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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.

BBQing, socializing, and grilling meat in the backyard are some of the most popular things to do in America. Good weather and access to some of the best beef and agriculture products, makes Montana one of the one of the most delicious places to grill.

Some of the most secluded towns in America are in Montana, so that means that we have some of the most remote United States Post Offices in the country. Where are these (often charming) small town anchors?

With a little digging, you'll find that the oldest still-standing building in Montana date back to the 1860s. The very oldest recognized building is the Fort Connah Site from 1846. Our list isn't about the very oldest mansions in the state, but some of the most significant and beautiful to this day.

Montana has some real gems when it comes to state parks. National parks sometimes get all the accolades, especially when you've got Glacier and Yellowstone out your backdoor. But Montana's state parks are some of the best in the country. If it's been a while since you've discovered a new one, might we suggest one of these...

Another famous Montana spring storm is headed our way, and higher elevations are going to get more than a foot of heavy, wet snow. Winter Storm Watches and Advisories are in effect for over a dozen counties in southwest Montana.

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.

Forget about magazine lists - where are the best burgers in Montana? Ask a local. This is the Ultimate List of Great Burgers in Montana, so prepare yourself to taste the best of the best, across the entire state. Some Montana towns have a LOT more restaurants and bars on the list than others, but you're never far from a tasty burger in Montana.

When you want to rent a house in Montana and don't know where to start, perhaps these bargain, off the beaten path options can help. All of the rentals we've gathered here were available for about $100 per night, give or take.

Montana is obviously a big place, so it takes a lot of resources to cover such a vast territory. There are over 280 fire departments across the state, with the vast majority (80%+) being completely volunteer. No matter if they're career or volunteer, one of the most loved assets of fire departments? The fire stations themselves.