Each February, Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his burrow in small-town Pennsylvania to tell the American public whether they can look forward to six more weeks of winter. In Montana, cold-weather conditions can last for eight months, and the rule of thumb is to not plant...
In October 1973, I traveled to Butte, Montana for The New York Times to photograph its copper miners. Known as “the richest hill on earth,” Butte once supplied over a third of the world’s copper. Miners — Old Stock Americans, Finns, Cornish, Welsh, Chinese, Italians,...
Few images evoke the despair of the Great Depression more poignantly than photographs of the enormous dust storms that defined the Dust Bowl era. Frequently described as “black blizzards,” these airborne tsunamis were primarily caused by successive droughts, the most significant of which occurred in...
ARCHITECTURE | KA ARCHITECTURE CONSTRUCTION | LOHSS CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPING | SOLSTICE LANDSCAPING Vicki Podberesky and Peter Lauzon’s home is nestled into an aspen forest like a proverbial fairy tale — a cozy cabin, whose lighted interiors beckon visitors to come in out of the cold, snowy night. Its...
For anyone walking into Feast, the first impression might be grace and style, with a dash of comfort and a contemporary twist. The decor is upscale but not uppity. You can still wear jeans, but you don’t have to. The restaurant’s name itself conjures the Greek...
This winter, Big Sky Resort unveils Kircliff, an alpine summit observatory perched at 11,166 feet on Lone Peak. The enclosure is cantilevered off the mountain’s edge, offering sweeping 360-degree views across three states and two national parks so viewers can truly appreciate the grandeur of...
Something magical happens every winter in Ketchum, Idaho, and it’s not the world-class skiing on Bald Mountain. Every winter for over 20 years, as skiers are making hero turns on the corduroy slopes, another winter attraction has been gaining momentum. [caption id="attachment_28886" align="aligncenter" width="1304" class="img-100"] Early...
It’s not necessarily the diminutive intimacy of the venue. And it isn’t always about the presence on the stage. While the melodic storytelling matters, it’s not the entire picture either. Live From The Divide (LFTD) in Bozeman, Montana is a testament to the transformative power...
Editor’s Note: Barbara Rowley, writer and longtime resident of Big Sky, Montana, explores the story of a place deeply rooted in outdoor splendor in her 2024 title, Big Sky: Montana (Assouline). The book delves into the history of Big Sky Resort, revealing how the ski...
White Bear Moccasins Shauna White Bear’s moccasins blend traditional Indigenous craftsmanship with contemporary flair. The durable mocs are crafted from bison leather and customized based on the wearer’s taste with fur, decorative rivets, and lace. White Bear, who lives in Bozeman, Montana, is an enrolled member...