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If you are looking for the perfect addition to your Montana itinerary or even a little staycation for our Montana residents, Philipsburg may be just what you are looking for! We recently had the chance to spend the day in town, and the only thing we wish we could have changed was extending our stay. …

When someone mentions the opportunity to enjoy a high tea on vacation, I imagine one might conjure images of a small courtyard in England or maybe even the ornate and luxurious Brown Palace in Denver. It would surprise me if a small town with a population of only 480 would be the first thing you …

We kicked off our adventure in Bozeman, Montana, making the short drive over to Butte, America, for an evening steeped in nostalgia. If you didn’t know, Butte is home to the only authentic Drive-In theatre remaining in Montana. In hopes of having the full drive-in movie experience, we loaded up the...

Southwest Montana is home to five unique craft distilleries. Like our micro-breweries, each of the distillers in Southwest Montana has a unique story to tell as part of our charming communities. Craft distillers are gaining popularity across the U.S. and more and more people are including a visit to a...

If you are anything like me, your gifting gets done at the absolute last minute as you struggle to find the perfect gift for each and every person on your list, hopefully this gift guide for Made in Montana products will make that process a little easier! There are of course those on the list …

One of those words that gets thrown around Montana tourism on a regular basis is “agri-tourism.” It shouldn’t come as a surprise that you will consistently find “agriculture” and “tourism” near the top of the list when it comes industries that most impact the Montana...

drink • it • in figure of speech, to pause and experience something with great enjoyment Drink It In Montana aims to tell the story of the Montana craft beverage industry while introducing Montana locals and visitors to our communities. Montana grows some of the best grain in the country, with international...

The name speakeasy hails from the prohibition era of the early 20th century. On January 16, 1919 the 18th Amendment was ratified and would go into effect in January of 1920. The 18th Amendment of course being the Prohibition of Alcohol. Check out our article on Prohibition in Southwest Montana. While the sale...

With everything we’ve written about Butte over the years, I was amazed to see that we hadn’t pulled together a Top 10 list. Maybe it’s because narrowing it down to just 10 is too daunting of a task. Since its beginnings in the 1870s, Butte has been a cornerstone of Southwest Montana life....

Like much of the country, Southwest Montana has been experiencing a bit of a heat wave over the last couple of weeks. Luckily for us, there is no shortage of ways to get out of the heat in the region. Whether you are looking for indoor activities (museums, carousels, art galleries, breweries, etc.) or maybe &...

Nestled in the Pintler Mountains and connected by the beautiful Pintler Veterans’ Memorial Scenic Highway, the Anaconda-Philipsburg area offers a treasure trove of activities. A literal treasure trove, given the panning-for-sapphires opportunities in Philipsburg. It’s always difficult to make...

Like many of the best towns in Montana, Winston has a sort of blink-and-you’ll-miss-it quality. From Highway 287, the entire town seems to consist of four buildings and a fishing access sign. And yet, I was completely unsurprised when, in two completely separate conversations, Winston was not only...