July Cover Artist: Gina DiMaggio

Thu. Jul. 1st, 2021

Gina DiMaggio is a Bozeman artist originally from Olympia, Washington. She moved to Bozeman after graduating from Pacific Luther University where she earned her BSN, RN and played collegiate volleyball. She was raised in a family of artists. The…

What's Your Beef? I Get by With a Little Help From my Neighbors

The growing housing market in Bozeman creates tension, and we need one another to make it through the changes.

Emily Lewis  |   Thu. Jul. 1st, 2021

Some of us have memories of nights spent walking around Bozeman near the old Hardees and Blockbuster, with close comforts like curly fries, friends, and hot asphalt. We look at spots around town and feel the energy of old spaces. In our nostalgia…

Editor's Note: Summer is Here

Angie Ripple  |   Thu. Jul. 1st, 2021

It really doesn’t get much better than summer in Montana, and the secret must be out because the number of out-of-state license plates on local roads continues to increase each year. Whether it’s your 50th summer in Bozeman or your 1st…

Tinworks Art Galleries

Kevin Brustuen  |   Thu. Jul. 1st, 2021

At a time when the Bozeman community is filled with one new development after another, leaving the citizens breathless at the pace of new buildings, roads, subdivisions, offices, condos and townhouses, one organization is actively seeking old unused…

Bozeman’s Iconic Western Cafe

Elsa Russell  |   Thu. Jul. 1st, 2021

Nestled in one of the oldest buildings in Bozeman, Western Cafe has truly stood the test of time. This iconic cafe is a tribute to the past; a homey oasis amid the everchanging outside world. Owner and operator Sue Sebena walked me through the…

A Bozeman Ice Cream Tour

Elsa Russell  |   Thu. Jul. 1st, 2021

There is no better treat in the summertime than ice cream, and there is no better way to spend a 100-degree heat wave than sampling all of the ice cream Bozeman has to offer. I took myself on an ice cream tour of Bozeman in order to do just that, and…

Midnight North Grahame Lesh Interview

Ken Thorsen  |   Thu. Jul. 1st, 2021

In the nearly 9 years since their origins in early 2012, Midnight North has established itself as a mainstay on stages in both the Bay Area roots music scene and on the nationwide touring circuit. They have opened for acts like Phil Lesh, the…

What Is Love Field?

Eric Kofer  |   Thu. Jul. 1st, 2021

Live music is back in Bozeman! ChickenJam West Productions has a full slate of concerts this summer, including seven intimate outdoor concerts near the corner of Love Lane and Huffine Lane. “Love Field” is an outdoor space owned by…

Record Store Day Drops July 17th

Thu. Jul. 1st, 2021

After a hugely successful “Record Store Day Drops #1” held June 12th, Cactus Records & Gifts (Cactus Records), a staple of the Downtown Bozeman music and arts scene for over 50 years, is gearing up for “Record Store Day Drops…

Bozeman Real Estate Market Report July 2021

Tim Ford  |   Thu. Jul. 1st, 2021

By now, most people in the Gallatin Valley have heard that the real estate market is really hot. Many have heard about the multiple offers and the cash buyers coming from out of state. Just how many cash buyers are there in our market? Looking at…

Riding High: Memories of Yellowstone Travel by Horse

Rachel Phillips  |   Thu. Jul. 1st, 2021

In today’s world, traveling in Yellowstone National Park usually includes plenty of time sitting in traffic jams. For the last one hundred years, cars have dominated park transportation, but prior to 1916, sightseeing depended on the help of…

Blazing Trails At Mystic Lake

Christopher Dyrland-Marquis  |   Thu. Jul. 1st, 2021

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…

Just Go

Phil Knight  |   Thu. Jul. 1st, 2021

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Elevation

Steve McGann  |   Thu. Jul. 1st, 2021

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…

Top 10 Sights to See in Yellowstone

Christopher Dyrland-Marquis  |   Thu. Jul. 1st, 2021

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…