April Cover Artist: Hailey Hoskin

Wed. Apr. 1st, 2026

Hailey Hosken is an artist and graphic designer living in Bozeman, Montana. An avid climber, trail runner, cyclist, and skier, she’s likely to be out playing in the mountains when she isn’t busy working. Living in a mountain town with…

Open Doors Astrology Forecast April 2026

Kathleen Johns  |   Wed. Apr. 1st, 2026

 Aries (March 21–April 19)Momentum builds in all areas after the 9th but watch for impulsive decisions around the 10th when emotions run hotter than usual. Channel excess fire energy through movement and grounding with Hematite stone…

Rooted In Bozeman

Angie Ripple  |   Wed. Apr. 1st, 2026

Spring in Bozeman is a season of becoming. Daylight hours are stretched, and the rhythms of the community begin to shift outward—toward gardens, trails, patios, and shared spaces. This April, our sustainability issue invites you to consider not…

What's Your Beef? The Montana Plan Is Here

Wed. Apr. 1st, 2026

Ready to end dark money and corporations swaying our elections? The Montana Plan is here—protecting free and fair elections for Montanans by restoring transparency! Beginning mid-March, The Montana Plan began collecting signatures from voters…

Aurore French Bakery

Katie Thomas  |   Wed. Apr. 1st, 2026

The boulangerie. I never thought we would get a French bakery in Bozeman, much less one run by a native Parisian. If you’ve ever been lucky enough to experience the tiny corner bakeries of Paris, you know why I’m thrilled about Aurore…

Junk Pile Recipe

Katie Thomas  |   Wed. Apr. 1st, 2026

The time has come; I can put it off no longer. I feel culturally obligated to share the following recipe with you. It is called Junk Pile and, you guessed it – I got it from the same dear auntie who brought us Scroutch. Never in my life have I…

Mr. Vale’s Math Class

Wed. Apr. 1st, 2026

Mr. Vale’s Math Class, is playing in Bozeman at Bozeman Hot Springs Sunday, April 5th. Mr. Vale’s Math Class is more than the sum of its parts—the six-piece funk band brings rollicking dance-party vibes backed by zippy horns…

North Mississippi Allstars

Wed. Apr. 1st, 2026

Still Shakin’ is a celebration of our life-changing first album, Shake Hands with Shorty, which we released 25 years ago, and a love letter of appreciation to everyone who supported us and kept us in the game all these years. Touring this album…

An Englishman in Big Sky

Wed. Apr. 1st, 2026

I’ve never met an actual cowboy. Growing up in Slough, a town outside of London, England, I met a fair few cowboy builders and mechanics but never an actual rooting, tooting, lassoing cowboy (imagine rooting or tooting said in an English…

Earth Day Ideas Small Changes That Make a Big Difference

Tim Ford  |   Wed. Apr. 1st, 2026

With Earth Day arriving on April 22, it’s a good reminder that small improvements at home can make a meaningful difference for both the environment and your wallet. Many eco-friendly upgrades are simple, affordable, and can even increase your…

Mitigate Your Home’s Wildfire Risk

Wed. Apr. 1st, 2026

Wildfires are a persistent and evolving threat across the west, and Gallatin County is no exception. With a rapidly expanding population, diverse ecosystems, and a history of wildfire, we face challenges that require community engagement, and active…

The Work Before the Warmth

Abby Knobel  |   Wed. Apr. 1st, 2026

In many places, April is a month of first blooms and warmer days. However, in Bozeman, April can mean another month of winter, a few weeks of melted snow and thick mud, or, if we’re lucky, the beginning of spring. Every year seems to bring a…

Local Resources for Bozeman Gardeners

Josi Hinds  |   Wed. Apr. 1st, 2026

As the weather gets warmer and the buds start to appear, everyone from birds to Bozemanites recognizes it’s time to plan for more sunshine. For many people in the valley, that means browsing for seeds, designing garden beds and tilling soil for…

Flora Gardner’s Journey to Bozeman Part I

The Prettiest Place in the World

Rachel Phillips  |   Wed. Apr. 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 first of a…

Dorothy M Johnson: Montana's First Lady of Letters

Steve McGann  |   Wed. Apr. 1st, 2026

Montana has an outstanding literary legacy. The names A B Guthrie, Norman MacLean, and Joseph Kinsey Howard come to mind. There are many more men on the list. A name not often mentioned is Dorothy M Johnson, most likely because she was a woman. Yet…

Bozeman v. Plastic: A Landslide Vote On Bags Signals A Growing Reckoning Over Plastic’s Risks To Human Health

Wed. Apr. 1st, 2026

Maybe you saw them. In the summer of 2024—the year before last—volunteers collected signatures on sidewalks and in parking lots across Bozeman. It was hot (except when it wasn’t), windy (except when it wasn’t), and very…

Bozeman’s Bumper Crops: Local Produce and 3 Fiddles Farm

Topher Sedlak  |   Wed. Apr. 1st, 2026

Before the Second World War, Montana produced 77% of its food. This was apples and onions, honey and butter, poultry and pork, dried beans and salad greens, not just the beef, wheat, barley, and cherries well-known today. Our valley was famous for…

Top 10 Ways To Put Down Roots In Bozeman

Josi Hinds  |   Wed. Apr. 1st, 2026

The Gallatin Valley is full of wandering trails, glistening lakes and bountiful rivers, so it’s hard not to find yourself wanting to explore these beautiful landscapes. Luckily, the mountains surrounding Bozeman don’t just make for a…