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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.
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Meet Helena’s Historical, Towering Guardian
Before alarms and sprinklers, there was this 25-foot wooden sentry keeping Helena safe….
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Georgetown Lake, A Reservoir of Stories
Georgetown Lake hides a century of secrets beneath its surface.
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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….
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Barreling Into MT History…and Freezing in Place
The Baby Rose was proof that not all underdog stories end in triumph…
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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…
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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.
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Caught on Camera: A Glimpse into the Past
From rooftops to rugged landscapes, William Henry Jackson’s lens captured history in the making…
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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 […]
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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 […]
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GET THE LEAD OUT!!!
Fishermen use lead to help sink their baits, flies, and lures. The more lead, the deeper the presentation. Lead […]
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RAVENS and CROWS!!!
We have all seen the big black birds hopping on the ice or soaring around our forest and fields. Which […]
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GOLD RUSH!!!
Golden trout have become the new trout attraction. They are also known as “Shills”, “Palomino’s”, Bananas, Albino’s, and “Judas […]
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BIG SKY BEGINNINGS!!!
Southwest Montana is Big Sky Country. It also is the home to what is arguably the best trout fishing in […]