Tourism

What two brands are the worst places to stay in Montana?

In the winter months it's the most isolated community in the Lower 48. This "coolest small town in America" is the only town in Montana that you'll have to leave the state to reach by road.

Montana Tourism is one of the biggest industries in the state. While it's true that millions of tourists can be somewhat inconvenient, the alternative is more costly

A couple reminders as we enter peak tourist season: slower traffic keep right...oh yeah- and bears. By the way, The Big Sky Business Journal's Evelyn Pyburn tells us that we are expecting a record tourism year.

Tourists are paying big bucks for the "cowboy" experience. Three of the best dude ranches in the US are in Montana and guests aren't blinking at the price.

Park officials in Montana have unveiled a temporary ticket entry system for the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor this summer in an effort to manage congestion and avoid potential closures because of the coronavirus pandemic and road construction. Glacier National Park officials announced Wednesday that visitors will need ticketed reservations starting May 28 through Sept. 6 to enter the park. The tickets are scheduled to be made available on April 29. Tribal members and people who own property within the park's boundaries are exempt from buying tickets. The park made the announcement several weeks after holding a community discussion on a proposed ticketing system.

Governor Steve Bullock last week rejected a proposal that would have generated over $15 million in rural commerce when he denied a joint Montana Outfitters and Guides Association and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks proposal to issue additional non-resident licenses to unsuccessful applicants who had previously booked through an outfitter.

At a press conference in Helena on Thursday, Governor Steve Bullock described further efforts to help destination communities in Montana in staying safe from coronavirus as visitors descend on the state this summer.

On Monday Yellowstone National Park will open, but with one big drawback.

One of the reasons why Missoula has become such a hot spot for meetings, conferences and athletic events is due to the efforts of an organization called Destination Missoula.