Tag Archives: Montana

Montana Genealogy Resources

The state of Montana has a very glitzy sounding nickname. It is known as “The Treasure State”. For genealogists, the best “treasure” they could hope for might be the one vital record that they haven’t be able to locate (yet). Did your ancestors live in Montana? Here are some Montana genealogy resources that could help you find the treasure you have been searching for. Ancestry.com has a page that is filled with links to all of their Montana genealogy collections. To access these records, you have to have a membership at Ancestry.com. Once in a while, some collections may be … Continue reading →

Ski Season Off to A Snowy Start

My friend in Kansas woke up to a foot of snow this morning. And now that powerful winter storm is taking aim at the Midwest and New England. Winter storm warnings and watches are currently in effect from Missouri across parts of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. According to the National Weather Service, up to 15 inches of snow is forecasted for sections of southern Michigan, with 10 inches possible in Detroit. While many travelers are dreading the onslaught of bad weather, skiers are rejoicing. I’ve dedicated quite a few blogs to the … Continue reading →

A Fight for Knievel’s Estate

Evel Knievel has not even been buried yet (he died last Friday) and there is already a fight for his money. I mentioned in my earlier blog about Knievel that he attacked a man who wrote a less than flattering book about him. Shelly Saltman, a business partner of Knievel, promoted the ill-fated Snake River Canyon jump. During the promotion, Saltman carried a tape recorder with him so he could get details for a book. Saltman said everyone was aware of his intentions, but apparently, Evel didn’t get the memo on that. In 1977, the book, titled Evel Knievel on … Continue reading →

Winter Adventure Travel Packages—Yellowstone

You’ll never convince my brother that bird watching is a sport (my mom’s cousin tried for 3-hours one Easter to no avail). But, what about wolf watching? Some nature enthusiasts consider it the ideal winter sporting event and the trend appears to be catching on. As I continue my series of blogs spotlighting various tours for those of you who don’t mind braving the frigid temperatures to spend time in the great outdoors, I’m focusing on Yellowstone National Park. The world-renown park is the site of a unique travel package being offered by the Yellowstone Association. The non-profit organization runs … Continue reading →

Marriage Laws – Wyoming & Montana

After a bit of a break, we’re taking a look at the last few states’ marriage laws on our list – I think we have ten left. Today we’re going up to the northwest to look at the beautiful states of Wyoming and Montana. Did you know that in Montana, if you are under 18, you are required to attend marriage counseling prior to receiving a marriage license? It’s one of the first states that I have encountered this requirement in. Wyoming Wyoming is a fantastic place to host a destination wedding, but whether you travel there or you live … Continue reading →

DINO-mite Adventure For Kids

In my previous blogs I provided you with a number of destinations that cater to dinosaur lovers. My daughter recently discovered the remains of a Brachiosaurus in a very unusual location and has since made it her mission to persuade me to take her to other attractions that feature the prehistoric giants. Consequently, I’ve been busy trying to dig up information on kid-friendly dino-destinations. We’ve done the dinosaur digs at our local children’s museum (“That was soooo yesterday, mom”), visited SUE at Chicago’s Field Museum, and planned a trip to Wyoming to uncover the remains of a Camarasaurus. I’m dinosaured … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Laws in Montana

This is not legal advice. As someone who lives in a state that is highly regulated, I cannot emphasize enough the need for you to advocate for yourself and make a point to know your state laws. While the school district will most likely provide you with a printed copy of the laws and regulations for home schooling, a local home schooling group can be a valuable asset when it comes to navigating your way through the system. In Montana, parents who wish to home school do so by operating their own home school. (As opposed to being able to … Continue reading →