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…

Treasure State Parks Await

Angie Ripple  |   Mon. May. 1st, 2017

Montana is home to 55 State Parks waiting for each of us to explore. You won’t find much in the way of man-made attractions in Montana; what you will find are breathtaking views, rich landscapes, amazing camping, scenic byways and opportunities…

Sedition in Gallatin County

Sugar, the Kaiser and Two Years Imprisonment

Kelly Hartman  |   Mon. May. 1st, 2017

On April 11, 1918 Frank McVey, a laborer from Illinois, stepped into a Logan restaurant, about 25 miles from Bozeman. His complaint about sugar and a comment in support of the Kaiser landed him in the local jail. He would spend the next three years…

White Sulphur Springs Weekend

Seth Ward  |   Mon. May. 1st, 2017

Every so often the calendar sneaks in an unexpected 3-day weekend. The kids have Monday off school because...why this time? One of those made-up bank holidays. You know the type. They do tend to creep up. You can get the time off, but booking a…