September 2021
Christopher Dyrland-Marquis, photos by Brian Ripple
In the early morning light that grew on Hyalite Reservoir, a soft breeze rippled above its low waves and settled—slowly intertwining around the evergreens that peppered the water’s edge. I felt the green, Old Town canoe that I relaxed in…
August 2021
Kat Forester
Looking for something fun to do with your kids this summer in Bozeman? Now through August 13, Pilgrim Church [2118 S 3rd Ave, Bozeman] is hosting a race track for kids and families to bike, trike and skate on. The church has converted a portion of…
August 2021
Christopher Dyrland-Marquis
The bustling riverbank located shortly off of Montana Highway 84 buzzed with activity, as scores of tube-floating specialists paddled down the meandering Madison River, maneuvered their tubes to shore, and shared generous bounties of drinks and…
July 2021
Christopher Dyrland-Marquis
The foreboding, summer squall barrelled through the alpine valley, rippling the surface of Mystic Lake and buffeting grass and trees growing by the water’s edge with pockets of blustering wind. The afternoon before had been as perfect as ever…
July 2021
Christopher Dyrland-Marquis
With awe-inspiring geologic features and humbling natural phenomena, Yellowstone National Park stands out as one of the country’s greatest swaths of preserved wilderness. Whether visiting to learn about its impressive geothermal systems, spot…
July 2021
Steve McGann
Maps are fascinating. They are factual and authoritative. Roads and trails, place names and locations are described and believed. Maps depict the relationship of one place to another and chart the distance between them for us. They are indispensible…
June 2021
Christopher Dyrland-Marquis
Heading out for a big catch? Before you go, read these tips to help make the most of your time outdoors. Consider these ten strategies to come back smiling after every excursion.Choose the Appropriate BaitA great fishing trip starts with knowing what…
June 2021
Summer Ice is a fundraising campaign offered by the Gallatin Ice Foundation (GIF) and the Bozeman Amateur Hockey Association (BAHA). The goal is to raise $300,000 in additional funding by July 1st, 2021 and finish construction of a year-round ice…
May 2021
Rick Gale
I spent 22 summers in Yellowstone from 1978-1999 as a Seasonal Ranger, including serving as a campground ranger, road patrol ranger, boat patrol ranger, field training ranger, night shift supervisor, and crisis negotiator. Two of my 22 summers in…
