Articles in this Issue

Recreation

Storm Lake

It was four a.m. and a rubescent blush was sitting like a halo just above the sharp silhouette of mountains to the east. That seemed appropriate enough for Independence Day. I told my wife that I would probably not push for the pass, as she was…

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Who Gets to Enjoy the Outdoors in Bozeman?

On the surface, Bozeman is an outdoor lover’s dream. The city brands itself around adventure. Even Montana State University leans into this narrative by displaying promotional photos of students engaging in activities such as skiing in the…

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Affordable Family Fun in Bozeman

Whether you’re visiting for the weekend or lucky enough to call Bozeman home, finding fun that suits the whole family—and doesn’t break the bank—can be a challenge. Fortunately, Bozeman offers a wide range of affordable (and…

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Deadly Yellowstone

In the forward to the new short story collection, Deadly Yellowstone, editor Lise McClendon describes the stories as amusing, scary, mysterious, even fantastical. She does not mention entertaining, but they definitely are that. The collection…

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Artist Bio

July Cover Artist: Ghassane Moutaoukil

Ghassane Moutaoukil is a multidisciplinary artist whose creative practice spans graphic design, illustration, printmaking, type design, and photography—blending digital precision with the soul of analog traditions. With over 20 years of…

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Dining

Top 10 Classic Montana Foods

The state of Montana is rich in magnificent mountains, spectacular forests, and breathtaking plains. When confronted with the state’s stunning landscape, it’s possible to almost forget about one of its other defining characteristics: its…

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A Christmas Feast in July

Bozeman’s Grand Hotel and its 1891 Christmas Menu

It’s hard to believe, but there are only six months until Christmas. Christmas in July celebrations have roots dating back to the 1930s and include retail sales, a resurgence of Christmas movies, and for some, a revival of holiday food. This…

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MacKenzie River Pizza

Fluffy, perfect pizza crust. This is the first thing that comes to mind when I hear the words “MacKenzie River Pizza.” Today, this restaurant is much more than a pizza place, but when the first and original location of MacKenzie River…

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Living Local

A Christmas Feast in July

Bozeman’s Grand Hotel and its 1891 Christmas Menu

It’s hard to believe, but there are only six months until Christmas. Christmas in July celebrations have roots dating back to the 1930s and include retail sales, a resurgence of Christmas movies, and for some, a revival of holiday food. This…

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No More Profit & Vanish

Let’s Build Something Worthy Of The Place We Love

During my struggle against the Guthrie, I often found myself searching for the words to capture the upside-down feeling baked into our local development process. The trespass came not just from the project itself, but from a city commission that, in…

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Affordable Family Fun in Bozeman

Whether you’re visiting for the weekend or lucky enough to call Bozeman home, finding fun that suits the whole family—and doesn’t break the bank—can be a challenge. Fortunately, Bozeman offers a wide range of affordable (and…

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Deadly Yellowstone

In the forward to the new short story collection, Deadly Yellowstone, editor Lise McClendon describes the stories as amusing, scary, mysterious, even fantastical. She does not mention entertaining, but they definitely are that. The collection…

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Music

Cabaret at the Ellen Theatre

This July 10–27, the Ellen Theatre lights up with Cabaret — a boundary-pushing Broadway classic set in the shadowy, glittering cabarets of 1930s Berlin. Montana TheatreWorks celebrates its 30th summer season with a production that’s…

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Pine Creek Welcomes: Young Dubliners

After thirty years as one of the world’s leading CelticRock bands, The Young Dubliners have begun work on their tenth studio album (with longtime producer Irish-born Tim Boland) while still maintaining their busy tour schedule. They have…

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July 2025 Music in the Mountains

For more than a decade, Music in the Mountains has been Montana’s finest free outdoor concert series, featuring the best up-and-coming touring musicians in the country as well as established, well-known artists. Our state-of-the-art venue…

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Kids

Affordable Family Fun in Bozeman

Whether you’re visiting for the weekend or lucky enough to call Bozeman home, finding fun that suits the whole family—and doesn’t break the bank—can be a challenge. Fortunately, Bozeman offers a wide range of affordable (and…

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Real Estate
Art

July Cover Artist: Ghassane Moutaoukil

Ghassane Moutaoukil is a multidisciplinary artist whose creative practice spans graphic design, illustration, printmaking, type design, and photography—blending digital precision with the soul of analog traditions. With over 20 years of…

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Letter From the Editor

Letter From the Editor: Summer Moments

There’s something about July that makes Bozeman feel like the soundtrack of summer is finally turned all the way up. It’s in the hum of longer days under our big sky, the shuffle of Chacos and Birkenstocks on warm sidewalks, and the…

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Historic Bozeman

A Christmas Feast in July

Bozeman’s Grand Hotel and its 1891 Christmas Menu

It’s hard to believe, but there are only six months until Christmas. Christmas in July celebrations have roots dating back to the 1930s and include retail sales, a resurgence of Christmas movies, and for some, a revival of holiday food. This…

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Regional Writings

Deadly Yellowstone

In the forward to the new short story collection, Deadly Yellowstone, editor Lise McClendon describes the stories as amusing, scary, mysterious, even fantastical. She does not mention entertaining, but they definitely are that. The collection…

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Screen & Stage

Cabaret at the Ellen Theatre

This July 10–27, the Ellen Theatre lights up with Cabaret — a boundary-pushing Broadway classic set in the shadowy, glittering cabarets of 1930s Berlin. Montana TheatreWorks celebrates its 30th summer season with a production that’s…

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Top 10 List

Top 10 Classic Montana Foods

The state of Montana is rich in magnificent mountains, spectacular forests, and breathtaking plains. When confronted with the state’s stunning landscape, it’s possible to almost forget about one of its other defining characteristics: its…

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