Shortly after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, President Thomas Jefferson enlisted the help of a selected group of US Army volunteers under the command of Captain Meriwether Lewis and his close Second Lieutenant William Clark. This was the first American […]
Featured Destination: Flathead Lake
Flathead Lake is the largest natural lake in the Western United States, clocking in with around 185 miles of shoreline and over 200 square miles of water. The Flathead and swan rivers supply this massive lake with fresh water, which […]
Featured Destination: Fort Peck Dam
Situated in Glasgow, Montana, the Fort Peck Dam was one of Franklin Roosevelt’s largest and most ambitious public works project. It employed over 10,000 people in a time when the state was seeing its own Great Depression—a whopping ten years […]
Featured Destination: Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is one of Montana’s most popular destinations. A UNESCO World Heritage site on the northern border of Montana, Glacier National Park was established in 1932 an International Peace Park. The park itself is a geological wonder, housing […]
An Overview of Montana Travel Costs
It’s easy to think that everything is cheaper on average in Montana, but this isn’t true. In fact, across multiple variables, Montana actually has a slightly higher cost of living than the national average according to Sperling’s Best Places. On […]
Central Montana
Here’s where a lot of the people are. Central Montana is a diverse region that, in many ways, reflects a convergence of the different corners of the state. From the Great Outdoors to Arts & Culture, from Fine Dining to […]
Northeast Montana
The Montana Badlands region could be described as the forgotten corner of Montana, but the largely unspoiled nature of the land holds unique treasures of its own. Several significant dinosaur fossils, including T. Rex, have been discovered in this area. […]
Southeast Montana
For natural wonders, check out the two National Parks (Little Bighorn Battlefield and Bighorn Canyon)—in addition to a handful of state parks. You can experience the history and present-day culture of Southeast Montana’s Native Tribes. You can also find the […]
Southwest Montana
Don’t underestimate the number or the charm of various towns in Southwest Montana. From Anaconda and Philipsburg to Virginia City and Butte, this area is a lot more than just the leftovers from Yellowstone National Park. Put another way, make […]
Northwest Montana
Glacier National Park is the place that grabs the headlines in this corner of the state, and it’s no wonder. The landscape, wildflowers, and hiking trails created by ancient glacial movements is breathtaking in Glacier Country. Flathead Lake is the […]