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Where to Find Pressed Penny Machines Across the U.S.

Collecting mementos from places you visit is something that keeps the memories alive. One of the cheapest and most practical ways of snatching mementos from your journey is finding a penny squisher machine, better known as pressed penny machines. I always called them squisher machines. Where to Find Pressed Penny Machines Across the U.S. Pressed…

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Scenic Beartooth Highway – What You Need To Know

Beartooth Highway is an epic 68-mile byway that stretches through southwest Montana and heads right into Yellowstone National Park. Wilderness, mountain landscapes, and heavily-forested areas await you on this scenic road trip. Mountain goats, lions, moose, bears, and wolves are among the wildlife you will encounter on your journey. Here’s a quick glance at some…

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Custer Battlefield Trading Post & Custer Battlefield Museum

When you are in Billings Montana you can’t head out and learning about the Battle of Little Bighorn it’s a big part of the area’s history. Take a day and head out to the battlefield and soak in the history, when you are done head across the street and check out the Custer Battlefield Trading…

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Ultimate 48 Hour What to do in Billings Montana Guide

If you only have 48 hours to visit Billings, Montana, would you know the best places to visit? Lucky for you, you’re hearing it from someone that’s actually been there. There’s actually a ton of stuff to choose to try and cram in, in a short amount of time. Ultimate 48 Hour What to do…

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14 Amazing Free Things to do in Billings MT

While visiting Billings, Montana there are several places of interest that you and your party can enjoy. If you are running low on cash, check out these places that everyone can enjoy without reaching into your wallet. These 14 free things to do in Billings MT should be on your list for sure! 14 Amazing Free…

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Ultimate Guide to Little Bighorn Battlefield

In school, we learned about the Battle of Little Bighorn, Custer’s last stand. This is the battle where the 7th Calvery went up again many tribes of Native American’s just outside what is now Billings Montana. This is also where Custer met his death. The battlefield is set on the Crow Reservation and there is…

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Top 10 Places to Eat – Restaurant Guide Billings MT

While you’ve probably already done your homework on researching things to do while visiting Billings, Montana, have you checked into great places to eat yet? If the answer is no, don’t take off so fast. We’ve already done most of that for you in discovering some of the best restaurants, breweries and sit-down restaurants in…

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Visiting Pompeys Pillar National Monument – Billings Montana

If you are looking for one of the few pieces of physical evidence of the Lewis and Clark expedition then you need to visit Pompeys Pillar National Monument in Billings Montana. William Clark left his signature etched into this rock he named for Sacagawea’s son. There is a whole visitor center with info on the…

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Top 10 Things to See at Big Horn County Museum – Hardin Montana

The Big Horn County Museum of Hardin, Montana, is by far the state’s largest historical museum. If you’re ever in the area, you won’t want to miss this gem. The museum showcases the area’s rich heritage and provides educational settings appropriate for each age group, no matter the audience. Top 10 Things to See at Big…

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Ultimate Guide to Chief Plenty Coups State Park in Pryor, Montana

Chief Plenty Coups was considered the last traditional chief of the Crow Nation and helped bridge the gap between white settlers and the Native American people. When he was younger, he was a man of war and lived in a teepee. While he grew older and settled down, he became a peacemaker, and built a log…

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Staycation Ideas – Things to do in Billings MT

Are there things to do in Billings MT? Before we started our to-do list for once we get on the road we made a vow to stay at least one location in every state. I will be honest. I thought Montana would be one we would barely spend a few days in and be on our…

Top 5 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in the US

One of the things I always find breathtaking are the waterfalls in the US. Wait. Scratch that, across the world. I have made it a point to stop at as many as possible, even the smaller ones. I think it all started when I was about 7 or 8 when my grandparents took me to…