Bozeman Magazine

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…

Open For Business

Bozeman Magazine started as an idea when I was about 10 years old. I grew up in a Montana town whose population, according to the last census, was 768, and I haven’t lived there in 31 years. My group of five friends played together often; the…

Reawakening Main Street :Two Icons Enter Their Next Chapter

Kathleen Johns

In a season marked by cranes (building, not whooping), scaffolding, and quiet transformation, Downtown Bozeman is once again redefining itself. Along its ever-evolving Main Street, two of its most iconic architectural anchors are stepping into new…

Top 10 Places To Unplug In Bozeman

Josi Hinds

Now that a new year has come and the bustling holiday season has passed, it’s time to slow down and recenter as we make our way through the rest of the winter. Luckily, the cold weather doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of ways to…

Top 10 Holiday Traditions for Local Businesses & Organizations

Josi Hinds

The holidays are here! It’s time to break out the hot cocoa, the decorations and festive music, and gather family and friends to celebrate the season. It also means it’s time to take part in traditions that make this time of year extra…

Horse Medicine: Gestalt Therapy with Horses

Stephy Prieto

If you had asked me eight months ago if I was well and healthy, I would’ve said, “Absolutely.” I’m 32, I’m a yoga teacher, I eat organic, cook from scratch, meditate, spend time in nature, and have beautiful…

Unlocking the Power of Fluid Motion at Current Movement Studio

Bozeman is built for movement—whether it’s skiing the Bridgers, biking winding single-track trails, or trekking deep into the Absarokas. This town thrives on the thrill of exploration, and every great adventure requires good preparation…

Happy Trash Can

Jessica Cairoli

Most people don’t give much thought to their garbage; once an item has been thrown out, it’s immediately forgotten. Since it’s a mindless task, many individuals don’t realize that our trash actually wields great environmental…

REACH Empowering Adults With Disabilities

Celebrating 50 Years of Diversity, Inclusion, and Independence

In Bozeman, in 1974, a small but mighty community of parents and special education teachers was forming. They came together hoping to create meaningful opportunities for their children and students with Down syndrome and other developmental…

Christmas Trees for Family, From Family

Joseph Montalbano

With that time of year rapidly approaching, we wanted to look into one of the staples of the holiday season: the Christmas tree. Specifically, we were interested in only the real deal, none of those fake trees. Although they can be convenient, they…

Top 10 Bozeman Experiences To Gift This Holiday Season

If you’re looking to give more than just a wrapped gift this year, check out this list of Bozeman’s best experiential gifts. Unique presents are a great way to show family and friends how much they mean to you by giving them time to…

MSU Students Key Players in Local Startup

Raya Fanuzzi

RestorEar, a Bozeman-based medical device startup company, is spearheading the development of therapeutic technologies for hearing health, while simultaneously creating an environment for collaboration and innovation. The company is focused on…

The Bozeman Dharma Center’s Karen DeCotis

Marília Librandi

Meditation has changed my life for much, much better. It brings us closer to our true selves. Before moving to Bozeman, I participated in online meetings with the Insight meditation group, one of four groups within the Bozeman Dharma Center…

Unwaffle Superfood Waffles

As chefs, and parents of three young children with food allergies, Erik and Mollie Walnum understand the importance of food, health, and family. Ultimately, that’s why they set out to create Unwaffle, the most nutritious, delicious, and…