One of the best things to do in Montana is the "get lost" road trip - just gather a bag and check out some small town across the state you've never been to. Montana's beauty is so different from county to county. Mountains, plains, and everything in between. We've found some gorgeous Montana places that you've likely never seen.
Spanish doubloons or Civil War-era gold bars probably won't be found in Montana, but one metal detectorist in Big Sky County is finding interesting stuff in lakebed swimming holes.
Toxic algae blooms or "HABS" are commonly found in various bodies of water in Montana. Identification is tricky and ingesting or breathing contaminated droplets can cause serious health issues in humans and animals.