Peak season usually starts around Black Friday and continues a few weeks beyond Christmas. This year, it began even earlier.
Tommy Lynch is a local journalist based in Great Falls, Montana. He writes for KRTV Communications and KPAX Missoula/Kalispell, covering a wide range of topics including community events, local news, and human interest stories. His work has also been featured in KXLH Communications, KTVH-TV, and The Villanovan.