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Is Montana Road Trip Friendly? A Look at the Data
Who doesn’t love a summer road trip? Cruising down the highway with the radio cranked up and your favorite snacks in hand. Stopping at all of the weird roadside attractions to grab a quick selfie, and then you’re back on the road heading to the next stop.
Some states are more popular than others when it comes to road trips, but what about Montana? Where do we rank on that list? We have Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, Flathead Lake, and several other things to do and see. Surely Montana is near the top, right?
According to our friends at WalletHub, Montana’s ranking might surprise you.
WalletHub looked at all 50 states to determine their ranking. The criteria used were the following:
- Costs Rank
- Safety Rank
- Activities Rank
Before we reveal Montana’s ranking, let’s look at some of the best road trips in the state.
5 Of Montana’s Best Road Trips
For those looking to hit the highway, Montana has over 70 thousand miles of open road and many of those roads lead to some of the most beautiful places in the world. If you love a good road trip and want to spend time with family or friends, here are 5 of the best Montana road trips.
Gallery Credit: Derek Wolf
So how did Montana stack up compared to the other 49 states?
According to the data, Montana is near the bottom when it comes to the best states for road trips. Out of the 50 states, Montana is ranked 47th. Why is that? Well, it has to do with the criteria mentioned above. Montana ranks 31st in Costs, 37th in Safety, and 34th in Activities.
If you were wondering which state came in 1st, that honor goes to our friends down in Texas followed by Minnesota and New York for 2nd and 3rd.
Which states are ranked lower than Montana?
You’ll have to head to the northeast to find states ranked lower than Montana. The states of Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Delaware rank 48th, 49th, and 50th. Yep, even Hawaii and Alaska beat out Montana.
Do you agree? Do you think Montana is near the bottom when it comes to the best states for road trips? Let us know by sending us a message on our station app.
The 10 Highest Rated ‘Hidden Gem’ Attractions In Montana
Here’s a list of the best hidden gem attractions in Montana!
Gallery Credit: jessejames
The Best “Old School” Diners In Montana
For those who love a walk down memory lane, Montana has more than a couple of “Old School” diners that have been serving locals and visitors across The Treasure State for decades. We take a look at the very best.
Gallery Credit: Derek Wolf
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How to Be Outside, Inside Featuring Adelfa Marr and Manny Montana
The actor and his wife, Adelfa Marr, share their favorite spots in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens that serve cozy, cultured vibes with just the right amount of social.
If you were a fan of NBC’s Good Girls, you likely spent at least a few minutes being obsessed over Manny Montana and his character Rio. The cult following that spawned from his on-screen chemistry with Beth Boland’s character lit Twitter ablaze and launched him as a memeafied heartthrob. But the real love story is the one shared with his wife, Adelfa Marr. She’s an author, healer, and scene-stealer in her own right (she even made a cameo on Good Girls). The couple keeps a low-key life in Brooklyn, radiating mutual respect and admiration. Marr, originally from Brooklyn and Montana, a native of Long Beach, California, keeps a distinct rhythm in the city, fitting to their style. This week, Adelfa, along with Manny, shares their favorite spots to retreat from crowds and soak up a more cultured, comfy NYC.
Okayplayer: When you want to be “outside” without being OUTSIDE, where do you go in NYC?
Adelfa Marr and Manny Montana: I must note that I read this question aloud and we both answered “Bouquet!” simultaneously. Bouquet feels like home away from home. The food is always top tier — think elevated comfort food — and the natural wine is *chef’s kiss*. Eric, the owner, and Herold, the chef, have really created something special there, so whenever we want to go out, especially in this cold, it’s gotta be worth it. Bouquet never lets us down.
Where do you go when you want to be around people, but not overwhelmed by crowds?
A big LOL is that we said Bouquet for this, too! Our other go-tos are usually a film (and Q&As) at the Angelika or comedy shows. We’re big Comedy Cellar fans, and while trying to secure a ticket always feels like a mission, but when accomplished, it’s a very worthwhile time.
Our other selfish favorite is our own Pickles Book Club. We meet monthly, and the crowd is amazing, fun, smart, and funny as hell. It’s cup-filling without being overwhelming.
What does your perfect NYC day look like, from morning to night?
Our perfect day would be any NY summer day. We love being outside when outside is playing nice! We’ve got to start the day with some breakfast from Curley’s Bagels in Queens, head over to Astoria Park to people-watch and enjoy the day, and maybe get a workout in. Then, head over to the city for a Strand trip cause we’re always searching for new books for Pickles Book Club. Finishing off at a sushi restaurant would be ideal.
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Montana Lottery Lucky For Life, Big Sky Bonus results for Dec. 25, 2025
The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 25, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 25 drawing
23-29-31-37-45, Lucky Ball: 16
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from Dec. 25 drawing
03-06-08-12, Bonus: 13
Check Big Sky Bonus payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
- Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
- Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
Where can you buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
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Our Favorite Photography of 2025 – Flathead Beacon
The Beacon’s 2025 photographic landscape stretched from the stark expanses of the Blackfeet Nation, to the marbled halls of the state Capitol, across the vast waters of Flathead Lake, to the tops of Glacier’s highest peaks, and onto protester-filled streets. The year delivered its share of turbulence in both politics and nature. Montana’s dynamic range reinforces photography is as much an art of capturing moments as it is an exercise in distillation. Of 50,000+ presses of the shutter this year, only about 5,000 of the resultant images made the cut for toning, captioning and filing into the archives. Those 5,000 frames were further culled to less than 50 for the end-of-year gallery.









































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