FILM
200 People Live in this Ghost Town
EDITORIAL SUMMARY
This Western Montana ride follows two brothers on a journey beyond Yellowstone National Park. Across two days, the film pairs motorcycle travel with visits to historic towns and a passage through the Big Hole Valley.
About this film
As the Magpie Flies documents the trip through a sequence of stops and connecting rides. The title introduces a ghost town associated with a population of 200, while the chapters take viewers to Virginia City and Bannack State Park. The footage spans May 28 and 29, 2022, identified in the chapter listing as days nine and ten of the journey. The result is a travel-focused look at Western Montana, with historic places forming part of the route rather than a standalone town profile.
The journey
The ride includes Virginia City, a stop at the Wells Fargo Steakhouse, and travel toward Dillon. On the following day, the brothers visit Bannack State Park before continuing through the Big Hole Valley. The route then crosses Chief Joseph Pass and Lost Trail Pass, with Hamilton, Montana, appearing among the day’s destinations. A chapter titled “Into the Storm” marks part of the second day’s travel. Together, these places and transitions shape an itinerary through the region’s historic settlements and mountain-pass country.
What to expect
- A two-day motorcycle journey with the creator and her brother
- Visits to Virginia City and Bannack State Park
- Riding through the Big Hole Valley and over two named passes
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