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. Welcome to Atkinson Park, home of...
In Montana, fishing is about more than what’s on the end of the line. It’s about community and a shared love for the delicate beauty and awe-inspiring natural wonders that are so plentiful in Big Sky Country. And, while fishing is a deeply personal pursuit...
In the farming and ranching community, succession is rarely discussed until it has to be. The reasons are understandable — pride, uncertainty, fear of conflict — yet these conversations have never been more important. As aging farmers and ranchers face rising land values, increased production...
In an effort to raise awareness for the importance of wetlands in the Montana ecosystem, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (MT FWP) is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest through February 27. This contest, now in its third year, allows...
In a joint video production between Wyoming PBS and the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, historians Paul Hutton and Peter Cozzens discuss their new books exploring the unique history of the American West. Available on the Wyoming PBS YouTube channel, the series marks the...
100 Years of Dude Ranching: Celebrating the Centennial of the Dude Ranchers’ Association Written by Lynn Downey and photographed by Scott T. Baxter, with a foreword by Bob Boze Bell In commemoration of the centennial of the Dude Ranchers’ Association (DRA), the Ranch Preservation Foundation and the...
If you had told Heath Gunns in 2008 that he would eventually run a nonprofit organization for veterans, he would have called you crazy. After 15 years as a consultant for a hunting organization that catered to disabled veterans, Gunns launched Spoken Outdoors in 2023,...
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...
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...
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...