Big Sky History
In 2020, Montana's population reached a landmark number. What is that number?
1 million
This brightly colored bird, known for its cheerful song, is Montana’s state bird.
What is the western meadowlark?
This 1992 film, based on a novel by Norman Maclean, starred Brad Pitt and was filmed in Montana, showcasing the state’s fly-fishing culture.
What is A River Runs Through It?
What fast food restaurant did I work at in high school?
What is KFC?
This Hollywood actor lived in Montana when I was a kid, and went to my church.
Who is Andie McDowell?
This famous battle, also called Custer’s Last Stand, took place in Montana in 1876.
What is the Battle of Little Bighorn?
What's Montana state flower?
The bitterroot
This popular TV series, starring Kevin Costner, follows the Dutton family as they manage their large Montana ranch.
What is Yellowstone?
What is the name of my first book?
What is Trash, Censorship, and National Identity in Early-Twentieth Century Germany
This pop superstar and NSYNC member has a home in Montana where he enjoys the quiet life.
Who is Justin Timberlake?
This famous expedition, also known as the Corps of Discovery, entered Montana in April 1805.
What is the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Montana shares its border with four states. What are they?
North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho
This 1989 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Larry McMurtry tells the story of two retired Texas Rangers driving a herd of cattle to Montana.
What is Lonesome Dove?
Where was I born?
Spokane
Known for his roles in Beetlejuice and Batman, this actor has a ranch in Montana and is an advocate for conservation.
Who is Michael Keaton?
Why did Greg Gianforte, now the Governor of Montana, make national news in 2017?
He punched a reporter from The Guardian.
Montana shares its border with which three Canadian provinces?
What 1970 movie starring Dustin Hoffman was filmed in Virginia City?
What is Little Big Man?
How old was I when I met Dmitri?
Eighteen
his Montana-born filmmaker and animator directed The Incredibles and Ratatouille, earning multiple Academy Awards for his work.
Who is Brad Bird?
Around 15,000 years ago, an ice dam holding back this massive prehistoric lake collapsed, sending a torrent of water across the Northwest and reshaping the land all the way to Oregon.
What is Glacial Lake Missoula?
Where does Montana rank in size among U.S. states, from largest to smallest?
What is fourth?
In his book Travels with Charlie, this famous author wrote: "I'm in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection, but with Montana it is love, and it's difficult to analyze love when you're in it."
Hood to Coast was always a dream. When did I run it?
2014
This acclaimed actress co-owned a café in Bozeman, Montana, with her sister in the early 2000s.
Who is Glenn Close?