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See Donny & Marie LIVE!

You probably could have guessed by now that Jack was an only child.

So he holds a special reservoir of feels right next to his heart for those who do get to experience brotherly – or sisterly – love.

That’s why Jack’s giving away his tickets to see Donny and Marie perform LIVE at Northern Quest Resort & Casino on Sunday, July 16: Whether they’re tears of joy or tears of shame, he just can’t risk a public breakdown.

Instead, Jack’s gonna let one of his loyal listeners win the tickets. Not only that, the lucky Jackhead will also earn a free night’s stay at the resort.

How do you win? Just follow THIS LINK and fill out the form. That’s it!

We’ll announce a winner the week of July 10. In the meantime, here’s more details on the show – as well as a link to purchase tickets.

Best of luck, and happy July!

Jack is feeling lots more confident about hitting the road with his newly detailed rig courtesy of Lithia Ford of Missoula
The crusty clods of dirt have been scrubbed off the bumper and the stale potato oles from under the seat are finally gone! He’s headed east up HWY 200 and has some ideas for you!

 McCabe Creek Trail

A beautiful, shady stroll above McCabe Creek, a little visited area in the southern foothills of the Bob Marshall Wilderness.

McCabe Creek makes for a fantastic hike three seasons of the year.  In the spring, woodland wildflowers create colorful patches on the forest floor.  In the summer, the largely shaded trail and streamside stops are a cool option on a hot day.  In the fall, colorful foliage from aspen and low bushes again create a colorful mosaic.  And, best of all, it’s unlikely that you’ll see many people along the way.

The trail begins behind four large boulders at the edge of the trailhead.  The first 100 feet is wide along an old roadbed, then signed Trail #1104 becomes narrower as it ducks into the woods above McCabe Creek.  Pass through a delightful mix of Doug fir, larch, and even aspen, then enjoy views down into McCabe Creek from occasional scree fields and meadows.  The trail is well above the creek for the first 1.4 miles, at which point it approaches the stream near open cliffs.  This is a great destination for a shorter hike, or continue to your hearts’ content with more access to the stream.

GETTING HERE

From Highway 200, turn north onto Monture Creek Road (right across the highway from the turnoff to Ovando) and drive 4.4 miles on well-graded Monture Creek Road.  Turn right onto Forest Road 5401 and drive 2.5 miles.  Arrive at the signed McCabe Creek Trailhead Parking, which is on the south side of the road and is wide enough to accommodate trailers. 

Or, for passenger cars, save yourself .2 miles of walking:  just past this parking area turn left onto Forest Road 17536 and drive 0.1 miles to the trailhead on the right.  There is space for 3-4 cars in front of four large boulders marking the beginning of the trail.  The sign marking the trail is 100 feet down the trail past the boulders.


TRAIL DETAILS

Roundtrip Distance

2.8 mi.

Total Elevation Gain

223 ft.

Highest Elevation

5023 ft.

Trail Features

River / Stream

Seasons

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Dirt, Rocky

Kid-Friendly

Yes

Vehicle Access

Suitable for all vehicles

PLACES TO CAMP:

Take your pick of the many fantastic camp sites along the Blackfoot River. Here are a couple of ideas close by the trail head:
  • Monture Creek – Lower: Lovely scenery along the meandering Monture Creek, just before it empties into the Big Blackfoot, with large secluded camping spots. This is near where Meriwether Lewis camped with his group on his return trip without Clark on July 6th, 1805. Take Highway 200 west approximately 5 miles to Monture Creek fishing access. There are parking spots and camping right off the highway, or follow the road back for more seclusion, and better fishing.
  • Monture Creek – Upper: Beautiful timbered scenery amongst old growth forest near the boundary of the Bob Marshall Wilderness. From the west Ovando exit, cross Highway 200 right onto Monture Creek Road. Continue up for about 15 minutes. The bridge will cross over the Creek and parking and camping are available.

FILL YOUR BELLY:

Check out the charm of Trixies in Ovando. Great spot to belly up to the bar and order a steak:

Jack heads East looking fine with the help of Lithia Ford of Missoula
WIN tickets to the biggest show of the summer!

Jack FM Missoula wants to send you to the biggest concert of the season at a brand new venue on the Blackfoot River. Logjam Presents & 105.9 Jack FM Present Melissa Etheridge & Pat Benetar with Neil Giraldo, live at the Kettlehouse Amphitheater on August 12th!

How to win? Well, it’s simple. Jack wants to know who would you walk across the fire for? Drown in desire for? Take to a concert?
Tell us about it and you could win a pair of tickets to see the show!

Fill out my online form.

Purchase tickets HERE

Stay tuned to 105.9 Jack FM Missoula for more chances to win tickets!

If you know Jack, you know he’s hungry for love – and it’s pretty much always feeding time.

That’s why so many people confuse him for Alice Cooper: Not only do the two have an appetite that just can’t be fed, but they also each made their big screen debuts in what is hands-down the greatest movie of all-time: Wayne’s World.

(True, Jack’s scene ended up on the cutting room floor and Alice’s cameo became the stuff of legend’s. But … still. They’re both known for their shocking contributions to the world of rock ‘n’ roll.)

And now, to add to the long list of similarities, Jack is happy to announce that Alice Cooper is also destined to play a HUGE role in your summer plans.

It’s true – the superstar is bringing his theatrics to Northern Quest Resort & Casino on Sunday, June 18, and Jack is being forced to give up not only his tickets to the show but also the room he booked for the night. Apparently Cooper doesn’t appreciate his stalking behavior …

Starting on Monday, June 5, and running through Sunday, June 11, we’re going to qualify listeners to win the tickets and hotel stay for FREE. All you have to do is listen for the cue, and when you hear it text “JACK” to 406-848-1059.

That’s it. Just text us and you’ll be entered to win! There’s no limit on the amount of times you can qualify, so stay tuned in all day every day to increase your odds !

We’ll announce a winner on Monday, June 12.

In the meantime, here’s more details on the show – as well as a link to purchase tickets.

Best of luck, and happy June!

Feed your Frankenstein!
It’s WRESTLIN’ time!

Who would have guessed wrestling would become Missoula’s hottest annual summer tradition?

Well, actually, Jack totally saw this coming.

(In fact, when Jack’s not setting trends he’s making bold predictions about trends to come. Just something to do in his free time. Of which he has plenty. But we digress …)

The point is, wrestling is so HOT in Missoula right now, and Jack wants to make sure you don’t miss out on your chance to get in on the action.

Follow THIS LINK for your chance to win a four-pack of tickets to Big Time Wrestling, which is happening June 9th at Ogren Park Allegiance Field

All you gotta do is tell us what YOUR wrestling moniker would be, and we’ll throw your name into the drawing. Double-entry for anyone who sends us a photo of their favorite wrestling pose!

We’ll collect entries all throughout the month of May and give away a four-pack every Friday!

If you wanna skip the fun and just get your tickets, they’re on sale now at the MSO Hub downtown or online at missoulaosprey.com. You can also get more details about the show there, including the line-up.

HERE’S THE CONTEST LINK AGAIN. Thanks for playing, and good luck!