Cool rocks and gemstones have been my jam since I was a little kid. Every family road trip would have me scouring the roadsides for "Rock Shop" signs or anything of the like.
Every place has them - folks who have spent a little time somewhere and then somehow consider themselves local experts. They hang out in online groups, providing immense amounts of 'advice' and opinions to other folks who ask questions better answered by a real local. Make sense?
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.