Montana

Our new traveling friend's name is Kreskin J. Torres and he's stopping in Bozeman on his nationwide trek to find delicious meals in towns across America. He's documenting time spent in Bozeman on Facebook, but he's also known as The Ride Share Foodie on Instagram if you'd like to follow him there.

Hey, kiddie pools are important in the summer heat. As an expert in this arena, I thought I'd share some tips and tricks to getting the most out of your kiddie pool in Montana. Keeping those plastic saviors clean and fun to use takes a little maintenance.

E.coli bacteria and harmful algal bloom toxins have been detected in various bodies of water around Gallatin County, with three Caution Advisories being issued so far. Some of the most popular recreational sites in the county are being affected and it's important to pay attention to any posted signage.

I joked for a long time that I should move to Great Falls or Billings because that's where it seemed all of Montana's big lottery winners were buying their tickets. That doesn't seem to be the case anymore. One Montana town is selling decently big winning tickets every week now.

Finally. Bozeman, Montana takes the #1 spot on a list that doesn't make me mad or make me roll my eyes. It's an important list about about money, and making more of it. In a town that has priced itself and it's local families nearly out of range, it's a small win for folks working entry level jobs.

The staple of summertime downtown events, Music on Main, has announced their 2023 line up of bands and events. Thursday nights from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, join the town on Main Street in downtown Bozeman for music, dancing, food vendors, and kids activities.

The 2023 Summer Crazy Days Sale is this weekend in downtown Bozeman and if you've never been, it's a blast. Some of the best bargains of the entire year can be found at dozens of businesses on Main Street and beyond.

With growth in the Bozeman area, and increase in crime follows, right? It's typically how it goes when towns 'boom', the growing pains of theft, vandalism, drugs, and other illegal activity are suddenly front and center.

Nope, it's not Butte. But we discovered a pile of historical facts that all originated in this other important Montana town. When the town in question was to be platted, it's founder wanted to call it "Copperopolis".

Ales and lagers have been around for thousands of years. In fact, the first proof of beer making is from 4,000 BCE with the Sumerians. Leave it to Montanans to perfect the art of beer brewing, and produce some of the finest beers available today. Here, we'll see a list of Montana's favorite Montana brewed beers.

We all know that pollinators are in trouble, but one (super cute) endangered species is in BIG trouble in Montana. There's a particular bumble bee that is cartoonishly adorable, but it's also on the 'critically endangered' list.

I know this because I'm afraid I'm going to end up as a meme on their street view images. Everyone knows about Google Maps and their vehicles that periodically capture the world. HOWEVER, Apple is in the game as well and the Apple vehicle is making it's way through Montana. But there are issues.