Interior designer Sharon Lohss, founder of Shelter Interiors in Bozeman, Montana, credits good genes for her deep-rooted creativity. “My mother could have been a landscape designer; she is so talented at transforming a space and has a major green thumb,” she says. “My dad was...
The Stella collection by hammerton Studio Lighting plays an essential role in the design of a home. While it serves functional needs, it’s also an integral element that either blends with the overall style of interior spaces or adds a unique stylistic mark. The Stella Collection...
Hunger. It’s a word we use to describe our passions and appetites, and two of mine happen to be fly fishing for wild trout and dining on artfully crafted food. I was thus delighted to hear about a new place where I could indulge in...
“My favorite time of day to take photos is in the morning,” says West Yellowstone, Montana-based fly fisherman and photographer John Juracek, “which generally means a half hour or so before sunrise and continuing for an hour or so after sunrise. This can vary, of...
At 5 a.m. on a Saturday morning in September 2019, Scott Sanchez’s phone rang. The caller on the other end sounded stressed, asking if Sanchez could fill in on a team for the Jackson Hole One Fly that was to happen that day… in just...
Some artists, when asked about their backgrounds, will trot out a pedigree full of art schools, MFAs, and institutions that have taught them how to paint. Not so with Jim Dick. Instead, he’ll tell you that his teacher is the Montana landscape, and his lessons...
“Was that a fish?” I ask with a confused look on my face. “Yes, Jeff. That was a fish,” the guide responds, shaking his head. “Are you sure?” I ask. “Yes,” he replies confidently. “I didn’t see it.” “I did.” He sees them all. He knows what to look for, what...
Most people experiencing Yellowstone National Park at the turn of the 20th century weren’t visiting in person. Back then, travel was expensive and exhausting, involving lengthy train rides and uncomfortable stagecoaches, and people weren’t able to see the park through later media inventions, such as...
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is known for its sublime views, superb skiing, and dramatic wide-open spaces. For aspiring homeowners, though, it can be difficult to find a way to enjoy all three at once. Most ski-in/ski-out homes are snuggled up to neighbors (meaning that views are...
The Classic Sporting Art of Bob White (Stackpole Books, $75) is an eye-catching, oversized, lushly illustrated A book featuring 200 works by the legendary fly-fishing-guideturned-writer/artist Bob White. The images — ranging from ink and pencil drawings to oil and watercolor paintings — reference the sporting lifestyle...