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During the Cretaceous Period (between 145 to 65 million years ago), a huge inland sea split the North American continent in two. This Western Interior Seaway happened to run directly through what [...]

By Hayley Young In 2019, the National Museum of Natural History opened its doors to the new hall of dinosaurs and fossils. Its centerpiece: the “Nation’s T. rex.” Montana’s Kathy Wankel and 150 [...]

Courtesy of the Montana Dinosaur Trail Albertosaurus TYPE (CLASS): Tyrannosaur (theropod dinosaur) ADULT LENGTH: 30 feet ADULT WEIGHT: 2 tons LIVED IN: Alberta and Montana FUN FACT: Albertosaurus [...]

Who doesn’t love dinosaurs? They’re stunning in size, they’re impressive in structure, and they’re altogether mysterious. Even after two hundred years of excavation and study, man has hardly [...]

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 [...]

we forget how blessed we are in Montana. Not every state has its own Glacier or Yellowstone. Few states can compete with the abundance of wildlife here or rival our picturesque scenery. Marvelous [...]

Montana’s river system is one of the state’s greatest resources. Its waters irrigate crops and support livestock, and provide sustenance for man and wildlife alike. These rivers are places of [...]

By Brad Reynolds Without the St. Mary’s Canal, the Milk River would run dry six of every ten years. Without the St. Mary’s Canal, over 140,000 acres could see up to a ninety percent decrease in [...]

Fishermen hunt walleyes for a number of reasons. Walleyes taste good. They present a challenge to catch. And well, it’s fun! Today, walleyes are one of the Treasure State’s most popular game [...]

By Brad Reynolds​​​ Agriculture is pivotal to life in Montana. Without agriculture there is no food. Without agriculture there is no you. Not all of us are in agriculture, of course. But we are [...]