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Pictures of 'small town Montana' can be so simple and beautiful, it's no wonder they're the art of choice for nearly every hotel in the region. Bales of hay? Small town fishing bridge? Yes, those are the pictures that makes us smile.

Montana seems to be packed with margarita connoisseurs, and thankfully some very decent choices when it comes to the tequila-based favorite. From simple and traditional to exotic and experimental, locals shared their favorites.

The 'new wealth' of the Bozeman area is visible almost everywhere. New subdivisions, exclusive residential clubs, more luxury SUVs and sports cars, high demand for services, and a substantial increase in private jet traffic.

Disc golf has come a very long way in Montana over the last couple of decades. There are disc golf courses all over the state along with events and tournaments in just about every town. You can even (legit) play disc golf in some Montana State Parks.

Hazy skies have covered Montana for a couple of weeks, but where exactly is the wildfire smoke coming from? We've got the wildfire map of Montana, which shows what areas can expect the most smoke in the air.

Bozeman doesn't want the homeless on the street. Bozeman doesn't want 'urban campers' lining subdivision streets. Bozeman hasn't wanted a homeless shelter in 'their neighborhood'. Bozeman hasn't wanted to spend additional tax money for a new shelter of any kind. Now, Bozeman has apparently kicked the can as far as they can.

Several smaller wildfires in Montana have now combined into over 31,000 acres of burning trees and brush in the southeast portion of the state. It's called the Deadman Fire, located north of the Tongue River Reservoir in Rosebud and Big Horn Counties.

If you've wanted to own a super cool business in small-town Montana, this might be your lucky day. How about running a candy store/antique store in gorgeous Darby, Montana in the Bitterroot Valley? Old West Candy and Antiques is currently listed for sale.

The human-caused Horse Gulch Fire in Montana, just north of Canyon Ferry, has grown substantially since it's start on July 9th. As of Friday morning, the latest update maps the size as 10,849 acres and 0% containment.

Montana has become the ideal place for "private and secure members-only resort communities", exclusive clubs, and luxury experiences that you're simply not invited to partake in if you're a commoner. From spas and golf courses to the famous locked-down communities with full services, being rich in Montana certainly has it's perks.