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Established in 1949, Cascade Opticians hopped from storefront to storefront in Downtown Great Falls before finally settling at the corner of Fifth and Central in 1985. There it remained for more [...]

Photo by Claire Harbage (NPR) Production agriculture is akin to a dance. A farmer or rancher must be in tune with their land. They move in step with the changing of seasons, maintaining the [...]

By Kent Hanawalt In Montana, most ranches are termed cow/calf operations—the herd of cows is maintained year-round to produce a new crop of calves every year. The bulls are put in with the cows [...]

By Cassie Gasvoda When it comes to barrel racing, two things immediately come to most people’s minds: cowgirls and rodeos. Ladies riding some of the world’s fastest, most athletic horses enter [...]

By Sue Carlbom When Lisa Schmidt and her husband Steve Hutton bought the Graham Ranch west of Conrad in 2006, they took on more than a land payment. They embraced the heritage of Alistair Graham [...]

By Jean Allen Retired from 23 years as a radio DJ, and with time on his hands, Michael Dalton became concerned about developing a sustainable food source for kids in the Great Falls community, [...]

By Brad Reynolds Everyone has dreams. It could be something simple: becoming a better dancer, a better marksman, a better artist. Are you a daydreamer—fantasizing about lightsaber battles or how [...]

By Cassie Gasvoda Many artists create on commission, where a customer requests a specific work be made of a particular person, place, or subject. These pieces usually end up in the commissioner’s [...]

By Brad Reynolds It would be a mistake to attribute “creativity” to artists alone. Imagination is everywhere—in our bustling cities, where shopping, dining, and entertainment prosper; on our [...]

Mary Michael brings new meaning to the phrase “award-winning art.” A sculptor by trade, Mary was contracted to design the handles of the new Professional Bull Riders (PBR) trophy. The first name [...]