Nov
18
Great Falls Montana Attractions: C.M. Russell Museum
November 18, 2013 | Leave a Comment
Great Falls, Montana has many attractions for visitors to enjoy. The C.M. Russell Museum is one of America’s finest museums which provide views of American Western art exhibits. The popular museum also holds the largest collection of Russell arts and memorabilia. While planning vacation in the Great Falls area, the museum houses more than twelve […]
Nov
16
Montana’s Children Of Hope
November 16, 2013 | Leave a Comment
Montana Hope Project helps give children who are critically ill hope. The non-profit organization was created in 1984 by a few of Montana’s Highway Patrol Officers. Each year the organization is blessing families and giving them hope in time of need. Currently, over 360 Children of Hope have received surprises by the organization. They have […]
Nov
14
Montana Parks: Increased In Number Of Visitors In 2013
November 14, 2013 | Leave a Comment
In 2013, more people visited Montana parks than in the last several years. Visitation within the state of Montana increased approximately five percent this past summer. Over one and a half million visitors strolled through Montana parks during the busy months of the tourist season. State Parks which are located in Montana seen an increase […]
Nov
12
Montana University Enters Research Partnership In Biofuel Options
November 12, 2013 | Leave a Comment
Montana University is entering a research partnership with Idaho universities to view biofuel options. The research study will take a look at how to turn trees which were killed by beetles into viable and renewable energy. Dead trees in the Rocky Mountains and other areas across the state will be taken into consideration during the […]
Nov
8
Montana First To Win Federal Testing Waiver
November 8, 2013 | Leave a Comment
In Montana this week, the U.S. Department of Education has granted permission for the state to use replacement field tests in their education system. This gives Montana the first waiver for flexibility in testing students. Field tests are being developed by Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) which is one of the state’s coalitions for developing […]