Dave Vickery Dave Vickery

 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…

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Melanie Limpus Melanie Limpus

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.

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Melanie Limpus Melanie Limpus

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…

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Cyd Hoefle Cyd Hoefle

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.

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Jean Peterson Jean Peterson

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.

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Amy Grisak Amy Grisak

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…

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Cyd Hoefle Cyd Hoefle

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…

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Randyn Gregg Randyn Gregg

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. 

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Cyd Hoefle Cyd Hoefle

When Calving and Cold Collide

When January’s weeklong cold snap sent temperatures and wind chills plummeting to well below zero, many Montana ranchers were relieved calving season was still several months away.  But for the L Bar W Cattle Company…

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Cyd Hoefle Cyd Hoefle

Hats off to the Hatter

The cowboy hat is one of the most defining statements of a cowboy’s image. First introduced in the mid-1800s as head protection from the elements, the cowboy hat has evolved into an iconic expression in the world of western wear. 

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Susan Metcalf Susan Metcalf

Thrift Shop Benefits Many

It’s a bargain hunter’s delight. But don’t haggle. The prices are low enough that it's not necessary. And besides, the proceeds go to good causes.

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Amy Grisak Amy Grisak

Plotting & Planning

This time of year, with seed catalogs stacked high, a gardener may feel like a kid in the candy shop anticipating the upcoming season.  It’s an opportune time to set gardening goals. 

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Jean Peterson Jean Peterson

Jeans Cuisines - comfort food

Comfort food and winter go hand in hand. And what could be more inviting than coming home to a delicious smelling dinner. These are tried and true easy dinners that are not only family favorites…

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Cyd Hoefle Cyd Hoefle

Feb 2024 Pub Note

Last year we had so much fun partnering with PBR that we’re doing it again! Check out the ad for details. One lucky RITW reader will win a package worth $1000 for the weekend of April 13th…

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Kayla Walker Kayla Walker

His Life Became a Legacy

“If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.”

While the old adage is one of merit, for most it falls short of reality. But the oft heard yet rarely achieved saying…

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Cyd Hoefle Cyd Hoefle

Finding Heaven Under the Big Sky

Tenderhearted and compassionate, yet relentless and determined, Scott Miller loves getting to the heart of the matter, whether it’s a friend in turmoil, or a community in crisis.

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Cyd Hoefle Cyd Hoefle

Riding High in the Saddle in Sidney

In addition to Julie, the cowgirls, ranging in age from 64 to 77, consist of Charlene Netzer, Kathy Wyman and Cherie Gatzke, and all live on ranches within five miles of each other.

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Cyd Hoefle Cyd Hoefle

Life Recast Through Determination

DuWayne and Carrie are a strong couple, grounded by faith, loved and admired in their close-knit community, and respected and cherished by their boys and families. They are the kind of neighbors everyone wants…

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