Once upon a time, the loneliness of long-distance running was part of its mystique. No longer. With over 50 million regular runners in America, the mystique is gone, and with it the necessity of solitude. Running groups and running clubs now occupy a…
Spring fever has hit me… in early February. Somehow, with the severe lack of snow and bizarre warmth of this odd winter, it feels all wrong. After forty winters in Montana, I admit I have certain expectations about the season—lots of…
Hanna Jakab is a Bozeman–based artist and graphic designer. She grew up in Wasilla, Alaska, and found a love for cold winters and beautiful landscapes. Living in Alaska taught her to pay attention—to snow on mountains, to wildflowers, to…
AKA KT’s Spicy Chicken Lemon Ginger Garlic Chili Paste Soup
As a kid, when I had to stay home from school with a cold or the flu, my parents fed me Lipton’s chicken noodle soup and Saltines. If I was lucky, there would also be a glass of ginger ale and a VCR/video delivery from Video Rodeo. Michael…
I’m going to go get a spider roll—you want anything?” my husband hollered down the hall of our little house on South Rouse one day. I knew exactly where he was going, and no, I did not. Besides, what was a spider roll? Sushi made of…
A quick study of the names used for places and features around our town—creeks, streets, mountain passes, businesses, a mountain range, and the city itself—would give the impression that persons named Bozeman and Bridger were the most…
Before joining forces, the duo behind Sgt. Splendor were already formidable solo artists, Kate Vargas chalking up acclaim at outlets like NPR, HuffPost, SPIN, No Depression Rolling Stone and Vice (including praise from the “Dean of American…
After more than 15 years of intimate concerts and artist-driven programming in southwest Montana, Live From The Divide has relocated its live music operations to the historic Empire Theatre, at 106 N 2nd St, Livingston, MT.
The move marks a new…
On Friday, March 20, Bozeman’s own Madeline Hawthorne returns to The Filling Station for a co-bill with Utah festival favorites Pixie & The Partygrass Boys. The show is presented by Electric River Presents. Doors open at 7:00pm with…
As we head into the busiest time of year for real estate, preparation is key for both buyers and sellers. Whether one is hoping to put their home on the market or to purchase a home in 2026, a little upfront planning can make a big difference in…
Our editorial calendar for 2026 reflects the seasons and the way of life in a mountain town. This issue features the topic of movement in many forms, and how we can find meaning in the activities and events we choose to be a part of. This month marks…
A quick study of the names used for places and features around our town—creeks, streets, mountain passes, businesses, a mountain range, and the city itself—would give the impression that persons named Bozeman and Bridger were the most…
With thousands of images in the Gallatin History Museum collection, it is easy to spot one that grabs your attention. Researching the story behind a photograph is a challenging but rewarding exercise that brings the image to life. One of the many…
Riding west on Interstate 90 one summer day in 2024 between Bozeman and Belgrade, I saw an extraordinary two-truck convoy of bridge girders. They were destined for a project going on in Yellowstone National Park. One of the many complicated aspects…
Three Forks, Montana 1974. Little Joe #77 works during the last week of electrification. Courtesy A. Burns at American Rails.
Behind a curtain of forest, at a spot called Ravenna, a lone building stares out in silence. Its red-brick body is a…
Dear Bozeman Magazine readershipHave you ever been to Bob’s Place in Virginia City?It is one of a kind. It is recent history. It holds memories… not only for the people who have worked there and felt the joy of that job, but for the…
Once upon a time, the loneliness of long-distance running was part of its mystique. No longer. With over 50 million regular runners in America, the mystique is gone, and with it the necessity of solitude. Running groups and running clubs now occupy a…
Aries (March 21–April 19) Slow your roll--no impulsive starts. Revise first and act second all the way to month’s end. Try movement—walking meditations or stretching—to align intention with action. “I begin again…