Pat Hill

Pat Hill is a freelance writer in Bozeman. A native Montanan and former advisor to Montana State University’s Exponent newspaper, Pat has been writing about the history and politics of the Treasure State for nearly three decades. He also writes about the region’s burgeoning live music scene, hitting the festival trail in the summer, and seeking out hot springs for rest and relaxation the entire year.

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710 Ashbury Grateful Dead Tribute 6.5.21

A few hundred or more souls ventured down to the trusty roadhouse called the Filling Station for the maiden voyage of the new outdoor venue behind the establishment, grateful for the opportunity to hang out together and hear some Dead tunes performed by locals Helena 710 Ashbury.

Top 10 Regional Natural Hot Springs

Pat Hill

Natural hot springs abound in the southwest corner of the Treasure State due to the geology of that mountainous region. Whether developed enterprises or still in a natural environment, Montana’s hot springs offer a unique and relaxing way to…

Shroomin': Montana’s Most Edible Mushrooms

Pat Hill

Springtime in Southwest Montana, especially the first few really warm days, gets me wanting to hunt down and consume wild mushrooms. A few of my favorites make their appearance this time of year. Usually the first mushrooms I am able to forage…

Is TheTruth Out There?

Pat Hill, photos by Joey Wishart

Some Paradise Valley residents have noticed a few quirks in the skies above the beautiful Paradise Valley this year. “I’d seen some odd lights over Hyalite while out walking the dogs in the mornings before, but didn’t really think…

Hawthorne Roots

Pat Hill

Bozeman’s Hawthorne Roots band will celebrate the release of their new EP on June 7 at The Filling Station, and the band seems stoked for that event and…

Hot Springs plus Music equals Paradise

Pat Hill

Listening to live music and relaxing in natural hot springs may be counted among the finer things in life, and if you are lucky enough to be able to combine the two, the result can be paradise. Three such places can be found within 50 miles of…

A.J. Croce Makes His Dad’s Music Come Alive

Pat Hill

AJ Croce is making three stops in Big Sky Country early in November, and the singer-songwriter is playing Bozeman’s Ellen Theatre on the 4th.The son of the late singer-songwriter Jim Croce, who died in a plane crash in 1973, the 46-year-old AJ…