


From ghosts to mermaids, Montana has surprises in store
Local Quirks of the Great American West, News
Spend an overnight behind bars at the Old Montana Prison in Deer Lodge, or play it safer with a daytime guided tour of haunted hot spots to get a glimpse as far back as 1871. Ghost tours offered May through October.
Drive along the…

Finger steaks, flow waves and fire lookout stays keep Idaho quirky
Local Quirks of the Great American West, News
Idaho is no stranger to quirkiness. From creating the ultimate comfort food combo and reimagining recreation on the river to sleeping above the tree line, Idaho is proud of its peculiarities.
Finger steaks are a uniquely Idaho…

Delight in the quirky-named beers in Glacier Country
Local Quirks of the Great American West, News
Montana has some quirks locals have become accustomed to, like casinos attached to gas stations on city corners or highway signs that say “next rest stop 97 miles” (um, I need to rest now!), but one thing we take particular pride in…

Get your fill with a smorgasbord feast in Fargo-Moorhead
Local Quirks of the Great American West, News
A truly Midwestern meal inspired by the Nordic traditions that flow through everything we do in Fargo-Moorhead has now made it into Fargo's local restaurant scene. The smorgasbord consist of a large selection of hot and cold items served…

Denver’s Mile High magic is on display everywhere
Local Quirks of the Great American West, News
Though Denver is near the mountains, it is not actually in them. However, Denver is known as “The Mile High City” because it is exactly 1 mile (5,280 feet / 1,609 meters) above sea level. To demarcate this, there are several “Mile…