Much Ado About Mutton
That was how “Bachelor Daze” began in Reed Point, Montana, in 1980. Several bored, yet colorful, “regulars” were gathered at the Waterhole Saloon and started brainstorming visions of community entertainment…
A Drover’s Journal
The predawn sky cast a pink hue on the pine-covered hills. In the distance, a low rumble shook the still, cold air. Outlined atop a hill, a slicker-clad rider appeared.
The Trail Boss’ Son Looks Back
The Great Montana Centennial Cattle Drive was globally watched by millions as the caravan of several hundred wagons full of families, friends and thousands of horses and riders trekked across the Montana prairie…
The Drive Behind the Drive
Two years prior to the 1989 celebration of Montana’s Centennial preparations were being made across the state, but by far the most ambitious event planned was the Centennial Cattle Drive.
Authentic Adventure in Wonderful Wyoming
Captivated by the west, Seth and Alden Ballard have made it the mission of Elk Fork Outfitters to create this experience time and again for their guests.
There’s Music in the Mountains
Every great song starts with the songwriter, often while pouring out their heart with a guitar in hand. This process is personal, emotional and – at its most honest – cuts to the core of the human experience.
Jean’s Cuisines - Summer 2024
My husband was an amazing camp cook. He knew exactly how many briquette coals it would take to heat up the Dutch oven, and just when to pull the meal away from the fire to serve. Since his passing in April, these recipes mean even more to me.
Preserving the Harvest
It’s that time of the year – people lock their car doors and check their front step for illicit zucchini dumping activity. As summer winds down, while an abundant harvest is welcome, the seasons end can be overwhelming.
Publisher’s Note - Summer 2024
Thirty-five years ago, Montana celebrated its 100th Birthday. Part of the celebration was the Centennial Cattle Drive. Since many of our readers were just children when it happened, we felt like it was timely to showcase a few different aspects of the event.
“The Good Ol’ Days”
Sometimes it takes a tragedy to realign our priorities, count our blessings, and focus on what matters. And sometimes, it takes an afternoon recollecting our upbringings to really understand our character.
Living High on the Hog
On a warm spring afternoon at the Grindheim Ranch near Roy, Montana, the 10th Annual “Jordie’s Show Pigs” production sale was in full swing.
Winning the War on Weeds
Fortunately, there are a number of non-chemical strategies to knock down, or even eliminate weeds and while these are not one and done treatments either, with consistency, it’s possible to gain a handle…
Building the Beartooth Highway
It was on Flag Day in 1963 that the dream of a road leading from Red Lodge to Yellowstone National Park was finally realized and this year’s Flag Day, June 14, will mark the 88th anniversary of the official opening…
Out of the Gate
Located in the heart of Wyoming's agriculture and ranch communities, CWC’s brand new 85,000 square foot Rustler Agricultural and Equine Complex is a beacon for innovation and education.
The Return of the Local Marketplace
Agriculture is a way of life in Wyoming and is deeply rooted in the Cowboy State’s culture. It’s also one of the top three industries, along with tourism and minerals. There are about 10,500 farms across the state…
Billings Logan International Airport
The April 19 ribbon cutting and unveiling of Concourse B at the Billings Logan International Airport was a significant step in the airport’s Master Plan, which began nearly twenty years ago.
JEAN’S Campfire CUISINES
Summer’s coming and so are opportunities to take your cooking outdoors. We’ve included a couple of one-pan meals and dessert to make over an open flame using a Dutch oven or aluminum foil.
The Key to Keyhole Gardening
Besides being a beautiful, functional garden which raises plants to an easy-to-reach level, keyhole gardens incorporate biomass to create a moisture retaining system…
Publisher’s Note - Spring 2024
Tough times aren’t new. Everyone faces them. A pastor once said most everyone is either in the midst of a trial, just coming out of one, or soon headed into one. While that isn’t encouraging, it is, unfortunately, true…
A Day in the Life of a Farrier
Farrier. No, not fairy, not furrier, and no, not ferrying boats across a river. Believe it or not, these have each been mistaken when I describe, in my humble opinion, one of the best jobs on the planet.