In the early 1900s, the Yellowstone River was supporting a heavy burden of traffic. Steamboats had all the political power, even as the iron horse was...

When the last bell rings marking the end of the school year, summer in northeast Montana is ushered in like an old friend, sometimes after months...

Shortly after the dust settled from the Montana gold rush, railroads started zigzagging their way across the state. As early as 1887, trains were blowing steam...

My name is Jim Bridger, American mountain man, trapper, Army scout, and wilderness guide. I’ve trapped and scouted a vast expanse of land in the...

The Milk River Observation Point is situated atop one of northeastern Montana’s tallest points, offering a spectacular view of countless miles of...

Sidney, Montana has a long, storied history that goes back until the 1870s, when settlers started arriving in the area, looking to put down roots and try their...

Stretching across the low hills and sprawling prairie of the Missouri River Country is the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, home to two separate American...

The history of Montana is as deep as its mountains are tall. First inhabited by the Native Americans, the population started to shift after the Lewis and...

The 1960s brought a decade of change in American History. Citizens of the United States were looking to the future, with Civil Rights movements...

If you’ve explored Missouri River Country, it’s safe to say that you’ve encountered dozens of museums, all aimed at preserving the past, building connections...

When you envision fishing in Montana, you most likely imagine babbling streams surrounded by towering pines and snow-capped peaks, jewel-blue...

If you are ready to embrace the history of northeast Montana, the Valley County Pioneer Museum is the place to be! Located in Glasgow, Montana...

Tales of the Old West cannot be told without talking of Lewis and Clark, whose famed expedition began in 1804 when President Thomas Jefferson...

In the shadow of the highest of six major dams along the Missouri River lies the Fort Peck Interpretive Center, a cooperative effort between the Army Corps of Engineers...

Over a hundred years ago, this area was bustling with excitement, the hope of striking gold pulsed through the mountains, enticing prospectors to the...

When you think of Montana, you almost always think about the outdoors. The Treasure State is filled with boundless opportunities to recharge your batteries and...

McCone County, near the Redwater Valley, has a deep history in cattle ranching. It began around 1883, when Major Seth Mabry, a former Confederate Army officer...

Another stop on the Montana Dinosaur Trail is the Garfield County Museum which opened its doors in the fall of 1984. Located south of Fort Peck...

Every spring and fall, the skies of northeast Montana fill with the songs, chirps, shrieks, and calls of migrating birds en route to their seasonal homes...

Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? Here, at Daniels County Museum and Pioneer Town, you can do just that! Just west of Scobey, Montana...

15,000 years ago, north-central Montana was covered with glaciers, the prairie grasses non-existent, no wildlife roaming the ground or soaring in the sky...

The changing leaves on aspen, cottonwood, and willow trees mark not only the changing of seasons, but here, in central Montana, signal the time...

Culbertson was established in 1887, when Montana was a territory. There were some big things happening in the area during that time...

Fort Peck Lake is the largest manmade lake in Montana, formed by the Fort Peck Dam on the Missouri River. Its massive size, nearly 134 miles long with...

When you think of white, sandy beaches, the mountain west states don’t typically come to mind. But did you know that you can find one right here in the...

Bittercreek Wildlife Management Area is one of the few places on the plains where the horizon is uninterrupted. After the sun goes down, you are left...

The engineering marvel in front of you is the Fort Peck Dam, the highest of six major dams along the Missouri River. This massive structure, at nearly four...

Like the badlands of Eastern Montana, the Rocky Mountains in the West, and the glaciers blanketing the northwest corner of the state, hot springs are...

Situated in the northeastern corner of beautiful Montana is the small, quaint town of Plentywood. Its past holds stories of trading posts, wild west outlaws...

For a town of just under 2,000 people, Malta, Montana boasts an impressive collection of dinosaur bones. The small town is home to the Great...

It’s no secret that northeast Montana is filled with rich history, often showcased by proud locals and communities in this corner of the state. The MonDak...

Here in the high plains of Montana, much of the early history can be described as the wild west. The Little Rocky Mountains and the country rolling south...

Montana is without question a hiker’s paradise. Between the rugged mountains of the west and the badlands in the east, there is definitely a landscape...

With over 377,000 acres of land in the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, you are sure to find some special hidden gems amongst the...

The enormous Fort Peck Lake is hard to miss when traveling on Montana Highway 24 near Fort Peck. Corralled behind the Fort Peck Dam, it has become...

It’s no secret that the 1930s ushered in remarkable change for the area surrounding present-day Fort Peck. Businesses were born and flourished...

By the 1860s, change was coming to Montana. The trail had been blazed by explorers, frontiersmen, fur traders, and settlers, all willing to risk confrontation...

During the 19th century, the Missouri River was one of the main routes for the westward expansion of the United States, its illustrious history made famous by...

Fort Peck Dam is not the only massive structure holding back the rushing waters of the Missouri River, though it was the first to be constructed by the US...

Missouri River Country is home to sweeping vistas, stunning sunsets, and a legendary big sky. But did you know that this gorgeous landscape is also home...

Three miles to the east of Fort Union sits Fort Buford, near the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers, a frontier plains military post established...

With over 1500 miles of shoreline, there are several launching points for a day on the water at Fort Peck Lake. Rock Creek Marina, located in the Big Dry...