My friend Jane told me about Little Star Diner when it first opened three years ago just one block off Main Street in downtown Bozeman, Montana. We were sharing dinner with a group of foodie friends and talking about our best recent meals. “I had...
In my humble opinion, fall has always been a good time to practice social distancing. Not that the term was used much — or at all — before a global pandemic hit, but still, it’s always been kind of a thing for us here in...
The impetus for the Bozeman, Montana-based gear company Stone Glacier was founder Kurt Racicot’s personal quest to create a light, yet rugged, hunting backpack; something minimal in weight for high-mileage wilderness travel, yet durable enough to pack an animal out during his high alpine solo...
From his ranch in Ucross, Wyoming, population 25, at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains, near the border of Wyoming and Montana, The New York Times bestselling author Craig Johnson cranked out his 16th book in the Longmire mystery series, the basis for the Netflix...
The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), which was signed into law by President Trump on August 4, capped off a legislative campaign that was years in the making and brought together citizens from all walks of life who mobilized in support of public lands and...
This fall, Brush Creek Distillery, located on The Farm at Brush Creek Ranch in Saratoga, Wyoming, launched its first line of small-batch spirits. Distilled and crafted onsite, embracing local and natural resources, and using the finest ingredients, the first batches of Brush Creek Straight Bourbon,...
The Kimpton Armory Hotel, also called the Etha, opened its doors in mid-August, making use of a legendary building that for years sat empty just one block off Main Street in Bozeman. Now the tallest building in the downtown area, the hotel is set in...
Hunting gear highlights There are a multitude of hunting-related products out there these days: clothing, gear, and gadgets that are designed to make the sport easier or more straightforward, and allow hunters to be more comfortable and warmer when navigating the often-rugged terrain and potentially rough...
Jackson Hole, Wyoming – August 17, 2020 – The Western Design Conference Exhibit + Sale (WDC) 2020 Digital Sourcebook will go live on September 10, 2020, featuring more than 100 artists who will virtually showcase and sell their handmade pieces for an entire year. A sneak peek at this...
As an editor, putting each issue of Big Sky Journal together is like working on a puzzle. There are different components that make up the final picture, and you hope that when it’s all pieced together, it fits well and that the stories complement each...