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Horses are intricately woven into Montana’s heritage. They were a means of travel for the First Peoples, pioneers, and homesteaders. Montana’s first farms and ranches were made possible by [...]

By Tim Lee Twenty-five years ago, a group of driven individuals known as the Lewis and Clark Foundation broke ground with a goal that had finally been met. After eight years of celebrating Lewis [...]

By Tim Lee Eighteen years ago, a group of cowboys and cowgirls dusted off their boots and decided to turn a heart-breaking sorrow into something beautiful. They never expected to watch their idea [...]

Montana is at the epicenter of numerous paleontological discoveries. As you explore the Treasure State, keep your eyes peeled for exhibits and displays related to this “Montana Paleontology Top [...]

Experience Montana’s Dinner Train as it travels through the awe-inspiring mountains and prairies of central Montana and the beautiful Judith Basin. Experience the beauty of the rolling hills, [...]

By Tim Lee When you drive through the Little Belt Mountains in Central Montana, you are greeted by small communities that would seem insignificant to any passer-by. But for those who take the [...]

By Tim Lee Attempting to explain the beauty of Montana is simply an impossibility. No word, text, or picture could ever give the feeling of seeing this beautiful state in person. Undiscovered [...]

Last Chance Train Tour In 1864, four prospectors struck the second biggest placer gold deposit in Montana, producing some $19 million worth of gold in just four years. In no time, Last Chance [...]

When Charlie Bair arrived in Montana in 1883, he had been preceded by over 100 years of history that had irrevocably shaped the West he would settle in. Like many before him he came seeking gold, [...]

Fort Benton carries with it all the history and charm that you’d expect from Montana’s birthplace. Established in 1864, an American Fur Company trading post at first, it became the hub for trade [...]