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Montana dive bars. They're not everyone's cup of tea but they're certainly my cup of tea. Dare I say that dive bars define the locality of a town? Not sure. I just know that I love them as do many a Montanan. A few of the best have left us, but here's a list of what locals had to say when asked about their favorite dive bar in Montana.

I find it odd that Montana isn't known more for its dairy products. This state is home to some of the finest cheeses that money can buy. Clean air, healthy cows, and talented artisans make Montana cheese something worth exploring.

I write a series called "Broke in Bozeman" for a reason. Finding lunch for a modest amount of money has become challenging around here. But it's not impossible.

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.

You don't have to be an Instagram master to love taking cool pictures with a historic twist. Montana has no shortage of really interesting locations that don't disappoint on the character or funk and we've picked some of Montana's oldest buildings that are often looked over for this list.

What makes a great lake town? How many lakes does Montana have? What are the best lakes in Montana besides Flathead? Great news: Montana has a lot more cool lakes and lake towns than you might think.

Gone are the days of feeling awkward or dorky for enjoying a meal at a restaurant all by yourself. Truth be told, it's one of my favorite things to do around Bozeman because there are so many great restaurant and bar options.

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".

Once dubbed "The Richest Hill On Earth", Butte, Montana is primed for a business renaissance. A brand new chapter of economic prosperity. We asked Montanans for suggestions about what industry might be the catalyst to Butte's rebirth.

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.

I'm not sure what exactly defines a 'small town' anymore but until recently Bozeman, Montana was a small town. Sure, it's been growing rapidly for several years because it's awesome and all the natural beauty - blah, blah, blah. But something changed very recently that has made Bozeman a lonely place for it's longtime locals.

We love a good BLT sandwich and thought it appropriate to build a list of some of the best BLTs you can find in Montana. Bacon, lettuce, and tomato - and perhaps a little deli meat or some avocado. It all depends if you're a traditionalist or prefer some BLT extras.