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October Cover Artist: Brittany Phelan

Wed. Oct. 1st, 2025

Brittany Phelan was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Her love for the west started when she watched the 2002 animated movie, Spirit Stallion of the Cimarron. From then on she dreamed of living in the mountains, surrounded by horses. Brittany was nine…

Top 10 Neon Signs in Bozeman

Wednesday Oct. 1st, 2025

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Let's Meet At the Top: Bozeman's Choice 2026

Wed. Oct. 1st, 2025

How the Bozeman's Choice Readers' Poll WorksONLINE REGISTRATION Once voters register with a username and password at they are allowed to vote for as many different choices as they like in every category, but only one time per choice. Vote Here…

Giving Bozeman a Voice

Angie Ripple | Wed. Oct. 1st, 2025

Bozeman Magazine’s mission is to bring interesting information to an audience that is hungry for it. Our style is much different than that of many other publications—it’s not news, not press releases, not summaries of things that…

What's Your Beef? Bozeman Doesn’t Have A Housing Shortage, Bozeman Has An Affordability Shortage

Wed. Oct. 1st, 2025

The Bozeman Water Adequacy ballot initiative (aka WARD) is a citizen-driven effort to link the critical issue of housing affordability with water availability. If passed, WARD would amend the Bozeman Municipal Code to allow developers to pay cash in…

Dry Fly Saloon

Katie Thomas | Wed. Oct. 1st, 2025

Kid’s Eat and Stay Free! screamed the sign, as I approached Bozeman from the east. The billboard for the Holiday Inn sat shamelessly on I-90 for years with that incorrect apostrophe, making my teeth itch. I had been commuting from Livingston to…

Adventures In Wonderland: Tom Petty Birthday Halloween Bash

Wed. Oct. 1st, 2025

Get ready, Bozeman — The Waiting is throwing down a Tom Petty Birthday Halloween Bash like never before inside the stunning Armory Music Hall! The Waiting is bringing the firepower of the full band, surprise special guests, and a setlist…

The Motet Oct 11 at the ELM

Wed. Oct. 1st, 2025

Anew beginning can happen at any time. No matter where you may be on your journey, you can always start over once again. After 26 years, nine albums, and over a thousand shows, The Motet embark on another chapter galvanized in equal measure by their…

Fall Home Maintenance Prepping Your Property For The Season Ahead

Tim Ford | Wed. Oct. 1st, 2025

As summer winds down and the crisp air of autumn sets in, homeowners have an opportunity to prepare their homes for the colder months ahead. Fall is a critical time for maintenance—addressing small tasks now can prevent costly repairs later…

Pumpkins and Apples: A Bozeman Fall

Mary Lane | Wed. Oct. 1st, 2025

My favorite part about the fall season is the food. Whether it be the harvest, the production process, or consumption, every aspect of fall foods is exciting. The two most dominant flavors that come up (particularly in the sweets category) are apple…

Open Doors Astrology October 2025

Kathleen Johns | Wed. Oct. 1st, 2025

Aries (March 21-April 19) If you have been feeling disconnected from your Higher Self, your usually trusty intuition should kick back in after the 22nd. To facilitate deeper self-realization, try the stone, Lapis Lazuli. Taurus (April 20-May…

Raptors Restored: Montana Raptor Conservation Center Leads the Conservation Community

Matt Kortan | Wed. Oct. 1st, 2025

As Bozeman awaits the first turns of Bridger’s lifts, the stars who grace the slopes in early October need not bother with clunky machines to reach the ridge. Hawks, falcons, eagles, and osprey sail overhead in an aerial armada, negotiating the…

An Unlikely Friendship with Lucy Pike

Mary Ellen Fitzgerald | Wed. Oct. 1st, 2025

In Bozeman history, the names Mary Doane, Emma Weeks Willson, Ellen Story, and Julia Martin are recognized, but when the community was in its infancy, many unknown women helped make this a great place to live.I had the pleasure of being acquainted…

An Interview With The Bozeman Paranormal Society

Kathleen Johns | Wed. Oct. 1st, 2025

Traditionally, October’s edition of Bozeman Magazine revolves around all things haunted and supernatural. It’s been a while since we have published an interview with the Bozeman Paranormal Society, so let’s reconnect with the BPS…

The Healing Powers of Meditation

Stephy Prieto | Wed. Oct. 1st, 2025

Bozeman Dharma CenterIn today’s world, everyone—from yogis to scientists—seems to be talking about the wonders of meditation. With benefits like rewiring the brain through neuroplasticity, overcoming limiting beliefs, fostering…

The 12 Hour Walk

Steve McGann | Wed. Oct. 1st, 2025

Over a year ago, I heard about a book titled The 12 Hour Walk, by Colin O’Brady. I read some reviews and the account of one person who had done this walk on trails around Bozeman. The book reviews were positive and the experience of the walker…

Top 10 Neon Signs In Bozeman

Angie Ripple | Wed. Oct. 1st, 2025

French engineer Georges Claude invented the first neon sign in 1910 by passing electricity through neon in a glass tube, creating a bright red-orange glow. In Montana, the first producer of neon signs was The Electric Products Corporation (EPCON)…