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7 Historic Towns Between Yellowstone and Glacier
So you’re planning a trip between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks? There’s a lot that goes into planning an epic road trip like that...
Montana Heritage Center is Now Open
After years in the making, the Montana Heritage Center in Helena has officially opened its doors to the public, welcoming visitors into a bright...
Marvelous Music Machines of Virginia City
Step back in time when you visit the Nevada City Museum & Music Hall! As you enter the museum, you’ll first walk into the music hall...
Benton Avenue Cemetery
There’s a certain restlessness to Helena’s Benton Avenue Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in Montana. The cemetery, across from Carroll College...
Remembering the Mann Gulch Fire
The Mann Gulch Fire This year (2024) marks the 75th Anniversary of the Mann Gulch Fire. On August 5, 1949, lightning struck 20 miles north of Helena...
The Old County Jail becomes a Centerpiece for the Arts in Helena, Montana
The Old Lewis and Clark County Jail in Helena, Montana is located at 15 N Ewing St is a stunning granite structure. Today...
A Journey Back in Time Aboard the Helena Tour Train
Nestled in the heart of Montana sits the historic capital city of Helena. The Queen City welcomes visitors with its rich heritage and captivating stories...
Canyon Creek Charcoal Kilns
With their conical shape and tumbling walls, the abandoned charcoal kilns of Canyon Creek have a slightly spooky air today...
Spooks & Spirits | Butte, Montana
Butte, like so many of Southwest Montana’s communities, was born on the boom and bust. Initially miners flocked to the area for gold, then silver...
10 Things To Do in Butte
Butte, Montana, may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of unforgettable getaways, but it should be...
The World Museum of Mining, a Butte Treasure
Visit the World Museum of Mining in the Orphan Girl Mine yard. Much as its name suggests, Butte’s Orphan Girl Mine stands apart...
Montana’s Earthquake Lake
When we talk about Montana’s earth-shattering history, we mean that very literally. Montana sits atop the Intermountain Seismic Belt (ISB)...