Like that old 80s hairband sang, "It's the final countdown!" to the end of the school year for Montana students. Undoubtedly, many teachers look forward to the break as much as students. Teaching is a challenging job and if you doubt my statement, spend some time shadowing a teacher and perhaps you'll get a better idea of what an average day in the classroom entails. I know my kids' teachers are overworked and underpaid, so we try to show them our appreciation with small gestures throughout the year. If you're unsure what to get your child's teacher as an "end-of-the-year" gift, how about...…Like that old 80s hairband sang, "It's the final countdown!" to the end of the school year for Montana students. Undoubtedly, many teachers look forward to the break as much as students. Teaching is a challenging job and if you doubt my statement, spend some time shadowing a teacher and perhaps you'll get a better idea of what an average day in the classroom entails. I know my kids' teachers are overworked and underpaid, so we try to show them our appreciation with small gestures throughout the year. If you're unsure what to get your child's teacher as an "end-of-the-year" gift, how about...WW…

With Montana's rich mining history, evidence of the late 1800s gold rush remains visible across the western portion of Big Sky Country. From well-preserved examples of historic mining towns like Virginia City (gold) and Elkhorn State Park (mostly silver) to nearly unrecognizable random tailing piles dotting hillsides and ravines, mining for precious minerals drew thousands of fortune seekers to Montana. An estimated 17,752,000 ounces of placer and lode gold were mined in Montana from 1862 to 1965, most of that amount was reportedly mined pre-1900. Many productive mines across the West...…With Montana's rich mining history, evidence of the late 1800s gold rush remains visible across the western portion of Big Sky Country. From well-preserved examples of historic mining towns like Virginia City (gold) and Elkhorn State Park (mostly silver) to nearly unrecognizable random tailing piles dotting hillsides and ravines, mining for precious minerals drew thousands of fortune seekers to Montana. An estimated 17,752,000 ounces of placer and lode gold were mined in Montana from 1862 to 1965, most of that amount was reportedly mined pre-1900. Many productive mines across the West...WW…

This isn't something you see every day. An entire Wild West-themed town is for sale in Montana for $1.7 million. Named Frontier Town, the tourist attraction was open to the public from 1948 until 2001, when it became a private residence. Located off US Hwy 12 at the top of the Continental Divide fifteen miles west of Helena, MT, this one-of-a-kind property has quite the backstory. According to the Frontier Town website, the storied property was the dream of a gentleman named John Quigly. Construction of the mock town began in 1947. With the help of his wife Sue and a few friends, they began...…This isn't something you see every day. An entire Wild West-themed town is for sale in Montana for $1.7 million. Named Frontier Town, the tourist attraction was open to the public from 1948 until 2001, when it became a private residence. Located off US Hwy 12 at the top of the Continental Divide fifteen miles west of Helena, MT, this one-of-a-kind property has quite the backstory. According to the Frontier Town website, the storied property was the dream of a gentleman named John Quigly. Construction of the mock town began in 1947. With the help of his wife Sue and a few friends, they began...WW…

Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for ESSENCELil Jon returns to the Treasure State for the first time in years on Friday, November 3rd at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman and we've got your hookup on FREE TICKETS.Known for his distinctive raspy voice, energetic stage presence, and signature catchphrases like "Yeah!" and "Okay!", Lil Jon became a pioneer of the crunk movement in the early 2000s. His unique fusion of hip-hop, Southern rap, and electronic dance music (EDM) revolutionized the urban music landscape, making him a household name.Beginning Monday (9/25), we'll...…Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for ESSENCELil Jon returns to the Treasure State for the first time in years on Friday, November 3rd at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman and we've got your hookup on FREE TICKETS.Known for his distinctive raspy voice, energetic stage presence, and signature catchphrases like "Yeah!" and "Okay!", Lil Jon became a pioneer of the crunk movement in the early 2000s. His unique fusion of hip-hop, Southern rap, and electronic dance music (EDM) revolutionized the urban music landscape, making him a household name.Beginning Monday (9/25), we'll...WW…

MacDonald Pass, credit Google Maps/CanvaDriving around Big Sky Country in the summertime is awesome. Winding mountain roads with breathtaking views are taken for granted. But winter's icy embrace will soon tighten its grip on the Treasure State, and seasoned travelers know that negotiating the state's mountainous terrain requires a special level of preparedness and caution.Montanans are familiar with our most treacherous winter passes. Homestake Pass near Butte can get a little dicey. Lolo Pass is known for deadly winter driving conditions, Lemhi Pass south of Dillon (at over...…MacDonald Pass, credit Google Maps/CanvaDriving around Big Sky Country in the summertime is awesome. Winding mountain roads with breathtaking views are taken for granted. But winter's icy embrace will soon tighten its grip on the Treasure State, and seasoned travelers know that negotiating the state's mountainous terrain requires a special level of preparedness and caution.Montanans are familiar with our most treacherous winter passes. Homestake Pass near Butte can get a little dicey. Lolo Pass is known for deadly winter driving conditions, Lemhi Pass south of Dillon (at over...WW…

Credit: Ebay MotorsImagine rolling up to a crowded Wyoming campground this summer in a beast like this. Mothers would pull their young children closer. Fathers would stare in wonder. People would likely give you plenty of space. At a minimum, you would certainly be the topic of discussion around the campfires that evening, as neighboring campers try to figure out what kind of madman rolls in a rig like this.Technically not an RV (yet!), this 1970 Kaiser Jeep box truck featured pop-out sides long before they became commonplace on modern campers and is currently for $20,000....…Credit: Ebay MotorsImagine rolling up to a crowded Wyoming campground this summer in a beast like this. Mothers would pull their young children closer. Fathers would stare in wonder. People would likely give you plenty of space. At a minimum, you would certainly be the topic of discussion around the campfires that evening, as neighboring campers try to figure out what kind of madman rolls in a rig like this.Technically not an RV (yet!), this 1970 Kaiser Jeep box truck featured pop-out sides long before they became commonplace on modern campers and is currently for $20,000....WW…