Tribal Colleges and the Revival of Native Languages
Across the reservations, a new generation is working to keep endangered languages alive.
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Culture
Ranch, rail, mine and the living traditions of the state.
Wild West Shows and the Myth of the Frontier
Traveling shows spread a romantic image of Montana's range long before the tourists arrived.
Ghost Towns of the Gold Rush
Bannack and Virginia City preserve the boom-and-bust story of Montana's earliest strikes.
Saloons, Ballads and the Frontier Main Street
Montana's oldest bars still pour beneath pressed-tin ceilings and mining-era back bars.
The Smoke Jumpers of Missoula
Montana trained some of the first aerial firefighters, and their history is preserved in Missoula.
Homestead Kitchens: The Food Traditions of the Plains
Bison, huckleberries and Scandinavian baking all season Montana's frontier table.