How Not to Get Rescued in Montana: Outdoor Safety Tips with Deputy Logan Livingston

On this episode of We’re No Dam Experts, Rebecca and Shannon are joined by Cascade County Sheriff’s Deputy and head of Search and Rescue, Logan Livingston, to talk about something every adventurer needs to know: how to stay safe while enjoying Montana’s great outdoors.

Whether you're hiking the Little Belt Mountains, floating Belt Creek, exploring the Sluice Boxes, or just trying not to become a Search and Rescue statistic, this episode is packed with practical tips, cautionary tales, and a few laughs along the way.

Find out what not to do in the wild, how rescues really go down in Cascade County, and why planning ahead can be the key to your best — and safest — Montana experience.

Listen now — because needing a rescue is not the kind of adventure story you want to bring home.

The countdown is on! The 6th annual Mimosa Showdown hits Great Falls on Saturday, May 17, 2025, featuring a record-breaking 25 different mimosas—and we’re here to help you prepare like a pro. In this episode of We’re No Dam Experts, Rebecca and Shannon welcome Caylee Jones, a Showdown original and costume mastermind, to share her secrets for making the most of the day.

From strategic sipping and pacing tips to planning your route and picking the perfect outfit, Caylee’s got the inside scoop on how to turn the Mimosa Showdown into a full-on adventure. Whether you're going for the flavor, the fun, or the festive fashion, this episode will get you ready for one of Great Falls’ most anticipated events.

Hit play to hear how to maximize the experience and try as many mimosas as your taste buds can handle (responsibly, of course).

Mimosa Showdown: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/mimosa-showdown/

Glacier National Park’s 2025 vehicle reservation system is here — and if you’re planning a trip, Rebecca and Shannon have you covered. In this episode of We’re No Dam Experts, we walk through the key details: which areas require reservations, how to snag one, and what’s new this year. Then we make our case (again) for why the east side of Glacier, closest to Great Falls, is hands-down the best side — with easier access, fewer crowds, and epic spots like Many Glacier and Two Medicine. Tune in for travel tips, local insights

Glacier National Park: https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/vehicle-reservations.htm

Recreation.gov: https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10087086?tab=fees

Many Glacier Shuttle Service: https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/news/glacier-park-to-provide-limited-access-to-many-glacier-during-2025-swiftcurrent-construction.htm

Glacier Road Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/directions.htm

Alerts from Glacier: https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/news/timed-entry-vehicle-reservations-open-february-13.htm