Don Cooper introduces his home state at the beginning of his travelogue, “Montana, Land of the Shining Mountains”.
Don Cooper’s Introduction to Montana

Tlingit people building a dug out canoe
Original promotional shot for Don Cooper’s “Lumberjack in Alaska” travelogue – circa 1960. Don spent many years logging and filming in Alaska, building up a unique relationship with the native people at a time when traditional ways of living and…

Places we’ve stayed…
“Slept like a baby”. Luckily, we have been able to say that more often than not. 7 months and 70+ different campsites, hotels, and guest houses later we are still going. Our original idea was NOT to travel too much,…

Farming in Montana
Short clip from Don Cooper’s “Montana, Land of the Shining Mountains”. Travelogue first released in early 1970s and continuous new releases with new footage till mid 1990’s. All filmed on 16 mm color negative film.

Traveling by River
Sometimes it is just necessary to travel off the beaten path. A little float down the river will do just that. Don and Dennis Cooper retracing Alexander McKenzie’s footsteps in trying to find a land passage across northern Canada. Here…