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Bozeman's Christmas Stroll is the ultimate kickoff to the holiday season in the Gallatin Valley. Downtown Bozeman transforms into a Christmas wonderland, fully decorated and packed with festive activities for blocks.

This week is packed with opportunities to meet new people in the Bozeman area because there are big holiday events, live music, meet-ups, small gatherings and just about every social option under the sun.

Montana simply cannot have it both ways. Our housing issues are now at crisis level with soaring prices and next to no inventory. Have you known anyone who has tried to rent a trailer? It's next to impossible with very lengthy waiting lists.

There's a funky café in downtown Bozeman that has earned a loyal following, the likes of which you don't see very often. Yes, breakfast and brunch are great. Lunch options are delicious. However, it's another section of their menu - the mimosa list - that is unlike any other restaurant around. But it's still a secret to so many.

If a good part of your life revolves around delicious food, cooking, new restaurants, and exploring recipes, these groups across Montana are tailored to your foodie side. Interestingly, the level of expertise you can find in this state is impressive and has come an awfully long way in recent years.

Gather a box of food donations at your office this week, then The MOOSE will stop by this Friday morning and take it all to the Gallatin Valley Food Bank for you...but YOU'LL get the credit!

Raking in hundreds more reviews than even the most popular restaurants in Montana's biggest cities, this West Yellowstone pizza joint with full saloon has GOT to be a record holder for "online reviews to population" ratio. You can thank tourists and locals alike.

Bad reviews of Yellowstone National Park are almost something we enjoy reading these days. So many of them are based on such foolish complaints - the fickleness of Mother Nature, not enough wildlife on demand, or perhaps too much steam coming out of a geyser.

To experience the following things, you'd HAVE to be in Montana because there's no place else on earth that you'd be able to see or do them. From food to fishing, Montana is packed with special experiences that simply can't be replicated anywhere else on earth.

She's an Americana legend, a Grammy winner, and an AMA Lifetime Achievement Award winner. Patty Griffin is perhaps one of the most talented song writers alive today and her performances can be mesmerizing.

Good truck stops are awesome. I love them and I'm not embarrassed to sing their praises. However, all truck stops are certainly not created equal, so let's take a look at the best Montana has to offer.

When you need more than 'just a big room' to throw a party, Montana has an incredible number of really cool options. From ranches to historic mansions, there are fun venues all over the state. We've put together a list of some of the best choices to throw a unique party of any kind.