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From alpine forests, sprawling prairies, majestic canyons, and magnificent lakes to urban parks, these settings host some of the best music festivals and shows in the West.

For places designed to help travelers get some much-needed rest, hotel rooms and vacation rentals can be surprisingly difficult places to sleep. The good news is that you don’t have to sacrifice your z’s every time you hit the road. Here are a few ways to sleep better in your home away from home.

Getting a free copy of your credit report is easier than ever, but because they were designed by and for companies and not consumers, learning how to read one can take some time.

Laid-back vibes and outdoor fun await you in Kalispell, a town frozen in time, tucked between Montana’s Swan and Salish mountain ranges. Here, you can feel at home spending a morning casting your line for rainbow trout, then relaxing with a burger after a tour of a perfectly preserved historic mansion or art gallery.

From strawberries to apriums, take a detour to these destinations to harvest your own perfectly ripened produce.

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