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Best of Montana Moment: Black Eagle artist's work reflects Montana life

Artist Brian Morger started drawing pictures when he was three years old. He drew everything around him. From his art, you see that much of his work is tied to the moment, to the landscape around him, and to the people and animals who live there. NBC Montana recently spent time with the artist at his Black Eagle home and studio. Leafing through a book of his early work, he showed us a picture of the childhood bedroom he shared with his brothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 113 - Best of Montana Moment: Bozeman couple's house inspires creativity

Are there times when you just know when something's right? You discover that despite obstacles, everything turns out fine because it's meant to be. If that happens, your sense of contentment and happiness may spread throughout your community. That's kind of the way it was for a Bozeman couple, who in the 1960's, were busy raising a family. From the very first time he saw the handsome old house in Bozeman, Ray Campeau knew it was here that he wanted to live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 112 - Best of Montana Moment: Seeley Lake's 1,000-year-old Gus is world's largest Western Larch

A thousand years ago, a new life began near present day Seeley Lake. The only witnesses to his youth would have been the Indigenous People. He was already 200-years-old when the Magna Carta was signed, and more than 800 when the Civil War started. But today, this Western Larch tree, affectionately known as Gus, continues to thrive. In the Seeley Lake District of the Lolo National Forest, a pathway welcomes visitors through some of the country's largest stands of Western Larch trees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 111 - Best of Montana Moment: Bananas, papayas, pineapples in Bitterroot greenhouse

March can be a blustery month in Montana. It introduces spring, but weather can be inconsistent. Greenhouses, however, can boost production of warm weather plants. In Hamilton, there' a particularly exotic greenhouse. ABC Acres property manager Dalton Brown invited NBC Montana [https://www.facebook.com/NBCMontana/] into the ABC Acres Tropical Botanical Garden [https://www.facebook.com/groups/764515800577918/posts/2415684332127715/]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 110 - Best of Montana Moment: History of iconic L on Mount Jumbo

Standing high above Missoula, it's a landmark you can't miss. If you're new to Missoula or just passing through, you might wonder what it stands for. If you live in Missoula you probably already know. But do you know how it got there? NBC Montana is talking about the L on Mount Jumbo. This huge white letter, a kind of twin to the M on Mount Sentinel, has been visible to the community since 1961. The landowner granted Loyola High School permission to build the L. It was made up of rock. As part of the deal the school was required to maintain it. The Catholic School's student body president, Dennis Nelson wanted to boost school spirit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]