Summer Fully Booked

Angie Ripple  |   Wed. Jul. 1st, 2026

When the days stretch longer, the calendar fills faster, and suddenly everyone in Montana is trying to squeeze six months of living into about ten weeks of glorious summer. ​The temptation is to chase the big adventures, summits, rapids…

What's Your Beef? Happy 250th Birthday

American Democracy At A Crossroads

Steve McGann  |   Wed. Jul. 1st, 2026

This year, 2026, marks the 250th birthday of the United States. There will be many celebrations throughout the year, especially on the 4th of July. We already know that one person, aided by his legion of lackeys, will try to preempt these events to…

Hooked Sushi

Katie Thomas  |   Wed. Jul. 1st, 2026

When my dad opened his own law practice in 1984, he moved into the historic 1888 Nevitt building at 109 East Main in downtown Bozeman. I have vivid memories of climbing out of his east-facing, second-story window and onto the roof next door. It was…

KT’S Homemade Summer Pizza

Katie Thomas  |   Wed. Jul. 1st, 2026

Once the vegetables of summer start rolling in, I go crazy for the abundance of brightly colored, crispy, flavorful produce found at our amazing farmer’s markets, friends’ gardens, and my own garden (sometimes). I use these fresh veggies…

Asleep at the Wheel at The Old Saloon

Wed. Jul. 1st, 2026

In February of 1974 Asleep at the Wheel made the move from the Bay Area to Austin, Texas. After playing the Armadillo World Headquarters with Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen in 1973 – and receiving encouragement from Willie Nelson and…

Blue Öyster Cult with Danny B

Wed. Jul. 1st, 2026

Blue Öyster Cult is an American rock band formed on Long Island, New York, in the hamlet of Stony Brook, in 1967. They have sold 25 million records worldwide, including 7 million in the United States. Their fusion of hard rock with psychedelia…

Last Best Comedy: The Best Medicine This Summer

Angie Ripple  |   Wed. Jul. 1st, 2026

Tucked beneath Main Street in the basement level of the historic Bozeman Hotel is Last Best Comedy, Montana’s only dedicated comedy club. Since opening its doors in 2021, the venue has become a gathering place for stand-up comics, improvisers…

Ca$h Buyers in Todays Market What The Numbers Show

Tim Ford  |   Wed. Jul. 1st, 2026

Bozeman’s real estate market continues to transform as home prices and mortgage rates continue to affect affordability. For the past several years, many have anticipated lower borrowing costs, but meaningful declines in mortgage rates have yet…

Cheers to Bozeman’s Finest Service Industry Workers Keep the Summer Going

Abby Knobel  |   Wed. Jul. 1st, 2026

Lockhorn CiderAs golden sunsets fill the echoes of cold spring nights, and leaves rustle gently on limbs that were skeletal only a few short months ago, it can only mean one thing: summer is here. The town shifts its ways of living, eating, and…

Thank you, Ted

Peter Brancaccio  |   Wed. Jul. 1st, 2026

My wife and I have been traveling up to ol’ Ted Turner’s property, The Flying-D Ranch, for years now. Typically, we drive out about an hour before sunset and slowly bump along the gravel section watching for wildlife, all the while deeply…

Living In A Poor Neighborhood Changes Everything About Your Life

What’s Up With Landlords and Property Managers Nixing Section Eight Vouchers?

Wed. Jul. 1st, 2026

When a culture is healthy, with a decent level of credibility, affluent people are honored in their integrity and purpose by grasping the struggle of the impoverished and what they can do to raise up those who struggle to exist in poverty. Assuredly…

The Prettiest Place in the World: Flora Gardner’s Journey to Bozeman Part IV

Rachel Phillips  |   Wed. Jul. 1st, 2026

In the spring of 1879, Flora Gardner traveled from Kansas to Bozeman with her family, via steamboat and wagon. Once settled in her new home, Flora sent a letter to friends in Kansas describing the trip’s adventures. This is the final…

Open Doors Astrology July 202 Forecast

Kathleen Johns  |   Wed. Jul. 1st, 2026

Aries March 21–April 19 Patience may be tested during the first week of July as unexpected complications encourage you to rethink your next move. Ground restless energy with Red Jasper and daily walks in nature. “I trust divine timing…

The Story of Adam Bronken Fields Part 1

How a Tragedy, a Cow Pasture, and One Man’s Determination Created One of Montana’s Most Important Soccer Facilities

Wed. Jul. 1st, 2026

By any measure, the story sounds impossible. Over 40 acres of undeveloped land, years of fundraising, environmental battles, countless volunteers, dozens of local businesses, and a memorial that one man refused to abandon. Today, Adam Bronken Soccer…

Sacajawea in the Gallatin Valley

Steve McGann  |   Wed. Jul. 1st, 2026

The young Shoshone woman who accompanied Lewis and Clark from Fort Mandan to the Pacific Ocean and back has been part of our history for over two hundred years. The facts of her history have often been obscured by myth, speculation and fiction. There…

Stargazing in The Big Sky

Topher Sedlak  |   Wed. Jul. 1st, 2026

Photo by Topher Sedlak There’s really no better place in the summer than Montana. Warm dry breezes, never muggy. The gold sun blazes in an immense vault of blue. Zero fire ants, poison oak, or poison sumac. Minimal mosquitoes. We’re…

Top 10 Summer Activities in Bozeman

Angie Ripple  |   Wed. Jul. 1st, 2026

photo of Palisade Falls by Turner Suhler Summer in Bozeman isn’t just a season—it’s a challenge to see how much adventure you can squeeze into a few short months. Whether you’re a lifelong local or a first-time visitor…