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Gone are the days when landlocked states didn't have good seafood. Montana loves sushi and fresh fish is flown in daily across the state. Where is the best sushi in Montana? That depends on what you're into.

If you're into RV life, van life, or camping amongst others, Montana has many excellent RV Parks to choose from. They're vastly different and offer an array of amenities from outdoor pools, playgrounds, seclusion, or creeks that run right through the property.

Pictures of 'small town Montana' can be so simple and beautiful, it's no wonder they're the art of choice for nearly every hotel in the region. Bales of hay? Small town fishing bridge? Yes, those are the pictures that makes us smile.

Almost the entire state of Montana is under some sort of heat and fire advisory on Thursday. Excessive heat continues for dozens of counties, and Red Flag Warning persist for huge chunks of Montana. Windy conditions are expected with some thunderstorm activity, increasing the chance of existing fires to grow.

Montana seems to be packed with margarita connoisseurs, and thankfully some very decent choices when it comes to the tequila-based favorite. From simple and traditional to exotic and experimental, locals shared their favorites.

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.

There might be no better combo in Montana than New Orleans funk with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Big Boi at one of the best outdoor venues in the country - the Kettlehouse Amphitheater.

There is a new wildfire burning about 7 miles northwest of Missoula and it's called the Butler Creek Fire. The fire is human-caused and crews are actively working to contain it in it's early stages.

The 'new wealth' of the Bozeman area is visible almost everywhere. New subdivisions, exclusive residential clubs, more luxury SUVs and sports cars, high demand for services, and a substantial increase in private jet traffic.

Disc golf has come a very long way in Montana over the last couple of decades. There are disc golf courses all over the state along with events and tournaments in just about every town. You can even (legit) play disc golf in some Montana State Parks.

Montana weather has become dangerous with high temperatures of 100 or more, very low humidity, and windy conditions in portions of the state. Wildfires are burning and smoke has made air quality unhealthy.

Hazy skies have covered Montana for a couple of weeks, but where exactly is the wildfire smoke coming from? We've got the wildfire map of Montana, which shows what areas can expect the most smoke in the air.