You better expect to be given the finger as you drive the Central Montana roads. It's just a thing we do. People around here flip the finger to truly anyone they meet while on the way to church or whe...
It’s strange to think that only one month ago, COVID-19 felt like a faraway term. We had heard plenty about this novel virus in the news, and cases were steadily increasing in the country’s larger cit...
When I told people of Lewistown (ok my mom) about my desire to move back home I received nothing but excitement. When I told non-Lewistown residents about wanting to move back to the geographical cent...
When you think of fishing in the Big Sky State, A River Runs Through It probably comes to mind. But don’t be fooled into believing the only prime fishing is west of the divide. With our cool, clear wa...
Lewistown Fish Hatchery
The Collar Peak trail was certainly not a trail for novice riders, but it did not spoil our good time.
If you're in the area and want to experience Central Montana like the locals, consider taking a beautiful mountain drive up the Judith Mountains, where the trail crests into a breathtaking view at Jud...
I had never heard the screaming bugle of a bull elk until that first trip to Slippery Ann, and it was one of those moments you never forget. This trip never disappoints.
Once upon a time, in a beautiful land, a fair damsel, her prince, and the prince’s brother set off on a journey through treacherous wilderness to cross a wide, roaring river in search of treasure on t...
We drive through it each time we want to get to all the exciting, populated places along the I-90, but Sweet Grass County has much to offer if you are up for it!
The must-do's for Central Montana this summer.
Since moving to Lewistown, I’ve heard all kinds of praise for watching the rut at Slippery Ann. Folks from multiple counties, and varied walks of life, told me the experience was incredible, unique, f...
While I didn’t make resolutions (only to break them) this year, I did start the year off with one of my favorite monthly adventures - browsing the Friends of the Library (FOL) book sale at The Book St...
Shearing with Ridgeway ShearingMy parents live 20 miles from Lewistown on a sheep farm. Well, it’s lots of things; a rescue ranch for horses in their twilight years, a kickass garden, and a place whe...
Being single in Central Montana has been described by some of my friends as “the worst thing that could ever happen.” I find it hard to believe that being single here, in the middle of Big Sky Country...
The town of Winnett, population 185, is the smallest county seat in Montana. Located near the center of Petroleum County (total population, 475), Winnett would probably fit a geographic definition of...
In my travels, I have noticed how food reflects the local culture, the flavors from a region, and unique dishes passed on from generation to generation. Not until I returned to my roots in rural Mont...
When I tell people that I'm in my mid- (okayfinelate) 20s and single in Central Montana, they look at me like my whole flock of chickens succumbed to the bird flu or my swather broke down right in the...
Farmers Only: Wattup Ninja
Beginning a conversation with someone new is never easy. Like lots of other people, I feel awkward when I meet someone for the first time and usually just end up talking about what I had for lunch tod...
Dear Albertson’s,I first met you in the 1990s, when Buttreys became a thing of the past and you became the new kid on the block. You’ve been there for me through a lot of things: the time I tried th...
About 40 miles north of Lewistown lies the small community of Winifred. Most people don’t visit this little town without specifically intending to do so, because as far as paved roads are concerned, t...
I later found out from GJ that they have owned and run the shop for over 30 years. When I visited with her she told me the two of them had been junkers for a very long time because it is a “disease”....
“I don’t open my eyes...I just close them and listen to you, listen to your body.”Even though I’m fairly certain I’ve never met Barb Morris before, the first time I saw her, I felt like I’d known he...
I was seven years old at the time, and I had just come home with my mom from school and my dad said to me, “Jada, I have something I need to show you. You will love it.” We hopped in the side-by-side...
Even though it’s nestled at the base of one of the most recognizable buttes in Montana, not many people know about the Square Butte Country Club.
Are you ready? We warn you, reader, that the following is not for the faint of heart, or those with high blood pressure.
A comprehensive list of therapists and counselors in Lewistown and Central Montana
Hidden Montana brings people together in the center of the state by promoting local events and attractions, authentic stories, and ways to get involved.
Browse the annual festivals, fairs, fundraisers, celebrations, and activities in Lewistown and Central Montana.
Find a soft place to lay your head in Lewistown or Central Montana.
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Obviously, the steaks in Central Montana are good, but so are the burgers, tacos, omelets, desserts, cocktails, and Wagon Wheels (see the Dash Inn). Scroll through the restaurants below to find the fo...
Lewistown is home to events year-round! Shake your groove thing to some live music on Lewistown’s Main Street, snack on wine and cheese at a local gallery show, grab a chokecherry lemonade at the annu...
Find your adventure in Central Montana! Check out tours, fall-time adventures, and peaceful activities to find your center. Experience the authentic life of a Lewistown local, take the kids out for an...
Do you want to become more involved in the community? Are you looking for a local group to share a hobby with? Browse below to find a Central Montana group or nonprofit that inspires you!
It doesn't get much better than Central Montana for outdoor recreation. We're part mountains, part plains. We have rivers, reservoirs, and lots of public land. And it's quiet - there are no crowds and...
Browse the shopping opportunities in Lewistown and Central Montana.
Central Montana has a ton to do in terms of outdoor recreation, but that's not all we have! Here are some of the best ways to enjoy the community. Pick a topic and go have some fun!
In the very center of the state, positioned where the mountains meet the plains, lies Lewistown, Montana, a very special town.
