Originally aired on YPR’s Flavors Under the Big Sky

It’s been a month since Rock Creek in Red Lodge washed through the center of town, damaging homes and businesses in its wake.

In the aftermath, the community came together to support each other and clean up. Now, some restaurants in Red Lodge say they’re open for business and awaiting guests from near and far.

At Red Box Car, waters from the raging river diverted into town just below the iconic eatery located at the creek’s edge. Owner Adam Kaylor and his wife, Ashley, moved to Red Lodge a year ago from West Virginia to take over the business operated out of a red train car.

They didn’t hesitate to jump right in to help the community…