October 2025
Angie Ripple
French engineer Georges Claude invented the first neon sign in 1910 by passing electricity through neon in a glass tube, creating a bright red-orange glow. In Montana, the first producer of neon signs was The Electric Products Corporation (EPCON)…
September 2025
Emma Lichtwardt
Here in the wide open spaces of Montana, it is common to see raptors riding thermals high in the sky, perched on utility poles and tall trees, surveying the land around them, or hunting in their preferred habitats. Simply put, raptors are birds of…
July 2025
Jessica Cairoli
The state of Montana is rich in magnificent mountains, spectacular forests, and breathtaking plains. When confronted with the state’s stunning landscape, it’s possible to almost forget about one of its other defining characteristics: its…
June 2025
Jessica Cairoli
Yellowstone National Park is the definition of the sublime, capable of being beautiful and terrifying all at once. Since its founding as the world’s first national park in 1872, the location’s majestic forests…
May 2025
Jessica Cairoli
For many of us, Mother’s Day is a complicated holiday; participants are often filled with both appreciation and anxiety leading up to the special day. Finding the perfect way to celebrate one of the most important women in our lives is a…
April 2025
Jessica Cairoli
As the regional flora begins to peek through the melting piles of snow, many Bozeman locals have a renewed sense of appreciation for the beauty of Montana springtime. Although they’re famously short-lived, the reprieve from another frigid…
March 2025
Steve McGann
Bozeman is surrounded by mountain ranges, rivers and creeks, and vast open farm land. Farther afield there are wilderness areas, large lakes, and state and national parks. Drive out of town in any direction and amazing natural areas are close at…
February 2025
Steve McGann
There is a family joke that, to get me to pay attention to something, it is necessary to put it in a list of the best, the top ten, or the classic of whatever is being considered. This is probably true, though I will not click on a catalog of…
January 2025
Angie Ripple
A Bozeman winter brings long, cold days and nights, and you’ll want some activities to keep you warm and busy until things thaw out. We’ve collected a handful of ideas to keep you moving and happy this winter.
Play in the SnowEmbrace the…
