MOOSE Mornings With Michelle Wolfe

Montana is still one of the most popular vacation destinations in the country. Tourism is an important part of our economy and 'busy seasons' hardly exist anymore - it can be busy any time of year. There ARE tricks you can use while visiting Montana to save money, avoid headaches, and enjoy your vacation more.

One of the best things to do in Montana is the "get lost" road trip - just gather a bag and check out some small town across the state you've never been to. Montana's beauty is so different from county to county. Mountains, plains, and everything in between. We've found some gorgeous Montana places that you've likely never seen.

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.

Ramen and other noodle bowls are delicious. There are so many combinations for a good bowl of ramen, you'd be hard pressed to try them all. Montana has many restaurants that offer great ramen and noodle bowls, and locals have put together a list of their favorites.

As we've discussed, folks in Montana are not happy with the USPS or their mail delivery. Problems with management along with massive turnover and personnel shortages seem to be the culprits. Residents are not at all happy, and the USPS mail carriers are working as hard as they can.

Chic new developments continue to pop up in Montana's most popular cities. Bozeman, Missoula, Helena, Billings, along with several smaller Montana towns. That makes prime locations that haven't yet been developed even more valuable. How much time do these funky, old buildings have left?

Large amounts of mountain snow fell over the weekend in southwest Montana and other locations. An Avalanche Warning has been issued by the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center. Popular backcountry recreation spots are included in Monday mornings Avalanche Warning.

Montana's latest winter storm is moving much slower than originally predicted, with warnings for snow and wind being extended far into the first week of February. New snow, gusty winds, and terrible visibility are affecting travel across Montana.

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.

If Montana has been known as 'The Last Best Place', is it possible that we're morphing into 'The Last Pretty OK Place'? Montana still has 150,000 square miles of terrain, but we've now got 1.2 million people across the state - the richest of which are outbidding each other on the best chunks.

If you frequent the east side of downtown Bozeman, you've no doubt encountered drivers blundering their way through this odd intersection at East Babcock and South Wallace.

Many parts of western and central Montana will experience dangerous travel conditions this weekend with gusty winds of 60+ MPH and up to 16 inches of new snow. A powerful storm system is moving into Montana, with advisories and warnings issued.