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Montana is obviously a big place, so it takes a lot of resources to cover such a vast territory. There are over 280 fire departments across the state, with the vast majority (80%+) being completely volunteer. No matter if they're career or volunteer, one of the most loved assets of fire departments? The fire stations themselves.

Tuesday and Wednesday will be bringing another round of much needed mountain snow to southwest Montana, with over a foot of fresh snow possible. Many other portions of Montana are also expecting many inches by Wednesday night.

The best towns and places to visit in Montana are off the beaten path. The most popular things to do are great. But when you're looking for cool stuff to do in Montana that isn't on every single 'visit Montana' list, we've got you covered.

Forget about magazine lists - where are the best burgers in Montana? Ask a local. This is the Ultimate List of Great Burgers in Montana, so prepare yourself to taste the best of the best, across the entire state. Some Montana towns have a LOT more restaurants and bars on the list than others, but you're never far from a tasty burger in Montana.

Montana has some real gems when it comes to state parks. National parks sometimes get all the accolades, especially when you've got Glacier and Yellowstone out your backdoor. But Montana's state parks are some of the best in the country. If it's been a while since you've discovered a new one, might we suggest one of these...

We all know skiing has become a very expensive sport. Lift ticket prices have increased dramatically across the country, and ski hills are more crowded than ever. However, Montana still has a couple of excellent ski hills who have landed on a 'Most Affordable in the U.S.' list.

Miners, railroaders, trappers, and homesteaders all played a part in creating Montana's most unique town names.

So many cars. From classics, to modern hits that will one day earn the title of classic, Burn The Point was a success!

We looked at every team and found the best home run celebrations using props from around Major League Baseball.

Read on to see what you should leave at home, recycle, or dispose of properly, because Goodwill won't take these items.