December 2017
Bridger and Hyalite canyons offer backcountry skiing in Bozeman’s backyard with plenty of options to keep a skier busy all winter. Some might question why a Bozemanite would go anywhere else. Every so often wanderlust or boredom strikes, and…
October 2017
Jerry Schuster
Coming down Hyalite Canyon Road from a fun day of hiking around the reservoir in late afternoon, Theresa and I noticed something quite interesting about the vehicles returning to Bozeman after their occupants’ day of fun in the sun. You may…
July 2017
James Thull
As many of you already know, Montana’s own, world renowned, legendary R.L. Winston Rod Company recently experienced a devastating fire at its bamboo rod-making facility in Twin Bridges, Montana. For many companies, a loss like that, especially…
July 2017
At a national park that spans close to 3,500 square miles with land in three different states, there are bound to be plenty of attractions to keep one busy. Yellowstone National Park is one of the most well-known and appreciated national…
June 2017
Sarah Cairoli
The dog days of summer are fast approaching, and it can get hot in Bozeman. What’s a sweaty Bozemanite to do? Luckily, we are surrounded by rivers and reservoirs that offer ample opportunity to take a dip. Whether you like to fish, float, or…
June 2017
James Thull
Love trout? Fishing? Rivers? Books? If so, then you should know about the Trout and Salmonid Collection at your Montana State University-Bozeman Library. The library started collecting materials on trout and salmon and everything related to them…
May 2017
Angie Ripple
Montana is home to 55 State Parks waiting for each of us to explore. You won’t find much in the way of man-made attractions in Montana; what you will find are breathtaking views, rich landscapes, amazing camping, scenic byways and opportunities…
April 2017
Sorting out the Puzzle
Mariah Leuschen-Lonergan
Puzzle pieces come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, coming together to create a picture that can be quite intricate and unique. The Custer Gallatin National Forest started forest planning a year ago, and in 2017 we get into sorting the puzzle…
April 2017
I gave a talk last month on getting dirty. You know, the kind of dirt that gets in the soles of your shoes, under your nails and grits in your teeth. (Get your mind out of the sheets, though that’s fun too!).
At the talk I passed out small…
