Food + Beverage

Summer Seafood

Indulge in the exquisite flavors and trusted quality of Peeler's Wild Alaskan Seafood Article by Recipes by Kodi Simkins | Photography by Paul Nicoletti Serving 68 communities across Montana daily, Peeler's Wild Alaskan Seafood brings the ocean to your plate, offering premium wild-caught seafood out of their charming mobile cargo trailer storefronts. Their commitment to long-term sustainability of wild fisheries, commercial fisherman, and their families is unparalleled and quite literally runs...

June 2024

Home + Design

A Trash To Treasure Endeavor

Composting is easier to get started on than you think, and puts less waste in landfills Photography by Kurt Wehde All the food scraps you throw away do not need to go in a garbage can—they can instead be composted which leads to less environmental pollution associated with landfills. Through the convenient subscription services offered by YES Compost—who collect and process around eight tons of food scraps every week!—you can exchange a bucket weekly for a clean one at a local kiosk location...

June 2024

Sports + Recreation

Local Spotlight: Worth The Drive

Explore Copper City Bike Trails Photography by Bob Allen Images Copper City Trails in Three Forks are located in an area were mining used to be prevalent in the late 1800s. Early settlers discovered colors in the rock outcroppings and found gold in a massive boulder of copper quartz. Several mining companies gained interest. Mining in Copper City began to decline after the financial crisis of 1893. Copper City Trails was a project by the Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association in...

June 2024

Style + Beauty

Most Coveted

Article and Photography by KSX is a one-of-a-kind artistic fashion line that explores the relationship between nature, sustainability, photography, and self-expression. Using alternative process photography techniques that allow the founder Kellie Swanson to slow down and connect to her art, she upcycles secondhand clothing with the aim to not only reduce textile waste, but also create unique and stylish clothing that tells a story and celebrates individuality. Custom orders are available by...

June 2024

Travel

Alaska Fly Out Travel

An expertly curated list of lodges for an epic Alaskan experience Photography by Courtesy of Fly Out Travel Day dreaming about visiting Alaska? Fly Out Travel is committed to providing genuine travel advice and offering a top-tier selection of lodges and adventures. With over 15 years of Alaska lodge industry experience, they've built invaluable relationships and conducted on-the-ground research to bring you their top six once-in-a-lifetime Alaska destinations.   Lake Clark Lodge  Lake...

June 2024

Travel

Blade Runner

Montana Knife Company Working Knives for Working People Article by Sydney Jones | Photography by Courtesy MKC Since the young age of eleven, Montana local Josh Smith has worked hard at following his dream of becoming a Master Bladesmith. At just twelve years old, he joined the American Bladesmith Society, and three years later he became the youngest bladesmith to ever pass the Journeyman's test. At nineteen years old, he earned the title of Master Smith. Again, the youngest to ever pass this...

June 2024

Life + Culture

DIY Roundup

Explore your creative side and take a chance on a new hobby Article and Photography by Dolese Woodworks A small woodworking shop that builds custom furniture and teaches week-long and weekend classes that are designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to craft fine furniture. With no prior experience necessary, their projects range from rocking chairs to contemporary tables. Their art and picture frame class will be perfect to learn about the basics of machine woodworking...

June 2024

Home + Design

Exploring Self-Expression and Design Personalization

The design titan Kris Nunn Article by Hailey Livingston | Photography by Bruce Muhlbradt | 406 Photo For Kris Nunn, the journey of decorating a space is a deeply personal one, rooted in not only understanding her clients’ wants but also fostering real, authentic relationships with them. It's about creating spaces that resonate not with current trends, but with her clients' souls. What does “curated design” mean to Nunn? It’s more than simply assembling pieces or flipping through catalogs; it's...

June 2024

Shopping

Meat Eater

MeatEater's founder celebrates new projects Photography by Seth Morris Steven Rinella, the beloved outdoorsman, conservationist, television and podcast personality recently celebrated the opening of his first MeatEater brick and mortar retail location on Main Street in downtown Bozeman. The exquisitely designed store features offerings from favorite outdoor brands from First Lite hunting apparel, accessories and logo wear, to Crispi Hunting Boots, to Phelps Game Calls.  The Bozemanite and #1...

May 2024

Home + Design

Soaking Up Sunshine

Specialize in energy independence, On Point Electric brings over a decade of solar expertise and high-quality workmanship Article and Photography by How did you become interested in solar energy, and what motivated you to establish the solar division of your company?  Solar has always interested me. I have always been an independent person, and solar gives people a chance to be energy independent. I also have a wide history of different construction trades, which helps give insight into...

May 2024