Mandela van Eeden | |
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| Born | May 31, 1987 San Francisco, California |
| Occupation(s) | Radio personality, educator |
Mandela van Eeden (May 31, 1987) is an American radio personality and educator who lives in Missoula, Montana.
Mandela van Eeden | |
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| Born | May 31, 1987 San Francisco, California |
| Occupation(s) | Radio personality, educator |
Mandela van Eeden (May 31, 1987) is an American radio personality and educator who lives in Missoula, Montana.
Van Eeden was born in San Francisco, California, but grew up in Australia, South Africa, and Montana. [1]
Van Eeden is host of “The Trail Less Travelled,” an international adventure and travel radio show and podcast. [2] [3] Van Eeden's radio and podcast interviews document humanitarian and environmental concerns. [4]
Van Eeden is also an educator [5] and an international whitewater adventure instructor. [6] [7] Van Eeden started working as a river guide when she was 17 years old. [8]
Van Eeden is on the board of The Montana Wildlife Federation. [9]
Van Eeden plays the didgeridoo and was in a band called "Peanut Butter and Didjeridu Jam". [10] [11] She started playing the didgeridoo when she was eight years old and takes a didgeridoo on her worldwide travels. [12]
Montana is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It borders Idaho to the west, North Dakota to the east, South Dakota to the southeast, Wyoming to the south, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan to the north. It is the fourth-largest state by area, but the eighth-least populous state and the third-least densely populated state. Its capital is Helena, while the most populous city is Billings. The western half of the state contains numerous mountain ranges, while the eastern half is characterized by western prairie terrain and badlands, with smaller mountain ranges found throughout the state.
Missoula is a city in and the county seat of Missoula County, Montana, United States. It is located along the Clark Fork River near its confluence with the Bitterroot and Blackfoot rivers in western Montana and at the convergence of five mountain ranges, and thus it is often described as the "hub of five valleys". The 2020 United States census recorded the city's population at 73,489 and the population of the Missoula Metropolitan Area at 117,922. As of 2023, the estimated city population was 77,757. Missoula is the second largest city and third largest metropolitan area in Montana. Missoula is home to the University of Montana, a public research university.
The Flathead Indian Reservation, located in western Montana on the Flathead River, is home to the Bitterroot Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d'Oreilles tribes – also known as the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation. The reservation, often referred to as the Flathead Nation, or simply Flathead or by its official acronym C.S.K.T., was created through the July 16, 1855, Treaty of Hellgate.
The University of Montana (UM) is a public research university in Missoula, Montana. UM is a flagship institution of the Montana University System and its second largest campus. Fall 2024 saw total enrollment hit 10,811, marking the highest total enrollment for UM since 2018.
The Bitterroot Valley is located in southwestern Montana, along the Bitterroot River between the Bitterroot Range and Sapphire Mountains, in the Northwestern United States.
Adventure Cycling Association is a nonprofit member organization focused on travel by bicycle. Headquartered in Missoula, Montana, Adventure Cycling develops cycling routes, publishes maps, provides guided trips, and advocates for better and safer cycling in the U.S. The organization grew from a mass cross-country bicycle ride in 1976 to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial. Adventure Cycling also publishes a magazine, Adventure Cyclist.
Molly Wood is an American podcast host and journalist.
The Montana Grizzlies and Lady Griz are the nicknames given to the athletic teams of the University of Montana, located in Missoula. The university is a member of the Big Sky Conference and competes in NCAA Division I, fielding six men's teams and nine women's teams. The football team has won the university's only two NCAA championships.
Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park is a 3,000-acre (1,200 ha) public recreation and nature preservation area located twelve miles (19 km) east of Whitehall in Jefferson County, Montana. The state park includes two visitor centers, ten miles of hiking trails, a campground, and its namesake limestone caverns. The Lewis and Clark Caverns Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018.
KDTR is a commercial radio station licensed to Florence, Montana, and serving the Missoula, Montana area, owned by Missoula Broadcasting Company, LLC. KDTR airs an Adult Album Alternative music format. Its weekly show, The Trail Less Traveled, is hosted by Mandela van Eeden.
The Montana Kaimin is the University of Montana's student-run independent newspaper located in Missoula, Montana. The paper is printed once a week, Thursday, with special editions printed occasionally and is online at MontanaKaimin.com. The Kaimin covers news, sports, arts and culture, and opinion.
Mount Sentinel, originally known as "Mount Woody," is a small mountain located immediately east of the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana. At a height of 1,958 feet and an elevation of 5,158 feet (1,572 m), Mount Sentinel also features the hillside letter "M", a large concrete structure 620 feet (189 m) up its western face.
Beavertail Hill State Park is a public recreation area located on the Clark Fork River near Interstate 90, 26 miles (42 km) east of Missoula, Montana. The park covers 65 acres (26 ha), has an elevation of 3,615 feet, and offers river frontage, tipi rentals, a short interpretive trail, an amphitheatre, campsites, and picnic areas. The amphitheatre hosts interpretive programs on Friday evenings in summer. Fishing, rafting, and swimming in the Clark Fork River are possible. About 26 camping sites are available for tents or RVs up to 26 feet long.
The culture of Missoula, Montana is influenced by the nearby University of Montana in art, sports, and music with the city's location in a mountain river valley also encouraging outdoor events and recreation.
Council Grove State Park is a history-oriented, public recreation area located eight miles (13 km) northwest of Missoula in Missoula County, Montana. The site of the park hosted the signing on July 16, 1855, of the Hellgate treaty between representatives of the United States government and members of the Bitterroot Salish, Pend d'Oreille, and the Kootenai to create the Flathead Indian Reservation. A monument commemorates the signing. The park is 187 acres (76 ha) and sits at an elevation of 3,198 feet (975 m). Natural features found in the park are its large, old-growth ponderosa pines, grassy fields, and cottonwood stand by the Clark Fork River. Its recreational features include hiking and fishing.
Lindsey Takara Doe is a sexologist, sex educator, and host of Sexplanations on YouTube.
Frenchtown Pond State Park is a public recreation area located ten miles (16 km) northwest of Missoula in Frenchtown, Montana. The 41-acre (17 ha) day-use state park offers fishing, swimming, and non-motorized boating on a small, spring-fed lake with a maximum eighteen-foot (5.5 m) depth.
The COVID-19 pandemic was confirmed to have reached the U.S. state of Montana on March 14, 2020. As of June 4, 2021, the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (MDPHHS) has reported 112,260 positive cases and 1,632 deaths in the state.
Adam Peterman is an American professional ultra-distance and marathon runner sponsored by Hoka.
Jonathan G. Karlen is an American politician. He currently serves as a member of the Montana House of Representatives for District 96, which encompasses Missoula, Frenchtown and Huson, for the Democratic Party since 2023. Karlen is among the youngest state legislators in the United States.
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