Rebecca and Shannon sit down with longtime Western artists and husband-and-wife duo Ron Ukrainetz and Echo Ukrainetz ahead of Western Art Week in Great Falls. Ron is known for his detailed polychromatic engravings on Claybord and historical oil paintings inspired by the Lewis and Clark Expedition, while Echo creates vibrant, one-of-a-kind batik pieces known for their rich color and striking contrast.

In this episode of We're No Dam Experts, they talk about their artistic process, the stories behind their work, and their long connection to Western Art Week. You can see their work March 18–22, 2026 at the Out West Art Show at the Heritage Inn in rooms 146 and 148.

Ukrainetz Fine Art: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/listing-item/ukrainetz-fine-art/

Ukrainetz Fine Art on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukrainetzfineart

Western Art Week: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/western-art-week/

Out West Art Show: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/listing-item/out-west-art-show-sale/

Rebecca and Shannon sit down with Jessie Bidlack of Sweet Prairie Farm to talk ranching, rendering, and the return of traditional tallow skincare.

From pasture-raised cattle to small-batch, handcrafted balms, Jessie shares how her Central Montana homestead transforms a time-honored ingredient into nourishing, value-added products. We also dive into raising heritage livestock with intention, sustainable farm practices, and what it takes to build a business rooted in the land.

Sweet Prairie Farm: https://sweetprairiefarm.org/index.html

Travis and Henry join Rebecca and Shannon to talk about how they've literally forged new trails for mountain biking in Great Falls. From grassroots advocacy to purpose-built trail design, they've worked with local and federal agencies and the International Mountain Bike Association to make new biking trails a reality in Great Falls.

Hear how they turned vision into action and why trails are the foundation of recreation in Great Falls.

Biking in Great Falls: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/bicycling/