The Best Kept Secret

What's Your Beef?

Jerry Schuster  |   Thu. Jun. 1st, 2017

One of the songs I remember from my childhood days in northeastern Montana is “Cool Water” by the Sons of the Pioneers. Yes, for you naysayers, we had radio and records back then, so get over it. Some of the lyrics of that song seem so…

Decade One

Angie Ripple, Brian Ripple  |   Thu. Jun. 1st, 2017

It’s officially time to celebrate. The 121st issue of Bozeman Magazine, originally Bozeman’s Own Monthly Magazine, is here and nearly every previous issue is now archived at MSU’s Renne Library and will be available for review upon…

Hyalite A Peak, A Reservoir, A Creek and Above All Else a True Gem

Cindy Shearer  |   Thu. Jun. 1st, 2017

A look back at the history of our special places gives us the opportunity to engage in new ways and deepen our appreciation of those areas. The Hyalite region is a great example of how our early settlers and citizens saw the area both for its…

The Culture and History of Angling Fishing Stories Books and Images at Montana State University

James Thull  |   Thu. Jun. 1st, 2017

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…

The Gravel Bar

Cassi Miller  |   Thu. Jun. 1st, 2017

I consider myself a unique kind of adventure-seeker. You’ll find a variety of people under the term “adventure-seeker” in these parts. Some are in it for the hikes into often untouched wilderness, some will hop on a river and float…

The Zillow Estimate

Tim Ford  |   Thu. Jun. 1st, 2017

Zillow is a Real Estate website with a variety of tools and information. Buyers use the website to shop homes for sale. Zillow also offers a “Zestimate” which is their computerized model that generates a home value for individual homes…

Top 10 Water Rec Ideas for Bozemanites

Sarah Cairoli  |   Thu. Jun. 1st, 2017

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…

A Summer of Montana Music

Pat Hill  |   Thu. Jun. 1st, 2017

Summer’s approach in southwest Montana and beyond brings with it the promise of live outdoor music performances, and the 2017 festival and outdoor concert season is looking promising indeed. Freebies Some of the best things in life are free…

Favorite Venue? I Like the Tetons

Pat Hill  |   Thu. Jun. 1st, 2017

With an assortment of excellent festivals during the summer in the northern Rockies, it’s hard to pick a favorite, but my favorite venue has to be on the west side of the Teton mountain range at Grand Targhee Resort. Tom Garnsey, owner of…

June Cover Photo: Mark A. Demaline of mosaic artwork by Montana Banksy

Thu. Jun. 1st, 2017

Mark A. Demaline moved to Livingston, Montana in 1998 and immediately became enamored with the beautiful scenery, and bountiful wildlife of Paradise Valley and the greater Yellowstone area. Being able to capture and share this amazing part of the…