In the 1920s, the Dominion-Yellowstone Trail connected Canada to Yellowstone National Park but faced significant challenges crossing the Missouri River via the unreliable Power Plant Ferry. Frustrated motorists lobbied for a bridge, which took 35 years to建设, finally opening in 1959. Today, the route is US Highway 191, allowing seamless travel.

In 1885, George Bird Grinnell became devoted to preserving the wilderness of northwest Montana, fearing industrial destruction. He promoted the region to East Coast elites and successfully campaigned for national park status, culminating in the establishment of Glacier National Park in 1910. Grinnell's efforts were pivotal in this conservation achievement.

The 149th anniversary of the Battle of the Greasy Grass hit differently this year, drawing thousands to Crow country for […]

Montana's history encompasses a vibrant legacy shaped by diverse communities, emphasizing wildlife conservation and the state's iconic landscapes, while educational efforts continue to promote responsible stewardship for future generations.

Before alarms and sprinklers, there was this 25-foot wooden sentry keeping Helena safe….

Georgetown Lake hides a century of secrets beneath its surface.

When city slickers traded skylines for sawtooths, one dude ranch adventure in 1930 captured all the grit, grace, and goofy glory of Montana's wild side on film. Here's more from Brett French….

The Baby Rose was proof that not all underdog stories end in triumph…

Meet the original long-haul drivers—gritty bullwhackers and mule skinners who freighted their way into history…

A stuck wagon, a thirsty idea and a saloon that built a town—Ekalaka's beginnings are as colorful as its history.

From rooftops to rugged landscapes, William Henry Jackson’s lens captured history in the making…

Covered bridges are like the old-school charmers of rural America, and many have stuck around for a reason. You’ve probably […]

In the early 1900s, four of the most famous names in American history—Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, John Burroughs, and Harvey […]

  Fishermen use lead to help sink their baits, flies, and lures. The more lead, the deeper the presentation. Lead […]

We have all seen the big black birds hopping on the ice or soaring around our forest and fields. Which […]

  Golden trout have become the new trout attraction. They are also known as “Shills”, “Palomino’s”, Bananas, Albino’s, and “Judas […]

Southwest Montana is Big Sky Country. It also is the home to what is arguably the best trout fishing in […]