Lakes

Yes, we know it's a nine hour drive to the ocean, but you'll find some great beach-like locations around Montana that are arguably better.

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.

I've got to know if the largest lake in the Treasure State is as clear as many people on Twitter make it out to be.

Have you ever been to Montana's deepest lake?

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.

But for me it's more than the lake, it just reminds me of the times my kids and I would go there and have a great time.

The Montana Department of Health and Human Services is advising residents of Montana to be on the lookout for harmful algal blooms.