On the River in the Fall

Mon. Oct. 1st, 2012

As I look at the calendar and another summer has come and gone, it’s a little hard to imagine that I’ve spent more than two decades pounding the banks of local rivers and streams. But as summer comes to a close and fall begins turning the…

Raising the Ice Barn

Mon. Oct. 1st, 2012

Long ago, entire communities would gather together to build a neighbor’s barn. Fellow citizens would contribute what they could in exchange for the knowledge that their neighbors would come to their aid when necessary. Barn raising as a…

Sunset Hills Cemetery

Mon. Oct. 1st, 2012

Established on a rise east of the commercial district in 1872, Sunset Hills Cemetery is the final resting place of many Bozeman history-makers. The gravestones found on the cemetery grounds communicate the life of the deceased in narrative engraved…

Audrey’s Pizza Oven

Mon. Oct. 1st, 2012

Pulling up to Audrey’s Pizza Oven on the corner of Rouse and Peach I could see only the edges of a couple of patio umbrellas because of the deciduous landscape trees bordering the street. I found myself wishing the city didn’t keep…

Roller Girlz & Fresh Meat at Wild Joe*s

Tue. Sep. 18th, 2012

Are you a fan of quad skates and war paint?  Growing up were you a roller queen, a rollerblading fanatic, or an adrenaline junkie?  Did you come see the Gallatin Roller Girlz bout it out at the fairgrounds this summer and thought while you were…

The Big Game (Bobcat Football 2012)

Sun. Sep. 2nd, 2012

August 30th was the big game. There are a lot of new players and even some that played last year. First, John Ellis who was a big receiver last year, now that Akpla is gone he might be noticed even more. Ellis is one player to watch. Secondly, Tray…

Victory: a true adventure short story

Sun. Sep. 2nd, 2012

The delicate spring flowers shyly displayed their new attire as we stepped lightly along the rough stone-filled trail. Butterflies, some golden, some blue, darted in front of us, as if to lead the way. We had not sensed that this was anything more…

Is Pain Killing You?

Sun. Sep. 2nd, 2012

Before you reach for your favorite pain reliever there are a few things that you should know. Many Americans are addicted to pain medication, and this comes with a very high price. No one wants to be in pain, it can prevent you from doing the things…

Bozeman’s Real Estate Report

Sun. Sep. 2nd, 2012

The summer of 2012 has been the start of a rebound for the Bozeman Residential Real Estate market. Sales numbers and prices continue to tick upwards, signaling signs of improvement in the residential segment of the market. For those who are still…

Tech Startups and Business in the Gallatin Valley

Sun. Sep. 2nd, 2012

The Gallatin Valley has attracted numerous businesses to the area throughout the past decade and has generated national publicity for what is happening in the tech community. Startups are choosing the Gallatin Valley for many reasons including the…

Time to Think About Christmas Marketing

Sun. Sep. 2nd, 2012

I realize it’s almost four months till the Christmas selling season begins, but now is the time to start planning for the holidays. This Christmas could be slightly different than past seasons due to the economic hurdles we’ve all encountered…

Warm Water Fly Fishing in MT?

Sun. Sep. 2nd, 2012

So what in the world is a fly shop guy in Bozeman, Montana talking about fishing for bass, Sauger, Walleye and other “non-game species” for? That is a legitimate question. After all, we are in the heart of trout country — is there…

Early Football Stadium Development on the MSU Campus

Sat. Sep. 1st, 2012

September in Bozeman marks a return of Bobcat Football to the campus of Montana State University. Game day at Bobcat Stadium, on the south side of Kagy Avenue, draws tens of thousands of students, alumni and community members. MSU is lucky to have…

Fear Bear: Roadtrip to Glacier National Park

Sat. Sep. 1st, 2012

Recently, I took a trip up to Glacier National Park with one of my best friends. She arrived at my apartment the evening before we departed, and I was determined to host a barbeque that night, despite wailing winds and looming thunderclouds. It was…

Innovators Collaborate at Bozeman’s Annual HatchFest

Sat. Sep. 1st, 2012

The film industry has a reputation for being competitive and cutthroat. Writers struggle every day to outshine the competition and find a willing publisher. Musicians play their hearts out in the backs of bars in the hopes that, someday, a larger…

Cafe Zydeco

Sat. Sep. 1st, 2012

Cafe Zydeco has teamed up with the Old Hatchery Winery to take full advantage of the great location at 2711 West College Street (Big Red Old Hatchery Building), melding wonderful Cajun and New Orleans classics with a Bozeman twist for a most…

Top 10 Lunches in and Around Metro Bozeman

Sat. Sep. 1st, 2012

Starky’s The Best Sandwiches in Bozeman. Fantastic Service as well as beer and wine. The half a sandwich and soup is my favorite. A Turkey Reuben and Glenn’s Clam Chowder. Colombo’s Pizzaria Bozeman’s Original home town pizza joint. Straight…

The Bridger Ridge Run: A Race in Three Beers

Sat. Sep. 1st, 2012

Recently I ran my first Bridger Ridge Run. I’m not entirely sure of what possessed me to do this race. While I was on a cross country team once upon a time, saying that I am a cross country runner would be akin to saying that I am a stock car…