12th & Front Suites

06/07/2026

A road trip from Fort Benton to Havre takes you through the heart of Montana's "Golden Triangle" and onto the historic
Hi-Line. The direct drive spans roughly
74 miles along US-87 North. The route is packed with fur-trade history, Lewis and Clark landmarks, and underground tunnels, it is best enjoyed as a slow-paced full-day trip.
Tour the reconstructed Historic Old Fort Benton fur trading post to see the oldest standing building in Montana. Walk the scenic path along the Missouri River to see the Old Fort Benton Bridge (the first steel bridge over the Missouri in Montana) and the poignant Old Shep Memorial, which honors Montana’s most famous loyal herding dog.
Stop just outside Loma to look over the confluence of the Marias and Missouri rivers. Stop for a treat at Ma's Cafe in Loma, a beloved local diner famous for its massive portions and homestyle cooking. Located next door, this is the go-to spot for fuel, snacks, and an ATM.
In Big Sandy, explore the region's agricultural past, early Native American history, and stories of the area's pioneer days.
Havre offers a deep dive into Montana's Hi-Line history, featuring unique underground tours, military sites, and Native American history. The area is rich with late 19th-century and early 20th-century frontier history including the Havre Underground, specialized museums, and a 2,000-year-old buffalo jump.
Treasure State Lifestyles Montana

05/28/2026

05/18/2026

🚨 BREAKING: Scientists are still trying to explain why Montana’s weather changes faster than people change radio stations. 🏔️🌨️☀️💨
From satellite images, meteorologists reportedly spotted Montana experiencing all four seasons at the exact same time… again. 😭
One side of the state? Blue skies. Sunshine. People fishing in hoodies thinking spring finally arrived. ☀️🎣
The other side? Blizzard conditions. 50 mph wind. Snow drifting sideways like nature took it personally. ❄️🌨️💀
Meanwhile somewhere near Bozeman? A guy is scraping ice off his truck while another dude 10 minutes away is grilling burgers in shorts. 😭
Locals say the weather shift usually activates the moment someone says: “Looks like winter’s finally over.” Or worse: “Beautiful day today.” 💀
Within minutes Montana responds with: • surprise snow squalls
• sideways wind strong enough to move your soul
• sunshine for exactly 14 minutes
• freezing rain out of nowhere
• and a moose casually standing in the road judging everyone 🫎😭
And somehow there’s STILL one Montana resident wearing shorts in 28° weather saying: “This ain’t cold.” 🏔️💀
Officials continue advising residents: “Dress for every season before leaving the house and emotionally prepare for chaos.”
Meanwhile Montana drivers are out here: • using the heater and AC in the same trip
• driving through snow, mud, sunshine, and fog in under an hour
• and watching mountain weather change faster than the forecast updates 🌨️☀️
Tourists call it unstable weather patterns.
Montanans call it: Tuesday. 🏔️😭

04/28/2026

04/06/2026

You did it!

Thanks to everyone’s votes, Fort Benton has been declared the winner in the Montana Historical Society’s Montana Madness bracket for Montana’s Best Place.

The prize includes copies of “A History of Montana in 101 Places” from MTHS Press, a featured display at the new Montana Heritage Center, and a customized trophy.

12/01/2025

DJ BBQ saddles up in Central Montana to line dance with locals, paddle the Missouri River, feast on smoky BBQ, and even trades his cowboy boots for a mermaid...

08/09/2025

06/08/2025

Within the Big Sky Country of Montana, tucked between an ocean of wild grasses, ranches, and badlands, is Fort Benton, a gem that deserves more attention.