Alara Jewelry — founded in 2004 in Bozeman, Montana — is set to appear on the nationally broadcast television series Empowered with Meg Ryan. The mini-documentary spotlights Alara’s efforts in ethical sourcing, sustainability, and environmental responsibility within the fine jewelry industry. According to founder and designer...
After 30 years in Jackson, Wyoming, the annual Western Design Conference (WDC) is moving locations. Beginning in 2026, the celebrated show and sale will take place in Bozeman, Montana at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse on the Montana State University campus. Known for featuring quality craftsmanship and...
Common ground: It’s a phrase that elicits a sense of togetherness, people sharing in an idea or belief despite their diverse experiences and backgrounds. And that’s just what a documentary film crew found in Meagher County in central Montana. Small Town, Big Sky, a short film...
Music fests June 20 – 22 Old Salt Festival Helmville, MT | oldsaltfestival.com Enjoy the Old Salt Co-op’s renowned wood-fired cooking; Americana musicians, including Nikki Lane, Jake Worthington, and Brennan Leigh; Montana rancher demonstrations and discussions in the Land Talk Lounge; and artisanal wares from Western makers at this...
My first trip to Anaconda in 1973 was to compete at the Copper Empire Horse Show. The name was apt: The Anaconda Copper Company was a declining but still dominant force in Montana. The town, founded by Marcus Daly in 1883, was home to “The...
For more than four decades, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) has actively worked to support hunting and conservation efforts throughout Montana and beyond. Protecting habitat and improving access for wide-ranging species — humans included — RMEF is a homeostatic ecosystem in its own right,...
Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming are chock-full of renowned fisheries. Whether enjoyed on a popular river or tucked into a secret hidey-hole, any regional angling adventure can be enhanced by comfortable lodging, a well-prepared meal, and intimate knowledge of the waters at hand. Here, we highlight...
For nearly two decades, Warriors & Quiet Waters has supported post-9/11 veterans through nature-based programming that offers outdoor recreation, camaraderie, and solace, and works to heal the scars that remain when combat is over. With a committed team delivering evidence-based programs focused on fishing, hunting,...
An anticipated annual event for Western art collectors and enthusiasts, The Russell: A Western Art Experience auction will feature over 125 historic pieces — including more than 20 works by the iconic Charles M. Russell — presenting the largest sale of historic Western art in...
Some people are born to do amazing things, but not before a baptism in fire. David Riggs, founder of K9 Care Montana, is one of them. At just 17, Riggs was profoundly injured, paralyzed, and left in a wheelchair with surgeries and little else to...