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ANYONE can be a passenger in a car going from point A to point B. But being a respected, reliable, interesting, tough, practical, funny, and calm road tripper - that calls for a Montana girl if you want the best. There is no better kind of person to travel with on the road.

Once dubbed "The Richest Hill On Earth", Butte, Montana is primed for a business renaissance. A brand new chapter of economic prosperity. We asked Montanans for suggestions about what industry might be the catalyst to Butte's rebirth.

Every state has chores to do before winter, but in Montana - some of those tasks are so important that they could save your life. Preparing yourself, your home, your pets, and your vehicle can add up to a long list.

Montana is the Treasure State, so of course rock hounding is a popular pastime. Montana's history is based on the discovery of gold, gems, and other minerals - today there are so many resources and groups for those who love rocks, gems, and geology.

If you're looking for the best towns in America to have fun as a young person, a Montana town is going to be at the top of that list. Montana offers several very decent 'fun towns for young people" with so many outdoor activities available.

Disc golf has come a very long way in Montana over the last couple of decades. There are disc golf courses all over the state along with events and tournaments in just about every town. You can even (legit) play disc golf in some Montana State Parks.

Everyone has heard the common reasons for Montanans moving out of state. In recent years it has overwhelmingly been about the soaring cost of housing. But that's not the only reason long-time Montana residents are now packing up and moving out.

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.

Montana has some of the best small town bars in America. Our rural bar/restaurants make national 'best of' lists all the time. Montana locals have their own favorites and one is particular is about as authentic as you can get, but has great menu items at very decent prices.

Although the Yellowstone National Park area is very seismically active and thought of as "that super volcano", Montana itself is only the 9th most seismically active state in America. In the last week, there have been 15 quakes - 1 of which was above magnitude of 3.0 and it was near Belgrade.