February Cover Artist: Hannah Uhde

Sun. Feb. 1st, 2026

Hannah Uhde is a sixth-generation Montanan whose creativity was sparked by her rural upbringing. As an honors graduate of Montana State University, she went on to study oil painting under Stass Paraskos at the Cyprus College of Art in 2009. Hannah…

Open Doors Astrology February 2026

Kathleen Johns  |   Sun. Feb. 1st, 2026

Aries (March 21–April 19) The week surrounding February 13 marks a turning point in how you lead and love as Saturn enters your sign. Choose steady devotion over impulsive passion. Red Jasper grounds desire into lasting strength. “I build…

What's Your Beef? Let’s Appreciate Where We Are

Steve McGann  |   Sun. Feb. 1st, 2026

I watched a YouTube video the other night made by an outdoor adventurer. He travels the western United States exploring and sharing his experiences. He lives in Idaho, but seems drawn to western Wyoming and southwestern Montana. In the video he…

Fielding's

Katie Thomas  |   Sun. Feb. 1st, 2026

I have a cousin whose first name is Field. I used to think it was a really weird name, but not as weird as his brother’s name (Cotter). I was worried they would get made fun of on the playground, same as I was for my maiden name (which is…

Lemon Poppyseed Cake with Strawberries

Katie Thomas  |   Sun. Feb. 1st, 2026

As one of my favorite vocalists sings, “The nights are long and cold and scary / Can we live through February?” Sometimes I dislike February; sometimes I don’t. It depends on whether I have to spend two days shoveling snow to get my…

Thanks Bobby

Sun. Feb. 1st, 2026

Bobby Weir? Where do you start? You’re a 13-year-old Upstate NY kid trying to learn guitar, and you hear Europe 72 and Hot Tuna’s first record, and it’s like WTF is that? You discover Grateful Dead just as they’ve gone on…

Pine Creek Lodge Announces 2026 Winter Concert Series

Sun. Feb. 1st, 2026

After another unforgettable year of summer concerts under the pines, Pine Creek Lodge is turning inward — literally — with the announcement of its 2026 Winter Concert Series, featuring a handpicked lineup of acclaimed artists performing…

2025 Year End Bozeman Real Estate Market Report

Tim Ford  |   Sun. Feb. 1st, 2026

Hopefully, your 2026 is off to a great start! As we progress into the New Year, it’s time to look back at how the real estate market fared in 2025. Overall, the year saw improving inventory, cautious buyer interest, and continued affordability…

This Is Not Emilie’s First Rodeo!

Sun. Feb. 1st, 2026

My daughter Emilie’s passion for horses and rodeo royalty started at the young age of eight. Growing up in Red Lodge, Emilie loved attending the Home of Champions Rodeo, an action-packed three-day event with traditional parades and a PRCA…

Heart of The Valley

Topher Sedlak  |   Sun. Feb. 1st, 2026

One summer 20 years ago, a group of friends from Minnesota made a Big Sky Country visit. We hung around Bozeman and Hyalite for a few days before a trip up to Glacier and Flathead. While driving down Willson Avenue, an older man in a beat-up truck…