of benefits to being from a small town.
You know everyone, everyone knows you. People seem to be a little more trusting. Just my opinion, onlyinyourstate had 10 super tiny towns in Montana.