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The Tyrannosaurus rex dominated the late Cretaceous—and it has dominated our imaginations ever since it was identified in 1902. In honor of the tyrant lizard king, the U.S. Postal Service [...]

The 9th Annual Dino Shindig at the Carter County Museum in Ekalaka is now offering virtual attendance through Facebook and YouTube. Paleo enthusiasts of all ages can choose to attend the Dino [...]

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 [...]

Stanford Saturday, July 18 9am: JB Fit Club Fun Run 3pm: Free Stampede Music Fest 4pm: Kids Stickhorse Rodeo with Miss Rodeo Montana 5-7pm: Western BBQ 5:30pm: CMR Quick Finish & Auction [...]

Article and Photos by Craig Edwards In my hometown of Big Sandy lies a small puddle of water. Scarcely 10 feet in diameter, it’s located just off Highway 87 at 48.178412 -110.111571. Officially [...]