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...
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...
Rocky Mountain Field Guide: A Trailside Natural History Written by Daniel Mathews In Rocky Mountain Field Guide: A Trailside Natural History, naturalist and writer Daniel Mathews offers a comprehensive guide to the far- ranging flora, fauna, topography, and habitats that define the Rockies, from Glacier National Park in...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (MT FWP) biologists are collecting wings from hunter-harvested mountain grouse, including dusky/blue, spruce, and ruffed, across Region 3, which encompasses the southwest portion of the state. The biologists will use the wings to identify birds by species and determine whether...
Each autumn, as cooler weather brings color to leaves and deposits dustings of snow in the mountains, a group of cowboys heads into central Montana’s Highwood Mountains on horseback to gather the area ranchers’ cows and bring them home. After spending the summer turned out,...
In a world where outdoor adventuring often feels intimidating, Shyanne Orvis is redefining the narrative one cast at a time. As a guide, conservationist, and passionate advocate for women in fly fishing, Orvis has built a reputation defined not just by her skill on the...