MOOSE Mornings With Michelle Wolfe

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.

We discuss good French fries in Montana a lot here. French fries are loved by almost everyone, can be found on almost every menu, but they are NOT created equally. We're constantly on the hunt for delicious French fries in Montana - classically fried or dressed up with fancy stuff.

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.

Finding the best bagels in Montana can be tough. Not only because people have different passions for what is an "authentic" bagel, but because there really are various origins and versions of this classic, carb-loaded favorite. Bagels are a worldly thing, not just a New York thing.

Moving to Montana is a big deal. It's a huge state, lots of excellent places to live, myriad outdoor activities, etc. But it's absolutely crucial that folks moving to Montana keep in mind these very easy ways for them to become a 'good Montanan'. Montana has it's own set of unique living requirements.

Tuesday and Wednesday will be bringing another round of much needed mountain snow to southwest Montana, with over a foot of fresh snow possible. Many other portions of Montana are also expecting many inches by Wednesday night.

If you don't drink alcohol, or just aren't drinking alcohol today, it can be frustrating finding delicious mocktails when you're out on the town. Sure, you can order just about any famous drink without the booze - but often the same attention to taste and appearance is not paid to those drinks without alcohol.

The best towns and places to visit in Montana are off the beaten path. The most popular things to do are great. But when you're looking for cool stuff to do in Montana that isn't on every single 'visit Montana' list, we've got you covered.

It's true. Have you ever wanted your own personal warm spring that feeds into a couple of ponds for soaking? That very piece of Montana real estate is for sale and we've never seen anything quite this unique, and it's on nearly 200 acres.

If you're looking for the best towns in America to have fun as a young person, a Montana town is going to be at the top of that list. Montana offers several very decent 'fun towns for young people" with so many outdoor activities available.