Welcome back to Bear With Us, the podcast from Bear Paw Development where we share the people, places — and this time, the paranormal happenings — that make North Central Montana so special.

In this Halloween special, Julea and Sara dive into Montana’s spookiest legends, from haunted highways to mysterious creatures and eerie encounters. Joining them is their coworker (and resident skeptic) Stephanie Larson, who listens in as they try to make her believe… or at least get a little spooked.

🕯️ Stories include:
👻 The Black Horse Lake Hitchhiker
🏫 Oscar, the Ghost of Havre High
🐺 The Shunka Warak’in
🎭 The Fort Peck Theatre Haunting
🌲 The Wendigo of the Bear Paws
⚔️ The Haunting Memory of the Bear Paw Battlefield

Whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, grab a blanket, turn down the lights, and enjoy this eerie tour through Montana’s ghostly side.

🎧 Bear With Us is a podcast from Bear Paw Development, highlighting the people, places, and projects that make North Central Montana shine — even in the dark.

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With Julea out sick, you get to step into Havre Beneath the Streets with Sara and Paul as they chat with Christy Owens, office manager and keeper of stories underground. In this episode, Shorty, Searching for Funds & Stories Underground, Christy shares how she stumbled into her role, the colorful history of Shorty Young, and the perseverance it takes to preserve one of Havre’s most unique treasures. From fundraising challenges to new “unliving” tours, discover how history, community, and creativity keep the lights on—literally—beneath the streets.

Raptor Claws, Real Community, and the Cretaceous Period 🦖✨
Join us as we sit down with Jeremiah Robinson, Director of Paleontology at the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum in Malta, Montana. From unearthing raptor teeth to caring for the crown jewel “Leonardo,” this conversation digs into the prehistoric past while celebrating the present-day community that makes discoveries possible.

We talk dinosaurs, digs, and the surprising ways paleontology fuels both curiosity and local economies. Whether you’re a lifelong dino fan or just looking for a fun story from the Hi-Line, this episode has something for you.

🔎 Highlights include:

• How a local teen accidentally discovered Montana’s T-Rex
• Why Leonardo the mummified dinosaur is world-famous
• The thrill of kids and adults digging up fossils
• How the museum connects community, tourism, and science

📍 Recorded on-site at the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum.
👤 Guest: Jeremiah Robinson
🎙️ Hosts: Sara & Julea – Bear With Us Podcast