Ross Pass & Peak

The Bridger Mountains mark the eastern boundary of the Gallatin Valley. The range forms a wall that rises four thousand feet above the plains. Though the Bridgers reach farther both to the north and south, the central high peaks are continuous from…

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Arctic Oil Montana Wild

The world exists in cycles, which we split into eras and epochs. There is a herd of caribou, around 180,000 strong, that have been migrating from what is now the Yukon and Northwest Territory of Canada to the arctic coastal plain of Alaska — a…

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September Cover Artist: Anne Becker

Anne Becker is a Utah-based painter whose work is colorful, simplified, and design-driven. She enjoys abstracting shapes from observation or imagination and often uses landscape or still life as her starting point. Becker moves between two…

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Top 10 Locally Owned Coffee Drive-Thru Spots

Coffee, no parking required. We skipped the national chains and rounded up 10 local drive-thru and drive-up favorites worth knowing about. Some are tiny coffee huts. Some are full cafés with a window. A few are just outside town but are…

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The Pickle Barrel

When I moved to Bozeman 31 years ago, I lived less than half a mile from the Pickle Barrel for my first year at MSU. My palate was as naive as I was, my wallet was thin, and I didn’t explore the Bozeman food scene much.    …

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The Weight of Generations: Bobcat Football National Champions

The ball, launched by quarterback Justin Lamson from about the 22-yard line toward the far corner of the end zone, settled into Taco Dowler’s hands just before 10 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2026. That touchdown in overtime tied the score of the Football…

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More Than a Name: How Thrive Has Been Helping Gallatin Valley Families For 40 Years

If you’ve lived in Bozeman for any length of time, chances are you’ve heard the name Thrive, driven past our building, attended one of our events, or even participated in one of our programs. But if someone asked you exactly what Thrive…

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More Than a Name: How Thrive Has Been Helping Gallatin Valley Families For 40 Years

If you’ve lived in Bozeman for any length of time, chances are you’ve heard the name Thrive, driven past our building, attended one of our events, or even participated in one of our programs. But if someone asked you exactly what Thrive…

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Who Feels Like Groovin’ Again?

Change is one of the only constants in this life, and the way this Valley has changed in the last 16 years has been nothing short of exponential and impressive. The growth and developing community has made many events come and go throughout the…

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Summer is in Full Swing at Pine Creek Lodge

School might have started, but Pine Creek Lodge is still rolling out the summer concerts in September, Here is a taste of things they have cooking for you and your ears.Kitchen Dwellers continue to carve out their own lane in the world of progressive…

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Belgrade Real Estate Market Update

The Belgrade real estate market has seen a noticeable increase in activity so far this year, even as home prices have remained relatively stable. Single-family home sales numbers are up considerably compared to the past several years, while the…

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Back in the Game

There is a moment in a video we posted last December that I keep thinking about. It was the Super Brawl. Montana State and Montana were playing for a spot in the national championship game, and Bozeman was absolutely electric. I happened to capture…

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Baseball and The Big Sky: America’s Pastime in the West

Part Two: Minors & Majors

​...the debut year of the Louisville Slugger and legal overhand pitches, and bested Miles City in many following games. That summer, the Sun River Sun reported Glendive had a women’s club, a decade before The Bloomer Girls. Glasgow and others…

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From Sunset to Sunrise: The Path of Discovery to the Samuel Lewis House

“Security and peace do not lead to discovery.” - Carl G. Jung As a child, my vivid imagination helped me stay open to attract synchronistic occurrences. We all have stories to share, and these coincidences helped to shape my life’s…

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Don’t Miss Inaugural Bozeman Film Festival

For 48 years, Bozeman Film Society has been tapping into the growing popularity of independent (indie) films to bring cinematic art to the Bozeman community. This year, the Society has determined it’s time to bring an entire indie film festival…

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Empty ( ) Space Company to Showcase Closer on Stage

Filling Empty ( ) Space with Reflection and Truth

This September, Empty ( ) Space Company, led by Bradford Rosenbloom and Evan Wilmes, will present us with the deeply moving and provocative story Closer by playwright Patrick Marber. Closer premiered on Broadway in January, 1999 and was nominated for…

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Montanans Have Seen This Story Before

More than a century ago, our state confronted a difficult question: Who should government ultimately answer to, its citizens or concentrated wealth? The influence of the Copper Kings shaped Montana politics so profoundly that generations of…

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Top 10 Locally Owned Coffee Drive-Thru Spots

Coffee, no parking required. We skipped the national chains and rounded up 10 local drive-thru and drive-up favorites worth knowing about. Some are tiny coffee huts. Some are full cafés with a window. A few are just outside town but are…

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Open Doors Astrology September 2026 Forecast

ARIES (March 21–April 19) Emotional burnout around the 1st signals it’s time to slow down and recharge. Red jasper offers grounding when your energy feels depleted. I protect my energy and honor my need for rest. TAURUS (April…

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