SouthWestMT 
Allow us to introduce you to your next adventure. Montana boasts a network of over 55 State Parks – scattered literally from one corner (Brush Lake in Northeastern Montana) to the other (Bannack in the Southwest). The best part about the 10+ State Parks in our beautiful region is that they make the perfect pit … Read more
Butte hosts one of the largest FREE music festivals in the Northwest: The Montana Folk Festival. This festival, starting in 2008, has become a Montana tradition that draws thousands to the region. Join us under the headframes in Historic Uptown Butte for a weekend of good company, great food, and endless music! From 2008 to 2010, … Read more
So you have decided to make the trek from Yellowstone National Park to Glacier National Park, which as we suggested in the blog Ode to the Road (Trip) is one of the most popular summer traditions for both Montana residents and visitors to the Treasure State. Now the only question is: what stops will you … Read more
To understand the culture of a town, you must immerse yourself in the history of the area, and Helena offers a rich history for visitors to explore. Helena was founded, by four men, seemingly by accident. Southwest Montana, formerly known as Gold West Country, drew people far and wide to the major gold strikes in … Read more
The 406 is an incredible place to call home. Montana offers some of the most amazing views, residents are lucky enough to travel no more than 30 minutes in any direction to find an outdoor adventure of their choosing, the population may be growing – but there will always be a small town vibe, genuine … Read more
The weather in Southwest Montana has taken a turn. By no means is the spring/summer heat upon us, and yes there is still snow on the ground, but these few warm days have us looking forward to long summer nights under Montana’s big sky. Our state is renowned for wide-open expanses, incredible CM Russell skies, … Read more
In the wild west, murders and robberies of the innocent are considered especially heinous. In Virginia City, the dedicated citizens who investigate these vicious crimes are members of an elite squad known as the Vigilance Committee. These are their stories: Alder Gulch | May 26, 1863 On this date, six men set up camp along … Read more
Butte is a mining town, the Richest Hill on Earth. The first major gold strike in the area occurred in 1862; but gold, albeit the initial draw, was not the crowning mineral. No, Butte’s story is one of copper. In 1881 the Anaconda Copper Mine was purchased by Marcus Daly, and by 1915, the mine … Read more
In Montana, summer turns to winter in the blink of an eye, winter starts before fall and ends after spring has begun. It is for this reason that Montana is packed with winter enthusiasts who take every available opportunity to go downhill skiing and snowboarding, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and more! Growing up in … Read more
For years friends and family have asked if in my time driving across Montana I have taken time to stop at Parkers’ Restaurant in Drummond. Having driven past Drummond hundreds of times my answer is always a quiet and ashamed – no. Luckily for me, this was remedied last week. After a quick jaunt over … Read more