Michelle

Sunflowers are more than just a pretty face in the garden; they’re playing a role in healing our land, especially in places like Butte and Libby.

Cool rocks and gemstones have been my jam since I was a little kid. Every family road trip would have me scouring the roadsides for "Rock Shop" signs or anything of the like.

Why aren't there more 'big box' and larger chain stores in Montana's fastest growing small towns? Suburbs such as Belgrade, Montana used to be bedroom communities to larger towns like Bozeman. Now, they're booming little cities that need more retail...maybe.

Montana and Wyoming had another day of dangerous weather on Tuesday. Alerts and Advisories. High winds, lightning, and hail have damaged areas in both states over the last several day.

Spring weather in Montana always keeps us on our toes. The southeast corner of the state is expecting a few inches of heavy, wet snow on Thursday. Wet and messy conditions are in store for travelers.

Every place has them - folks who have spent a little time somewhere and then somehow consider themselves local experts. They hang out in online groups, providing immense amounts of 'advice' and opinions to other folks who ask questions better answered by a real local. Make sense?

It's hard to compare Montana's coolest small towns because there's a lot of them, and they can be vastly different. Montana is a huge state with a lot of geography to cover. The eastern part of the state is not like the western side.

Need a little Montana road trip to check out your new favorite "middle of nowhere" bar and restaurant? THIS is the guide for you. There's nothing better than discovering excellent food, along with a cool bar vibe - somewhere very rural and out of town. Montana is lucky to have many of these fine establishments, so let's check out some of the best.

Montana is still one of the most popular vacation destinations in the country. Tourism is an important part of our economy and 'busy seasons' hardly exist anymore - it can be busy any time of year. There ARE tricks you can use while visiting Montana to save money, avoid headaches, and enjoy your vacation more.

Be aware: if you need to drive in northern Montana on Thursday, you'll probably encounter very strong winds. Gusts up to 60 MPH are in the forecast. Montana's Hi-Line between Glacier and Shelby are the target area.

When you want to rent a house in Montana and don't know where to start, perhaps these bargain, off the beaten path options can help. All of the rentals we've gathered here were available for about $100 per night, give or take.

Montana's most popular restaurants come in all forms. But great food is not hard to find in Big Sky Country. From the fanciest dining rooms to old school greasy spoon cafes, we've put together the list of Montana's favorite restaurants.