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Montana corn and bale mazes are some of the best in the country, and Bozeman is home to perhaps the finest in the state. The Bozeman straw bale maze is opening on a Friday night to celebrate the new season with tons of fun activities.

Finding new ways to entertain guests who visit us in Montana is getting harder - especially without spending a fortune. Hiking, biking, fishing, and camping are still great options, but sometimes you want something a little more unique and unusual. The 'experiences' section on Airbnb is a good start to find these cool things to do.

Meeting new people in the Bozeman area can be hard, especially if you're not in college and going to parties. However, there are lots of events around the valley this weekend that are great opportunities to meet new friends. Practice that smile of yours and check out your options.

Your Saturday night just got more rockin'. One of Georgia's best bands will be playing The ELM on North 7th Avenue this Saturday, September 9th. A healthy dose of southern rock with thoughtful lyrics are the signature sound for this talented crew. If you're in need of a loud party on Saturday, this is your gig.

The Bozeman Public Library is perhaps the best in the state and has an incredible amount of programs and resources available to you and me. Coming soon, is a new addition that could be an incredible tool for some in the community.

Plan ahead for this one - Wednesday, September 6th will see the Young Dubliners returning to Bozeman with a special show at The ELM on North 7th Avenue. These Irish rockers have been a force for 30 years, and they've always found a way to return to the town that helped their career take off. They love Bozeman, and Bozeman loves them.

Eggs Benedict is an absolute favorite dish in the Bozeman area and locals take it very seriously. There are so many variations these days that you can find several different kinds of benedict that are all crave-able. Salmon, crab, speck, bacon, traditional ham - the options are endless.

The whole state of Montana has way more private "airports" than I ever would have guessed. There are eight "airports" in the Bozeman area...6 of which are private airstrips, 1 is the Bozeman Health Heliport and 1 is the actual Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.

Before everyone heads back to school and regular schedules, have some fun Bozeman style with friends and family at any of these great free or cheap events this week. They're all family friendly, but kids not required. LOL.

Bozeman hasn't exactly been known as a ceviche hub - until now? For those of us who daydream about seafood treats such as ceviche, there is fantastic news in the form of a new restaurant located in Four Corners. Custom made Ecuadorian ceviche. It's pretty much all they do.

These are just a few of the great museums from across Montana. Our larger towns and smallest communities do a really nice job of preserving local and regional history. Dinosaurs, fur trading, Native American history, mining, railroads, and the settlement of the West are all on display.

Consider this entire article an analogy for smart living in Montana. Montana is hardly the untamed West anymore, but living here is no joke and Mother Nature always decides the rules. Messing with her is a very bad idea. Hence, the good relationships you need to have when you live here.