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How Many Miles of Roads Are in Montana? Pack Your Bags
Summer road trips are a blast in Montana. Being the 4th largest state in the US, Montana has plenty of places to explore, and getting around our huge state takes time. Crossing Big Sky Country from Glendive to St. Regis is a nine+ hour trip. We were pondering how long it would take to drive every road in Montana. The answer might surprise you. It would take almost a year.
Bozeman’s Luxury Escape: New Hotel Set to Open in 2025
Construction on a new luxury development in the heart of Bozeman is expected to begin soon. The project combines hotel rooms and condominiums, and it will be the first of its kind in Montana. The new development is one of several in the works for Montana's fastest growing city. Bozeman...
Try The Best Expensive Restaurant In Montana
I’m a sucker for some good steak tartare, osso buco, or anything with saffron in it. In all fairness, expensive and fancy are not mutually exclusive…but quite often they go hand in hand. That’s why I was so excited to find Eat This, Not That! and their list of the best expensive restaurants in each state.
Will Montana Fast Food Spots Suddenly Limit Your Time Inside?
Sometimes you want to enjoy your meal and company but you might have to hurry if this new policy is true. Fast food restaurants serve thousands of Montanans daily. Taco Bell, McDonald's, Wendy's, and more are spots where folks can get a quick meal for themselves, their family, or kids so they don't have to worry about cooking later.
Montana’s Fire Season May Not Be As Bad As We Feared
A lot will depend on Montana's wettest month. But the first look at the upcoming fire season in the Northern Rockies suggests this summer's danger might not be as bad as we feared during the dry winter of '23-'24. At least that's the tone of the April 1st update on...
These 5 States Are Sending the Most People to Montana
For the past few years, people from all over the country have been packing up their belongings to start a new life in Montana. The number of incoming residents has been a thorn in the side of longtime locals who are afraid that newcomers are going to change their beloved state.
Twenty One Pilots Ticket Prices Soar + Fans Have Some Thoughts
The Twenty One Pilots' "Clancy World Tour" is a hot ticket, but some fans are feeling burned about the ticket prices. On Tuesday (April 2), the band was trending on X (formerly Twitter) with many of the comments concerning the rising prices of concert tickets to see the duo, with a number of fans sharing that ticket prices had risen over $200 for general admission.
Luckily, Montana Doesn’t Appear On National Crime List Against Truckers
Montana is the best but it has its problems, like any other state. It's expensive to live here, taxes seem unfair, houses are ridiculous, out-of-staters are invading the Last Best Place and fentanyl-related deaths are on the rise. Fortunately, Montana does NOT have an issue with crimes against semi-truck drivers.
What Should Be Montana’s ‘Official Dog Breed’?
Montana has a lot of "official" things. Montana's official bird is the Western Meadowlark. Montana's official ballad is "Montana Melody". Montana also has an official fruit, it's the huckleberry. Montana Doesn't Have an "Official Dog Breed" There is one thing that Montana doesn't have and that is an "official dog...
Montana Made Music Series continues on April 13th at Butte’s Mother Lode Theater
The popular Montana Made Music Series will continue on April 13th at Butte's Mother Lode Theater as TomCats and 406 with special guest Ken Rich will perform in place of the originally scheduled act, Rob Quist and Great Northern featuring Halliday Quist who have been rescheduled to a date later this fall. But fans of homegrown Montana-styled rock and country are not going to miss a beat.
Mushroom Tech: A New Technique for Finding Montana Morels
We may not have had much snow this past winter. But, what little snow we did get, will soon be melting. This means the hills will be crawling with people searching for the coveted morel mushroom. I love morels. They are more flavorful and earthy than your average mushroom. I...
‘1923’ Star Cole Brings Plenty Is Missing
Actor Cole Brings Plenty's father is pleading for information to reconnect him with the 1923 actor. "His family is very worried about him," Joseph Brings Plenty Sr. writes on Facebook. Cole Brings Plenty is the nephew of Yellowstone star Mo Brings Plenty. On 1923, the younger actor played Pete Plenty...
It’s A Miracle: 3 Year Old Montana Boy Saves Indiana Girls Life
It's crazy how your brain changes its way of thinking when you become a parent. What never bothered you or got you emotional prior to having kids can now make you tear up in an instant. A Montana Mom Finds Healing Through Donation. There are so many things that happen...
Montana State Head Coach Receives Coaching Offer: Will He Stay?
UPDATE: Coach Logie will be staying at Montana State University after releasing the following statement on social media:. “Home is where the (heart) is. Job’s not finished. Circle the Wagons Bobcats! The Best is YET to come!”. It seems the folks in the state of Washington have a thing...
Where’s The Best Spot To Watch The Solar Eclipse In Bozeman?
In case you were unaware, a big solar eclipse is happening on Monday, April 8th of this year. This is a big deal and something that won't happen again for another 20 years or so. It seems these types of things bring out thousands of Montanans, and the upcoming eclipse...
How to Erase the Information Google Has on You in Seconds
Whether we truly want to admit it or not, with every keystroke, internet search, and clicked link, Google is collecting information about us which can include personal stuff. It's not a nefarious thing it's a computer thing monitoring our activity to make life easier for us. We've all experienced Google...
Bozeman’s Most Entertaining And Unique Fundraiser Is Back
If you want to experience one of the most entertaining fundraisers in the Bozeman area, this event is for you. Every April in Bozeman, there is a beloved event that many college students, young adults, and sports enthusiasts love to participate in. This event is unique and a grand time for anyone who wants to get together with their friends and help raise money for a good cause.
This Montana 1887 Record Has Yet to Be Broken
BUTTE, MT - Montana is used to breaking records, one of my favs being the lowest air temperature ever recorded (spoiler: -70 F). However, yet another claim to fame that sounds too crazy to be true is a wintertime staple that was so large, it could easily be mistaken for a small frisbee or a dinner plate. Can you guess what it is?
This Asian Food Joint Might Be The Best in Montana
Sometimes, the best restaurants you discover are a random spot next to the freeway in Montana. My parents are creatures of habit when it comes to restaurants. They love certain restaurants in their area or when they visit my sister in Missoula or me in Bozeman. There's nothing wrong with...
Can you name these lesser-known Butte, Montana mine headframes?
The Butte mine headframes are possibly the most easily identifiable structures on The Hill as you look up from down on The Flats. Especially as the sun goes down and their looming shadows are cast eastward across the Uptown cityscape. Sure, the Original Mine is becoming known worldwide thanks to the Montana Folk Festival and the thousands that it attracts every year. The Mountain Con is known for it's "Mile High, Mile Deep" paint job as well as for having its surrounding area turned into a beautiful recreation area. The Belmont's hoisthouse is now a bustling Senior Citizens center. But what about some of Butte's lesser-known mines whose headframes are still standing? Can you name these mines just by sight? (ANSWERS BELOW)
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