Good Morning America anchor Becky Worley visited a farm in Whitefish, Montana, as part of the network's "50 States in 50 Weeks" series.
The project highlights the diversity of the U.S. by showcasing each state in the order they joined the Union. This effort serves as a lead-up to the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026 [3].
Worley's visit to northern Montana occurred during the 41st week of the series [4]. This timing corresponds to Montana's status as the 41st state to join the Union [4]. The segment focused on the local agricultural landscape in the town of Whitefish.
The broader series began in July 2025 [2] and is scheduled to run for a total of 50 weeks [1]. By visiting one state per week, the program aims to create a comprehensive portrait of the country before the anniversary celebrations conclude on July 4, 2026 [3].
This specific stop in Montana is part of a larger travel itinerary that spans the entire U.S. landscape. The series utilizes the historical order of statehood to structure its narrative, moving through the timeline of American expansion and integration.
“Becky Worley visited a farm in Whitefish, Montana”
The '50 States in 50 Weeks' series leverages a historical timeline to build national momentum toward the Sestercentennial. By linking current local stories to the sequence of statehood, the network is framing the 250th anniversary as a cumulative celebration of American growth and geography.
