Cool rocks and gemstones have been my jam since I was a little kid. Every family road trip would have me scouring the roadsides for "Rock Shop" signs or anything of the like.
When you want to stay at a cool lodge in Montana, there are endless possibilities. But not all lodge resorts are the same or offer the same things to do. We have found the best resorts in Montana that offer lots of recreation but are reasonably priced.
The snowpack in Montana will be getting another welcome blast of fresh snow through this weekend, with well over a foot expected in many southern mountain locations.
Finding great fish tacos can be very difficult because there are so many ways to prepare them, and they're very easy to screw up. Thankfully, Montana has lots of great places to find tasty fish tacos on the menu. Fish tacos are delicious when the right seafood is used, and the batter (if the recipe calls for it) is seasoned well.
Need a little Montana road trip to check out your new favorite "middle of nowhere" bar and restaurant? THIS is the guide for you. There's nothing better than discovering excellent food, along with a cool bar vibe - somewhere very rural and out of town. Montana is lucky to have many of these fine establishments, so let's check out some of the best.
Montana is obviously a big place, so it takes a lot of resources to cover such a vast territory. There are over 280 fire departments across the state, with the vast majority (80%+) being completely volunteer. No matter if they're career or volunteer, one of the most loved assets of fire departments? The fire stations themselves.
'Not excited' is a massive understatement. Most drivers are completely ignoring the newly reduced (to 65 mph) I-90 speed limit between Bozeman and Belgrade. I travel back and forth often and have been diligent about observing the new speed limit as an experiment - just to see if others were doing the same. I assure you, they are not.
Montana is the Treasure State, so of course rock hounding is a popular pastime. Montana's history is based on the discovery of gold, gems, and other minerals - today there are so many resources and groups for those who love rocks, gems, and geology.
It's been a windy few days on and around Fort Peck Lake, and the Wind Advisory has been extended through Friday. Winds on the lake are not expected to be quite as strong as they were Thursday, but still strong enough to make small craft boating dangerous.
It's another windy day around Fort Peck Lake, and it's creating dangerous conditions for small water craft. Gusts up to 45 mph will whip through the area until Thursday evening.
Who knows where to find the best nachos in the Bozeman area better than Bozeman area locals? Nobody. Somehow, Bozeman has emerged as the nacho capital of Montana with a vast array of really good options, AND really diverse styles.