Montana Life
Explore the heart of Montana through features on local culture, outdoor living, food, and community life. Montana Life captures the essence of our state—its beauty, character, and the stories behind the scenery.
Tournament bridges generations and sharpens the mind through classic card game
Sixth, seventh and eighth graders played tricks and made contracts in a tactical game of duplicate bridge at the s…
From Farm to Fair: The Brist family's livestock journey
This is more than farming—it’s family tradition, resilience, and lessons that last a lifetime. Watch and Listen to our Deep Dive podcast series From Farm to Fa…
From Farm to Fair: A ranching family's show ring highs and goodbyes
Experience the joy, the tears, and the legacy of a Montana family carrying on generations of livestock tradition.
Bozeman artist’s bronze wolves capture strength and resilience
The 31-year-old Bozeman artist has been sculpting bronze for interested buyers for the past five years, and she finally debuted her first public installation, …
Down on the farm: Lone Lake Farm’s fifth generation raises show livestock for 4-H and FFA
The Brist children, which includes Emma, 15, and Garrett, 11, are the fifth generation to reside on the family farm, where they raise animals for 4-H and FFA l…
Showtime at the ring: Years of hard work by siblings on display at Northwest Montana Fair
It’s a pivotal moment for youth in 4-H and FFA when they enter the ring at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo to show the livestock they’ve spent months, and…
A sublime hike into Sperry Glacier basin
The Gunsight Pass Trail winds past Deadwood and Florence falls for a few brushy miles until you find yourself crossing a suspension bridge over the outlet of t…
Educational afterlife: UM cadaver lab project extends learning long after death
Now 817 serves as a profound gift that keeps giving in the University of Montana’s state-of-the-art Cadaver Lab, located on the fourth floor of Missoula Colleg…
Preserving the written word: Flathead High School relaunches 'The Quiver' literary magazine
Like its namesake, “Quiver” Flathead High School’s literary journal, is a repository for the written word.
Clearing the way: Volunteers keep The Bob wild and accessible
Due to its remoteness and wildness, the area requires manpower to put work in for the sake of recreation. It’s a testament to the land’s wild nature and the im…
PHOTOS: 2025 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo
Scenes from the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo
Local Events: Clash of the Carvers, Motown magic, Neil Diamond tribute, and Midland live
We spotlight the Clash of the Carvers international championship, tribute concerts to Neil Diamond and Barbara Streisand, the Music of Motown series, and Gramm…
Mountaintop overhaul: Volunteer effort stokes historic fire lookouts back into peak condition
Built in 1929, the 14-foot by 14-foot room served as a joint home and office for seasonal fire lookouts employed through the U.S. Forest Service. After the bui…
A stroll to Swiftcurrent Lookout in Glacier National Park
Perched high atop Swiftcurrent Mountain at an elevation of 8,436 feet, Swiftcurrent Lookout is the highest point accessed via trail in Glacier National Park.
Choreographing Cranes: UM double major blends biology with ballet
Taylor Ferguson grew up in Wichita, Kansas, convinced she would move to New York City for dance school. Then, a high school family trip to Big Sky Country and …
Behind the berms: The crew shaping Legacy Bike Park’s stoke-filled trails
I struggle to keep pace with two bikers weaving through berms and over jumps at Legacy Bike Park.