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Cruising the Coast

The Ultimate Flathead Lake Road Trip Guide Article by Julie Schneiders | Photography by Virginia Hudson The bright Montana sunshine shone through the windshield as my husband and I set out on a road trip around Flathead Lake. 160 miles of shoreline, seven state parks, and one notorious lake monster. We started at West Shore State Park. It’s off of Highway 93 just a few miles south of downtown Lakeside. It has a public boat launch, campsites, a beach, and easy to moderate hiking trails. It’s...

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As Above, So Below

The duality of equestrian culture in the Flathead Article by Marko Capoferri | Photography by Shannon Brinkman and Bigfork Rodeo Montanans certainly don’t have a monopoly on horse culture, but what probably feels like an outlier in most regions is widespread and vibrant here in the Treasure State. This July, the Flathead Valley plays host to a perfect duality of this heritage with two high-stakes equestrian events that, on the surface, are entirely different worlds, but underneath, share the...

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The Sound of Summer, Montana Style

Under the Big Sky brings unforgettable sets and the unmistakable spirit of the West Article by Rachel Jackson and Summer Zalesky | Photography by Outriders The stage is set. Cowboy hats and turquoise beads are everywhere. A whoop rises up from the crowd as folksy-blues-country singer Sierra Ferrell prances up to her place in the spotlight. She’s prancing, of course, because she’s arriving on horseback, as any good country artist would. A song rises up to the breathable, uncluttered Montana...

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Sapphires and Kings

Following the journey of a gem Article by Sydney Ludden | Photography by Nikity Nak Creatives There is something lovely about walking into a jewelry shop and realizing you are not just looking at pretty things in glass cases. You are looking at time, patience, and tiny hand-made decisions. It is craftsmanship that has lived in one family long enough to become a business… and a way of life. Whitefish Goldsmiths has been that place of craftsmanship since 1987, when Aric King and his wife, Kate...