Feb 13, 2026 · Angela Montana

Understanding Montana’s Outdoor Legacy Through History

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.

Aug 18, 2025 · Angela Montana

Meet Helena’s Historical, Towering Guardian

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

Jul 16, 2025 · Angela Montana

Georgetown Lake, A Reservoir of Stories

Georgetown Lake hides a century of secrets beneath its surface.

Apr 17, 2025 · Angela Montana

Dude ranch’s history, 1930 film unearthed after family research

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….

Apr 11, 2025 · Angela Montana

Barreling Into MT History…and Freezing in Place

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

Apr 11, 2025 · Angela Montana

The West Wasn’t Won Without Freight Wagons

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

Mar 11, 2025 · Angela Montana

How a Stuck Wagon and a Thirst for Whiskey Built Ekalaka, Montana

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

Mar 6, 2025 · Angela Montana

Caught on Camera: A Glimpse into the Past

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

Oct 11, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fun Fact Friday: Covered Bridges

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

Sep 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

The Great American Campout: Inside the Vagabonds’ Epic Road Trips

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

Aug 3, 2023 · Montana Grant

GET THE LEAD OUT!!!

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

Mar 11, 2023 · Montana Grant

RAVENS and CROWS!!!

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

Feb 19, 2023 · Montana Grant

GOLD RUSH!!!

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

Jan 8, 2023 · Montana Grant

BIG SKY BEGINNINGS!!!

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