Shroomin': Montana’s Most Edible Mushrooms

Pat Hill  |   Mon. Jun. 3rd, 2019

Springtime in Southwest Montana, especially the first few really warm days, gets me wanting to hunt down and consume wild mushrooms. A few of my favorites make their appearance this time of year. Usually the first mushrooms I am able to forage…

Map Brewing Announces NEW Outdoor Summer Concert Series on Back Patio

Brian Ripple  |   Mon. Jun. 3rd, 2019

The Hawthorne Roots will be kicking off the new MAP Brewing Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, July 3 at 6 p.m. They are a 4-time award winning, sister-led band from Bozeman, Montana. The group brings a soulful and energetic performance to the…

Micky and the Motorcars with The Ornery Jacks

Eric Kofer  |   Mon. Jun. 3rd, 2019

Don’t miss Micky and the Motorcars on Thursday, June 13th at the world famous Filling Station in Bozeman. Opening the show will be Bozeman band Ornery Jacks, featuring former members of Oxcide & the BoozeHounds.  Thirteen years can…

Old Saloon Summer Music Series

Eric Kofer  |   Mon. Jun. 3rd, 2019

Whiskey MyersIt would be an understatement to say that a lot has happened since Whiskey Myers was last in the recording studio. Over two whirlwind years, the gritty Texas band hit #1 on the iTunes Country Chart with their breakout third album…

Art in Park County

Kevin Brustuen  |   Mon. Jun. 3rd, 2019

In 1864, a young William Alderson left his home in Virginia and headed west, joining a growing rush to the latest gold strikes, namely a little-known town nestled in the mountains, called “Virginia City” in Montana Territory. Stopping off…

Don’t Be Fooled by the Silence

A rebuttal to Gallatin Wilderness: Don’t be Fooled by the Noise by Clint Nagel in the April 2019 issue of Bozeman Magazine

Mon. Jun. 3rd, 2019

We all live here, many of us for the same reasons. We love the mountains and the lifestyle we enjoy within them. That much we have in common. However, these enjoyments can also divide us. Just as some drive pick-ups, others drive hatchbacks, and some…

Escape From the Jail!

Kelly Hartman  |   Mon. Jun. 3rd, 2019

On the morning of December 22, 1911, all were surprised to find that six prisoners had escaped from the brand new $35,000 jail, which had been believed to be “escape proof.” The individual cells holding the prisoners were not locked…

Top 15 Bozeman Summer Events You Don’t Want to Miss

Kate Hulbert  |   Mon. Jun. 3rd, 2019

Summer is, in our opinion, the best time of the year in Bozeman. There are so many community events going on like outdoor concerts, farmers markets, festivals and car shows. The only hard part is trying to do them all! Here are the summer events in…

The Dogs of Bozeman

Four Legs, Two Ears, and an Adventure

Natalie Waddington  |   Mon. Jun. 3rd, 2019

Some come in black; some come in white. Some are covered in brown or gray fur. Some have a mix. Some have long, thick coats; some have wirey, thin fur. Some have long tails, while some have short stubs, or no tails at all. Nevertheless, they all have…

How Accurate is the Zillow Zestimate?

Tim Ford  |   Mon. Jun. 3rd, 2019

For the past few years, one of my more popular studies has been analyzing the accuracy of the Zillow Zestimate in the Bozeman market. For those unfamiliar, Zillow is a Real Estate website showcasing homes for sale. They also offer a…

June Cover Artist: Franklin Hessler

Mon. Jun. 3rd, 2019

Franklin Hessler is originally from Minnesota and ended up in Montana via Yellowstone National Park like many other savages (as concessionaire employees are referred to in the park). Just out of college he got a job working in the park and spent a…