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The spirit of adventure.

July 2022 PUBLISHER

Mike Tucker | MTucker@CityLifestyle.com EDITOR

Chelsea Lyn Agro | Chelsea.Agro@CityLifestyle.com

"The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah..."

Flash back to twenty four years ago: I'm seven years old and sitting in the backseat of my parents’ Chevy Blazer chanting the tune as we head to Lake George for vacation in the Adirondack region of New York State.

We weren't more than five minutes down the road before my dad asked my mom, "Is she going to sing this all the way there?"

Some of my fondest memories are jumping from the boat to the dock and helping mom and dad tie up the boat before rushing to the little cabin on the island for ice cream. I wore glittery teal sunglasses, gel sandals, and a puffy life vest over my pink bathing suit. When I look at the vintage painting of Lake George that hangs in my living room, I'm right back there in all of my '90s baby glory.

Some kids might've been bored with a day on the water with just their parents, but for me it was bliss. I remember stacking up extra life vests on the driver seat and taking over motoring for dad while he enjoyed the view with mom. I was free—we all were—with the engine chugging along that deep blue water, leaving a frothy wake on the horizon.

My summers look a good bit different now, living nearly on the opposite end of the country and having my own child—no longer being one myself.

I try to start most mornings with a brisk walk before the heat takes shape over the rest of the day. My son and I mimic the quacks and chirps of the ducks and birds in our neighboring refuge. There's something about pointing at birds or watching a duck make a splash landing that spikes adventure in our heart rhythm. You never know who might arrive or what you might see. There is no greater gift than being alive in the great outdoors with the ones we love.

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Lifestyle Letter

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LA AVENTURA DE ESPAÑA: THE ADVENTURE OF SPAIN! AN IMPROMPTU TRIP THAT LENDS LASTING MEMORIES ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIKA FREDRICKSON

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Spain was never on the top of my list of places to go next. But when my boyfriend—who is from Colombia but traces his roots to Spain—asked me to join him for two weeks on the Iberian peninsula, I wasn’t going to say no. Spend April in the fitful cold of Missoula or take a cheap flight ($550) to the Mediterranean? It was a no-brainer. We decided to fly into Madrid, rent a car, drive south along the Costa del Sol and eventually end up in Barcelona before flying back to Madrid.

As with any travel experience, there were surprises.

Along the way we learned a few lessons and tricks worth sharing.

RICH HISTORY, DRIVING LESSONS We took a couple days in Madrid to get ourselves oriented. It was worth seeing the Prado museum, which has the largest holdings of El Greco and Goya, among many other famous artists. I was extremely thankful for Spain’s siesta, however, after a couple hours of art appreciation. Jet lag is brutal. We rented our car and drove south, landing in the town of Trujllo where we had booked a hostel for the night inside the Castillo—a medieval stone fortress atop the hill. Problem was, Google maps took us up the hill into narrower and narrower streets until we realized the car would not fit. The streets

were pedestrian-only. A weathered old man smoking a cigarette came out of his apartment. “No puede pasar,” he said, and kindly indicated we needed to park a couple blocks down. (He must deal with tourists constantly making this mistake). The stick-shift car was stuck against the medieval stone wall and on a steep slope, but eventually we drove backwards down the hill and walked back up to the Castillo. That night, we drank Rioja wine and ate Iberian ham with potato croquettes, a perfect reward.

The next day, we arrived in Córdoba where the elaborate architecture reveals the town’s layers of history. Córdoba was an important Roman city, and a major Islamic center during the Middle Ages. It is famous for La Mezquita, a mosque dating back to 784 AD. This time, we abandoned Google maps and found a large parking lot outside the old part of town and took a taxi.

If you haven’t taken a taxi in Europe, well, you’ll be impressed at how lawless it feels to barrel down narrow medieval cobblestone filled with people. The dance between pedestrians and cars feels precarious but seems to work. Whereas in the U.S., the car is king, Europe shares its roads. It likes its walkable streets and squares where guitar-playing buskers, dancers, and opera singers entertain from morning to night.

Cordoba Streets

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Gothic Quarter, Barcelona

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Our road trip eventually took us to Granada, a charming city an hour from the coast. It’s most famous for the Alhambra, an ancient citadel and palace that showcases Islamic architecture. Getting in proved impossible. It was Holy Week in Spain, and people had come from all over to visit, and tickets were booked.

Instead, we wandered the streets—some Gypsy neighborhoods and high-walled passages filled with street artists and a hookah bar where we smoked apple tobacco and drank glorious rich teas on a velvety red couch in a cozy, dimly lit room.

We had eaten at what turned out to be more touristy outdoor restaurants—nice, but unmemorable. I knew we were missing the secret good restaurants. I’d read about a place called Bar Poë, so we found our way down the winding stone streets to the hole-in-thewall entrance. The restaurant is owned by a London couple who serve tapas—small-plate fare. There are plenty of amazing traditional Spain tapas in Granada, but Bar Poë serves international food: Portuguese salt cod, Brazilian black bean and pork stew, spicy chicken in Thai sauce. And you get it essentially for free. This is the beauty of Spain. Order a drink and you get a small bowl of rich food to go along with it. After three drinks, you’ve had dinner. The next night we went to a Moroccan bar where we ordered a $18 bottle of wine and were graced with eight—eight!—small plates of rich Moroccan food. In Spain, not everything must be for sale. Food is often offered gratis. It’s a different mindset. On our way back to our hotel we encountered the Semana Santa celebration—the Catholic Easter week procession featuring women in black veils, floatsized candles and religious icons, men in robes, and pointed hats. The streets were swimming with people and the procession marched up and down through the city until 1 in the morning playing minor-key hymns on trumpets like something out of a gothic Tim Burton movie. A true experience!

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Have you ever stayed in a party hostel? My advice is: Don’t. Unless you don’t want to sleep. In Barcelona we spent the first night in a 22-person room of bunk beds in which people wandered in and out. Frankfurt and Barcelona were playing each other in a big soccer game. Europe’s seriousness about soccer became apparent when 30,000 Germans showed up in town wreaking havoc in the streets. It was an invasion. In the square of the city’s famous Gothic Quarter we met one of the young Indian boys who sells beers to tourists. He is one of many immigrants and refugees in Spain. When he learned we were from the U.S. his eyes lit up. His brother lives in New Jersey. He hadn’t seen him in two years. This is the dark side of the city—but it’s important to know it. Life isn’t easy for everyone there.

Locals eat dinner late in Spain, and we had adapted to that schedule. One night, at 11 p.m., we wandered deep into the city and found a wrought-iron framed doorway with the words Els 4 Gats (The Four Cats, in Catalan).

We learned this Art Nouveau restaurant decked in incredible tile was a popular haunt for modernist and bohemian artists in the 1890s through the early 1900s.

Picasso had his first solo show there at the age of 17. We ordered Cava—the sparkling wine of Catalonia—and I had paella, the famous rice and seafood dish of Spain.

At midnight, the alley-side door of the restaurant was nosed open by a dog, who scuttled through and hid behind his owner—a man who seemed to be in charge of the restaurant. That dog was followed by three more dogs—a boxer, a golden retriever, and a basset hound.

Four dogs in the four cats cafe—seems like there’s a joke in there somewhere.

The next day we hit the sprawling beaches where roller-skaters danced in unison on the boardwalk, the lively beats of reggaetón filled the air. Under the sun, we ate rustic bread with manchego and Iberian ham— which I I couldn’t get enough of—looking out onto the dappled Mediterranean waves. It was snowing in Montana, but we were—for the moment—in paradise.

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“Does the megalodon still exist?”

“How do animals get so fast?”

“How do atmospheres form?”

Florescent sticky notes hang layered on a section of the wall at the Montana Natural History Center (MNHC), a bright focal point amid a room of relics of the natural world: a shovelnose sturgeon, a black-tailed prairie dog, and a full skeleton of a sandhill crane. The sticky notes give visitors of all ages a chance to ask questions about the world around them—one of the first steps to becoming a naturalist and the very aim of the MNHC. “One of our guiding philosophies is that anyone can be a naturalist with a few basic observation skills,” explained Drew Lefebvre, Museum Programs Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator at MNHC. “Everything you see is still valid. It’s amazing how far that idea can get you.”

Every exhibit, program, lecture, and field trip offered by the MNHC is steeped in the idea that our natural world is special and worthy of exploration—a principle that offers an oftneeded sense of respite in our day-to-day lives.

“There’s so much to distract us. Technology comes at us from all different directions. Kids are exposed to so much at a younger age,” Drew said. “It’s so healthy and grounding to have that sense of place in the world.”

In its most simple definition, a naturalist is someone who observes the natural world around them.

“We aren’t separate from nature; we’re part of it,” explained Jennifer Robinson, MNHC Director of Education and Programs. “People forget—they’re already in nature. You don’t have to step over a threshold to get there.”

The mentality of a naturalist is a paradigm shift—one doesn’t have to “go into nature” or “get out of town” to experience the wonders of the natural world, a reality that the staff of MNHC hopes will spur families to explore, ask questions, and take action.

On the campus of MNHC, visitors can take in a multitude of permanent exhibits featuring a cross-section of Montana wildlife, plants, and geology, as well as special exhibits featuring local scientists and naturalists, such as wildlife photographer Penny Hegyi. And while a spur-of-the-moment trip to the history center can make good use of a summer afternoon, the MNHC’s signature programs get participants outdoors.

The visiting naturalist program, used in fourth grade classrooms across western Montana, serves 1,300 to 1,700 students per year, visiting each classroom once per month and taking students on two field trips over the course of a school year.

Stephanie Lambert, a member of the MNHC board of directors, has attended several of those field trips.

“My mind was blown,” Stephanie said. “Seeing the engagement of these kids at the end of the school year was amazing.”

On top of school year programs, the center hops with summer (and year-round) activities for all ages: summer day camps for elementary students, half-day family camps for pre-K students and their caregivers, lectures, adult learning, and

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their STEEM (science, technology, engineering, environment, and math) week-long camp for middle-school girls. The center’s longest-running program, Field Notes on Montana Public Radio, provides citizen naturalists with opportunities to write five-minute radio segments on their observations, many of which have been made into a book.

Through each piece of programming, the MNHC is committed to encouraging thoughtful inquiry: observation that leads to action.

“Consistent with our mission is to inspire a love of nature and conservation. The exhibits are designed to inspire people to go out and see it for yourself,” said Thurston Elfstrom, MNHC executive director. “We hope it’s inspiring people to go out and keep learning.”

Allison De Jong, communications director, put it this way: “Getting outside is a jumping off point on how to care about your surroundings. We hope to create new generations of stewards.”

As each of its programs—especially those offered in a digital format—across Montana, the entire U.S., and as far as Panama,

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the MNHC influences a wide swath of budding conservationists, including those new to western Montana.

“We hope to inspire curiosity,” explained Mark Schleicher, development director. “A lot of people are moving into Montana.

We really want to engage those people so we can inspire them about Montana nature.”

Mark wasn’t the only staff member to mention the relevance of “Montana ethos.”

“In the late 1980s, the moniker, ‘The Last Best Place’ was coined about Montana,” Thurston explained. “We’re on the frontline of keeping and protecting all of this around us. If you want to keep it “The Last Best Place,’ you have to save it and preserve it.”

The Montana Natural History Center is located at 120 Hickory Street, Suite A, in Missoula. Find out more about their programs, hours, camps, scholarships, membership, and exhibits by visiting their website at www.MontanaNaturalist.org. MNHC is offering free museum admission through the end of August 2022 if you mention this article.

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runs in the family ARTICLE BY SUSIE WALL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIKA SPAULDING

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Karl Tyler got his start in the automobile business in the late 1960s washing cars at a dealership in Moscow, Idaho, while attending the University of Idaho. He worked his way up through the ranks from salesman to owner at dealerships throughout Idaho and Washington. Then in 1986, he answered a call from General Motors as they were looking for someone to open a dealership in Missoula. They asked if he was interested and Karl Tyler Chevrolet was born.

Karl Tyler sold the dealership to his children several years ago and is enjoying the well-deserved fruits of his half-century of hard work today, but he remains involved in the dayto-day operations as much as he chooses. Daughter Sandi Tyler and son Kevin Tyler may be at the helm now, but as Sandi says of the family patriarch, “When I have any issues or concerns, Dad is my first call.”

Over the years, the family has expanded operations to other dealerships and businesses. Karl Tyler Volkswagen shares a large corner lot with the Chevrolet dealership on North Reserve Street. Two Express Lube locations can be found in Missoula and one in Hamilton. There is also a Karl Tyler Chevrolet in Lewiston, Idaho where Sandi splits her time with the Missoula location.

Providing impeccable service to their customers is one of the Tylers’ top priorities. Along that vein, they made the decision to replace General Motor’s Certified Pre-Owned Warranty Program with their own more inclusive Lifetime Warranty Program. According to Sandi, the program was started to help people out of difficult situations and keep them from having costly repairs.

Buy your vehicle at Karl Tyler Chevrolet and you have coverage through the program for the entire time you own it. The program covers all makes of vehicles, not just those of General Motors, with less than 75,000 miles and no more than seven years old. A modest $100 deductible and proof of regularly scheduled maintenance will give you access to repairs on the engine, transmission, transfer case, drive axle, and towing assistance.

This level of service has earned the dealership loyalty among their customers and keeps people coming back year after year. “People come from Idaho—where Dad started—to Missoula to buy cars from us,” says Sandi.

“We’re now selling to the grandchildren of people who bought cars from Dad.” Retaining a great staff that provides that high level of service is also a priority. The Missoula dealership and the Express Lube locations employ a total of 137 people, some of whom have been with Karl since the beginning. Many of the current managers were there when Sandi started working full-time at the dealership in 1993. “Our newest manager just had his eight-year anniversary,” says Sandi.

Like so many businesses, Karl Tyler Chevrolet struggled through the COVID-19 pandemic, but more importantly, they have persevered. It was difficult getting new cars from manufacturers so the demand for used vehicles greatly increased. They often sell a fleet of vehicles to businesses.

Where it used to take eight to ten weeks to acquire several trucks it can now take six to nine months. They used to have 600 vehicles on the ground at dealership, and

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“My Dad’s philosophy has always been that your customers and employees are your family, so we need to make sure we’re taking good care of them.”

according to Sandi. They currently have only 17 with many being sold before even reaching Missoula.

Sandi says, “I don’t want to complain. The last couple of years have been good, but they’ve been tough. Our customers are still coming back so that part has been really good.” They also were able to retain all of their employees—a remarkable feat when news of layoffs was constant elsewhere.

The Tylers are now looking to the future with plans to grow their service department. They have noticed a lack of trained technicians made worse by the pandemic, so

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they are working with local high schools and colleges to help provide training to young people interested in a career as an automobile technician. Candidates can shadow experienced technicians and learn the intricacies of the profession.

The future at Karl Tyler Chevrolet will look much the same as it does today, and that’s the best part. Quality products and quality service will remain the norm. Sandi says, “My Dad’s philosophy has always been that your customers and employees are your family, so we need to make sure we’re taking good care of them.”

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Rising to the Occasion

THE PHOE NI X FUELS RESILIENCE AND ENCOURAGES THE POWER OF CONNECTION

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July is often the unpleasant segue to fire season—flames spewing flaky ash into a seemingly permanent ocean of orange-hued sky. But with chaos and peril comes the chance to rebuild, replant, recollect. Fire season, however undesirable it is, can offer a second chance in the aftermath.

Through a program called The Phoenix, people in recovery can get a second chance, too. The nationwide non-profit aims to help them return to health through activities and social events. Dani Standley, Program Coordinator of the Missoula chapter, has seven years of addiction counseling experience and loves working with members. “This is my passion,” she said. “That trust piece with people—the vulnerability that they share—it makes it a privilege to work with them.”

As a Missoula local, Dani knows how the outdoors plays a big part in our community. When considering which activities to offer, hiking was a no-brainer.

“The Phoenix organization wants their chapter in each town to match that community, so hiking is a great fit.

We gather as a group of individuals in recovery but that’s not the focus on the trail,” said Dani. “It’s time away from those labels. We’re just out there together, socializing and having fun. Although, sometimes I have to try really hard not to put my therapy hat on,” said Dani.

The intensity of the hikes is always secondary to the relationships developed along the way. Friends, family, and allies can come along, too.

“We want to make it as accessible as possible so that anyone feels like they can join in. It doesn’t have to be super strenuous or hard to make a difference,” said Dani.

In fact, getting active can spark transformation. “They don’t even know it’s happening but their brain and body are healing. Brain chemistry is changing along with body chemistry and it all equals emotional wellness,” said Dani. “They can heal the vision of themselves as worthy

“No matter your relationship with recovery or where you live or what activity you enjoy, our message is, ‘Come as you are with what you have at any given day.’

Whatever that looks like, we just want to hang out with you.”

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and confident individuals. Once that seed is planted, they begin to operate from a different place. That’s when we see their actions beginning to align with their positive life goals,” said Dani.

Erika Spaulding began volunteering as a hike leader after meeting Dani at a recovery center. “I had spent some time with Dani while supporting my older sister’s journey through recovery. My sister Haley has been my biggest inspiration to live and love life, despite the many challenges that we all face,” said Erika.

Erika’s first outing as a hike leader exemplified the encouragement embedded in every Phoenix event.

“I felt almost like a child, going to my first day of school. How would I lead a group of strangers and bring everyone together, especially when we are all on such a different journey? I called my sister to ask for advice. She gave me a few pointers and reassured me it would all work out. She was right. It did,” said Erika.

“I walked away from our first hike feeling humbled and grateful that every member had felt comfortable being vulnerable in sharing with me their personal journey. After all, we are all overcoming something,” said Erika.

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In addition to hiking, The Phoenix hosts other activities that attract an array of members.

“We have all sorts of people at our events, from returning citizens in pre-release to professionals in our community,” said Dani. “Some of our most popular events are basketball and bowling. When they’re on the court, just playing ball and egging each other on, the playing field is even. When we bowl, everyone is cheering for each other.

I remember one bowling night when a member showed up about an hour and a half late. When they arrived, everybody made a big point of welcoming them. We decided to play an extra game.”

Many activities means many chances to volunteer.

“Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. We literally couldn’t do what we do without them,” said Dani.

“Anyone can volunteer. You don’t have to be in recovery.

Even if it’s close to your heart, that’s wonderful! No matter your relationship with recovery or where you live or what activity you enjoy, our message is, ‘Come as you are with what you have at any given day.’ Whatever that looks like, we just want to hang out with you.”

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SUMMER LIGHT FOR SUMMER NIGHTS

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It's July in Montana, which means the main source of evening light for our outdoor entertainment space is a relentless summer sun. Drew Mihelish, owner and lighting consultant at Western Montana Lighting fully embraces natural lighting but has some tips for when our summer entertaining trails into the night.

For her personal residence, Drew has coach lighting on her front porch, which provides minimal light so that her sunsets get the full attention they deserve without light pollution or distraction. But the back of her home is a different story. Drew is currently working on a small patio remodel for entertainment and hosting where she wants ample light. Along with sconces that match the front of her home, she also has string lights to help define the space to create a fun setting. A good rule of thumb is "less is more" when it comes to the exterior. Drew believes mood lighting is more important for entertaining, rather than an overabundance of bright lights. "Nobody wants Clark Griswald as a neighbor," she jokes.

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