Colstrip, Montana: The Complete 2026 Energy Capital Guide
Colstrip, Montana guide: discover Montana’s energy capital, coal mine history, Castle Rock Lake fishing, and the town behind a record…
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Robert Hayes
Robert Hayes is an outdoors and wildlife voice for RoamingMontana.com, covering hunting, gemstones, wildlife, and Montana's wild places. Roaming Montana uses named editorial personas to organize content by topic area. All content is produced by the Roaming Montana editorial team.
Comet Ghost Town Montana: A Visitor’s Guide to the Silent Silver Camp
A complete guide to Comet, Montana — the silent silver-mining ghost town between Boulder and Basin. History, access, what to…
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Castle Town Ghost Town Montana: Visiting the Calamity Jane Silver Ghost Town
A guide to Castle Town Montana — the central Montana silver ghost town where Calamity Jane lived. Private property warnings,…
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Kendall Ghost Town Montana: Visiting the Boy Scout Gold Camp
A local's guide to Kendall, Montana — the unique ghost town owned by the Boy Scouts. Harry Kendall, cyanide gold…
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Marysville Ghost Town Montana: The Drumlummon Gold Mine Story
A guide to Marysville, Montana — once the world's top gold producer. Tommy Cruse, the Drumlummon Mine, surviving buildings, and…
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Elkhorn Ghost Town Montana: A Guide to the Smallest State Park
A local's guide to Elkhorn Ghost Town State Park — Fraternity Hall, Gillian Hall, the cemetery, and the silver town…
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Granite Ghost Town Montana: A Visitor’s Guide to the Silver Queen
A local's guide to Granite Ghost Town State Park near Philipsburg — once the world's richest silver mine, now Montana's…
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Nevada City Ghost Town Montana: Visitor’s Guide to the Open-Air Mining Museum
A complete guide to Nevada City, Montana — the open-air gold rush museum next to Virginia City. Music Hall, living…
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Virginia City Ghost Town: Montana’s Living Gold Rush Museum
A complete guide to Virginia City, Montana — the living gold rush ghost town. Things to do, shows, lodging, vigilante…
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Garnet Ghost Town: How to Visit Montana’s Best-Preserved Mining Town
A complete guide to Garnet Ghost Town — Montana's most authentic mining town. Directions, fees, winter cabin rentals, and what…
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Bannack Ghost Town: Complete Visitor’s Guide (2026)
A Montana local's guide to Bannack — the best-preserved ghost town in the state. Fees, hours, what to see, Bannack…
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10 Best Montana Ghost Towns: The Ultimate Visitor’s Guide
A Montana local's guide to 10 ghost towns worth your time — Bannack, Garnet, Virginia City & more. Routes, road…
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