Speed of Sound (No. 145)

Backroads of Montana: Speed of Sound tells stories from across Big Sky Country.

Backroads of Montana

(No. 145) Speed of Sound

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Backroads of Montana: Speed of Sound tells stories from across Big Sky Country.

"Speed of Sound" tells stories from across Big Sky Country. A Baker man works to bring the growing “Fastest Gun in the West” shooting sport to Montana. In a small Montana town between Circle and Wolf Point, the residents of Vida go in search of a mysterious sound. On our search, we hear the history and sense of community in Vida. The Home Café in Conrad has treated guests to a succulent turkey dinner and all the fixings every Tuesday night for more than 60 years. The Garden of 1000 Buddhas near Arlee hopes to awaken your inner peace, joy, wisdom and compassion. Backroads’ host William Marcus visits “The Attic” thrift shop where volunteers of the Glendive Medical Center Auxiliary work to improve their local hospital.

Speed of Sound

Credit: Bernie Riggs

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One of the coveted prizes to be awarded at the World Fast Draw Association event in Baker, MT.The sport rewards the combination of speed and accuracy.

Credit: Bernie Riggs

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This shooter is ready to fire during the World Fast Draw Association event in Baker, MT.Contestants came from around the country and Canada to participate.

Credit: Bernie Riggs

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Three men shoot during the World Fast Draw Association event in Baker, MT. It is not just the fastest, but also the most accurate that wins in this sport.

Credit: Bernie Riggs

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Dan Lagasse makes an announcement during the World Fast Draw Association event in Baker, MT. Lagasse organized the event and hopes to see the sport grow in Montana.

Credit: Bernie Riggs

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Nicole Franks of Canada shows off the buckle she received for winning her division at the World Fast Draw Association event in Baker, MT.

Credit: Bernie Riggs

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Two of the big winners during the World Fast Draw Association event in Baker, MT. Mike Landis, left, from Oklahoma and Nicole Franks of Canada.

Credit: Gus Chambers

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Patrick Wilkinson searches for a mysterious sound near Vida, MT.

Credit: Rachel Moos

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The Vida Community Hall, which still stands today, was the center of activity for the whole town.

Credit: Rachel Moos

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This historic picture shows the Vida Post Office on one of its three moves around town.