May Cover Artist: Frank Stewart

Wed. May. 1st, 2024

Frank Stewart is a professor of microbiology at Montana State. He is also one of the only marine biologists in Montana. When not teaching, he leads a research team exploring microscopic life in the oceans. His job has taken him from Antarctica to the…

Ask Maxine

Katie Thomas  |   Wed. May. 1st, 2024

Tired of running down rabbit holes when you ask Google a question? Want a succinct, personalized answer to your specific question? Meet Maxine, your new go-to for answers to those sometimes puzzling questions. We think you’ll find her advice…

Bozeman Condo & Townhouse Sales

Tim Ford  |   Wed. May. 1st, 2024

As I write this, the ski resorts are closing for the year, and the grass is just starting to green up. It was a mild winter, especially compared to last year, and now the Gallatin Valley is looking forward to spring and summer. This month, we will…

Thai Basil

Sierra Holmes  |   Wed. May. 1st, 2024

After sitting down with Jason and Jen Alexander, the owners of Thai Basil, I had the privilege of learning not only more about Thai cuisine, but also about Jen and Jason’s passion for serving the Bozeman community. This couple’s desire to…

Sky Shed The Rooftop Destination Of Your Dreams

Sydney Jones  |   Wed. May. 1st, 2024

The month of May is one full of celebration. Whether you’re commemorating mothers, matriculation, or more, it’s a great time of year to raise your glass in honor of you and your loved ones, and the warm weather that awaits. With perfectly…

Certain Death and Other Considerations

Kevin Brustuen  |   Wed. May. 1st, 2024

Headlines in the news talk constantly about disasters ready to befall us every day in the form of climate change, economic woes, perilous politics, and a threatened reshaping of world order. The continual flow of negative news about the future is…

Vigilante Music Fest

Brian Ripple  |   Wed. May. 1st, 2024

One spring day in 1863, six men looking for their next big gold strike found it in Alder Gulch, William Fairweather, Henry Edgar, Thomas Cover, Barney Hughes, Micheal Sweeney, and Harry Rogers left Bannack, attempting to meet and travel with James…

Bozeman’s Spring Raptor Migration

Wed. May. 1st, 2024

Spring is in the air, and with it comes the awe-inspiring spectacle of raptor migration across Montana.Witness the majestic display of power and grace as eagles, hawks, falcons, and osprey take flight. The peak viewing window for spring raptor…

What’s in a Name? Examining MSU Building Namesakes

Rachel Phillips  |   Wed. May. 1st, 2024

When traversing the MSU campus today, one passes by dozens of unique buildings from various eras. The names emblazoned on signs outside of most of these structures honor people who contributed in a variety of ways to the creation or growth of the…

The Bike A Most Elegant Piece Of Engineering

Wed. May. 1st, 2024

It’s difficult to imagine a device that serves utilitarian and recreational purposes as well as the bicycle. While some people really “love” their cars and find joy in driving them down the road, I can’t remember many driving…

Take a Montana Bike Trip This Year

Steve McGann  |   Wed. May. 1st, 2024

A number of years ago I rode my bicycle across Montana. During the trip, I kept notes, and on my return I composed a journal. I can’t find it. That is okay, because the experience was one I remember in great detail. The one thing I am not sure…

Top 10 Hikes Around Bozeman

Steve McGann  |   Wed. May. 1st, 2024

Someone once said; “You had better keep moving, something might be gaining on you.” They did not elaborate, but this is true. The something is The Mummy. This is a character from a series of movies, the first filmed in 1932 and the most…