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Woman Kicked Off Plane For Repeatedly Singing 'I Will Always Love You'

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:56:44 +0000

‘I Will Always Love You’ isn’t an easy song to sing. That’s why the late Whitney Houston’s flawless take on the Dolly Parton-penned tune became one of the biggest hits in music history. But a woman on an American Airlines flight between Los Angeles and New York’s version of the song wasn’t as well received. [...]

Time For Road Trips!

Greg Tillotson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:29:28 +0000

Spring time means one thing to me…Road Trips! One of my favorite things to do, besides entertaining you on the K-Bear Morning Show is to take weekend road trips. With the promise of nice weather ahead, I am feeling the itch to start driving. The only problem is still being relatively new to the area, [...]

Montana Valentine's Day Getaways

Staci — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:10:27 +0000

Since Valentine’s Day is on a Thursday this year, why not head out of town with your sweetie for a fun, romantic getaway? We live and play in one of the most gorgeous states, so grab your babe and hit the road! Take a weekend to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds us. If you [...]

Video of Drunk Plane Passenger Restrained With Duct Tape Surfaces

Emerald Catron — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:28:32 +0000

Hey, remember this picture of the drunk guy on a flight from Iceland to New York City who had to be restrained with duct tape and zip ties? Allegedly he started screaming on the flight and tried to choke a fellow passenger after drinking a bottle of duty-free alcohol. The crew had to get a little...inventive to resolve the situation. Their solution certainly restrained him, but didn't do much to shut him up, as we now know, thanks to this video of him trying to scream through the duct tape over his mouth.

Cursing Man Exposes What Cruise Ships Are Really Like

Emerald Catron — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:06:18 +0000

If you’re feeling a little trapped in your cubicle today, this NSFW video is *just* like being on a cruise ship, minus the weird drink bracelets and inevitable stomach viruses. Oh, plus lots and lots of cursing. It might actually make you glad to be *not* on a cruise ship, because there’s maybe nothing less [...]

Going Anywhere?

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:23:40 +0000

Men’s Health Magazine just released a list of “must visit” places for 2013. There are 13 places listed, with 5 of them within a day’s plane flight from Billings. Topping the list this year is San Sebastian, Spain. The main reason it tops the list: Food. Throw in the beaches and its proximity to the [...]

My Vacation Potpourri [PHOTOS]

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:23:49 +0000

Over the last 11 days, I realized that I love vacations! I took 11 days off and it felt wonderful. I was fortunate enough to do a few different things on this Summer vacation. Some right here in Billings as well as down in the Southern United States.The first order of business was trying the [...]

Beartooth Pass Will Open In Time For Memorial Weekend Travel [VIDEO]

Jami Bond — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:10:07 +0000

This weekend is Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer! Are you planning on hitting the road for the holiday?
Crews have been working hard over the last couple of weeks to clear snow from Beartooth Pass and the highway is scheduled to fully open on Friday! Here’s the latest look from the Vista Point parking lot from Montana Department of Transportation.

Billings Hotel to be Featured on The Travel Channel

Jami Bond — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:37:58 +0000

A Magic City landmark in downtown Billings will soon be in the national spotlight. According to KTVQ, The Travel Channel will feature the Dude Rancher Lodge on it’s series Hotel Impossible. Representatives from the show will be in Billings next week to film the episode. The show debuted last month and features a hotel that [...]

What Would You Choose: Cash, Cars or Trips? [POLL]

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:00:10 +0000

I have been thinking “larger than life” lately. If you could choose, what prize would you like to win on 97.1 K-Bear; cash, cars or trips? Personally I would choose the trips. Keri and I have always enjoyed traveling and although lots of people don’t like the hotel life, I rather enjoy it. 3 [...]

6 Amazing Water Slides From Around the World [VIDEOS]

Chip Sandalwood — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:00:42 +0000

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A person can only lounge by the pool for so long before he or she starts to crave some slightly more adventurous summer fun. Enter water slides.

All around the world, theme parks (and in some cases, malls) have built some truly inspired – not to mention high-flying – water slides that add the perfect splash to summer.

Of course, not everybody

Maybe I'll Just Take A Moped

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:43:40 +0000

As I look forward to Spring and Summer, my family and I discuss where we might want to fly away for vacation. But there has been 4 airline increases already this year! Really! the new york times says: Airline passengers should prepare themselves for sticker shock this year. As the carriers have tried to keep [...]