Gibson Dam

Twenty-five miles northwest of Augusta is the impressive Gibson Dam. Standing at 199 feet high and 960 feet long, the structure was built in the late 1920s as part of the Sun River Project. [...]

Polebridge

Of Montana’s many, many historic businesses, the Polebridge Mercantile may be among the most photographed. With its decorative pressed metal siding and false front façade adorned with large, [...]

The Two Elk Hunting Seasons

Article and Photo by J.B. Chandler Both deer and elk are popular big-game animals hunted here in Montana. There are two different seasons in the fall, one for archery and the other for rifle [...]

Class C Culture in Big Sandy

For a community of roughly 600 residents, Big Sandy has a lot going on. There’s a medical center with its own radiology department. There’s a new library in town. There’s even a folf course, [...]

Big Spring Trout Hatchery

The largest coldwater trout hatchery in the state, Big Springs Trout Hatchery is located 7 miles southeast of Lewistown next to Big Springs, the originating point of Big Spring Creek. The [...]

Spring: A Time for Growing

Spring is a time when garden centers are packed with people and car trunks are packed with plants. Everybody has dirt on their knees, dirt under their nails, and everyone’s excited about [...]

Inexpensive Backyard Improvments

Ask anybody who does not have their own yard and they will tell you that having a yard is a privilege. If you are ready to get back outdoors and enjoy your yard again then here are some creative [...]

Rocky’s Road

In many ways, Rocky Heckman was a symbol of the values we hold dear in Montana. He was diligent. He was honest. He did his part to lend a helping hand. Rocky became well known in central Montana [...]

Suicide: An Epidemic in Montana

by Tiffany Sweeney Suicide. When we see this word, it is frequently accompanied by a whirlwind of emotions. Yet, we find ourselves shutting down, not wanting to discuss it. However, as Montanans [...]