In 1964, Montana commemorated a significant milestone: the 100th anniversary of its designation as a Territory. A massive cake was baked for the celebration, that included 660 eggs, over 200 pounds of sugar and a full quart of vanilla. It served 3,000 people.
They say over $700,000,000 in ores were extracted from the Rimini area near Helena. Now, the formerly bustling mining town is home to just a handful of residents.
Just 40 miles from Montana's biggest city, you can uncover the secrets of the Pryor Mountains, where ancient Indigenous culture and stunning rock art await your exploration.
Discover the Huntley Project Museum near Huntley, Montana, where the state’s agricultural heritage is showcased through fascinating exhibits and artifacts. A true gem for history lovers.
Thomas Francis Meagher was a lawyer, a high-ranking soldier, a felon, and perhaps a bit of a drunkard. He died under mysterious circumstances in Fort Benton in 1867.
You think egg prices are bad now? Be glad you didn't live in 1860s Montana, where the cost for essentials like meat, flour, and eggs were ridiculously expensive.
Imagine a snowflake bigger than a basketball falling from the sky. The largest nearly 15 inch, record-sized snowflake fell in Montana back in 1887. Here's where it landed.
Sometimes you catch yourself scrolling through news and social media posts and it is just junk after junk after junk. But then there's something cool that catches your eye.