Montana History

Once the gateway to the West, now an ideal spot to relax by the Missouri River. Fort Benton is peaceful, scenic, and full of Montana history

Mark your calendars for October 10th! A car tour that dives into a century-old mystery awaits in Billings — and it’s more than just history.

Imagine wandering through the hidden corridors of a town’s past, where every step reveals a story waiting to be told.

Imagine a time when cattle rustlers ruled the plains of Montana, and justice was as elusive as a runaway horse.

Long before interstates, the Yellowstone Trail carried road-trippers coast-to-coast. Billings was a key stop on America’s first great automobile adventure.

Built by the railroad in 1910, this large, forlorn structure near Clinton, MT was once buzzing with electricity.

The flooding in 2022 was nothing compared to the worst floods in our state history. Who remembers the disastrous floods of '64, '78, and 2011?

It's Women's History Month! To celebrate here are 3 remarkable Cowgirls who rode their way to the history books.

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.

In 1899, Montana's political landscape was rocked by a scandal that raised critical questions about electoral integrity that still resonate today.