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- [The Last Lap Part II: A life’s work](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-last-lap-part-ii-a-lifes-work/47522) - A veteran patroller’s respect for Lone Mountain’s hazard, and a mechanic’s reflection on ‘the heart of the mountain’ “The Last Lap” is a three-part series commemorating the origins, glory years and final days of a defining era for American skiing. Catch up on part one and continue with part three. By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Mike Buotte,
- [The Last Lap Part I: A legend’s early tracks and tram work](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-last-lap-part-one/46471) - Before the Lone Peak Tram, Lone Mountain was tracked by local legends. Tom Jungst is one of them. | “The Last Lap” is a three-part series commemorating the tram's final season.
- [The Last Lap Part III: Death, taxes and change](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-last-lap-part-iii-death-taxes-and-change/48701) - Community rallies around the Lone Peak Tram's last day “The Last Lap” is a three-part series commemorating the origins, glory years and final days of a defining era for American skiing. Catch up on part one and part two. By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER As the gate beeped his 93rd day at Big Sky Resort,
- [Health Buzz: Altitude Guide](https://www.explorebigsky.com/health-buzz-altitude-guide/42154) - By Kaley Burns EBS COLUMNIST Welcome to wonderful Big Sky, Montana! As you take in the beautiful scenery, your body may also be reminding you that you are not at sea level anymore. Depending on where you are in town, you could be resting anywhere from 6,000 to 10,000 feet of elevation. At higher
- [Health Buzz: Curious about collagen?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/health-buzz-curious-about-collagen/44375) - By Dr. Kaley Burns EBS COLUMNIST From bone broth to protein bars, collagen is quickly becoming a popular supplemental nutrient for many consumers. Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins found in the body; There are at least 16 different types, helping to make up the structure of skin, bone, cartilage and muscle. While
- [Health Buzz: Put health first this spring](https://www.explorebigsky.com/health-buzz-put-health-first-this-spring/43785) - By Dr. Kaley Burns EBS COLUMNIST Spring is here, so let’s shed the winter doldrums and get your body and mind recharged for the new season. Here are a few ways you can put health first this spring. Make drinking water a moment of restoration Drink your daily glasses of water mindfully. Set the intention
- [Health Buzz: Healing and anti-aging at a cellular level](https://www.explorebigsky.com/health-buzz-healing-and-anti-aging-at-a-cellular-level/43515) - By Dr. Kaley Burns EBS COLUMNIST With all the products on today’s market that promise to make you look and feel younger, you may be wondering about the benefits of taking advantage of “anti-aging” treatments. You may be especially curious about these treatments if you have tried some of the over-the-counter options and have been disappointed
- [Health Buzz: You are what you eat](https://www.explorebigsky.com/health-buzz-you-are-what-you-eat/44617) - By Dr. Kaley Burns EBS COLUMNIST The saying “you are what you eat” may be a cliche, but it reflects the fact that nutrition serves as a foundation for our health. An excess of unhealthy dietary factors and deficiency in required nutrients are both associated with increased risk of chronic diseases and malnutrition. The National
- [Health Buzz: Holistic highlight on women's health](https://www.explorebigsky.com/health-buzz-holistic-highlight-on-womens-health/49373) - How holistic women’s health is helping women take control of their health By Dr. Kaley Burns EBS COLUMNIST Extensive research has shown that women’s health concerns, particularly the ones related to feminine health or related to prevention, are discredited or not properly addressed in the healthcare system. Unfortunately, women are not always given this individual
- [Health Buzz: Yearly holistic health lab tests](https://www.explorebigsky.com/health-buzz-yearly-holistic-health-lab-tests/45140) - By Dr. Kaley Burns EBS COLUMNIST Checking in on health markers through annual blood testing can be the key to catching an underlying dysfunction and keeping you healthy. That’s why there are a few essential blood tests you should consider each year. Whether you have a chronic concern or you want to live a healthier
- [Health Buzz: Holistic winter energy support](https://www.explorebigsky.com/health-buzz-holistic-winter-energy-support/46004) - By Dr. Kaley Burns EBS COLUMNIST The low temperatures and fewer hours of daylight are putting our bodies to the test when it comes to generating energy. The good news is, there are a number of things we can do to naturally buffer ourselves against winter fatigue. Rise and Shine the Optimal Way Resist the
- [Health Buzz: What is "Anti-Aging" and how to use it to advance your health](https://www.explorebigsky.com/health-buzz-what-is-anti-aging-and-how-to-use-it-to-advance-your-health/48356) - By Dr. Kaley Burns EBS COLUMNIST The older we get, the more we seek out therapies and products to slow the aging process. The goal is to live a healthy life for as long as possible. Anti-aging treatments might be best termed “pro-vitality,” since they are actually focused on increasing the span of a person’s
- [Health Buzz: Staying well in 2023](https://www.explorebigsky.com/health-buzz-staying-well-in-2023/48012) - By Dr. Kaley Burns EBS COLUMNIST Are you working harder to stay well? Catching bugs more often? Feeling less energetic? Post-viral conditions can include a wide range of ongoing health problems. These conditions can last weeks, months, or even years. One systematic review estimated that 80% of patients developed one or more long-term symptoms following
- [Health buzz: Doctor recommended versus Amazon reviewed supplements](https://www.explorebigsky.com/health-buzz-doctor-recommended-versus-amazon-reviewed-supplements/46397) - By Dr. Kaley Burns EBS COLUMNIST Amazon is the first destination for many online shoppers looking to buy pretty much anything, including health and wellness products. Shopping for some products on Amazon can be advantageous, but here we discuss some of the main reasons why dietary supplements should not be bought from Amazon. Amazon sells
- [Health Buzz: Altitude guide](https://www.explorebigsky.com/health-buzz-altitude-guide-2/47812) - By Dr. Kaley Burns EBS COLUMNIST Welcome to wonderful Big Sky, Montana! As you take in the beautiful scenery, your body may also be reminding you that you are not at sea level anymore! Depending on where you are in town, you could be resting anywhere from 6,000-11,000 feet of elevation. At higher elevations, you
- [Health Buzz: Holiday health planning](https://www.explorebigsky.com/health-buzz-holiday-health-planning/46813) - By Dr. Kaley Burns EBS COLUMNIST The snow is epic, the lights are twinkling and families are gathering! However, amidst the joy and smiles of the holidays, your body's working overtime to cope with circumstances that are outside your daily routine. This includes hydration and dietary changes, accompanied by reduced sleep and altered stress levels.
- [Montana State, Lone Mountain Land Company partner on on-campus hotel as part of MSU hospitality management program](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-state-lone-mountain-land-company-partner-on-on-campus-hotel-as-part-of-msu-hospitality-management-program/49302) - By Anne Cantrell MSU NEWS SERVICE Seeking to increase the hands-on training of its students in hospitality management and culinary arts, Montana State University will enter into an agreement with a developer for a privately owned, full-service hotel on campus that will give students hands-on education and practical experience before moving into Montana’s growing hospitality
- [Montana’s fastest-growing city last year? It wasn’t Bozeman.](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montanas-fastest-growing-city-last-year-it-wasnt-bozeman/43417) - New Census Bureau estimates chart Montana’s population shifts during the first full year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kalispell led the pack. By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS Bozeman may be Montana’s most expensive major city, with the median single-family home price in Gallatin County approaching $900,000 as of February, but population data released March 24 by the U.S.
- [‘What the growth!?’ event: Bozeman’s amenity trap](https://www.explorebigsky.com/what-the-growth-event-bozemans-amenity-trap/44363) - By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER BOZEMAN – Community members and leaders gathered in Downtown Bozeman on Wednesday evening, June 8, to discuss the city’s amenities and the subsequent challenges they pose. The conversation focused on five areas: outdoor recreation, conservation, infrastructure, housing and tax policy, looking at examples of how other amenity-rich communities have combatted
- [<strong>Bear safety training events happening in Big Sky, Bozeman</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bear-safety-training-events-happening-in-big-sky-bozeman/44309) - FWP to host bear awareness events to teach safety skills MONTANA FISH WILDLIFE AND PARKS BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff will host two bear safety events next week to offer training and hands-on practice with bear spray and other safety resources. The first event will be Thursday, June 16 from 10 a.m.
- [<strong>Tester announces $8.7M for Bozeman, West Yellowstone and Columbus airports</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/tester-announces-8-7m-for-bozeman-west-yellowstone-and-columbus-airports/44286) - Department of Transportation funding will be used for expansions, repairs OFFICE OF SEN. JON TESTER WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jon Tester today announced $8,723,692 in Department of Transportation funding for three Montana airports to expand and repair facilities through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program. The airports include Bozeman Yellowstone International Airports in
- [<a><strong>Prescribed burning to begin in Bozeman, Hebgen Lake ranger districts</strong></a><strong></strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/prescribed-burning-to-begin-in-bozeman-hebgen-lake-ranger-districts/44005) - GALLATIN CUSTER NATIONAL FOREST BOZEMAN – Both the Bozeman and the Hebgen Lake ranger districts in the Custer Gallatin National Forest are looking for opportunities to begin prescribed burning this spring. Conditions are being monitored to determine if fire effects will be desirable. Smoke may be seen or smelled during these activities. Pile burning areas
- [<strong>Bozeman outdoor water restrictions start mid-June</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bozeman-outdoor-water-restrictions-start-mid-june/43905) - EBS STAFF BOZEMAN – The Bozeman City Commission established permanent outdoor water restrictions on May 3 which take effect mid-June, according to a statement from the City of Bozeman. The ordinance will be in effect regardless of a declared drought stage. All Bozeman residents who irrigate using city water will be required to follow a
- [<strong>Bozeman Doc Series and Devolution Films presents ‘River’</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bozeman-doc-series-and-devolution-films-presents-river/43622) - EMERSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS & CULTURE BOZEMAN – On Thursday, April 21, at 7 p.m. at the Emerson, the Bozeman Doc Series is excited to present the Montana premiere of the new documentary, “River,” from award-winning filmmaker Jennifer Peedom. The screening will be preceded at 6:00 p.m. by a reception in the Emerson ballroom with
- [<strong>New Bozeman development project honors agriculture, sustainability</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/new-bozeman-development-project-honors-agriculture-sustainability/44627) - OUTLAW PARTNERS Editor’s note: Outlaw Real Estate Partners is an Outlaw Partners company, publisher of Explore Big Sky. BOZEMAN – A new 100+ acre master-planned, mixed-use agrihood community project called Urban Farm is set to break ground in Bozeman and aims to set a new precedent for active, sustainable development. Located west of South Cottonwood
- [Bozeman musician to take stage in Big Sky ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bozeman-musician-to-take-stage-in-big-sky/44629) - Madeline Hawthorne to open for night one of Wildlands Festival By Mira Brody CONTENT MARKETING STRATEGIST Editor’s note: Wildlands Festival is produced by Outlaw Partners, publisher of Explore Big Sky. BOZEMAN – Bozeman-based singer/songwriter Madeline Hawthorne understands the importance of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem’s open spaces. She’s been in Montana for 15 years after growing
- [Book Review: “Wicked Bozeman”](https://www.explorebigsky.com/book-review-wicked-bozeman/44754) - By Leonora Willett EDITORIAL ASSISTANT In her latest book, “Wicked Bozeman,” Kelly Hartman uncovers the diverse and exciting crimes that have occurred throughout the history of Gallatin County. Hartman, the curator of the Gallatin History Museum, begins her research using prison records dating back to 1893 and builds off this with her own deep dive
- [Fees to be implemented at two Bozeman campgrounds beginning Aug. 1](https://www.explorebigsky.com/fees-to-be-implemented-at-two-bozeman-campgrounds-beginning-aug-1/44959) - EBS STAFF BOZEMAN – After offering free camping for more than 20 years, Battle Ridge and Blackmore campgrounds in the Custer Gallatin National Forest will begin charging overnight fees on Aug. 1. According to the USDA Forest Service, increased traffic to these sites has caused faster wear and tear, and new fees will go toward
- [Bird Scooters flock to downtown Bozeman](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bird-scooters-flock-to-downtown-bozeman/45093) - By Mardy Harding MONTANA FREE PRESS BOZEMAN — Main Street is no stranger to noise on a Saturday night, but in recent years a new sound has joined the chattering crowds and pounding music: the low, dull hum of electric scooters whizzing around downtown. The sleek metallic Bird scooters are hard to miss, and are
- [Under financial pressure, Bozeman Health lays off dozens of employees](https://www.explorebigsky.com/under-financial-pressure-bozeman-health-lays-off-dozens-of-employees/45174) - By Bella Butler MANAGING EDITOR BOZEMAN – Bozeman Health last week laid off nearly 30 leadership staff due to financial pressures on the healthcare industry. According to its CEO, this was an unprecedented decision for the largest private employer in Gallatin County. In an internal Aug. 2 email sent by Bozeman Health CEO John Hill
- [Teton Gravity Research to bring ‘Magic Hour’ premier to Bozeman](https://www.explorebigsky.com/teton-gravity-research-to-bring-magic-hour-premier-to-bozeman/45808) - Montana-based skiers Parkin Costain and Jake Hopfinger rip on local terrain By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER BOZEMAN – The conditions are good, any challenges have sorted themselves out and the stars are aligned. It’s not something you can schedule, nor a specific time of the day—magic hour happens when all the pieces just come together
- [Body of missing Bozeman hunter found near Truman Gulch](https://www.explorebigsky.com/body-of-missing-bozeman-hunter-found-near-truman-gulch/45891) - EBS STAFF Gallatin County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue this morning found the body of 65-year-old Joseph Raymond Balyeat of Bozeman, a hunter that was reported missing on Oct. 4 near the Truman Gulch trailhead. Gallatin County Dispatch received a call for the overdue hunter around 11 p.m. on Oct. 4. According to the reporting callers,
- [Some Bozeman landlords (no kidding) are putting community before profit](https://www.explorebigsky.com/some-bozeman-landlords-no-kidding-are-putting-community-before-profit/46068) - With the rental market tightening, a handful of landlords are forgoing higher rents in hopes of preserving small-town culture. By Janie Osborne MONTANA FREE PRESS The average cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Bozeman is nearing $2,000 a month. Renters report dramatic monthly increases when their leases are up, and the vacancy rate is
- [Billings Clinic opens Bozeman location over the weekend](https://www.explorebigsky.com/billings-clinic-opens-bozeman-location-over-the-weekend/46112) - West Yellowstone clinic slated to open January 2023 By Jason Bacaj MANAGING EDITOR BOZEMAN—The Billings Clinic formally opened its doors to the public on Saturday, Oct. 15 with a ribbon cutting, replete with a helicopter, cheerleaders and mascots from both Bozeman high schools and Montana State University. “When Billings Clinic started planning for building here
- [Bozeman Daily Chronicle owner purchases slew of small-town Montana newspapers](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bozeman-daily-chronicle-owner-purchases-slew-of-small-town-montana-newspapers/46196) - The Yellowstone Newspaper chain had been Montana’s largest under in-state ownership. Adams Publishing Group is set to finalize its purchase Nov. 1. By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS Adams Publishing Group, the privately held national newspaper chain that owns the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, announced Monday it is purchasing the 13 small-town Montana newspapers of the
- [John Hill, Bozeman Health president and CEO, steps down](https://www.explorebigsky.com/john-hill-bozeman-health-president-and-ceo-steps-down/46216) - Dr. Kathryn Bertany named interim CEO starting Nov. 1 EBS STAFF Bozeman Health president and CEO John Hill is stepping down from his position, the Bozeman Health system board announced Wednesday. "The board of directors and I have mutually agreed that I will end my tenure as CEO of Bozeman Health at the end of
- [Couple takes to airwaves in ongoing water fight with Bozeman](https://www.explorebigsky.com/couple-takes-to-airwaves-in-ongoing-water-fight-with-bozeman/46270) - City denies harming a critical trout spawning habitat, says it has to put the community's water supply before one family's wishes By Victoria Eavis MONTANA FREE PRESS A couple that has been fighting for years with the city of Bozeman over water rights is now going to spend large sums on ads aimed at winning
- [College GameDay coming to Bozeman as 'Cats host Griz for 121st rivalry showdown](https://www.explorebigsky.com/college-game-day-coming-to-bozeman-as-cats-host-griz-for-121st-rivalry-showdown/46434) - By Colter Nuanez SKYLINE SPORTS Last fall, celebrities with Missoula & University of Montana ties and Big Sky Conference dignitaries alike swooned, solicited and downright begged College GameDay to come to the Garden City for round No. 120 of the Treasure State’s favorite football game. Instead, ESPN’s popular Saturday morning analysis and picks program chose
- [Research team at Montana State collaborates with Bozeman households to study more efficient use of food waste](https://www.explorebigsky.com/research-team-at-montana-state-collaborates-with-bozeman-households-to-study-more-efficient-use-of-food-waste/46883) - By Anne Cantrell MSU NEWS SERVICE BOZEMAN — A team of researchers from Montana State University is one step closer to helping interested individuals make more efficient use of food waste after wrapping up a collaboration with a dozen Bozeman households. The researchers are studying the potential to use anaerobic digestion for processing household food
- [2023 Rut Registration Parties planned for Big Sky, Bozeman, Missoula](https://www.explorebigsky.com/2023-rut-registration-parties-planned-for-big-sky-bozeman-missoula/47143) - Big Sky’s first-time event offers early registration for the races By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The popular Rut Mountain Runs will take place on Sept. 15-17, 2023, and locals will have a shot to register for events before Jan. 10 at 8 a.m. Mountain time, when registration opens to the public—and presumably fills up within
- [Bozeman airport sees busiest year yet in 2022](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bozeman-airport-sees-busiest-year-yet-in-2022/47238) - EBS STAFF More than 2.2 million passengers traveled through Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in 2022, setting yet another all-time passenger record for the state’s busiest airport, according to a release from the airport. “[Bozeman] continues to see exceptional growth, creating economic opportunity for all of southwest Montana,” Brian Sprenger, airport CEO, stated in the release.
- [Bozeman Whole Foods set to open Feb. 1](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bozeman-whole-foods-to-open-feb-1/47210) - EBS STAFF Montana’s first Whole Foods Market will open Feb. 1, 18 months after the company filed a building permit with the city of Bozeman, the company announced in a Monday press release. The nearly 32,000-square-foot store is located by the Gallatin Valley Mall at 2905 W. Main St. Whole Foods is a subsidiary of
- [CSA to bring vegetables, eggs and English muffins to Big Sky, Bozeman](https://www.explorebigsky.com/csa-to-bring-vegetables-eggs-and-english-muffins-to-big-sky-bozeman/48976) - Community Supported Agriculture will drop vegetables weekly at BASE By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Vegetables! Get your farm fresh vegetables, here! Between now and June 1, locals between Big Sky and greater Bozeman can register for a community supported agriculture program that boxes weekly shares of organic, Bozeman-grown vegetables. The program supports Chance Farm in
- [Bozeman is getting a Chick-fil-A (probably)](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bozeman-is-getting-a-chick-fil-a-probably/48507) - By Joe Borden EBS CONTRIBUTOR On April 3, word dribbled out online that the inevitable was happening. Basically two months to the day after Whole Foods opened its doors on West Main Street, Chick-fil-A announced it would be opening a location in Bozeman. I’ve learned not to take internet stories at face value so close
- [Bozeman Symphony threads music into community](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bozeman-symphony-threads-music-into-community/47898) - Music Director Norman Huynh aims to make the symphony a ‘household name’ in Bozeman, provide accessible and diverse programming to Gallatin Valley By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER BOZEMAN—The conductor for the Bozeman Symphony is most often seen with his back to the audience guiding a 75-person orchestra with precise movements of his baton. Behind the
- [GNFAC issues avalanche warning for Big Sky, Bozeman](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gnfac-issues-avalanche-warning-for-big-sky-bozeman/47555) - EBS STAFF An avalanche warning was issued Friday morning for the Bridger mountains, and the northern Madison and Gallatin ranges by the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center. The warning follows overnight snowfall totals of nearly 1 foot in those areas. The snowpack in those mountains have “well developed weak layers,” according to the Friday avalanche
- [Bozeman Health drafts plans for undeveloped land around Highland Glen](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bozeman-health-drafts-plans-for-undeveloped-land-around-highland-glen/47417) - By Jason Bacaj MANAGING EDITOR Bozeman Health has started drafting plans on how to develop “vibrant and sustainable neighborhoods” on undeveloped agricultural land it owns across Highland Boulevard from the Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center, according to an announcement released Wednesday morning. The drafting follows six months of public comment on the planning process,
- [Bozeman school board approves cuts, will ask voters for tax increase](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bozeman-school-board-approves-cuts-will-ask-voters-for-tax-increase/47242) - Multiple teaching positions will likely be cut, even if voters approve the levy. By Victoria Eavis MONTANA FREE PRESS After months of work, Bozeman’s school board voted Monday to approve a plan that would reduce the district’s budget by $4.1 million, likely resulting in the elimination of multiple teaching positions. But exactly how many positions
- [A unique spectacle above Bozeman, Big Sky: ‘Six High Places’ ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-unique-spectacle-above-bozeman-big-sky-six-high-places/49280) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER It is unlikely that you’ve experienced a violin concert and ballet accompaniment, while scarfing a soggy peanut butter and jelly sandwich at 10,000 feet. But now, it can be done. Beginning June 13 at the top of Mount Baldy and later visiting five other nearby peaks by June 25, Bozeman-based
- [Tenants group calls on Bozeman to ban many short-term rentals](https://www.explorebigsky.com/tenants-group-calls-on-bozeman-to-ban-many-short-term-rentals/49229) - Bozeman Tenants United says a ban is needed to increase the city’s housing supply. By Ryan Strother MONTANA FREE PRESS A group representing Bozeman tenants this week called for the city to ban short-term Airbnb and Vrbo-style rentals of second homes. Bozeman Tenants United said such a ban would free up an estimated 900 housing
- [Montana-based film to host state premiere in Bozeman](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-based-film-to-host-state-premiere-in-bozeman/49098) - ‘Mending the Line’ opens June 8, premiere event benefits Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER A feature film depicting two anglers as they wade into solace from military trauma will premiere in Bozeman, with proceeds benefiting an organization which shares the same mission. Based in Bozeman, Warriors & Quiet Waters brings
- [Real estate trends: Bozeman and Big Sky staying strong post-COVID](https://www.explorebigsky.com/real-estate-trends-bozeman-and-big-sky-staying-strong-post-covid/49007) - Buyers and sellers facing a ‘Western standoff’ in Bozeman, Big Sky approaching equilibrium By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER It’s no 2021 or 2022, but so far, 2023 is Bozeman’s third-highest grossing year for single-family home sales. In other words, Bozeman’s real estate market appears to have pulled through COVID stronger than before. As interest rates
- [Bozeman Health hires interim CEO to permanent role](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bozeman-health-hires-interim-ceo-to-permanent-role/49382) - The regional health provider's three-year survey of community needs must be returned by July 7 EBS STAFF On June 20th, Bozeman Health announced the appointment of their new CEO, Dr. Kathryn Bertany. Bertany had been serving as the interim CEO since November 2022 and had previously held the position of president at the Bozeman Deaconess
- [Big Sky a ‘top-10' market worldwide for globally renowned photographer](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-a-top-10-market-worldwide-for-globally-renowned-photographer/47132) - Photographer David Yarrow says Courtney Collins Fine Art of Big Sky sells more of his art than galleries in New York or Los Angeles, and on par with Berlin and Monaco.
- [Soul Shine kicks off Big Sky’s Music in the Mountains](https://www.explorebigsky.com/soul-shine-kicks-off-big-skys-music-in-the-mountains/29818) - Hungry Moose-sponsored event honors life and legacy of founder ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR BIG SKY – Two years ago, 7-year-old Maeve McRae sent a handmade card to a Big Sky community member in need; Mark Robin, known to the child by the nickname “Marky Moose,” had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS, a rare
- [Chamber hosts TIGER grant public discussion](https://www.explorebigsky.com/chamber-hosts-tiger-grant-public-discussion/32598) - Invites community to learn more about upcoming impacts EBS STAFF BIG SKY – It’s been nearly two years since U.S. Sen. Steve Daines announced that a $10.3 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant was awarded to Gallatin County to be used for ambitious improvements along Lone Mountain Trail, also known as Highway 64, and
- [Brief from the region: Two Wildfires Continue to burn West of Big Sky ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/brief-from-the-region-two-wildfires-continue-to-burn-west-of-big-sky/49827) - As of July 26, wildfires have continued to burn west of Big Sky, including the Colt Fire in Lolo National Forest north of Missoula and the Bowles Fire in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. The Colt Fire is 15 miles northwest of Seeley Lake and started on July 17 due to a lightning strike. As of July
- [What are Montana’s busiest highways?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/what-are-montanas-busiest-highways/49822) - Billings’ King Avenue West tops the list with 40,000 daily trips. By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS It’s the time of year when it seems like everybody and their dog is hitting the road for summer trips, so we thought we’d take a look at which stretches of Montana highway rank as the busiest. As
- [‘Pay-what-you-can’ dental clinic supports Big Sky’s Spanish-speaking community](https://www.explorebigsky.com/pay-what-you-can-dental-clinic-supports-big-skys-spanish-speaking-community/49816) - Organizers still seeking another dental hygienist for July 30 program By Mario Carr EBS CONTRIBUTOR It’s hard to get some people to go to the dentist. Add a language barrier and going to the dentist may only be the result of absolute necessity for many people. One dentist in Big Sky is seeking to help
- [‘Helambu’ returns to Big Sky’s big screen ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/helambu-returns-to-big-skys-big-screen/49810) - Created by local nonprofit Tsering’s Fund, feature-length film is making global waves By Jack Reaney ASSOCIATE EDITOR After taking first place at the London Mountain Film Festival in March 2023, “Helambu” returns home to Big Sky on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Now a global phenomenon showing at film festivals from Banff and Vancouver to New Zealand
- [Golf course sees new Yellowtail development under way](https://www.explorebigsky.com/golf-course-sees-new-yellowtail-development-under-way/49794) - Developers project initial completion by early 2025 By Hudson Willett EDITORIAL INTERN A new multifamily development is coming to Big Sky. The Yellowtail Residences, headed by local developer Kenny Holtz, are under construction between the 10th and 11th hole at the Big Sky Golf Course. This will be the final multifamily development on the Big
- [Smoky air in Big Sky, YNP sees first fire of the season](https://www.explorebigsky.com/smoky-air-in-big-sky-ynp-sees-first-fire-of-theseason/49788) - EBS STAFF Residents of southwest Montana may have woken up to smokier skies this weekend due to several wildfires burning west of Big Sky: The Colt Fire in Lolo National Forest north of Missoula; the Bowles Fire in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest; and a small fire that ignited in Yellowstone National Park on July 22. The
- [Investing In Women: It’s Good For Business](https://www.explorebigsky.com/investing-in-women-its-good-for-business/49790) - By Sarah May Paid Ad In 2020 the Los Angeles-based Angel City Football Club announced it would take the pitch as the newest team in the National Women’s Soccer League. Unlike other professional sports teams, Angel City FC was backed by female investors and continues to be majority owned by women. The first, but not
- [A la Carte: Hrabovsky keeps it fresh, local ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-la-carte-hrabovsky-keeps-it-fresh-local/49767) - By Rachel Hergett EBS COLUMNIST When I think of Alex Hrabovsky, a photo from our college years comes to mind. We’re at a black tie house party, joined by our friend Grant, and have stolen the garnish from someone’s appetizer plate to serve as silly mustaches for the picture. Hrabovsky has been on my list
- [Local Knowledge: Eye of the Beholder ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-eye-of-the-beholder/49744) - By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST I was first introduced to the idea of “noxious weeds” when I visited the Bitterroot Valley south of Missoula in the late 1970’s. I was going to a training camp for Nordic skiing with my coach and some friends. Along the highway were fields filled with 3-foot-tall plants covered in
- [Protecting a million river miles begins at home  ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/protecting-a-million-river-miles-begins-at-home/49748) - Montana Headwaters Legacy Act would protect 385 river miles—but needs bipartisan support By Scott Bosse and Kristin Gardner GUEST CONTRIBUTORS Most of us learned in grade school that the earth’s surface is 71% water, and all life forms are composed primarily of water. But did you know that only 3% of our planet’s water is
- [Indigenous Trail Runners qualify for national competition](https://www.explorebigsky.com/indigenous-trail-runners-qualify-for-national-competition/49737) - EBS STAFF For Indigenous Trail Running Club founder Scott Flatlip, running is about opportunity and having fun. That spirit has led his Crow Agency-based track team of six to the USA Track and Field Junior National meet later this month in Eugene, Oregon. "When I was growing up, I really didn't have a lot of
- [‘What a way to spend a Saturday’: Big Sky Artisan Festival ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/what-a-way-to-spend-a-saturday-big-sky-artisan-festival/49739) - By Mario Carr EBS CONTRIBUTOR Nearly 100 artists will display, raffle off and sell their work at the Big Sky Artisan Festival on Saturday. The festival has been around since 2017 and was adopted by the Arts Council of Big Sky in 2021. Located at Len Hill Park and BASE from 9 a.m. to 5
- [Montana fire outlook: ‘Be prepared for big change’](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-fire-outlook-be-prepared-for-big-change/49734) - Gov. Gianforte, fire officials receive 2023 wildfire season briefing on conditions, forecasts By Blair Miller DAILY MONTANAN A fire weather meteorologist told Gov. Greg Gianforte and other state agency officials Tuesday that Montana should prepare for a shift to a warmer and drier back half of the summer and expect wildfires beginning in drought-stricken northwestern Montana and
- [Annual Bingo Night raises funds, awareness for Wellness in Action](https://www.explorebigsky.com/annual-bingo-night-raises-funds-awareness-for-wellness-in-action/49723) - By Leslie Kilgore and Mira Brody Big Sky’s Biggest Week is produced by Outlaw Partners, publisher of Explore Big Sky. The Big Sky’s Biggest Week continued July 18 with Community Day and Mutton Bustin’, a family-friendly event that included pony rides, carnival games, mutton bustin’, and the third annual Dick Allgood Community Bingo Night. Every
- [Health authorities release final report on Dave’s Sushi incident ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/health-authorities-release-final-report-on-daves-sushi-incident/49720) - EBS STAFF Two individuals died and three were hospitalized after eating at Dave’s Sushi in Bozeman on April 17 and becoming ill from suspected foodborne causes related to morel mushrooms. A recent investigation showed a strong association between consuming morel mushrooms at the restaurant and developing gastrointestinal illness. The study also showed an association between
- [Lone Peak Tram cabins begin monthlong trek to Montana ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lone-peak-tram-cabins-begin-monthlong-trek-to-montana/49717) - EBS STAFF After months of assembly at CWA Constructions in Switzerland, Big Sky Resort’s new Lone Peak Tram cabins are being shipped to Big Sky, according to a Big Sky Resort press release. “Two 75-passenger cabins, each weighing 6,615 pounds, have begun the more than 5,000-mile journey from Olten, Switzerland. The cabins departed from Olten to
- [Too many tourists follow a leader ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/too-many-tourists-follow-a-leader/49710) - By Marjorie “Slim” Woodruff WRITERS ON THE RANGE A spectacular picture recently appeared on social media of a young lady in Arizona. She was poised on the edge of a cliff emblazoned with sunset colors. Immediately her online followers clamored to know where the picture was taken, so “I can get one just like it.”
- [Yellowstone’s June visitation numbers show 61% increase](https://www.explorebigsky.com/yellowstones-june-visitation-numbers-show-61-increase/49712) - EBS STAFF Yellowstone National Park saw 847,864 visits in June 2023, a 61% increase from last year, according to a press release from Yellowstone National Park. The release noted that the historic flood in June 2022, which required park-wide evacuations and swept away roads and homes, caused closure of the park for eight days. Three
- [Governor announces commissioners to advise on spending $300 million on behavioral health](https://www.explorebigsky.com/governor-announces-commissioners-to-advise-on-spending-300-million-on-behavioral-health/49709) - By Daily Montanan Staff DAILY MONTANAN Gov. Greg Gianforte announced this week his appointments to serve on the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations Commission, which will work to advise on how the state should spend $300 million to reform current services. The commission will work to advise on how the state should improve services
- [Dispatches from the Wild: History repeating itself ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/dispatches-from-the-wild-history-repeating-itself/49701) - Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission targets mountain lion numbers By Benjamin Alva Polley EBS COLUMNIST I’ve been working and recreating in the forests and mountains of the West (mostly Montana) for over two decades. In all that time, I’ve only seen four mountain lions. Three of them were from cars, me on the inside, them
- [Woman gored by bison in Yellowstone, first bison-related incident this year](https://www.explorebigsky.com/woman-gored-by-bison-in-yellowstone-first-bison-related-incident-this-year/49704) - EBS STAFF A 47-year-old woman was gored by a bison yesterday in Yellowstone National Park, according to Yellowstone National Park news service. The woman sustained severe injuries to her chest and abdomen and was transported to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Her condition at this time is unknown, according to the release. The woman was
- [Frustration builds as Flathead Lake continues to drop ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/frustration-builds-as-flathead-lake-continues-to-drop/49699) - Days after federal managers rejected a plan to release more water from the Hungry Horse Dam, Flathead Lake was almost two feet below full pool. By Justin Franz MONTANA FREE PRESS Elected officials in northwest Montana are expressing frustration after the Bureau of Reclamation, which manages the many dams and reservoirs of the Columbia River
- [Making it in Big Sky: Heather Rapp](https://www.explorebigsky.com/making-it-in-big-sky-heather-rapp/49697) - By Gabriella DiCenzo Content Marketing Intern BIG SKY– From radiant wildflowers in the summer, to gold and orange aspen trees in autumn and to the majestic Lone Mountain in the winter, each season makes its way onto a canvas and serves as an inspiration for local artist Heather Rapp. For this issue of Making it
- [Montana sees climate pressure on waterways amid warmest global temperatures in decades](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-sees-climate-pressure-on-waterways-amid-warmest-global-temperatures-in-decades/49687) - Team rejects proposal to release more water from Hungry Horse to boost Flathead Lake levels By Blair Miller DAILY MONTANAN Global temperatures reached their warmest in decades, if not longer, last week as the state heads into its hottest weekend so far this year, possibly pushing up to 100 degrees in western Montana. Drought and a quick-melting snowpack have
- [Meshika Hats](https://www.explorebigsky.com/meshika-hats/49688) - Crafting custom stories, one hat at a time Special advertisment By Gabriella DiCenzo Content Marketing Intern In the realm of custom hat-making, Alberto Hernandez has established himself as a true artisan. As the founder of Meshika Hats, Hernandez’s journey in the industry has been shaped by inspiration and passion for creating beautiful headwear. From humble
- [Department of Revenue talks taxes at Ophir School](https://www.explorebigsky.com/department-of-revenue-talks-taxes-at-ophir-school/49683) - By Hudson Willett EDITORIAL INTERN The Montana Department of Revenue held an informational meeting about recent property tax assessments on Thursday night at Ophir School to educate Big Sky residents and answer questions on property tax assessment appraisals. The meeting was led by Pam Moore, from the Department of Revenue's Gallatin County office, and a
- [Community rodeo jump-starts ‘Big Sky’s Biggest Week’ ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/community-rodeo-jumpstarts-big-skys-biggest-week/49680) - Family, friends, action and music filled the Friday summer night By Finley Timon and Hudson Willett The Big Sky Community Rodeo, presented by the Yellowstone Club, set the town ablaze on Friday, July 14, kicking off the excitement for Big Sky's Biggest Week, a series of Western community events. Outlaw Partners is the publisher of
- ['I can't drive 55.' Why Montana's speed limits keep increasing](https://www.explorebigsky.com/i-cant-drive-55-why-montanas-speed-limits-keep-increasing/49675) - By Austin Amestoy and Shaylee Ragar MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO Austin Amestoy Welcome to the Big Why, a series from Montana Public Radio where we find out what we can discover together. I'm your host, Austin Amestoy. This is a show about listener-powered reporting. We'll answer questions large or small about anything under the Big Sky. By
- [Yellowstone River Update: Officials estimate 500,000 pounds of tar-like asphalt could have entered the Yellowstone in railway incident](https://www.explorebigsky.com/yellowstone-river-update-officials-estimate-500000-pounds-of-tar-like-asphalt-could-have-entered-the-yellowstone-in-railway-incident/49672) - EPA: Investigation into circumstances leading to bridge collapse is ongoing. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS Nearly two weeks after a bridge collapse and train derailment sent 10 rail cars plunging into the Yellowstone River, authorities are starting to quantify the volume of molten asphalt that entered the river. Six of the 10 Montana Rail
- [Big Sky Resort to open new retail store in Town Center](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-resort-to-open-new-retail-store-in-town-center/49667) - By Mario Carr EBS CONTRIBUTOR Big Sky Resort will be opening a new retail store in Town Center, with an opening party to be held on July 19 at 5 p.m.. The event will include door prizes, a sidewalk sale and light refreshments. The new Town Center retail location is located beside Fire Pit Park
- [Good Deeds granted $1.39 million to support workforce homeownership](https://www.explorebigsky.com/good-deeds-granted-1-39-million-to-support-workforce-homeownership/49659) - With seven deed-restricted properties in the 'Good Deeds' program, the Big Sky Community Housing Trust aims for more after collaborative grant from Elevate Big Sky By Jennifer Clancey DIGITAL PRODUCER In Big Sky, no good deed goes unnoticed. After exhausting the Good Deeds program budget halfway through its inaugural fiscal year, the Big Sky Community
- [Briefs from the region: Forecast update shows no northern lights tonight besides minimal activity, July 13](https://www.explorebigsky.com/briefs-from-the-region-no-northern-lights-tonight/49658) - A forecast early this week falsely projected a northern light show that could be seen in 17 U.S. states on Thursday night, July 13. Unfortunately, that forecast was based on long-term data and was updated by more up-to-date data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's research, according to The Associated Press. Instead, northern light
- [Grizzly bear confirmed in Pryors, and grizzly data counts continue in southwest Montana](https://www.explorebigsky.com/grizzly-bear-confirmed-in-pryors-and-grizzly-data-counts-continue-in-southwest-montana/49656) - By Keila Szpaller DAILY MONTANAN A grizzly bear has been roaming in the Pryor Mountains, state wildlife officials confirmed this week. Many people have reported seeing grizzly bears in the mountains in southeast Montana in recent years, but the recently identified grizzly is the first confirmed sighting, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Grizzly
- [Caamp brings folk(s) to life at Big Sky Events Arena](https://www.explorebigsky.com/caamp-brings-folks-to-life-at-big-sky-events-arena/49646) - Popular folk band’s tunes kick off local arena’s summer events lineup By Mira Brody and Jack Reaney BIG SKY – The scene of 4,150 people waving their hands in unison to “26,” an energetic song about young love performed by Caamp, may just mark Big Sky’s very own American folk revival—the show fittingly even ended
- [BSCO unveils strategic plan at 25-year Parks and Trails Gala ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bsco-unveils-strategic-plan-at-25-year-parks-and-trails-gala/49639) - ‘ALL OUT for Parks & Trails’ campaign to expand community parks, athletic fields and trails by 2026 By Jack Reaney ASSOCIATE EDITOR Dog park. Turf fields for soccer and high school baseball. Mountain bike jump line. Skate park expansion. New playground. New tennis and pickleball courts. Twenty additional miles of trail. These improvements to outdoor
- [First fishing restrictions of the year imposed on Madison, Sun rivers](https://www.explorebigsky.com/first-fishing-restrictions-of-the-year-imposed-on-madison-sun-rivers/49637) - ‘Hoot-owl’ restrictions go into effect Wednesday By Aislin Tweedy DAILY MONTANAN Montana Fish,Wildlife and Parks announced Tuesday the first fishing restrictions imposed this year will be on portions of the Sun and lower Madison rivers, which will close to all fishing daily from 2 p.m. to midnight beginning Wednesday. The closures will be on the
- [Montana State Library withdraws from national association](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-state-library-withdraws-from-national-association/49635) - Commission votes to pull Montana’s membership in the American Library Association, citing president’s Marxist beliefs and sparking concern among local librarians. By Alex Sakariassen MONTANA FREE PRESS A seven-member commission voted Tuesday to immediately withdraw the Montana State Library from membership in the American Library Association, a national nonprofit founded in 1876 that advocates for
- [Fentanyl use in Montana driving spike in overdose deaths](https://www.explorebigsky.com/fentanyl-use-in-montana-driving-spike-in-overdose-deaths/49632) - Officials attribute the continuing trend to the highly potent synthetic opioid. By Carly Graf MONTANA FREE PRESS Deaths by drug overdose in Montana continue to rise. Nearly 200 people in Montana died due to drug overdoses in 2021, the last year that comprehensive data is available, according to the state’s health department. That’s nearly 40 more
- [Taxpayers mad about high property appraisals, but officials argue tax bills won’t follow suit](https://www.explorebigsky.com/taxpayers-mad-about-high-property-appraisals-but-officials-argue-tax-bills-wont-follow-suit/49627) - By Nicole Girten THE DAILY MONTANAN GREAT FALLS — Richard Hopkins was one of more than 100 residents to pack a hotel convention center here on Monday to voice frustration over property appraisal notices from the Department of Revenue. Hopkins said his taxes were going to go up $1,500 or so, without any improvements to
- [Rush Hour: Keep speed through gravel detour, officials say ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/rush-hour-keep-speed-through-gravel-detour-officials-say/49623) - EBS STAFF Big Sky commuters crawled on Monday and Tuesday through the Little Coyote Road pedestrian tunnel work zone. Some traffic may be inevitable, but one simple fix could tone it down, according to project manager Nate Peressini: drivers must keep their speed through the short gravel detour. The detour, Peressini says, is designed
- [Briefs from the region: More than 216,000 public comments received on proposed Bureau of Land Management rule](https://www.explorebigsky.com/briefs-from-the-region-more-than-216000-public-comments-received-on-proposed-bureau-of-land-management-rule/49620) - A proposed rule for the U.S. Bureau of Land Management received more than 216,000 public comments during its public comment period. The proposed rule would apply land health standards to all BLM- managed public land and uses. The rule would add to an "overarching framework" that works to promote ecosystem resilience through biodiversity on public
- [A solar storm on Thursday is expected to make the Northern Lights visible in 17 states](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-solar-storm-on-thursday-is-expected-to-make-the-northern-lights-visible-in-17-states/49618) - By The Associated Press THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give skygazers in 17 American states a chance to glimpse the Northern Lights, the colorful sky show that happens when solar wind hits the atmosphere. Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, are most often seen in Alaska, Canada
- [Bikers praise new Mountain to Meadow bike trail  ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bikers-praise-new-mountain-to-meadow-bike-trail/49611) - BSCO and LMLC team up with Terraflow to give the public trail a touch-up—and a permanent easement By Jack Reaney ASSOCIATE EDITOR Big Sky’s Mountain to Meadow single-track biking trail has been rerouted to include a public access easement for permanent community use—and some new features. The Big Sky Community Organization and Lone Mountain Land
- [‘A new genre they call Dancemenco’](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-new-genre-they-call-dancemenco/49601) - Paco Versailles added unique flavor to Music in the Mountains on July 6 By Hudson Willett EDITORIAL INTERN Music in the Mountains put on two shows in three days, on July 4 and 6. The latter brought another energetic crowd for the opening Butte-based duo Desperate Electric, and the genre-blending main act from Los Angeles,
- [Preserving the beauty of Big Sky’s wildflowers](https://www.explorebigsky.com/preserving-the-beauty-of-big-skys-wildflowers/49593) - Grow Wild leading conservation efforts against invasive species, hosting Big Sky Wildflower Festival July 10-14 By Finley Timon EDITORIAL INTERN Rooted in the stunning landscapes of Big Sky, native wildflowers paint a vibrant tapestry of colors throughout hikes like Beehive Basin, or in neighborhood backyards. However, invasive species challenge the delicate balance of this natural
- [Former Tips Up manager arrested for various crimes ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/former-tips-up-manager-arrested-for-various-crimes/49589) - Sheriff’s deputies respond to misconduct by Michael Greene on back-to-back days EBS STAFF Editor’s note: A previous version of this story made reference to a second restaurant where a drink menu was deleted. The name of that restaurant has been removed to protect the privacy of those involved. On July 6, Big Sky resident Michael
- [Property tax estimates ‘incorrect and incomplete’ ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/property-tax-estimates-incorrect-and-incomplete/49586) - Gallatin County Commissioner Zach Brown urges property owners not to panic, but to communicate with Montana Department of Revenue By Jack Reaney ASSOCIATE EDITOR If you own Montana property and are vexed by your estimated tax bill for next year, you aren’t alone. Gallatin County Commissioner Zach Brown and fellow county officials have been fielding
- [Volunteers dig finishing touches around ‘Gibbous’ sculpture](https://www.explorebigsky.com/volunteers-dig-finishing-touches-around-gibbous-sculpture/49584) - Completed in 2021, the dynamic piece in Town Center finally has its surrounding greenery By Hudson Willett EDITORIAL INTERN On July 3 the joint landscaping teams of Beth McFawn with Montana Landscape Design and Dirk Hunter with Challenger Landscaping voluntarily applied the finishing touches to the “Gibbous” sculpture at the Huntley Drive roundabout in Town
- [Let’s Talk About Mental Health: When your own recovery becomes a blueprint for helping others ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lets-talk-about-mental-health-when-your-own-recovery-becomes-a-blueprint-for-helping-others/49574) - “In life, we are most qualified to help the person we used to be.” -unknown By Shannon Steele EBS COLUMNIST Contributor's note: This article was made possible through the collaboration of Andy Malby, Andy Pilch, Hope Finch and Shannon Steele. A new program in Big Sky connects those struggling with substance abuse with peers who
- [The Big Sky Way: Summer fun](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-big-sky-way-summer-fun/49577) - Cookouts, camping and property taxes?! By Daniel Bierschwale EBS COLUMNIST As the days warm, we find ourselves outside a lot. For some that’s time spent cooking out or camping on a property you may pay taxes on. In our ongoing civic engagement column, it seems timely to explore the property appraisal notices recently distributed throughout
- [Obituary: Barbara Hoberecht](https://www.explorebigsky.com/obituary-barbara-hoberecht/49571) - June 8, 1930 – Dec. 26, 2022 One last gift for Big Sky Barbara and Phil Hoberecht moved to Gallatin Canyon in 1977. Phil had served in the Air Force until he retired in 1970. They were stationed in Japan for several tours starting in 1952, and in Germany and Italy and multiple locations in
- [Local Knowledge: See Anything? ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-see-anything/49564) - By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST Happy July! Summer has arrived and with it many of you are out on the hiking trails enjoying the sun, the warmth, and the views. I took a chance the other day and decided to hike up Beehive Basin, one of my all-time favorite hikes for many decades. The chance
- [A la Carte: Savoring Big Sky ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-la-carte-savoring-big-sky/49559) - By Rachel Hergett EBS COLUMNIST I was at my mom’s house for dinner when I received an email with my tickets to Savor Big Sky, Big Sky Resort’s inaugural food, wine and spirits festival. “Who are you taking with you?” my mom asked, then promptly cleared her schedule for the Grand Tasting on Saturday. I
- [Making it in Big Sky: Revolution House Media](https://www.explorebigsky.com/making-it-in-big-sky-revolution-house-media/49562) - By Gabriella DiCenzo CONTENT MARKETING INTERN BIG SKY– Fueled by a passion for being outdoors partnered with a background in public relations, Kate Ketschek began Revolution House Media, a company dedicated to creating recognition and enhancing market share for young brands. For this issue of Making it in Big Sky, we had the opportunity to
- [Liv Ladies AllRide returns to Big Sky Resort](https://www.explorebigsky.com/liv-ladies-allride-returns-to-big-sky-resort/49548) - By Mario Carr EBS CONTRIBUTOR Liv Ladies AllRide, an all-women mountain bike camp, first made an appearance at Big Sky Resort in 2016. After being gone a couple of years due to the pandemic and the construction of the new Swift Current 6 lift, the camp is making its return to Lone Mountain on July
- [Bookstore passports aim to draw readers to ‘third space’ ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bookstore-passports-aim-to-draw-readers-to-third-space/49546) - The new Montana Bookstore Trail includes 21 independent booksellers throughout the state. By Anna Paige MONTANA FREE PRESS Montana’s brewery trail, a map created to encourage tourism to Montana’s many microbreweries, has more than 50 stops. The trail snakes from the western side of the state into southwest and central Montana, then east, with an
- [Yellowstone National Park identifies cause of death of woman found dead in vehicle in May](https://www.explorebigsky.com/yellowstone-national-park-identifies-cause-of-death-of-woman-found-dead-in-vehicle-in-may/49544) - By Keila Szpaller DAILY MONTANAN A woman found dead in May near Old Faithful died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to a news release Wednesday from Yellowstone National Park. She was identified as Catheryn Danyelle Griffin, 38, of Seffner, Florida, according to the news release. It said the Teton County Coroner’s Officer determined the manner of
- [Officials say 12K pounds of asphalt removed from Yellowstone River thus far after train derailment](https://www.explorebigsky.com/officials-say-12k-pounds-of-asphalt-removed-from-yellowstone-river-thus-far-after-train-derailment/49542) - Officials halting daily water quality testing after finding no harmful compounds downstream By Blair Miller DAILY MONTANAN Crews over the holiday weekend finished removing the remaining train cars from the Yellowstone River after last month’s derailment and bridge collapse near Reed Point, and while cleanup efforts continue, officials will no longer perform daily water quality testing after
- [Dispatches from the Wild: The mighty Big Hole River is dying as trout populations continue plummeting](https://www.explorebigsky.com/dispatches-from-the-wild-the-mighty-big-hole-river-is-dying-as-trout-populations-continue-plummeting/49539) - Are FWP’s plans enough? By Benjamin Alva Polley EBS COLUMNIST Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks are seeing a significant decline and loss in recruitment in brown and rainbow trout populations along the Big Hole River; the numbers are half to three-quarters of what they were 10 years ago. The Big Hole continues to have the
- [Cleanup begins after asphalt binder spill into Montana's Yellowstone River after train derailment](https://www.explorebigsky.com/cleanup-begins-after-asphalt-binder-spill-into-montanas-yellowstone-river-after-train-derailment/49535) - By Amy Beth Hanson ASSOCIATED PRESS HELENA — Globs of asphalt binder that spilled into Montana's Yellowstone River during a bridge collapse and train derailment could be seen on islands and riverbanks downstream from Yellowstone National Park a week after the spill occurred, witnesses report. Officials with the Environmental Protection Agency said cleanup efforts began
- [Gov. Gianforte extends Housing Task Force](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gov-gianforte-extends-housing-task-force/49523) - By Daily Montanan Staff DAILY MONTANAN Gov. Greg Gianforte on Thursday extended his housing task force through June 2025, citing in part the continued lack of affordable workforce housing in Montana and private residential construction costs “skyrocketing” 18.4% in just one year. “While we’ve made great progress to increase the supply of affordable, attainable housing
- [Trails district proposing new plan to fund ongoing maintenance of parks, trails](https://www.explorebigsky.com/trails-district-proposing-new-plan-to-fund-ongoing-maintenance-of-parks-trails/49521) - By Jennifer Clancey DIGITAL PRODUCER The Big Sky Trails, Recreation and Parks District board has proposed a plan to reach more sustainable funding with property tax assessments and an equal matching agreement with the Big Sky Resort Area District. Of the proposed funding, 50% would come from equal assessments of 6,341 parcels in the district;
- [Harmonious Bliss: Big Sky’s Spectacular Summer Music Lineup](https://www.explorebigsky.com/harmonious-bliss-big-skys-spectacular-summer-music-lineup/49516) - By Gabriella DiCenzo Content Marketing Intern BIG SKY–There’s no better feeling than the one channeled from a soul-touching piece of music: a guitar riff, piano note, chord played, bassline plucked and singer’s voice reverberating through town. What if you could experience this again and again? In Big Sky, you can. And if there’s one thing
- [Big Sky Farmers Market: Where community and creativity flourish](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-farmers-market-where-community-and-creativity-flourish/49512) - A vibrant gathering of local artisans, handcrafted goods and stories that bring Big Sky to life By Finley Timon EDITORIAL INTERN On Wednesday nights, Town Center comes alive during the Big Sky Farmers Market. The market creates a sense of community and gives local business owners the space to showcase their products and tell their
- [Paradise Found: The Jamie McLean Band’s Sonic Odyssey ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/49514-2/49514) - By Gabriella DiCenzo CONTENT MARKETING INTERN Imagine that sweet sound of bluesy rock ‘n’ roll infused with a raw energy, streamlining an infectious groove that spreads throughout the crowd. Captivating audiences across the world from Madison Square Garden to Japan’s Fuji Rock, the Jamie McLean Band makes their way to Big Sky this summer, set
- [A night to remember and celebrate: Soul Shine raises money ahead of Music in the Mountains ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-night-to-remember-and-celebrate-soul-shine-raises-money-ahead-of-music-in-the-mountains/49503) - By Hudson Willett EDITORIAL INTERN The second Music in the Mountains this summer featured the close local partnership between Music in the Mountains, Soul Shine and the Hungry Moose Market & Deli. Joslyn and The Sweet Compression brought funk and soul style from Kentucky, headlining the event and helping bring the Big Sky community together. Since
- [Black Diamond Awards honor some of Big Sky’s finest](https://www.explorebigsky.com/black-diamond-awards-honor-some-of-big-skys-finest/49491) - Business owners and community leaders gather for 26th year to recognize the Black Diamond Award winners By Finley Timon EDITORIAL INTERN In a celebration of entrepreneurial spirit and community, the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce hosted its 26th Annual Black Diamond Business Awards Dinner at the Montage Hotel in Big Sky. Against the backdrop of
- [How Montana schools are preparing for worst-case scenarios](https://www.explorebigsky.com/how-montana-schools-are-preparing-for-worst-case-scenarios/49485) - From armed marshals to surveillance software, Montana school districts are responding to the drumbeat of national tragedies with an array of tactics aimed at keeping students safe. By Alex Sakariassen MONTANA FREE PRESS Shouts and squeals echoed across the playground behind Big Sky’s Ophir Elementary as some two dozen kids reveled in one of their
- [Asphalt from Montana Rail Link derailment reported in Yellowstone River](https://www.explorebigsky.com/asphalt-from-montana-rail-link-derailment-reported-in-yellowstone-river/49483) - Montana Rail Link’s president said it will cover ‘100%’ of clean-up costs. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS One of the railcars lodged in the Yellowstone River near Reed Point following a Montana Rail Link derailment appears to have leaked asphalt into the river, according to agency officials responding to a Saturday morning incident that
- [‘You are all making history’: Snapshots from Big Sky’s historic pride march ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/you-are-all-making-history-snapshots-from-big-skys-historic-pride-march/49465) - By Jack Reaney ASSOCIATE EDITOR Before what many believe was the first-ever pride march in Big Sky, Ray Black megaphoned his gratitude. “You are all making history,” he said. He added, “This is not a protest. This is not a riot. If we are shown hate, we will show love back.” The crowd gathered under
- [After rainy leadup, area expected to see an ‘average’ wildfire season this year](https://www.explorebigsky.com/after-rainy-leadup-area-expected-to-see-an-average-wildfire-season-this-year/49461) - Local first responders confident in their ‘great working relationship’ with various partners going into wildfire season By Hudson Willett EDITORIAL INTERN Southwest Montana is expected to see an “average” fire season this year following steady rain through the spring and early summer, officials said during a Thursday media briefing. Patrick Lonergan, chief of Gallatin County
- [Homeless advocates call for compassion after homeless man beaten to death in Kalispell](https://www.explorebigsky.com/homeless-advocates-call-for-compassion-after-homeless-man-beaten-to-death-in-kalispell/49459) - Flathead County commissioners accused of inciting rhetoric that contributed to the death of Scott Bryan. By Justin Franz MONTANA FREE PRESS Advocates for the homeless are calling for compassion in Flathead County after a homeless man was murdered in Kalispell early Sunday morning. The killing comes as the community struggles to deal with a growing homeless
- [Montana proposes dropping wolf hunt quota significantly](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-proposes-dropping-wolf-hunt-quota-significantly/49457) - Wolf harvest may be lower to keep wildlife numbers sustainable By Aislin Tweedy DAILY MONTANAN Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks are proposing to reduce the hunting quota for wolves statewide from 450 to 289, according to the department and an interview with a spokesperson. FWP said the wolf population has dropped in the last two
- [Furgeson arrested for Town Center stabbing ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/furgeson-arrested-for-town-center-stabbing/49450) - EBS STAFF Samantha Furgeson, who was wanted for questioning in last week’s Town Center stabbing, was arrested Tuesday on assault with weapon charges. On June 22, Sheriff’s deputies responded to a non-life-threatening stabbing in Big Sky Town Center shortly before 9 p.m., according to a release from the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office. A 33-year-old woman suffered knife wound
- [Montana FWP releases draft administrative rules to manage grizzlies if delisted](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-fwp-releases-draft-administrative-rules-to-manage-grizzlies-if-delisted/49448) - By Blair Miller DAILY MONTANAN Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks issued its first look this week at draft rules for how the state plans to manage grizzly bears should the federal government agree to delist them as endangered species in areas of Montana. FWP on Monday released the proposed draft of the Administrative Rules of Montana changes
- [Republican Tim Sheehy launches bid for U.S. Senate ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/republican-tim-sheehy-launches-bid-for-u-s-senate/49445) - The ex-Navy SEAL and founder of Bridger Aerospace hopes to topple Montana Democrat Jon Tester in 2024. A competitive primary likely stands in his way. By Arren Kimbel-Sannit MONTANA FREE PRESS Former Navy SEAL and Belgrade businessman Tim Sheehy has declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, making him the first Republican to formally announce
- [Empowering businesses and families with child care solutions ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/empowering-businesses-and-families-with-child-care-solutions/49443) - Big Sky Childcare Task Force launches a survey to pinpoint community needs By Finley Timon EDITORIAL INTERN The Big Sky Childcare Task Force is aiming to evaluate child care services and understand the requirements of the local workforce through a community survey. According to Ruthi Solari, director of impact at the Yellowstone Club Community Foundation, the
- [Ace in the meadow links ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/ace-in-the-meadow-links/49440) - Local 16-year-old sinks a hole-in-one at BSSEF tournament By Jack Reaney ASSOCIATE EDITOR Rain chilled Arlo Hurlbut as his foursome pulled up to the 17th hole at the Big Sky Golf Course on June 24. Eyeing the par three of about 140 yards, he reached first for his pitching wedge but thought better of it.
- [BSCO welcomes new donor engagement leader ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bsco-welcomes-new-donor-engagement-leader/49436) - Scott Pankratz brings experience leading a Missoula-based nonprofit with international impact By Jack Reaney ASSOCIATE EDITOR In late 1994, a former California ski patroller joined the Big Sky Ski Patrol. It was the final winter before the Lone Peak Tram would take Big Sky to new heights. “I interviewed for a job at McDonalds, in
- [Helena judge orders Gianforte to produce communications with mining company](https://www.explorebigsky.com/helena-judge-orders-gianforte-to-produce-communications-with-mining-company/49433) - By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS Judge Abbott sided with two environmental groups in an order upholding the Montana Constitution’s right to know. Two environmental groups are positioned to receive previously undisclosed communications between Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and Hecla, an Idaho-based company seeking to open two mines in northwestern Montana, nearly 18 months after
- [Dive team to assess derailed train cars in Yellowstone River before removal](https://www.explorebigsky.com/dive-team-to-assess-derailed-train-cars-in-yellowstone-river-before-removal/49430) - Adjacent bridge was disassembled in 2021 due to structural concerns By Blair Miller DAILY MONTANAN A dive team and large crane will assess the condition of the 10 rail cars in the Yellowstone River east of Reed Point to try to remove them after Saturday morning’s derailment and bridge collapse. The Montana Rail Link 55-car
- [Wildlands photo contest](https://www.explorebigsky.com/wildlands-photo-contest/49429) - Enter your favorite river picture for a chance to win a pair of two-day general admission tickets to the Wildlands Festival on Aug. 5 and Aug. 6. EBS STAFF If you want a chance to see the Foo Fighters live in concert at the Wildlands Festival the weekend of Aug. 5, send us your favorite
- [Madeline Hawthorne: A Journey of Authenticity, Resilience and Montana Pride](https://www.explorebigsky.com/madeline-hawthorne-a-journey-of-authenticity-resilience-and-montana-pride/49427) - By Gabriella DiCenzo CONTENT MARKETING INTERN Outlaw Partners produces Big Sky PBR and is the publisher of Explore Big Sky. Step into the world of Madeline Hawthorne: a talented artist whose musical journey has been shaped by her love for Montana and the power of introspection. As she takes the stage in Big Sky at
- [Montana lawmakers not intimidated by threatening letters, white powder](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-lawmakers-not-intimidated-by-threatening-letters-white-powder/49425) - DAILY MONTANAN STAFF Republican leadership in the Montana State House of Representatives said Saturday legislators would not be intimidated by “vague and threatening letters” they received this week with an unknown white powder. Reps. Rhonda Knudsen, R-Culbertson, and Neil Duram, R-Eureka, both received anonymous letters at their homes with local return addresses but post office
- [Experts search for answers as trout population declines in southwest MT](https://www.explorebigsky.com/experts-search-for-answers-as-trout-population-declines-in-southwest-mt/49420) - By John Hooks MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO Recent surveys have found the lowest trout populations on record in some of southwest Montana’s most iconic rivers, but the exact causes of the decline remain a mystery. The state, outfitters and conservation advocates agree there’s a problem but don't agree on what should be done. Early on a
- [First annual Big Sky Pride march ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/first-annual-big-sky-pride-march/49415) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER It might not be the first event celebrating Big Sky’s LGBTQ community, but a young trio of leaders is confident this will be the biggest yet. Rounding out Pride Month on June 29, a new group called Big Sky Pride will host a march from the Big Sky Community Park
- [Soul Shine 2023 to prioritize fundraising for Team Gleason ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/soul-shine-2023-to-prioritize-fundraising-for-team-gleason/49401) - Annual event remembers Big Sky’s Mark Robin and Eric Bertelson, both taken by ALS By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Soul Shine will return on June 29, remembering Big Sky’s own Mark Robin and Eric Bertelson and supporting solutions for those living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), sometimes called “Lou Gehrig’s disease.” Sharing the stage with
- [Making it in Big Sky: Big Sky Discovery Academy](https://www.explorebigsky.com/making-it-in-big-sky-big-sky-discovery-academy/49413) - By Mira Brody CONTENT PRODUCTION DIRECTOR BIG SKY—As he walks the halls of Big Sky Discovery Academy, Head of Schools Scott Poloff greets each passing student by name. He knows every single one, what grade they’re in and what class they’re headed to. Although unassuming from the outside, nestled in the heart of Big Sky
- [Another vehicle fatality in Gallatin Canyon ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/another-vehicle-fatality-in-gallatin-canyon/49398) - EBS STAFF This story was updated on July 5 with information from a BSFD press release. Emergency vehicles raced south on U.S. Highway 191 Friday afternoon, as first responders approached the Gallatin Canyon’s third fatal scene in less than two months. At 2:40 p.m., a press release from Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office warned of a multi-vehicle accident
- [27 years after arrest, Ted Kaczynski still holds Montana’s — and the nation’s —attention](https://www.explorebigsky.com/27-years-after-arrest-ted-kaczynski-still-holds-montanas-and-the-nations-attention/49396) - Kaczynski, who terrorized the country with package bombs for 17 years and was arrested near Lincoln in 1996, died at the age of 81 on June 10. By Justin Franz MONTANA FREE PRESS Dave Shors remembers April 3, 1996, beginning like any other day in the newsroom of Helena’s Independent Record. But not long after
- [Music in the Mountains kicks off summer concert series in fine weather ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/music-in-the-mountains-kicks-off-summer-concert-series-in-fine-weather/49388) - By Hudson Willett EDITORIAL INTERN Music in the Mountains, the acclaimed local free music series, held its first event of the summer Thursday night at Len Hill Park. As the crowd of locals and visitors young and old trickled into the park, the opening local band Flapjack kicked off the clear blue sky summer night
- [Every Drop Counts: Restoration along the Upper Gallatin for the health of the river](https://www.explorebigsky.com/every-drop-counts-restoration-along-the-upper-gallatin-for-the-health-of-the-river/49384) - By Marne Hayes EBS COLUMNIST As constant as the Gallatin River’s current are the ways in which we seek to access and enjoy all the experiences the river offers. The best spots are often secret ones; where you find the best fishing, the most serene riverside stroll, or the easiest launch spot for a float
- [The Big Sky Way: It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-big-sky-way-it-wasnt-raining-when-noah-built-the-ark/49379) - By Daniel Bierschwale EBS COLUMNIST A little over a year ago, Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem experienced a natural disaster coined as “a thousand-year event.” It’s not the first time our region has experienced disasters on a significant scale. The 1959 earthquake forming Quake Lake and 1988 Yellowstone National Park fires were notable acts of God. Not
- [A la Carte: Feeling (tartar) saucy](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-la-carte-feeling-tartar-saucy/49376) - By Rachel Hergett EBS COLUMNIST I was on the road to Seattle this week, a long Interstate 90 drive I’ve taken countless times. Not far past the strip malls and shops peddling big rigs and RVs that line the interstate between Coeur D’Alene and Spokane, the landscape gives way to eastern Washington’s seemingly endless farmlands.
- [Gallatin County Sheriff's Office looking to question two people in Town Center stabbing](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gallatin-county-sheriffs-office-looking-to-question-two-people-in-town-center-stabbing/49369) - EBS STAFF Deputies responded to a non-life threatening stabbing in Big Sky Town Center on Thursday night shortly before 9 p.m., according to a release from the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office. A 33-year-old woman suffered knife wound to her abdomen and was transported to Big Sky Medical Center and later to Bozeman Health Medical Center,
- [Dispatches from the Wild: Upper Clark Fork fishery is in peril](https://www.explorebigsky.com/dispatches-from-the-wild-upper-clark-fork-fishery-is-in-peril/49367) - Drastic decline in brown trout numbers By Benjamin Alva Polley EBS COLUMNIST Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeing a significant decline and loss in recruitment in brown trout fish populations along the Upper Clark Fork between Warm Springs and Deer Lodge, a trend that began in 2015. From the 1970s through 2014, it was
- [Local Knowledge: Lucky us](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-lucky-us/49363) - By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST Here we are at the end of June and I must say that I feel lucky. I have heard a lot of people commenting on how cold and wet this month has been, but that is more the norm than the exception for this month. Having killing frosts and snow
- [Montana tribal leaders: Native Americans must remain vigilant despite ICWA decision](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-tribal-leaders-native-americans-must-remain-vigilant-despite-icwa-decision/49361) - By Aislin Tweedy DAILY MONTANAN Fort Belknap Chairman Jeffrey Stiffarm said he was surprised that the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act because of what the justices did to Roe v. Wade. Nearly one year ago, in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court reversed landmark abortion protections, and Chairman
- [Coming soon to a mailbox near you: Property appraisal notices from the Montana Department of Revenue](https://www.explorebigsky.com/coming-soon-to-a-mailbox-near-you-property-appraisal-notices-from-the-montana-department-of-revenue/49359) - Montana property owners have 30 days after receiving an appraisal notice to contest the new taxable value of their property. Daily Montanan Staff The Montana Department of Revenue is mailing property classification and appraisal notices to all owners of residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural land properties. These notices are not tax bills. They include the
- [Water and sewer rates increase; district’s technology can help ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/water-and-sewer-rates-increase-districts-technology-can-help/49355) - Public hearing on 15% rate increase hears no opposition By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The good news: typical single-family homeowners in Big Sky can expect to pay less for water and sewer in 2024, even with the 15% increase in usage rates. The caveat: that 15% will impact heavy water users by a larger degree,
- [Big Sky Belly Laughs: WMPAC to host improv comedy takeover](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-belly-laughs-wmpac-to-host-improv-comedy-takeover/49354) - By Mario Carr EBS CONTRIBUTOR The Warren Miller Performing Arts Center has been hosting comedy acts “since [its] inception” according to John Zirkle, WMPAC’s executive director. However, never before has the community had the opportunity to get involved in, learn, and participate in the artform itself. Bozeman’s own Last Best Comedy (LBC) has teamed up
- [New norm: A firework-free Independence Day chock full of events](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-new-norm-an-independence-day-free-of-fireworks-but-filled-with-live-music-and-organized-events/49352) - By Jen Clancey DIGITAL PRODUCER For the third year in a row, there won’t be any professional fireworks in Big Sky’s horizon this Fourth of July. In 2021, several fire districts in Gallatin County banned fireworks ahead of July Fourth due to a record-breaking dry summer. Since, southwestern Montana has seen hotter and longer summers,
- [Trash data: Big Sky SNO completes Waste Composition Assessment ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/trash-data-big-sky-sno-completes-waste-composition-assessment/49348) - SNO gained waste and carbon emission insights through “data-driven dumpster diving” into 7,709 pounds of Big Sky garbage. By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Nearly a quarter of Big Sky’s landfill waste is consumable food, troubling for a community that has seen food bank visitation skyrocket. After months of dirty data collection, Big Sky Sustainability
- [The Big Why: Is passenger rail on track to return to Montana?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-big-why-is-passenger-rail-on-track-to-return-to-montana/49345) - By Austin Amestoy and Victoria Traxler MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO One of Montana's passenger rail systems has been out of commission for decades, but some residents want to restore it across the southern part of the state. A listener wants to know what's been happening with those efforts? Is more train travel in Montana's future? Learn
- [Landmark climate trial over, youth plaintiffs describe it as ‘just the beginning.’](https://www.explorebigsky.com/landmark-climate-trial-over-youth-plaintiffs-describe-it-as-just-the-beginning/49342) - Counsel for both sides offered short closing remarks Tuesday on the bench trial’s final day, with the judge’s order expected within weeks. By Micah Drew FLATHEAD BEACON This article is part of a series on the youth-led constitutional climate change lawsuit Held v. Montana, which went to trial in Helena on June 12. The rest
- [State employees, economist testify for state as climate trial winds down](https://www.explorebigsky.com/state-employees-economist-testify-for-state-as-climate-trial-winds-down/49331) - The state called just one expert witness on the penultimate day of the Held v. Montana trial. By Micah Drew FLATHEAD BEACON HELENA — Attorneys representing the state of Montana in a constitutional climate lawsuit presented testimony on Monday from two state employees who sought to clarify that the Montana Environmental Policy Act at the
- [A big river: Business on the Gallatin picks up with the summer season](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-big-river-business-on-the-gallatin-picks-up-with-the-summer-season/49326) - By Mario Carr EBS CONTRIBUTOR As summer season on the Gallatin River takes shape, the river’s guiding crews are excited to get back at it. Throughout May and early June, guide companies that bring their guests on and along the canyon are bracing for the busy summer months that bring tourists seeking to enjoy their
- [Officials: ‘Unprecedented’ humanitarian crisis around Montana because of homelessness](https://www.explorebigsky.com/officials-unprecedented-humanitarian-crisis-around-montana-because-of-homelessness/49324) - Leaders in Missoula, Great Falls and Billings urge more action from government, social services, feds. By Aislin Tweedy DAILY MONTANAN Missoula’s Mayor Jordan Hess declared a homelessness and sheltering state of emergency this month as a crisis center in Billings reports more people who are homeless for the first time and a shelter in Great
- [Backcountry heroes always try to bring us back](https://www.explorebigsky.com/backcountry-heroes-always-try-to-bring-us-back/49321) - By Molly Absolon WRITERS ON THE RANGE When I was leading groups into the Wyoming wilderness in the 1990s, once we left a trailhead we were on our own. If somebody got hurt, we could walk or carry the injured person out or send runners to the road to call for support. In the case
- [Renewable energy and health impacts highlighted in climate trial's first half](https://www.explorebigsky.com/renewable-energy-and-health-impacts-highlighted-in-climate-trials-first-half/49319) - In their final day of testimony, experts for youth plaintiffs argue that an energy transition is feasible and examine the impacts of ‘business as usual.’ By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS HELENA — Plaintiffs in a first-of-its-kind youth climate lawsuit sought to illustrate both the feasibility of transitioning Montana to fossil fuel-free energy sources and
- [How to claim your Montana tax rebates](https://www.explorebigsky.com/how-to-claim-your-montana-tax-rebates/49317) - Montana’s GOP-controlled Legislature put $899 million into tax rebates refunding residents’ income and property taxes. Here’s what you need to do to make sure you get your share. By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS Montana’s Republican-controlled Legislature directed hundreds of millions of dollars from the state’s budget surplus — $899 million in total — toward income and
- [BASE to feature paintings by Yellowstone’s Indigenous artist-in-residence](https://www.explorebigsky.com/base-to-feature-paintings-by-yellowstones-indigenous-artist-in-residence/49313) - EBS STAFF Twenty paintings of artist DG House that tell the stories of the Yellowstone and Grand Teton ecosystems will feature in “In That Still Moment,” a show at the BASE Art Gallery that opens June 18. The show is presented by the Arts Council of Big Sky and runs through Aug. 3. House, of
- [Volunteer Big Sky bolsters local organizations ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/volunteer-big-sky-bolsters-local-organizations/49307) - Website bridges volunteers with one-off events, provides consistent communication and easy scheduling By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Those who wish to donate their time can explore events and organizations online to find gigs through the Volunteer Big Sky website. Ciara Wolfe, vice president of philanthropy with the Yellowstone Club Community Foundation, provides big-picture oversight
- [Rush Hour: Gravel detour incoming ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/rush-hour-gravel-detour-incoming/49304) - Drivers can monitor traffic with webcams posted on Powder Light; 12-foot width restriction will apply EBS STAFF Traffic on Montana Highway 64 (Lone Mountain Trail) will soon follow a gravel detour as TIGER grant crews begin construction of a pedestrian tunnel just west of Little Coyote Road’s east junction. That work is expected to begin “by the
- [SCOTUS wetlands rollback through a development lens](https://www.explorebigsky.com/scotus-wetlands-rollback-through-a-development-lens/49300) - How the Sackett v. EPA ruling could impact one of Montana’s fastest-growing communities. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS On a recent rainy June day, Leanne Roulson pointed out features of a soggy area just inside the Bozeman city limits suggestive of a wetland. Cattails poked out from several inches of standing water. A dense clump
- [Low snow forces Beartooth Basin to shut down early](https://www.explorebigsky.com/low-snow-forces-beartooth-basin-to-shut-down-early/49294) - EBS STAFF The summer ski area Beartooth Basin announced this week that it’s closing early due to rapid snowmelt that has decimated the area’s historically deep snowpack, even at high elevation. The 2022-23 winter was the third-snowiest on record for the Montana State University campus, according to data from the National Weather Service in Great
- [Gianforte signs state budget, boosting Medicaid reimbursements by hundreds of millions](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gianforte-signs-state-budget-boosting-medicaid-reimbursements-by-hundreds-of-millions/49293) - The long-awaited decision was heralded by health care providers who care for Medicaid patients. By Mara Silvers MONTANA FREE PRESS Gov. Greg Gianforte on Wednesday announced signing the state’s roughly $14.3 billion primary budget bill, creating a roadmap for funding state government for the next two years and substantially increasing reimbursement rates for health care
- [Indigenous experiences headline third day of Held v. Montana trial](https://www.explorebigsky.com/indigenous-experiences-headline-third-day-of-held-v-montana-trial/49289) - Enrolled members of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and Crow Tribe testified to the impact of climate change on their cultural heritage. By Micah Drew FLATHEAD BEACON HELENA — Sariel Sandoval, a member of the Bitterroot Salish, Upper Pend d’Oreille, and Diné Tribes and one of 16 youth plaintiffs suing the state of Montana
- [Montana clinics chip away at refugees’ obstacles to dental care ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-clinics-chip-away-at-refugees-obstacles-to-dental-care/49282) - As the number of refugees entering the U.S. grows, those arriving in Montana and other rural areas find limited dental care options. By Erica Zurek KFF HEALTH NEWS MISSOULA — Yu Yu Htwe had never had dental problems, so she was surprised when a dentist told her she had three cavities at her first appointment
- [Mountains in wilderness don’t need hardware](https://www.explorebigsky.com/mountains-in-wilderness-dont-need-hardware/49277) - By Dana Johnson WRITERS ON THE RANGE We humans want the most out of life, so why shouldn’t we push to get more of what we want? That’s what some rock climbers must be thinking. They want to enter designated Wilderness in order to drill permanent anchors into wilderness rock faces, turning these wild places
- [Climate Expert: “The harm will get worse”](https://www.explorebigsky.com/climate-expert-the-harm-will-get-worse/49273) - Scientific testimony figures prominently into second day of youth-led constitutional climate trial Held v. Montana. By Micah Drew FLATHEAD BEACON HELENA — Attorneys representing 16 youth plaintiffs in a constitutional climate-change lawsuit against the state of Montana on Tuesday morning presented testimony from Cathy Whitlock, an internationally renowned Earth scientist who told a Helena courtroom
- [One year since Yellowstone floods, a look back on community relief efforts ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/one-year-since-yellowstone-floods-a-look-back-on-community-relief-efforts/49270) - EBS STAFF One year ago today, the Yellowstone River and its tributaries experienced catastrophic flooding. In the early hours of disaster, the Southwest Montana Flood Relief Fund was created to help people, businesses and nonprofits in Park County that were impacted by the flooding. The fund was created by Greater Gallatin United Way and the
- [Historic Virginia City building set for $2 million restoration](https://www.explorebigsky.com/historic-virginia-city-building-set-for-2-million-restoration/49266) - Project to rejuvenate Stonewall Hall, dilapidated and long ignored, will begin this summer. By James Jarvis MONTANA FREE PRESS VIRGINIA CITY — Ignored for decades, in poor condition and generally considered a lost cause, one of Montana’s most significant historic buildings — Stonewall Hall in Virginia City — is being coaxed back to relevance. The
- [A Source of Profit for Non-Profit Professionals](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-source-of-profit-for-non-profit-professionals/49264) - By Scott Brown EBS CONTRIBUTOR Sponsored advertisement Believe it or not, summer has arrived in Southwest Montana, and our “blink or you’ll miss it” summer is well underway. For all of us across this great country, summer’s arrival brings with it barbecues, vacations, outdoor activities, and for students the joy of another well-deserved summer break.
- [A small but painful blow to affordable housing ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-small-but-painful-blow-to-affordable-housing/49253) - Inevitable reality: a Big Sky legacy is for sale with the George Norman Trailer Court in the Gallatin Canyon By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Robert “Kenny” Alley said he’s been in Big Sky for, let’s see, 34 years now. He’s semi-retired—he found out you can’t just sit around, so he’s been working with Warren Bibbins,
- [FWP: Hunter kills grizzly bear in self-defense in the Madison Range](https://www.explorebigsky.com/fwp-hunter-kills-grizzly-bear-in-self-defense-in-the-madison-range/49258) - EBS STAFF A hunter killed a grizzly bear in self-defense last week in the Madison Range southeast of Ennis, according to a press release from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. The person was hunting black bears in a remote parcel of private land in the backcountry on June 5 when he was charged by a grizzly bear. The hunter
- [Constitutional climate change trial opens in Helena](https://www.explorebigsky.com/constitutional-climate-change-trial-opens-in-helena/49254) - Attorneys in Held v. State of Montana delivered opening statements before judge Kathy Seeley, kicking off the nation’s first youth-led climate change trial By Micah Drew FLATHEAD BEACON Helena — Attorneys in the youth-led constitutional climate change lawsuit Held v. Montana on Monday delivered opening statements in a crowded Helena courtroom where the landmark environmental
- [Bison management group discusses deadly winter for Yellowstone bison, plans for next season](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bison-management-group-discusses-deadly-winter-for-yellowstone-bison-plans-for-next-season/49251) - Around 1,500 bison lost this year, Yellowstone bison biologist says. By Blair Miller DAILY MONTANAN Many of the federal, state, and tribal representatives of the Interagency Bison Management Plan described this winter’s hunt of Yellowstone National Park bison – the deadliest winter for the herds in 15 years – as a success, and the biannual meeting showed there is
- [Decorated climate scientist says Montana should expect climate-driven water and wildfire woes](https://www.explorebigsky.com/decorated-climate-scientist-says-montana-should-expect-climate-driven-water-and-wildfire-woes/49248) - Steve Running, a 2007 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, discussed the global causes and local implications of climate change at an event in Billings. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS BILLINGS — Montanans should expect longer, more intense wildfire seasons and declining streamflows, the state’s most decorated climate scientist said during the keynote address of Billings’
- [‘A community effort’: Big Sky helps bring independent film to the silver screen](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-community-effort-big-sky-helps-bring-independent-film-to-the-silver-screen/49245) - By Hudson Willett EDITORIAL INTERN “Somewhere in Montana,”an independent film set and shot in Montana premieres Thursday, June 22 at Showboat cinema in Polson, the setting and shooting location for the film. The film tells the story of a multigenerational Montana rancher John Alexander (played by Graham McTavish) on the brink of losing his family’s
- [Resort Tax allocations: Final chapter ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/resort-tax-allocations-final-chapter/49238) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The solution may have been unexpected, but it balanced the budget. On Thursday evening at BASE, the third of three resort tax allocations meetings finalized grants to Big Sky nonprofits and organizations that applied for fiscal year 2024 funding. At the first session on Monday night, the BSRAD board voted
- [For the Busse brothers, climate change is a reality — and a violation of their constitutional rights](https://www.explorebigsky.com/for-the-busse-brothers-climate-change-is-a-reality-and-a-violation-of-their-constitutional-rights/49231) - Two Kalispell siblings cite changes to skiing and hunting seasons as reasons for joining the coalition of Montana youth suing several state agencies over failure to secure their ‘right to a clean and healthful environment.’ By Micah Drew FLATHEAD BEACON If it weren’t for school, Badge Busse would ski every day during the winter months
- [Road Trip: Boulder Hot Springs](https://www.explorebigsky.com/road-trip-boulder-hot-springs/49225) - By Leslie Kilgore EBS CONTRIBUTOR Boulder Hot Springs is one of those out-of-the-ordinary spots in Montana. The kind you talk about extensively to friends or co-workers, simply because it’s too unique not to share with fellow Montanans. Just over an hour’s drive from Bozeman, the long, windy driveway at the entrance to the 150-year-old resort
- [A la Carte: Pizza, pizza](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-la-carte-pizza-pizza/49223) - By Rachel Hergett EBS COLUMNIST There are some people who can happily eat pizza every day: I am not one of those people. So when wandering around Westfork Meadows recently, I was surprised to be reeled in by the aroma of the Blue Moon’s pizza oven. I’m no stranger to pizza. What American could be?
- [Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival Coming to Big Sky June 13](https://www.explorebigsky.com/vancouver-international-mountain-film-festival-coming-to-big-sky-june-13/49215) - EBS STAFF The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival comes to Big Sky and the Waypoint on Tuesday, June 13, marking the second installment of the Arts Council of Big Sky’s new Adventure Film Circuit. The festival’s touring version features eight films about mountain biking, rock climbing, big mountain skiing, trekking, hiking, paddling and hot air
- [Local Knowledge: “Find another shrubbery…"](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-find-another-shrubbery/49218) - By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST It is another landmark time in the summer, the bushes and trees are blooming. Since I got great feedback from the EBS readership on my evergreen article earlier in the winter, I thought I would give you all another identification article. This time you will find these trees and plants
- [Symbol of summer: Farmers market returns ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/symbol-of-summer-farmers-market-returns/49214) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The 2023 Big Sky Farmers Market season opened on Wednesday, with streets blocked off from cars and swarmed by eager community. Despite the recent trend of intermittent rain, balmy and sunny weather glowed welcome to a Big Sky summer favorite. Town Center was lined with dozens of booths and stands
- [Dispatches from the Wild: Getting the lead out](https://www.explorebigsky.com/dispatches-from-the-wild-getting-the-lead-out/49212) - America’s national bird suffers from a seasonal threat of lead exposure By Benjamin Alva Polley EBS COLUMNIST Imagine a hunter in western Montana late in the fall comes across America’s national bird grounded and unable to fly. The majestic raptor looks drunk and hungover—it can hardly stand, its head droops, its talons are clenched, and
- [Running toward a future in the face of climate change](https://www.explorebigsky.com/running-toward-a-future-in-the-face-of-climate-change/49207) - Mica Kantor, 14, says he has felt the impacts of the changing climate on the roads, tracks and trails he runs on, prompting his inclusion as a plaintiff in Held v. Montana. By Micah Drew FLATHEAD BEACON On the last Saturday in April 14-year-old Mica Kantor took part in the YMCA Riverbank Run 10K in
- [Montana lawmakers double down on fossil fuels in 2023 legislative session](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-lawmakers-double-down-on-fossil-fuels-in-2023-legislative-session/49195) - What bills passed by state lawmakers suggest about lawmakers’ energy priorities and issues the judge will weigh in the Montana youth climate trial. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS Montana has a long history of supplying this country — and others — with heaps of raw material to generate and transmit electricity. Those natural resources
- [Making it in Big Sky: Yellowstone Scenic Tours](https://www.explorebigsky.com/making-it-in-big-sky-yellowstone-scenic-tours/49203) - By Gabriella DiCenzo CONTENT PRODUCTION INTERN BIG SKY—Following the completion of her Outdoor Recreation and Education degree at Ohio University, Laura Callaghan left the quaint town of Athens, Ohio with the intention of applying her acquired knowledge. During the winter season, Callaghan’s friends embarked on a journey to Big Sky and returned with enthusiastic accounts of
- [Resort Tax allocations: Chapter two](https://www.explorebigsky.com/resort-tax-allocations-chapter-two/49191) - Tentative awards to organizations in health & safety, recreation & conservation—BSRAD to balance $300K deficit on Thursday By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Lively jazz soothed attendees before the second of three funding allocation sessions held by the Big Sky Resort Area District on Tuesday night. Between the jazz and another energy-boosting spread of healthy snacks
- [Who is ‘Held’ of Held v. State of Montana?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/who-is-held-of-held-v-state-of-montana/49187) - Early exposure to scientific rigor and climate change’s impact on ranches led Rikki Held to confer her name to the nation’s first constitutional climate change lawsuit to reach trial. By Micah Drew FLATHEAD BEACON Rikki Held’s last name has been referenced in legal briefs, news articles and water cooler conversations for two years now, since
- [<strong>‘To A Clean and Healthful Environment’</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/to-a-clean-and-healthful-environment/49175) - When Montana’s constitution was ratified by voters in 1972 it enshrined a citizen’s right to a clean and healthful environment into the future. The youth-led climate change lawsuit Held v. Montana is predicated on this right and its interpretation through Montana’s courts. By Micah Drew FLATHEAD BEACON “We the people of Montana grateful to God
- [Resort Tax allocations: Chapter one](https://www.explorebigsky.com/resort-tax-allocations-chapter-one/49172) - Tentative funding awarded to organizations in arts & education, economic development, housing, public works By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Jason Bacaj contributed reporting for this story The first of three annual public meetings took place on Monday at BASE, in which the Big Sky Resort Area District board will deliberate and vote on funding applications
- [Lone Peak senior initiates greenhouse project](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lone-peak-senior-initiates-greenhouse-project/49170) - One teacher says this project has been 23 years in the making—Chloe Nogaret got the ball rolling in 12 months By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER If a handful of Lone Peak High School students can carry the torch passed to them by graduating senior Chloe Nogaret, the Big Sky School District will soon have a
- [Democrats ask for explanation on stalled budget bill, others, call delays ‘chaotic way to govern’](https://www.explorebigsky.com/democrats-ask-for-explanation-on-stalled-budget-bill-others-call-delays-chaotic-way-to-govern/49169) - By Blair Miller DAILY MONTANAN Montana’s Democratic legislative leadership sent a letter Friday to Senate President Jason Ellsworth calling on him to sign several bills that have been awaiting his signature for weeks so they can be sent to the governor. For several weeks since the legislature adjourned May 2, six bills that were passed by lawmakers, sent
- [Montana youth prepare for trial in bellwether climate case against state](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-youth-prepare-for-trial-in-bellwether-climate-case-against-state/49153) - Landmark lawsuit alleges Montana’s government knowingly contributes to climate change by approving policies and projects that promote a fossil-fuel based energy economy, violating the young plaintiffs’ constitutional right to ‘a clean and healthful environment.’ By Micah Drew FLATHEAD BEACON Twenty days before the first constitutional climate change case was set to go to trial, attorneys
- [Events for June 5-June 11](https://www.explorebigsky.com/events-for-june-5-june-11/49152) - Monday June 5 Resort Tax Allocation Meeting BASE, 5:30 p.m. Pyrography (Woodburning) Class BASE, 6 p.m. NA Meeting Big Sky Medical Center, 6:30 p.m. Mario Kart Tournament The Waypoint, 7 p.m. Trivia Tips Up, 9 p.m. Tuesday June 6 Wine and Dine Tuesday Rainbow Ranch Lodge 5 p.m. Resort Tax Allocation Meeting BASE, 5:30 p.m.
- [Flag Day: American Legion Post 99 of Big Sky to honor late members](https://www.explorebigsky.com/flag-day-american-legion-post-99-of-big-sky-to-honor-late-members/49147) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER American Legion Post 99 of Big Sky will host a community event on Flag Day, June 14 to honor members that have passed away. The “Celebration of Life” event will take place on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Riverhouse in the lower-level events tent. Barbecue, wine and
- [Dolly Parton’s literacy program Imagination Library expanding in Montana](https://www.explorebigsky.com/dolly-partons-literacy-program-imagination-library-expanding-in-montana/49149) - DAILY MONTANAN STAFF Montana kids in every zip code in the state up to 5 years old will have access to free books courtesy of country singer Dolly Parton in partnership with the state’s first lady. “I’m so excited to be launching my Imagination Library statewide in Montana!” said Parton in a release from the
- [Gianforte announces leadership change at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gianforte-announces-leadership-change-at-montana-fish-wildlife-and-parks/49146) - Deputy Director Dustin Temple will assume Hank Worsech’s position. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Friday that Henry “Hank” Worsech is retiring as director of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, the agency charged with managing Montana’s wildlife and 55 state parks. Dustin Temple, who’s been serving as the agency’s acting director, will
- [Boondoggle on the Colorado River](https://www.explorebigsky.com/boondoggle-on-the-colorado-river/49143) - By Gary Wockner WRITERS ON THE RANGE You’d think the Earth shook recently when the three states of California, Arizona and Nevada announced they’d reached a deal with the federal government about how to manage the drought-stricken Colorado River. It felt like a replay of President George W. Bush’s “Mission Accomplished” speech. Because within 24
- [Rain doesn’t stop the Ninth Annual Harbor’s Hero Run](https://www.explorebigsky.com/rain-doesnt-stop-the-ninth-annual-harbors-hero-run/49140) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER A cold spring drizzle did not temper the spirits at the Ninth Annual Harbor’s Hero Run on Saturday morning at the Big Sky Community Park. The 5K color-run event is held annually by Lone Peak High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society to remember Harbor DeWaard, who sadly passed
- [Rush Hour: TIGER grant work to begin Monday](https://www.explorebigsky.com/rush-hour-tiger-grant-work-to-begin-monday/49136) - EBS STAFF After a few weeks of weather-related delays, Big Sky’s much-anticipated TIGER grant road work will begin on Monday, June 5. A Friday morning text message update states, “Construction will begin the week of June 5. Drivers can expect single-lane closure and flaggers near Little Coyote Rd,” referring to Little Coyote’s eastern junction near
- [Yellowstone: Drivers kill two black bears, park urges responsibility](https://www.explorebigsky.com/yellowstone-drivers-kill-two-black-bears-park-urges-responsibility/49134) - EBS STAFF As summer begins, a Yellowstone National Park press release urges visitors to protect wildlife by understanding the impact of their actions. “In recent days, some actions by visitors have led to the endangerment of people and wildlife and resulted in the death of wildlife,” the release states. On May 31, a man from
- [Custer Gallatin National Forest buys mining claims outside Cooke City](https://www.explorebigsky.com/custer-gallatin-national-forest-buys-mining-claims-outside-cooke-city/49132) - EBS STAFF Several mining claims outside Cooke City are now part of the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The forest’s Gardiner District partnered with the Bozeman nonprofit Greater Yellowstone Coalition to make a conservation-based purchase of 137 acres—called the Daisy Creek property—about 3 miles northwest of Cooke City that became final in mid-May, according to a
- [Mining company gets approval for more rare-earth mineral surveys in the Bitterroot](https://www.explorebigsky.com/mining-company-gets-approval-for-more-rare-earth-mineral-surveys-in-the-bitterroot/49127) - By John Hooks MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO The U.S. Forest Service has approved a plan by a pair of mining exploration companies to continue preliminary surveys in the southern Bitterroot valley. The companies believe there may be a deposit of rare earth minerals at the site. The Bitterroot National Forest announced on May 30 they had approved the
- [Yellowstone National Park Northeast Entrance Road to see temporary evening closures early June](https://www.explorebigsky.com/yellowstone-national-park-northeast-entrance-road-to-see-temporary-evening-closures-early-june/49125) - DAILY MONTANAN STAFF A small portion of Yellowstone National Park’s Northeast Entrance Road will be temporarily closed during evening hours on select days in early June to allow for construction. According to a National Park Service press release, the section of road in Lamar Canyon between Tower Junction and Lamar Valley will be closed from
- [Yellowstone: Hawaii man pleads guilty to intentionally disturbing bison calf](https://www.explorebigsky.com/yellowstone-hawaii-man-pleads-guilty-to-intentionally-disturbing-bison-calf/49123) - EBS STAFF On May 31, Clifford Walters was fined a total of $1,040 after pleading guilty to one count of feeding, touching, teasing, frightening, or intentionally disturbing wildlife at Yellowstone National Park. According to a press release from the park, on May 20, Clifford Walters of Hawaii approached a newborn bison calf that was struggling and
- [Gallatin Invasive Species Alliance rebrands as ‘Grow Wild’](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gallatin-invasive-species-alliance-rebrands-as-grow-wild/49119) - New name shifts emphasis from invasive threats to positive action EBS STAFF For two decades, the Gallatin Invasive Species Alliance has protected natural resources from invasive threats, ensuring thriving native ecosystems in the Gallatin watershed. That work will continue and expand, in tandem with a new name: Grow Wild. The organization was created in
- [Donations help improve Big Sky Fire Department training](https://www.explorebigsky.com/donations-help-improve-big-sky-fire-department-training/49116) - EBS STAFF A donation by Canyon Auto Repair & Towing of various cars to the Big Sky Fire Department went a long way in improving the department's recent vehicle extrication training. The training "significantly enhanced the department's preparedness and ability to handle complex rescue operations" where people are trapped inside a crashed vehicle, a BSFD
- [Judge rules in favor of corner-crossing hunters](https://www.explorebigsky.com/judge-rules-in-favor-of-corner-crossing-hunters/49113) - Skavdahl dismisses most of the claims made by the owner of the Elk Mountain Ranch who said Missouri hunters trespassed when they stepped over a corner of his Carbon County Wyoming ranch. By Angus M. Thuermer Jr. WYOFILE A federal judge ruled Friday that four Missouri hunters did not trespass when they corner crossed and
- [Big Sky leaders to teach hands-on wildlife safety ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-leaders-to-teach-hands-on-wildlife-safety/49107) - ‘Mobile wildlife education center’ to inform visitors, residents and workers about local wildlife, backcountry safety By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Charles Johnson paces excitedly around a trailer, quizzing EBS on paw prints, scat, pelts, and the difference between antlers and horns. More than just a trailer, it’s a “mobile wildlife education center,” Johnson says. He’s
- [Why Montana college tuition is on the rise](https://www.explorebigsky.com/why-montana-college-tuition-is-on-the-rise/49111) - For in-state students, the cost of higher education will grow 4% per year in 2024 and 2025. For out-of-state graduate and undergraduate students, the increase will be roughly 6%. By Alex Sakariassen MONTANA FREE PRESS Earlier this month, Montana’s Board of Regents approved a series of tuition increases for resident and nonresident students on university
- [Upcoming events for this week, May 30-June 4](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-for-this-week-may-30-june-4/49104) - Tuesday, May 30 AA Meeting Big Sky Chapel, 5:30pm American Legion Post 99 Bingo Night Riverhouse BBQ & Events, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 31 Saint Joseph’s Mass Big Sky Chapel, 12 p.m. Trivia The Waypoint, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 1 HR Community Meeting Big Sky County Water & Sewer Conference Room, 9 a.m. Pickleball Open
- [There’s money for wildlife crossings, but will someone build one by Gallatin Canyon?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/theres-money-for-wildlife-crossings-but-will-someone-build-one-by-gallatin-canyon/49101) - By Ryan Strother EBS CONTRIBUTOR When asked if Gallatin County is aware of the problem of wildlife collisions on U.S. Highway 191, County Commissioner Jennifer Boyer is emphatic: “Yes, definitely. For sure. That's an easy yes.” The stretch of highway that connects Big Sky with Bozeman saw a spike in elk-vehicle collisions last fall, and
- [Ken Burns’ latest chronicles the slaughter and revival of ‘The American Buffalo’](https://www.explorebigsky.com/ken-burns-latest-chronicles-the-slaughter-and-revival-of-the-american-buffalo/49095) - New documentary tells the story of bison, people and land impacted by the iconic mammals. By Erika Fredrickson MONTANA FREE PRESS “The American Buffalo,” Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary, took four years to produce, but the idea behind it can be traced back more than 30 years. Burns recently found an earlier version of a proposal
- [Is Montana’s pandemic tourism boom over?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/is-montanas-pandemic-tourism-boom-over/49093) - Tourism officials say that while Montana remains a popular destination, hotel occupancy numbers show visitation leveling off. By Justin Franz MONTANA FREE PRESS After three years of congested trailheads, crowded restaurants and packed hotels, Montana tourism officials say this summer might be a little calmer as the state’s pandemic-fueled travel boom starts to level out
- [<strong>Making it in Big Sky: Elevated Tax & Accounting</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/making-it-in-big-sky-elevated-tax-accounting/49091) - By Mira Brody CONTENT PRODUCTION DIRECTOR BIG SKY—It was a windy path to Big Sky for Emilee Rutz, owner of Elevated Tax & Accounting, but she and her family permanently settled after a few back-and-forths in 2016 and have since enjoyed the outdoor activities it has to offer, as well as the support of the
- [Lone Peak High School celebrates largest-ever graduating class](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lone-peak-high-school-celebrates-largest-ever-graduating-class/49060) - EBS STAFF Sunday saw Lone Peak High School send off its largest-ever graduating class, as 28 seniors received their diplomas and turn their eyes toward the future. The seniors are an accomplished bunch, having been accepted to more than 60 colleges and universities nationwide. Big Sky School District Superintendent Dustin Shipman said it’s a real
- [Local Knowledge: Mono-, Di-, and Bry-, Oh My!](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-mono-di-and-bry-oh-my/49044) - By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST It’s the beginning of June and plants are growing, birds are nesting, elk are calving, and I am out rolling around in the fields taking photos of it all. Last spring, I was lying on my side on Grizzly Loop trail to photograph some Bluebells. While crawling around I have
- [Spring sports round-up: Big Horn golf one stroke shy of Class C team title](https://www.explorebigsky.com/spring-sports-round-up-big-horn-golf-one-stroke-shy-of-class-c-team-title/49049) - Leydig wins individual golf trophy; Big Sky track and tennis add strong showings at state By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The Lone Peak High School spring season was highlighted by the golf team's trip to state, an opportunity which they rode just one stroke shy of a Class C state title. Bolstered by a trio
- [Gianforte takes veto scalpel to infrastructure bill](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gianforte-takes-veto-scalpel-to-infrastructure-bill/49042) - The governor used his line-item veto power to cut $23 million from the $1.2 billion House Bill 5, striking projects that were criticized as pork-barrel spending. By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS Gov. Greg Gianforte flexed his veto powers this week to cut into a $1.2 billion infrastructure bill that drew allegations of pork-barrel spending as it
- [A la Carte: Adventure and adaptability](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-la-carte-adventure-and-adaptability/49035) - By Rachel Hergett EBS COLUMNIST I always thought I would be good at “Cutthroat Kitchen,” a show hosted by Alton Brown that aired on Food Network from 2013 to 2017. Though set up like many other reality cooking competition shows—four contestants are whittled down through a series of challenges and eventually one winner emerges—this one
- [Judge allows Montana youth climate change lawsuit to proceed to trial](https://www.explorebigsky.com/judge-allows-montana-youth-climate-change-lawsuit-to-proceed-to-trial/49040) - Judge Kathy Seeley dismisses claims tied to repealed state energy policy. By Blair Miller DAILY MONTANAN A Lewis and Clark County District Court judge this week denied the state’s request for summary judgment in the Montana youth climate change lawsuit, meaning the case is effectively guaranteed to proceed to the trial scheduled to start June 12
- [New Big Sky Summer Camp to provide eight weeks of child care](https://www.explorebigsky.com/new-big-sky-summer-camp-to-provide-eight-weeks-of-child-care/49037) - Community partnerships work toward affordable, Monday through Friday child care in Big Sky By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Beginning June 18 and running for eight weeks, the Big Sky kidsLINK Summer Camp program will provide activities and care for children in Big Sky. The summer program will care for 35 preschool-aged children—4- and 5-year-olds entering
- [The Big Sky Way: We've got a TIGER by the tail!](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-big-sky-way-weve-got-a-tiger-by-the-tail/49032) - By Daniel Bierschwale EBS CONTRIBUTOR Spring is in the air and as wildflowers appear on the Montana landscape so do the orange cones that signal the beginning of road construction season. As soon as next year, partners will be celebrating the completion of road improvements to Montana Highway 64 (Lone Mountain Trail). This long-anticipated effort
- [Every Drop Counts: Point source versus nonpoint source pollution; what’s the difference?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/every-drop-counts-point-source-versus-nonpoint-source-pollution-whats-the-difference/49021) - By Marne Hayes EBS COLUMNIST When we talk about sources of pollution to rivers and streams, and more specifically about how different sources of pollution find their way into the Gallatin, we are talking about two distinct and different sources: point source, and nonpoint source (NPS) pollution. Point source pollution is distinctively different from nonpoint
- [A la Carte: Vegan BBQ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-la-carte-vegan-bbq/49028) - By Rachel Hergett EBS COLUMNIST As I wandered through Riverhouse BBQ and Events on an early May afternoon, I contemplated the restaurant’s name and my own propensity for “blonde moments.” Or maybe in my case, it’s a blonde decade. The Riverhouse, you see, feels like a roadhouse… But with better views. It’s along U.S. Highway
- [Softball on deck](https://www.explorebigsky.com/softball-on-deck/49015) - Registration open for Big Sky’s Co-ed Softball League By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER It’s almost dinger season. The Big Sky Co-ed Softball League will toss the first slow pitch of its 23rd season on Monday, June 12 at the Big Sky Community Park. Games will take place at 6 and 7:15 p.m., Monday through Wednesday
- [Domestic violence shelters move out of hiding](https://www.explorebigsky.com/domestic-violence-shelters-move-out-of-hiding/49011) - By Kathryn Houghton KFF HEALTH NEWS BOZEMAN — Sara Young packed a bag of essentials, gathered her kids, and fled her home to a refuge: an old, green house that blended in with the neighborhood in this southwestern Montana city. Nothing about the house identified it as a domestic violence shelter — it was hidden
- [Gov. Gianforte signs MEPA bill into law](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gov-gianforte-signs-mepa-bill-into-law/49009) - SB 557’s sponsor and opponents say the bill will ‘probably’ incite lawsuits. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed a bill that makes significant changes to the Montana Environmental Policy Act, a law that’s used in legal challenges to mines, timber sales and power plants. On May 19, Gianforte signed Senate Bill
- [Dispatches from the Wild: Sharp-tailed grouse dance across the divide](https://www.explorebigsky.com/dispatches-from-the-wild-sharp-tailed-grouse-dance-across-the-divide/49003) - Montana reintroduces the only bird missing from its western half. By Benjamin Alva Polley EBS COLUMNIST Dawn’s first light adorned the undulating prairies northwest of Choteau, Montana, as male sharp-tailed grouse fancy-danced across the lek. The lek is a traditional dance floor where males come to compete for the honor of breeding. But something was
- [Last closed road in Yellowstone set to open Friday, weather permitting](https://www.explorebigsky.com/last-closed-road-in-yellowstone-set-to-open-friday-weather-permitting/49001) - EBS STAFF The last closed road in Yellowstone National Park, Dunraven Pass, is set to open on Friday at 8 a.m. if weather allows. Dunraven Pass connects Canyon Village to Tower Fall at tops out at an elevation of 8,878 feet. Park officials ask that people planning to drive the pass watch out for quickly
- [District court judge temporarily blocks Montana bills that restrict abortion](https://www.explorebigsky.com/district-court-judge-temporarily-blocks-montana-bills-that-restrict-abortion/48999) - Plaintiffs All Families Healthcare, Planned Parenthood of Montana, Blue Mountain Clinic, testify in court against state on Medicaid abortion restriction. By Nicole Girten DAILY MONTANAN In an order from the bench Tuesday, a district court judge temporarily blocked abortion bills recently signed into law regarding surgical abortion restrictions, ultrasound requirements and Medicaid abortion restrictions, as
- [Yellowstone National Park investigating bison calf incident, death](https://www.explorebigsky.com/yellowstone-national-park-investigating-bison-calf-incident-death/48997) - By Daily Montanan Staff MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyoming – Yellowstone National Park law enforcement officers are asking the public for information about an incident that occurred on the evening of May 20, between an unidentified man and a newborn bison calf in the park’s northeast corner. The man intentionally disturbed the calf, which resulted in
- [BSRAD launches new public comment tool before grant allocations](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bsrad-launches-new-public-comment-tool-before-grant-allocations/48992) - ‘Prioritize’ allows Big Sky community to rank importance of local projects, informing BSRAD By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The Big Sky Resort Area District has received funding applications for 52 local projects ahead of fiscal year 2024, and the board of directors will allocate grants for those projects in early June. To gain a sense
- [Montana firefighters to join battle against Canadian wildfires](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-firefighters-to-join-battle-against-canadian-wildfires/48993) - By Aaron Bolton MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO Montana firefighters will join others from around the U.S. in helping Canadian fire crews battle 100 active fires in Alberta. The National Interagency Coordination Center is sending more firefighting resources to assist Canadian crews that have been fighting active and out-of-control wildfires for weeks. The coordination center fulfilled Canada’s
- [Montana bill defining 'sex' as binary becomes law](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-bill-defining-sex-as-binary-becomes-law/48991) - Gov. Greg Gianforte’s office says Senate Bill 458 allows transgender people to “identify with whatever gender, but not sex, they wish.” By Mara Silvers MONTANA FREE PRESS Gov. Greg Gianforte’s office announced Saturday that the Republican governor has signed into law Senate Bill 458, legislation that inserts binary, reproduction-based definitions of “male,” “female” and “sex” into
- [EPA approves Montana DEQ's decision to declare Gallatin River as impaired](https://www.explorebigsky.com/epa-approves-montana-deqs-decision-to-declare-gallatin-river-as-impaired/48989) - By Mario Carr EBS CONTRIBUTOR A 40-mile stretch of Gallatin River has been formally declared impaired this month after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the listing by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. The stretch runs from the border of Yellowstone National Park to Spanish Creek. The impairment designation comes after five consecutive years
- [Montana influencers file lawsuit on state TikTok ban in federal court](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-influencers-file-lawsuit-on-state-tiktok-ban-in-federal-court/48987) - Court documents say that Senate Bill 419 tramples on the U.S. Constitution By Darrell Ehrlick DAILY MONTANAN How is Montana’s newly enacted TikTok ban illegal? Well, lawyers for five popular TikTok users in the Treasure State have counted the ways, and they’ve told a federal judge that there are at least six legal problems with
- [Grizzly 399's 'final legacy'](https://www.explorebigsky.com/grizzly-399s-final-legacy/48985) - At 27 years old, world-famous bear is now the oldest known grizzly female to reproduce and raise cubs in a half-century of monitoring the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population. By Mike Koshmrl WYOFILE GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK—On Wednesday afternoon, tourists and passersby rolling down North Park Road would slow to ask wildlife photographers like Sue Cedarholm
- [<strong>Motorcyclist dies in Gallatin Canyon accident over the weekend</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/motorcyclist-dies-in-gallatin-canyon-accident-over-the-weekend/48983) - EBS STAFF A 27-year-old died in a motorcycle accident on U.S. Highway 191 near the Greek Creek Campground in Gallatin Canyon over the weekend. The solo rider was traveling north through Gallatin Canyon around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday evening on a Kawasaki motorcycle when the rider failed to negotiate a corner, according to a Montana
- [Smoke expected to clear for weekend](https://www.explorebigsky.com/smoke-expected-to-clear-for-weekend/48980) - EBS STAFF It’s not breaking news: Big Sky is shrouded in Canadian smoke. After a brief taste of wildfire season, Friday’s forecast from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality predicts clearer skies ahead. Nearly 100 wildfires in Alberta have burned a million acres bringing unseasonal smoke to Montana. The Bozeman area has seen intermittent
- [This year's record-breaking snowpack is pouring into the dried-out Salt Lake](https://www.explorebigsky.com/this-years-record-breaking-snowpack-is-pouring-into-the-dried-out-salt-lake/48972) - Snowmelt is replenishing depleted ecosystems and flooding communities. By Hannah Singleton HIGH COUNTRY NEWS For two weeks, Utah resident Hilary Silberman has watched the muddy flood waters of Emigration Creek rush past her house, occasionally cresting over the wooden bridge in her backyard. Every morning, she steps onto her back deck to make sure the
- [Deceased woman found in Yellowstone identified; man to appear in court on charges from same day](https://www.explorebigsky.com/deceased-woman-found-in-yellowstone-identified-man-to-appear-in-court-on-charges-from-same-day/48970) - By Keila Szpaller DAILY MONTANAN The woman found deceased this weekend in Yellowstone National Park has been identified as Cathryn Griffin, 38, according to the Teton County (Wyoming) Coroner’s Office. Griffin’s death remains under investigation, according to park and county authorities. Coroner Brent Blue said Wednesday officials believe Griffin is from Florida, but they also
- [Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility sees continued delays](https://www.explorebigsky.com/wastewater-resource-recovery-facility-sees-continued-delays/48961) - BSOA and BSCWSD near agreement; river impairment may cause unintended consequences By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The Big Sky Owners Association’s Little Coyote Pond recovery project is expected to move forward, perhaps faster than the Big Sky County Water and Sewer District’s new Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility, which remains mired in supply chain frustration. An
- [Gianforte signs TikTok ban](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gianforte-signs-tiktok-ban/48959) - The Chinese-owned social media platform will be illegal in Montana starting Jan. 1, 2024, barring a successful court challenge. By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Wednesday that he had signed a bill banning Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok over concerns its data-sharing practices jeopardize user privacy and national security. The ban,
- [Yellowstone-area grizzlies have stopped expanding their range](https://www.explorebigsky.com/yellowstone-area-grizzlies-have-stopped-expanding-their-range/48955) - After a half-century of expansion, bears reach limit of ‘suitable habitat,’ federal scientists report. By Mike Koshmrl WYOFILE CODY—For nearly five decades the grizzly population emanating from Yellowstone National Park has pulsed farther and farther outward, reclaiming old haunts where humans wiped out their forebears in the early 20th century. No longer. A federal biologist presenting
- [Shoulder season got you down? Try birding](https://www.explorebigsky.com/shoulder-season-got-you-down-try-birding/48951) - By Silas Miller EBS CONTRIBUTOR The arrival of longer and sunnier days means the return of eye-catching migratory birds to western Montana. Now’s the time to see the Western Tanager, often sighted in trees along the banks of rivers, and whose flaming yellow bodies and red heads recall something you’d run into on the banks
- [Gianforte signs into law insulin cap, bill preventing private contributions to elections](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gianforte-signs-into-law-insulin-cap-bill-preventing-private-contributions-to-elections/48944) - Other bills signed into law included legislation on bullying, bar civil liability and gun non-discrimination By Nicole Girten DAILY MONTANAN Gov. Greg Gianforte signed into law a bill that would limit the insurance co-payment for insulin in Montana, among dozens of other pieces of legislation, with more than 100 bills still awaiting his signature. Senate
- [Smoke from Canadian wildfires reaches southwest Montana](https://www.explorebigsky.com/smoke-from-canadian-wildfires-reaches-southwest-montana/48942) - By John Hooks MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO Smoke from dozens of wildfires in Alberta, Canada reached southwest Montana on Wednesday morning, pushed south by a cold front. Air monitoring stations in Cut Bank were recording unhealthy air quality as of Tuesday afternoon and moderate air quality in the Flathead Valley. Forecasters with the National Weather Service in
- [Fatal crash Tuesday in Gallatin Gateway under investigation](https://www.explorebigsky.com/fatal-crash-tuesday-in-gallatin-gateway-under-investigation/48939) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER This story was updated on 5/18 with the name of the deceased. A fatal collision occurred on U.S. Highway 191 in Gallatin Gateway on Tuesday evening. The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Department received a call at 6:23 p.m. regarding a multi-vehicle accident with a passenger ejection near mile marker 71. Due
- [BSSD facilities upgrade plan ‘shovel ready’ for future funding attempts](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bssd-facilities-upgrade-plan-shovel-ready-for-future-funding-attempts/48929) - By Mario Carr EBS CONTRIBUTOR Voters might've turned down Big Sky School District's proposed $19.85 million bond, but District Superintendent Dustin Shipman is thankful for how the master facilities plan has come together. “The project is still there, and it’s shovel ready for when the board makes a decision to get it funded again,” Shipman
- [Judge in Montana climate change lawsuit: Prepare for trial](https://www.explorebigsky.com/judge-in-montana-climate-change-lawsuit-prepare-for-trial/48926) - Lawsuit challenging constitutionality of state’s energy stances currently set to begin June 12. By Blair Miller DAILY MONTANAN A Lewis and Clark County District Court judge told attorneys for the state and for a group of young Montanans suing over Montana’s fossil fuel policies and stance that they should “prepare for trial“ in a month despite efforts by the
- [Nonprofit aims to buy former mine site on Yellowstone NP's northern border](https://www.explorebigsky.com/nonprofit-aims-to-buy-former-mine-site-on-yellowstone-nps-northern-border/48924) - The Greater Yellowstone Coalition says the $6.25 million deal will ‘extinguish the last real and significant mining threat on the border of Yellowstone National Park, forever.’ By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS A Bozeman-based nonprofit is trying to raise $6.25 million to purchase land and mineral rights — and prevent mining — on the northern boundary of
- [Upcoming events for this week, May 15-21](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-for-this-week-may-15-21/48922) - Monday May 15 Library Storytime, BASE, 10:30 a.m. Afterschool BASEcamp, BASE, 4 p.m. Woodburning Community Art Class, BASE, 6 p.m. Competitive Video Games, The Waypoint, 7 p.m. Trivia with Captain Kirk, Tips Up, 9 p.m. Tuesday May 16 Toddler Tuesday, BASE, 10 a.m. Afterschool BASEcamp, BASE, 4 p.m. AA Meeting, Big Sky Chapel, 5:30 p.m.
- [Gianforte signs bill banning state agencies from analyzing climate impacts](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gianforte-signs-bill-banning-state-agencies-from-analyzing-climate-impacts/48919) - House Bill 971 comes as Montana courts are poised to consider how “clean and healthful environment” protections intersect with energy regulations. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed into law a bill that bars the state from considering climate impacts in its analysis of large projects such as coal mines
- [Officials investigate weekend death in Yellowstone National Park](https://www.explorebigsky.com/officials-investigate-weekend-death-in-yellowstone-national-park/48910) - EBS STAFF On Saturday night, a woman was found dead in a vehicle that had been driven into a snowbank on Craig Pass about 3 miles south of Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park, according to a park press release. Park rangers found the body when they responded to a report of an incident on
- [<strong>Big Sky PBR voted ‘Event of the Year’ for ninth time </strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-pbr-voted-event-of-the-year-for-ninth-time/48912) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Big Sky’s stop on the Professional Bull Riders circuit continues to live up to the hype. At the PBR World Finals in Fort Worth, Texas, the Big Sky PBR was recognized as “Event of the Year,” which has begun to feel routine around here—it’s the ninth time Big Sky has earned
- [A foggy peek into summer tram construction](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-foggy-peek-into-summer-tram-construction/48902) - Lone Peak Tram will be the first tram built in the United States since 2008 at Jackson Hole By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER With ski season just receding in the rearview, Big Sky Resort is charging full steam ahead with its construction of the new Lone Peak Tram, planning to open next winter. Despite a
- [Three takeaways from lawmakers' approach to natural resource management](https://www.explorebigsky.com/three-takeaways-from-lawmakers-approach-to-natural-resource-management/48890) - What bills dealing with wildlife habitat funding, water law and grizzly bear management suggest about the state of natural resources debate in Montana. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS Given that Montana’s top two industries are agriculture and recreation, it should come as no surprise that Montanans are quick to engage with policies seeking changes
- [The Big Sky Way: The name is Bond... Bond Levy](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-big-sky-way-the-name-is-bond-bond-levy/48886) - By Danny Bierschwale EBS COLUMNIST I’m not Sean Connery, Daniel Craig, or for that matter even Austin Powers. However, to set the stage for our ongoing civic discussion, let’s imagine we are sitting at a classic 007 high stakes casino game. The money we bring to the table is extremely important and of course we
- [Group plans to sue state, feds for failure to protect grizzlies from trapping](https://www.explorebigsky.com/group-plans-to-sue-state-feds-for-failure-to-protect-grizzlies-from-trapping/48888) - By Darrell Ehrlick DAILY MONTANAN A citizens’ task force says that it plans on suing both the state and federal government for not protecting grizzly bears because of the state’s zeal to enact expanded trapping and hunting laws without regard to the bears. The Flathead-Lolo-Bitterroot Citizen task force has sent the 60-day notice of intent
- [Zinke introduces bill to improve collaboration between parks, gateway communities](https://www.explorebigsky.com/zinke-introduces-bill-to-improve-collaboration-between-parks-gateway-communities/48884) - The bipartisan bill calls for the Park Service to consult with surrounding communities before limiting park access. By Justin Franz MONTANA FREE PRESS Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke has teamed with Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) to introduce bipartisan legislation to aid communities adjacent to national parks deal with the impacts of skyrocketing visitation. The Gateway Communities and
- [How the 2023 Legislature tried to tackle Montana's housing crunch](https://www.explorebigsky.com/how-the-2023-legislature-tried-to-tackle-montanas-housing-crunch/48879) - Lawmakers hope pro-construction zoning and a $225 million spending package will ease the state’s affordability woes. Did they go far enough? By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS This is news to no one: Montana is facing a historic housing crunch. Population growth, much of it driven by in-migration, has spurred demand for homes and apartments
- [More Yellowstone roads to open Friday, weather allowing](https://www.explorebigsky.com/more-yellowstone-roads-to-open-friday-weather-allowing/48880) - EBS STAFF Four more seasonal sections of roads in Yellowstone National Park are scheduled to open on Friday morning if weather allows. The roads slated for opening are: the stretch from the South Entrance to West Thumb, from West Thumb to Old Faithful (Craig Pass), from West Thumb to Lake Village, and from Tower-Roosevelt to
- [<strong>Making it in Big Sky: Montana Land Reliance</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/making-it-in-big-sky-montana-land-reliance/48877) - By Mira Brody CONTENT PRODUCTION DIRECTOR BIG SKY—The increase in development in southwest Montana is one of the largest threats faced by local land trusts. Montana Land Reliance’s Chad Klinkenborg spoke with Explore Big Sky about how his team is facing these challenges head-on, partnering with landowners to permanently conserve over 1.2 million acres in
- [Local Knowledge: Flower power, spring edition](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-flower-power-spring-edition/48872) - By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST While I spent time around town in late April, I kept hearing people lamenting the long winter. As a first-year retired teacher I must say that it was the best winter I could have asked for. Skiing during the week at the resort, and skiing adventures with my wife either
- [Dispatches from the Wild: Got to keep them separated](https://www.explorebigsky.com/dispatches-from-the-wild-got-to-keep-them-separated/48870) - Fatal pneumonia outbreak from domestic sheep kills bighorn sheep. By Benjamin Alva Polley EBS COLUMNIST In my last article, I wrote about winterkill in Wyoming’s pronghorn antelope population and how hundreds starved because they were already weakened by bacterial pneumonia, coupled with not finding a snow-free winter range for grazing. This week’s column deals with
- ['Genuine excitement': Arts Council of Big Sky brings the Adventure Circuit to town](https://www.explorebigsky.com/genuine-excitement-arts-council-of-big-sky-brings-the-adventure-circuit-to-town/48863) - By Mario Carr EBS CONTRIBUTOR A series of outdoor and recreation-focused film festivals are scheduled to show in Big Sky thanks to a partnership between the Arts Council of Big Sky and the Waypoint. Officially known as the Adventure Circuit, this brainchild of the Arts Council will consist of five different film festivals. The Arts
- [Hard pressed: Billings letterpress studio breathes new life into old artform](https://www.explorebigsky.com/hard-pressed-billings-letterpress-studio-breathes-new-life-into-old-artform/48860) - By Darrell Ehrlick DAILY MONTANAN People rarely sit down to write letters anymore. Even email seems laborious when compared to texting. So imagine how few people still set type by hand. Heck, how many folks even know what that means? For Erika Wilson of the Windy Mill Press, after her first attempt at a hand
- [Gianforte calls for aggressive attack on all wildfires](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gianforte-calls-for-aggressive-attack-on-all-wildfires/48858) - By Edward F. O'Brien MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO Gov. Greg Gianforte Tuesday convened federal, state, tribal and local fire officials for a preview of the state’s wildfire readiness. Forecasters say Montana could see normal fire activity this summer. According to the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, 95 percent of last season’s fire starts were kept to
- [The Big Sky Way: May elections](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-big-sky-way-may-elections/48856) - By Danny Bierschwale EBS CONTRIBUTOR In our last segment we explored the basics of voting in Big Sky and the civic responsibility we each have in elections. As outlined, a variety of elections occur each year in Big Sky and to participate in most you must be registered to vote. With the May election in
- [Music in the Mountains lineup: another slate of national acts](https://www.explorebigsky.com/music-in-the-mountains-lineup-another-slate-of-national-acts/48850) - All opening artists will be from Montana By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Back for its 14th summer of free music at Town Center, Music in the Mountains will unify community around free live music—and this year, some really big acts. Brian Hurlbut, executive director for the Arts Council of Big Sky has been booking shows
- [<strong>Enjoying the Ride</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/enjoying-the-ride/48843) - Tactical Sector Investing By Dan Parnes Paid ad A good military strategy is a tactical one, but our armed forces aren’t the only ones to use a tactical strategy. As financial professionals, we use them too. Tactical Asset Allocation is an active management portfolio strategy that shifts the percentage of assets held in various categories
- [Ricketts talks: Billionaire pitches luxury northwestern Wyoming resort as conservation](https://www.explorebigsky.com/ricketts-talks-billionaire-pitches-luxury-northwestern-wyoming-resort-as-conservation/48842) - Construction to begin along the Upper Hoback Road as soon as this fall. By Mike Koshmrl WYOFILE.COM PINEDALE—Joe Ricketts painted a picture of an environmentally benign utopia, a place where high-dollar guests from places like Los Angeles could take their golf carts down to view animals traveling along the world’s longest-known mule deer migration route. “We will
- [Montana marijuana retailers face exponentially higher license renewal fees under new bill](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-marijuana-retailers-face-exponentially-higher-license-renewal-fees-under-new-bill/48840) - HB 903, now on Gov. Gianforte’s desk, could generate $4 million in new revenue for state coffers by raising license renewal fees based on how many stores marijuana businesses operate. By Max Savage Levenson MONTANA FREE PRESS Beginning Jan. 1, marijuana retailers in Montana will see their licensing and renewal fees jump dramatically if a
- [Upcoming events for this week May 8-14](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-for-this-week-may-8-14/48835) - Monday, May 8 Library Storytime, BASE, 10:30 a.m. Afterschool BASEcamp, BASE, 4 p.m. AA Women's Meeting, Big Sky Christian Fellowship Offices, 5:30 p.m. Woodburning Community Art Classes, BASE, 6 p.m. NA Meeting, Big Sky Medical Center, 6:30 p.m. Competitive Video Games, The Waypoint, 7 p.m. Trivia Night with Captain Kirk, Tips Up, 9 p..m. Tuesday,
- [Big Horn baseball finding its swing on the road](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-horn-baseball-finding-its-swing-on-the-road-2/48828) - LPHS will have to wait until 2024 to play in Big Sky, as MHSA’s inaugural season wraps up next weekend By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER On Tuesday, Lone Peak High School’s first-ever baseball team will “host” its final home game against the Belgrade High School Panthers—in Belgrade. This snowy winter complicated the Montana High School
- [Lawmaker pushes for veto override after Gianforte rejects popular marijuana tax bill](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lawmaker-pushers-for-veto-override-after-gianforte-rejects-popular-marijuana-tax-bill/48824) - Sen. Lang to secretary of state: Uphold the Legislature’s check on the executive branch’s power. By Amanda Eggert and Arren Kimbel-Sannit MONTANA FREE PRESS The sponsor of a popular initiative seeking to divvy up more than $50 million of marijuana tax revenue is requesting that lawmakers be given an opportunity to override a veto Gov.
- [Judge halts Lincoln County logging project because of grizzly bear concerns](https://www.explorebigsky.com/judge-halts-lincoln-county-logging-project-because-of-grizzly-bear-concerns/48822) - Federal judge says U.S. Forest Service intentionally didn’t consider road impacts on grizzly habitat. By Darrell Ehrlick DAILY MONTANAN Last week, U.S. District Court judge Dana Christensen halted a logging project in the Kootenai National Forest because of its potential to harm an already imperiled population of grizzly bears. The Knotty Pine timber project would
- [Old bones can be a small town's movie stars](https://www.explorebigsky.com/old-bones-can-be-a-small-towns-movie-stars/48818) - By Adam Larson WRITERS ON THE RANGE The prehistoric past can perk up the present. When woolly mammoth bones were found in my hometown in Wisconsin years ago, they became the centerpiece of one of our local museums. Today, they continue to attract visitors and serve as one of the city’s informal symbols. Unfortunately, the
- [<strong>Rounding up community priorities with county leaders </strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/rounding-up-community-priorities-with-county-leaders/48805) - Eggs and Issues provides breakfast and education before Madison-Gallatin Joint County Commission Meeting Wednesday started bright and early, with coffee, quiche and croissants. As is tradition, the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce hosted Eggs and Issues, an education- and awareness-focused breakfast, as a prelude to the bi-annual Madison-Gallatin Joint County Commission Meeting. Big Sky leaders
- [SJ Howell on being 'the last transgender voice' on the House floor](https://www.explorebigsky.com/sj-howell-on-being-the-last-transgender-voice-on-the-house-floor/48802) - By Nicole Girten DAILY MONTANAN Rep. SJ Howell said they needed to check the status of a child care bill before they could sit down to talk. “Otherwise, I’ll be thinking about it the whole time,” the Missoula Democrat said. Howell, a transgender non-binary Missoula Democrat who goes by they/them pronouns, spoke to the Daily
- [Service providers say funding Medicaid rates, mental health 'historic,' 'unprecedented'](https://www.explorebigsky.com/service-providers-say-funding-medicaid-rates-mental-health-historic-unprecedented/48801) - By Keila Szpaller DAILY MONTANAN Before the Montana Legislature met, nursing homes and group homes were closing, but this week, service providers said they are more hopeful about the future. Certainly, no one is promising a total stop on closures. But Patrick Maddison, president of the Montana Association of Community Disability Services and CEO of
- [<strong>Making it in Big Sky: Trove West</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/making-it-in-big-sky-trove-west/48799) - By Mira Brody CONTENT PRODUCTION DIRECTOR BIG SKY—Kate Tomkinson, founder and owner of Trove West, aims to support local Big Sky artisans, as well as shoppers in the area with products that cannot be found in your typical gift shop. It’s a display of the life that Montana has to offer, shared with her patrons.
- [Judge denies motion to block enforcement of Zephyr punishment](https://www.explorebigsky.com/judge-denies-motion-to-block-enforcement-of-zephyr-punishment/48795) - Judge Menahan: ‘Plaintiffs’ requested relief would require this Court to interfere with legislative authority in a manner that exceeds this Court’s authority.’ By Mara Silvers MONTANA FREE PRESS A Helena district court judge on Tuesday denied Rep. Zooey Zephyr’s motion to temporarily block enforcement of House Republicans’ discipline against her — a punishment last week that
- [Montana passes significant health policy changes in controversial session](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-passes-significant-health-policy-changes-in-controversial-session/48793) - The recently ended legislative session was marked by Medicaid reimbursement hikes, abortion restrictions, anti-LGBTQ+ statutes, behavioral health spending, and workforce and insurance measures. By Keely Larson KFF HEALTH NEWS-UM LEGISLATIVE NEWS SERVICE Republican leaders' banishment of a transgender lawmaker from floor debates in the recently ended Montana legislative session seized the nation's attention. It also
- [Community digs 'a milestone' for Big Sky housing](https://www.explorebigsky.com/community-digs-a-milestone-for-big-sky-housing/48784) - Lone Mountain Land and Housing Trust break ground on RiverView Apartments By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Local leaders dug shovels into Big Sky’s next major workforce housing project on Wednesday, May 3. Construction of the RiverView apartment complex “will definitely be known for years to come as a milestone for the Big Sky Community,”
- [Arts Council announcing summer concert lineup May 4](https://www.explorebigsky.com/arts-council-announcing-summer-concert-lineup-may-4/48776) - EBS STAFF The Arts Council of Big Sky will be announcing its 2023 summer concert lineup on Thursday, May 4, at the Waypoint. The event coincides with the annual Give Big Gallatin Valley fundraising effort, and will feature raffles, videos and live music. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the lineup reveal starting an hour
- [Environmental groups warn clearcutting plan could imperil grizzlies, lynx and old-growth forests](https://www.explorebigsky.com/environmental-groups-warn-clearcutting-plan-could-imperil-grizzlies-lynx-and-old-growth-forests/48773) - Land nearby Yellowstone National Park slated for more than 10,000 acres of timber harvest. By Darrell Ehrlick DAILY MONTANAN A coalition of environmental groups has put the United States Forest Service on notice that its plan to clearcut more than 5,500 acres of forests just outside of Yellowstone National Park in the Custer Gallatin National
- [68th Montana Legislature adjourns](https://www.explorebigsky.com/68th-montana-legislature-adjourns/48772) - If anybody expected that lawmakers would adjourn sine die in the time and manner they did Tuesday evening, they kept their cards held close. By Arren Kimbel-Sannit MONTANA FREE PRESS With the 90th and last possible legislative day looming, the lawmakers, staff, lobbyists, reporters and other denizens of the Montana Capitol this week knew that
- [Big Sky voters reject $19.85 million school bond](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-voters-reject-19-85-million-school-bond/48768) - By Jason Bacaj MANAGING EDITOR The Big Sky School District’s proposed $19.85 million bond intended to complete the final phase of its master facilities plan failed by 66 votes, according to unofficial results reported by Gallatin County. The school and special district election also saw voters elect Matt Dodd to a three-year term on the
- [Big Sky welcomes bear spray rental service](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-welcomes-bear-spray-rental-service/48761) - Big Sky’s Hey Bear forms partnership with Yellowstone Park-based Bear Aware By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER This summer, Big Sky visitors will be able to rent—and learn proper use of—bear spray, which helps promote coexistence and safety of humans and bears. The service comes as part of a new partnership between Hey Bear, a social
- [Montana's marijuana tax revenue fight could be over, but governor's veto possible](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montanas-marijuana-tax-revenue-fight-could-be-over-but-governors-veto-possible/48758) - Senate Bill 442 sent to Gianforte's desk as House kills competing Senate Bill 538 By Blair Miller DAILY MONTANAN The fight over Montana’s marijuana tax revenue may have reached a resolution Monday despite what a Democratic lawmaker called “shenanigans” on the House floor just hours after the Senate sent the bill with the broadest support to the
- [Zephyr, constituents, challenge House disciplinary action in court](https://www.explorebigsky.com/zephyr-constituents-challenge-house-disciplinary-action-in-court/48757) - Represented by the ACLU of Montana, Missoula Democrat Rep. Zooey Zephyr and a coalition of her constituents are challenging her ban from House floor debates. By Arren Kimbel-Sannit MONTANA FREE PRESS Missoula Rep. Zooey Zephyr has filed a lawsuit challenging the disciplinary action that banned the Democrat from the House floor, anteroom or gallery, the latest
- [Abortion clinics sue state over new restrictions on Medicaid coverage](https://www.explorebigsky.com/abortion-clinics-sue-state-over-new-restrictions-on-medicaid-coverage/48751) - The lawsuit argues a Gianforte administration rule blocks access for low-income Montanans By Mara Silvers MONTANA FREE PRESS Montana abortion providers on Friday sued the state health department in an attempt to block a new rule adopted by the Gianforte administration’s health department that restricts how the state will pay for abortions through its Medicaid
- [The remarkable life, death and tombstone of Manhattan's Sammy Williams](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-remarkable-life-death-and-tombstone-of-manhattans-sammy-williams/48749) - By Darrell Ehrlick DAILY MONTANAN About the only thing that can be said for certain about Sammy Williams is that he died in Manhattan, Montana, on Dec. 10, 1908. Even how Williams died, his name and the rest of his life’s story are conflicting, murky or uncertain. What can be said beyond the date of
- [A 'Chip' off the Wilson block](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-chip-off-the-wilson-block/48746) - Big Sky’s James Wilson set for second season on Playmill stage By Gus Hammond EBS CONTRIBUTOR Some Big Sky fourth graders will go to Camp Big Sky this summer, others will join Big Sky Broadway, others will become paid actors. Wait, what? Yes, this year, James Wilson will again spend his summer performing at West
- [Road Trip: Fairmont Hot Springs and Anaconda](https://www.explorebigsky.com/road-trip-fairmont-hot-springs-and-anaconda/48744) - By Leslie Kilgore EBS CONTRIBUTOR The Anaconda Copper Company smelter stack, completed in 1919, is one of the tallest free-standing brick structures in the world at 585 feet. In comparison, the Washington Monument is 555 feet tall. It stands less than three hours from Big Sky towering over the former mining town of Anaconda. I’ve
- [Every Drop Counts: Impairment listing and TMDL, what does it all mean for the Gallatin River?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/every-drop-counts-impairment-listing-and-tmdl-what-does-it-all-mean-for-the-gallatin-river/48742) - By Marne Hayes EBS COLUMNIST The recent proposed listing of the middle segment of the Gallatin River as impaired has gained a lot of well-deserved attention in headlines lately. It calls to question many things, not the least of which is ‘what does that even mean?’ and ‘is the Gallatin River in peril?’ The short
- [A la Carte: Road trip](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-la-carte-road-trip/48728) - By Rachel Hergett EBS COLUMNIST Growing up in southwest Montana, I measured distance by travel time on the roads around us. As days grow longer and the air warms, our mountain roads clear. They shed most of their ice and snow and my mind starts to turn to the roads ahead. Where will they lead
- [Dispatches from the Wild: Wyoming's winterkill](https://www.explorebigsky.com/dispatches-from-the-wild-wyomings-winterkill/48724) - Pneumonia outbreak coupled with severe winter kills thousands of antelope By Benjamin Polley EBS COLUMNIST Thousands of pronghorn antelope make one of the longest land migrations in the continental United States each spring and fall. In just two to three days, they travel 100-150 miles, fleeing Grand Teton National Park’s high country and heading south
- [Gianforte signals he'll sign TikTok ban — but prefers changes first](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gianforte-signals-hell-sign-tiktok-ban-but-prefers-changes-first/48710) - Governor wants language that expands the ban to all social media apps that share data with 'foreign adversaries.' By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS Gov. Greg Gianforte is pushing for revisions to a proposed ban on the social media platform TikTok passed by the Legislature this month, suggesting the bill’s backers amend its provisions to
- [Sources: Lee newspapers plan to reduce printing days](https://www.explorebigsky.com/sources-lee-newspapers-plan-to-reduce-printing-days/48706) - Top regional editor in Butte will become top editor in Tucson By Darrell Ehrlick DAILY MONTANAN Lee Enterprises, the corporate owner of five Montana daily newspapers, plans to reduce the number of days it prints in most of its newspapers to three days per week. The decision to cut publication days has been an industry
- [Meet the candidates for the Big Sky School District Board of Trustees](https://www.explorebigsky.com/meet-the-candidates-for-the-big-sky-school-district-board-of-trustees/48694) - EBS STAFF The current election includes voting on two open seats on the Big Sky School District Board of Trustees. One seat holds a three-year term and the other has a two-year term. There are two people vying for the three-year spot: Stacy Ossorio and Matt Dodd. Three are in the running for the two-year
- [Gianforte's son one of many lobbying governor against trans bills](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gianfortes-son-one-of-many-lobbying-governor-against-trans-bills/48691) - David Gianforte has told his father the bills will harm the LGBTQ+ community he's a part of By Mara Silvers MONTANA FREE PRESS In late March, David Gianforte made an appointment to talk about three bills with Montana’s Republican governor, Greg Gianforte, who happens to be his father. David, 32, sat down in the governor’s office
- [House Republicans bar Democratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr for breaching decorum](https://www.explorebigsky.com/house-republicans-bar-democratic-rep-zooey-zephyr-for-breaching-decorum/48688) - Transgender Missoula lawmaker will be barred from House floor and bill debates for the remainder of the session By Arren Kimbel-Sannit MONTANA FREE PRESS The Montana House of Representatives voted on party lines Wednesday to discipline transgender Democratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr by barring her from the chamber’s floor, anteroom and gallery for the remainder of the 68th
- [Local Knowledge: Shell game](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-shell-game/48683) - By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST I remember as a kid going to the ocean and walking along the beach fascinated by all the seashells. It seemed that each one I saw I picked up, whether they were new and colorful, or old, faded, and broken. All of these shells I would bring to my Mom
- [Eggs and Issues to talk ‘Belonging in Big Sky’](https://www.explorebigsky.com/eggs-and-issues-to-talk-belonging-in-big-sky/48676) - Local DEI consultant sees opportunity to better understand and represent diverse communities, migrant workers By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER A project to make Big Sky more inclusive to residents and workers with diverse backgrounds will take the stage on Wednesday, May 3 at the Wilson Hotel. Before Resort Tax hosts the Madison-Gallatin Joint County Commission meeting on Wednesday morning, the
- [Five dozen colleges accept Lone Peak seniors](https://www.explorebigsky.com/five-dozen-colleges-accept-lone-peak-seniors/48669) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Lone Peak High School’s 28 seniors have been accepted to more than 60 colleges and universities nationwide. Big Sky School District Superintendent Dustin Shipman said it’s a real testament to Big Sky’s teachers and community. “I’m just thrilled that our students from a small rural school in Montana are getting
- [Montana Senate votes to bump up Medicaid provider rates](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-senate-votes-to-bump-up-medicaid-provider-rates/48665) - By Keila Szpaller DAILY MONTANAN The Montana Senate voted 49-1 this week to infuse another $15 million for the biennium from the general fund toward Medicaid provider rates — expected to be matched by another $29.5 million in federal funds. “This is a substantial measure to bolster Montana’s senior, long-term care and other providers studied
- [Attempt at housing compromise emerges in Legislature's final days](https://www.explorebigsky.com/attempt-at-housing-compromise-emerges-in-legislatures-final-days/48661) - Proposal would spend $175 million on housing infrastructure, mortgage assistance and rent-restricted apartment projects. Amid late-session political tensions, it may face an uphill climb By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS With days to go in the 2023 session of the Montana Legislature, a months-long debate over how to put a portion of the state’s $2.5
- [NorthWestern Energy's Laurel project brings criticism, support for new power plant](https://www.explorebigsky.com/northwestern-energys-laurel-project-brings-criticism-support-for-new-power-plant/48658) - By Darrell Ehrlick DAILY MONTANAN LAUREL – A Sunday afternoon meeting that was meant to rally Yellowstone County residents against a natural gas-fired power plant brought out people who said the refinery and railroad town already has too many corporate polluters, but also a number of people who supported the construction. The Yellowstone County Generation
- [Teacher residency program, literacy intervention, advancing](https://www.explorebigsky.com/teacher-residency-program-literacy-intervention-advancing/48656) - By Keila Szpaller DAILY MONTANAN Nine new teachers have signed contracts with school districts where they completed a pilot residency program, said Rep. Brad Barker, R-Roberts. That’s a big deal in a state with a teacher shortage, and Barker said the program should continue. Friday, Senate Finance and Claims heard House Bill 833, to address
- [Public comment opens for proposed road resurfacing in Gallatin Canyon](https://www.explorebigsky.com/public-comment-opens-for-proposed-road-resurfacing-in-gallatin-canyon/48654) - EBS STAFF A public comment period has opened for a proposed resurfacing of about 4 miles of U.S. Highway 191 from near the Lava Lake trailhead north to about Storm Castle Road, the Montana Department of Transportation announced Tuesday. Members of the public can submit comments online here or in writing to the Montana Department
- [Big Sky Medical Center announces new administrator](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-medical-center-announces-new-administrator/48653) - EBS STAFF Bozeman Health announced that it has brought former longtime employee Chris Darnell back on board to serve as administrator of the Bozeman Health Big Sky Medical Center. Darnell previously served as a Bozeman Health team member in roles such as administrator of BSMC, system director of network development and prior to that worked
- [Upcoming events for this week April 24-28](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-for-this-week-april-24-28/48652) - Monday, April 24 Library Storytime at BASE, 10:30 a.m. AA Women's Meeting at Big Sky Christian Fellowship Offices, 5:30 p.m. Woodburning Community Art Class at BASE, 6 p.m. NA Meeting at Big Sky Medical Center, 6:30 p.m. Super Smash Bros. Tournament at The Waypoint, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 AA Meeting at Big Sky Medical
- [Rush Hour: Community braces for TIGER road work](https://www.explorebigsky.com/rush-hour-community-braces-for-tiger-road-work/48641) - Mid-May through October, construction will magnify traffic on Highway 64 By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Commuters and local drivers can expect to churn through audiobooks and podcasts this summer. On Wednesday, April 19, the Montana Department of Transportation hosted a pair of virtual information sessions outlining summer roadwork on Montana Highway 64 (Lone Mountain Trail).
- [U.S. Interior secretary unveils $125 million for local climate projects](https://www.explorebigsky.com/u-s-interior-secretary-unveils-125-million-for-local-climate-projects/48639) - By Jacob Fischler DAILY MONTANAN BOISE, Idaho — The U.S. Interior Department will send $125 million from the bipartisan infrastructure law to scores of local climate resiliency and conservation projects, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland told a group of environmental reporters Friday. Speaking at the Society of Environmental Journalists annual conference, Haaland promoted several aspects of the
- [DEQ classifies stretch of the Gallatin River as 'impaired'](https://www.explorebigsky.com/deq-classifies-stretch-of-the-gallatin-river-as-impaired/48637) - While pollution-induced algal blooms threaten the river, environmental groups say the designation will aid an eventual cleanup. By Victoria Eavis MONTANA FREE PRESS Montana officials have moved to list dozens of miles of the Gallatin River as impaired following excessive pollution-induced algal blooms over the last few years. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality reached
- [Land exchanges serve the wealthy](https://www.explorebigsky.com/land-exchanges-serve-the-wealthy/48634) - By Erica Rosenberg WRITERS ON THE RANGE In 2017, the public lost 1,470 acres of wilderness-quality land at the base of Mount Sopris near Aspen, Colorado. For decades, people had hiked and hunted on the Sopris land, yet the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) handed it over to Leslie Wexner, former CEO of Victoria’s Secret
- [BSRAD discusses fiscal year 2024, long-term capital improvements](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bsrad-discusses-fiscal-year-2024-long-term-capital-improvements/48628) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER At the Big Sky Resort Area District meeting on Wednesday, April 19, board members dove deep into discussions of Resort Tax finance policy, 2024 grant allocations, business facts from the BSRAD registration database, and a roadmap designed to help Big Sky take care of its infrastructure and public service needs
- [National Park week kicks off April 22](https://www.explorebigsky.com/national-park-week-kicks-off-april-22/48632) - Celebrate National Park Week at your favorite park this week. EBS STAFF From April 22-30, each of the country’s 424 National Parks will host a series of activities and events to celebrate – or simply enjoy the views. Visitors can lLearn about Yosemite’s monoliths, Hawaii’s eruptive volcanoes, historic homesteads and much more. Unsure where to
- ['Needs, not wants’ discussed at water and sewer meeting](https://www.explorebigsky.com/needs-not-wants-discussed-at-water-and-sewer-meeting/48619) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER A 'win-win' agreement could enable both the Little Coyote Pond restoration project and the construction of a million-gallon tank to store community water, a topic of primary discussion at the Big Sky County Water and Sewer District’s monthly board meeting on April 18. Other topics included the district’s ongoing talent
- [Montana State hosts ‘Building Bridges’ event to foster cross-cultural dialogue](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-state-hosts-building-bridges-event-to-foster-cross-cultural-dialogue/48616) - MSU NEWS SERVICE BOZEMAN—A two-day event hosted by Montana State University’s Office of International Programs and the MSU student chapter of the United Nations Association will aim to create cross-cultural dialogue and engagement with the work of the United Nations on April 27-28 on the MSU campus. The “Building Bridges” event will include faculty presentations,
- [The Bitterroot ecosystem will get a new new grizzly management plan, officials say](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-bitterroot-ecosystem-will-get-a-new-new-grizzly-management-plan-officials-say/48612) - By Aaron Bolton MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO Federal wildlife managers have outlined a plan to reassess management of grizzly bears in southwest Montana and central Idaho. The plan follows a court order last month. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will create a plan over the next three and a half years to help grizzlies recolonize
- [Where to allocate weed tax revenues?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/where-to-allocate-weed-tax-revenues/48614) - Legislature weighs competing measures for how to spend $50 million of recreational marijuana tax revenues. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS Two proposals with competing visions for the tens of millions in taxes that Montana collects annually on the sale of recreational marijuana are still making their way through the Legislature as lawmakers work to
- [Support continues to build for the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-headwaters-legacy-act-gains-momentum/48603) - Public input and bipartisan support needed to pass MHLA By Ryan Strother EBS CONTRIBUTOR The Montana Headwaters Legacy Act is inching ever closer to becoming a reality. The renewed momentum is due in part to local nonprofits and business owners who worked for four days in Washington, D.C. earlier this spring to build consensus for
- [Local dispensaries reflect on 15 months of legal weed](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-dispensaries-reflect-on-15-months-of-legal-weed/48595) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER As Treasure State tokers celebrate 4/20, a cultural date observed by cannabis users, EBS spoke with local players in Montana's young recreational marijuana industry. Montana dispensaries have sold over $269 million of recreational marijuana since it became legal in January 2022. Call it dope, weed, pot, reefer, Mary Jane, devil’s
- [Pro-housing zoning bills advance, but big funding remains in limbo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/pro-housing-zoning-bills-advance-but-big-funding-remains-in-limbo/48591) - Both the House and Senate have endorsed zoning bills intended to ease Montana’s housing crunch by simplifying construction. But spending bills have a less certain road. By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS A slate of zoning bills intended to spur home construction by limiting how local governments can regulate housing development appears headed toward passage
- [Miller twins, age 3, likely the youngest to ski 100 days in a season](https://www.explorebigsky.com/miller-twins-age-3-likely-the-youngest-to-ski-100-days-in-a-season/48587) - By Jason Bacaj MANAGING EDITOR Bode Miller, winningest male Alpine ski racer in U.S. history, is no stranger to great feats in skiing. This time around he played a support role as his 3-year-old identical twins, Aksel and Asher, made their mark in the skiing world as likely the youngest skiers to ever ski 100
- [Gallatin County Commission approves $458K in funding for Open Lands projects](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gallatin-county-commission-approves-458k-in-funding-for-open-lands-projects/48585) - By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER The Gallatin County Commission approved funding for multiple projects aimed at improving open lands in Big Sky, Bozeman, West Yellowstone, Four Corners and Three Forks using money from the Open Lands Program, according to a Tuesday press release from the county. The commission unanimously approved a total of $458,223 in
- [UM’S Kyiyo Powwow set for April 21-22](https://www.explorebigsky.com/ums-kyiyo-powwow-set-for-april-21-22/48582) - UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA MISSOULA—One of the nation’s oldest student-run powwows and a beloved University of Montana tradition, the Kyiyo Powwow, will be held on campus Friday and Saturday, April 21-22, in the Adams Center. Unifying Indigenous people from across the nation and Montana, the annual celebration preserves the rich heritage of tribes and cultures while
- [As the West’s epic snow melts, flood danger rises](https://www.explorebigsky.com/as-the-wests-epic-snow-melts-flood-danger-rises/48574) - How do 2023’s atmospheric rivers compare to past extremes and what can be expected in the future? By Chad Hecht UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO To get a sense of the enormous amount of water atmospheric rivers dumped on the Western U.S. this year and the magnitude of the flood risk ahead, take a look
- [Upcoming events this week April 17-23](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-april-17-23/48573) - Monday, April 17 AA Women’s Meeting at Big Sky Christian Fellowship Offices, 5:30 p.m. NA Meeting at Big Sky Medical Center, 6:30 p.m. Competitive Video Games at The Waypoint, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 Big Sky Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting at Big Sky Chamber of Commerce, 8 a.m. Big Sky School District Board Meeting
- [<strong>Housing: Rent Local surges past 100 units, 250 tenants </strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/housing-rent-local-surges-past-100-units-250-tenants/48570) - Affordable housing program targets vacation rentals and vacant properties By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER It’s not a permanent fix, but it’s making a difference right now. The Big Sky Community Housing Trust works to increase Big Sky’s workforce housing stock through various strategies including the permanent Good Deeds program and construction partnerships responsible for the
- [Select Yellowstone National Park roads open to public April 21](https://www.explorebigsky.com/select-yellowstone-national-park-roads-open-to-public-april-21/48567) - YELLOWSTONE PUBLIC AFFAIRS MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2023, select roads in Yellowstone National Park will open to the public, weather permitting. Roads routinely open this time of year and remain open until Nov.1, when they close in preparation for the winter season. On Saturday, April 22, entrance
- [Week of climate-related events planned at Montana State](https://www.explorebigsky.com/week-of-climate-related-events-planned-at-montana-state/48565) - MSU NEWS SERVICE BOZEMAN—A series of events April 17–21 at Montana State University will bring workshops, speakers and educational opportunities focused on climate change and sustainability. The inaugural MSU Climate Week is organized by the faculty-led Climate Solutions Group. All events throughout the week are free and open to the public. The events start Monday
- [Rare ‘inverted’ snowpack magnified winter’s heavy toll on wildlife](https://www.explorebigsky.com/rare-inverted-snowpack-magnified-winters-heavy-toll-on-wildlife/48561) - Precipitation and water content in the mountain snowfields were just above average, but not extraordinary, in most of western Wyoming. At low elevations, though, the snow depths shattered records — and killed tens of thousands of ungulates. By Mike Koshmrl WYOFILE Jackson Lake likely won’t fill this year. That may come as a surprise to
- [A la Carte: Let's talk tubers](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-la-carte-lets-talk-tubers/48550) - By Rachel Hergett EBS COLUMNIST Once upon a time, I was writing a script for an internet cooking segment. The idea was that I, a darn good self-taught cook, would be a counterpoint to an often inaccessible classically trained chef. My idea was to highlight simple ingredients and ways they could be made delicious. The
- [Montana close to becoming 1st state to completely ban TikTok](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-close-to-becoming-1st-state-to-completely-ban-tiktok/48559) - By Amy Beth Hanson and Haleluya Hadero ASSOCIATED PRESS HELENA—Montana lawmakers moved one step closer Thursday to passing a bill to ban TikTok from operating in the state, a move that's bound to face legal challenges but also serve as a testing ground for the TikTok-free America that many national lawmakers have envisioned. Montana's proposal,
- [WMPAC celebrates 10-year anniversary with ‘best year ever’](https://www.explorebigsky.com/wmpac-celebrates-10-year-anniversary-with-best-year-ever/48553) - By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER The Warren Miller Performing Arts Center held its first performance on March 12, 2013. Ten years later, the space is largely the same, but the impact has certainly increased, according to executive and artistic director John Zirkle. The winter season, which ran from Dec. 28 through March 25 and coincided
- [The Big Sky Way: The hanging chad](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-big-sky-way-the-hanging-chad/48545) - By Danny Bierschwale EBS CONTRIBUTOR Elections have been won and lost by this small but mighty fragment of paper on punch-card ballots. You might remember that hanging chads were partly responsible for the high number of invalid votes during the controversial 2000 U.S. Presidential election. Our diverse backgrounds shape us as citizens, each with a unique
- [<strong>Making it in Big Sky: Larkspur Group</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/making-it-in-big-sky-larkspur-group/48549) - By Mira Brody CONTENT PRODUCTION DIRECTOR BIG SKY—Lori Addicks’ favorite wildflower is the Mountain Larkspur, a resilient, high altitude flora that grows abundantly along Big Sky’s mountainsides. It feels fitting then, that Addicks’ business, Larkspur Group, shares its name, and was founded after one career ended and she felt the inspiration to strike out on
- [2023 Rut now open for volunteers](https://www.explorebigsky.com/2023-rut-now-open-for-volunteers/48539) - EBS STAFF When the Rut Mountain Runs return in mid-September, volunteers will make Big Sky’s most popular running event possible. An April 12 email from the race coordinators stated that hundreds of volunteers will contribute during race week. From Friday to Sunday, tasks include packet pickup, gear check, aid station assistants, medal distribution and Runt
- [Local Knowledge: Rings of time](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-rings-of-time/48528) - By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST In the last article I introduced you all to the five common species of conifers that grow in the Big Sky area. I would like to build on this knowledge and introduce you to some new concepts that these trees can tell us about their ages, past climate, and how
- [A statement year for BSSEF](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-statement-year-for-bssef/48534) - Freeride program shines, Nordic and alpine skiers in the national mix By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The Big Sky Ski Education Foundation is wrapping up its 29th season, the first in which all three main programs—alpine, Nordic and freeride—qualified athletes for national events. Program Director Jeremy Ueland believes Big Sky is being noticed and recognized
- [Dispatches from the Wild: Bison are getting buffaloed each year](https://www.explorebigsky.com/dispatches-from-the-wild-bison-are-getting-buffaloed-each-year/48527) - By Benjamin Alva Polley EBS COLUMNIST A century ago, we didn’t have the foresight to realize Yellowstone, like many national parks, needed to be bigger. The lines we drew were a great idea, but they didn’t include wintering ranges on the valley floor. Winter pummels the Yellowstone plateau yearly with deep snowpack and cold temperatures,
- [Bills aimed at increasing Montana's housing supply advance](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bills-aimed-at-increasing-montanas-housing-supply-advance/48525) - By Ellis Juhlin MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO A group of bills that would change cities’ zoning regulations in order to increase housing supply are progressing through the state Legislature. The three bills draw on solutions proposed by the state’s housing task force created by Governor Greg Gianforte last summer. The bills have won bipartisan support and
- [Amendment to send Montana prisoners to Arizona scrapped](https://www.explorebigsky.com/amendment-to-send-montana-prisoners-to-arizona-scrapped/48523) - A Senate committee on Tuesday voted to defund plans to send 120 incarcerated Montanans to a private prison operated by CoreCivic in Arizona. By Arren Kimbel-Sannit MONTANA FREE PRESS A Senate committee on Tuesday voted to scrap plans to send 120 incarcerated Montanans to a private prison in Arizona. The amendment to the Legislature’s main
- [Ballots for Big Sky School District election mailed today](https://www.explorebigsky.com/ballots-for-big-sky-school-district-election-mailed-today/48521) - EBS STAFF Ballots for the 2023 school and special district election on May 2 were mailed out on Friday, giving voters in the Big Sky School District the chance to decide on a $19.85 million bond that would bring indoor athletic facilities up to the standards of Montana Class B. An information session on the
- [Reflections on dogs, health and Hollywood](https://www.explorebigsky.com/reflections-on-dogs-health-and-hollywood/48513) - Former Big Sky resident and “Godfather” casting director Andrea Eastman looks back on how her golden retriever, Trooper, helped her heal from open heart surgery and inspired a children’s book. By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER BIG SKY—By the time Andrea Eastman moved to Big Sky full time in 2005, she had a storied career in
- [NorthWestern Energy, public begin debating ‘historic’ rate increases before PSC](https://www.explorebigsky.com/northwestern-energy-public-begin-debating-historic-rate-increases-before-psc/48511) - Residents complain about power increases, while commercial customers push for agreement By Keila Szpaller DAILY MONTANAN Patricia Ames described herself as the “quintessential little old lady,” and she said she’s been paying an extra $100 a month on her power bill from NorthWestern Energy. And that’s with a new and “highly efficient” furnace, she said.
- [Winter storm warning issued April 12-13, up to 2 feet of snow forecasted](https://www.explorebigsky.com/winter-storm-warning-issued-april-12-13-up-to-2-feet-of-snow-forecasted/48508) - EBS STAFF The National Weather Service in Great Falls issued a winter storm warning for much of Gallatin County in effect from 6 p.m. on Wednesday through midnight on Thursday. Forecasters anticipate between 6 and 12 inches of new snow accumulation with up to 2 feet of new snow at high elevations, according to NWS
- [Shootout gathers community, celebrates culture](https://www.explorebigsky.com/shootout-gathers-community-celebrates-culture/48498) - People’s-choice-winning film invokes the spirit of Chet Huntley By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Stoke was high among the bustling crowd, waiting and sipping outside The Waypoint around 9 p.m. on Saturday. As viewers from the 7 o’clock showing began to emerge from the double doors, a handful said with a promising grin, “enjoy the show.”
- [Abortion providers try to block 15-week restriction before it becomes law](https://www.explorebigsky.com/abortion-providers-try-to-block-15-week-restriction-before-it-becomes-law/48496) - A Helena judge denied the motion to block House Bill 721 from taking effect, saying it was premature. By Mara Silvers MONTANA FREE PRESS A Helena judge on Monday denied a motion filed earlier today by Montana abortion providers seeking to block House Bill 721, a bill that would prohibit the most common procedure for
- [Wolf killing and the consequences of disturbing pack dynamics](https://www.explorebigsky.com/wolf-killing-and-the-consequences-of-disturbing-pack-dynamics/48492) - New research shows killing wolves changes pack dynamics, and those changes matter. By Christine Peterson WYOFILE The last few years have been tough for gray wolves. Idaho passed a law to kill up to 90% of the state’s wolves. Montana killed 270 in one season. Wisconsin killed about 220 before the species went back on
- [Upcoming events this week: April 10-16](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-april-10-16/48491) - Monday, April 10 AA Women’s Meeting at Big Sky Christian Fellowship Offices, 5:30 p.m. NA Meeting at Big Sky Medical Center, 6:30 p.m. Competitive Video Games at The Waypoint, 7 p.m. Live Music: Amanda Stewart at Montage Big Sky, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 AA Meeting at Big Sky Chapel, 5:30 p.m. Live Music: Kylie
- [Spring temperatures set to bring high runoff, potential for flooding](https://www.explorebigsky.com/spring-temperatures-set-to-bring-high-runoff-potential-for-flooding/48489) - EBS STAFF Spring weather has finally arrived in southwest Montana and the deeper than usual snowpack in the southern Beaverhead, Madison and Gallatin counties has led experts to expect stream flows nearly twice as high as usual. Forecasts for those areas show an expected streamflow of between 120% to 180% of normal, according to the
- [West Yellowstone’s sewer plant overworked by tourists, stifling growth](https://www.explorebigsky.com/west-yellowstones-sewer-plant-overworked-by-tourists-stifling-growth/48485) - The gateway town near Yellowstone National Park has a moratorium on most new construction until it can build a new $33 million wastewater treatment plant. By Victoria Eavis MONTANA FREE PRESS WEST YELLOWSTONE — When a town has twice as many hotel rooms as residents, it can run into a unique set of issues. West
- [A Colorado reservoir gets ready for an epic snowmelt](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-colorado-reservoir-gets-ready-for-an-epic-snowmelt/48483) - By Dave Marston WRITERS ON THE RANGE Reservoir manager Ken Beck says wryly that he has lots of water coming his way, “and I need a hole to put it in.” In southern Colorado, Beck is the superintendent of Pine River Irrigation District and Vallecito Reservoir, which catches water from the 13,000 and 14,000-foot-high peaks
- [Marty Pavelich Ice Rink closes for season](https://www.explorebigsky.com/marty-pavelich-ice-rink-closes-for-season/48481) - EBS STAFF According to a social media post from Big Sky Community Organization’s BASE account, the Marty Pavelich Ice Rink reached the end of its “record season” on April 7. The rink hosted Big Sky’s most expansive season ever for the Big Sky Skating and Hockey Association’s hockey program, another popular adult curling league, and
- [LPHS baseball opens with a win](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lphs-baseball-opens-with-a-win/48475) - Big Horns introduced on game day to grass, fly balls and long-toss; Varsity double-header on day two By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER It may have been junior varsity, but a W is a W. On Thursday, April 6, the Lone Peak High School baseball team drove to Columbus to become another first-time high school baseball
- [Weiskopf's Warriors raising money for pancreatic cancer research](https://www.explorebigsky.com/weiskopfs-warriors-raising-money-for-pancreatic-cancer-research/48476) - OUTLAW PARTNERS Big Sky lost a legend last August when legendary golfer and local resident Tom Weiskopf passed away from pancreatic cancer, but this month people can step up and honor his memory by participating or donating to Weiskopf’s Warriors, a team participating in a fundraiser for the nonprofit Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. On April
- [Bill to prohibit rent caps passes through state House](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bill-to-prohibit-rent-caps-passes-through-state-house/48473) - By Elinor Smith UM LEGISLATIVE NEWS SERVICE HELENA—A bill that would prohibit local governments from putting a cap on the cost of rent as rates continue to rise in the state passed the House of Representatives on a vote of 66-27 Thursday. The bill would prohibit local governments from placing a limit on how much
- [Gallatin County task force to review 14-year backlog of unprosecuted sex crimes](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gallatin-county-task-force-to-review-14-year-backlog-of-unprosecuted-sex-crimes/48471) - By Keila Szpaller DAILY MONTANAN A joint task force charged with reviewing a backlog of unprosecuted violent sex crimes in Gallatin County will hold its first meeting April 12. Newly elected County Attorney Audrey Cromwell announced last month she discovered boxes of cases in the office referred for prosecution by law enforcement but never reviewed
- [Bridge inspection to cause delays in canyon on Monday ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bridge-inspection-to-cause-delays-in-canyon-on-monday/48467) - EBS STAFF On Monday, April 10, routine under-bridge inspections will take place at two locations on U.S. Highway 191 between Bozeman and Big Sky. Drivers should expect minor delays as single-lane traffic may affect both work zones. The first bridge is located at mile 70.5, south of Gallatin Gateway at the mouth of the canyon. The second
- [LPHS National Honor Society holding fundraiser in honor of late student Skye Swenson](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lphs-national-honor-society-holding-fundraiser-in-honor-of-late-student-skye-swenson/48466) - EBS STAFF BIG SKY—The Lone Peak High School National Honor Society is holding the Socks for Skye fundraising event for Eagle Mount, a Bozeman-based organization that helps people with disabilities or cancer enjoy the outdoor activities Montana is known for. Students are selling socks with a custom design in honor of the fundraiser’s namesake, Skye
- [Enjoying the ride: Don’t wait until April to create your tax strategy ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/dont-wait-until-april-to-create-your-tax-strategy/48463) - Michael Hilliard ChFC, CLU, CFP™ Sponsored article When people think of April, many think of filing their taxes; but tax strategies should be a continuous year-long process. There is a difference between tax preparation and tax planning, the latter being an integral part of having a strategic financial plan. One of the more symbiotic relationships
- [Big Sky Biggie back for year five](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-biggie-back-for-year-five/48451) - Total riders already outnumber the 2022 event, early bird registration ends May 31 By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER On Aug. 26, the Big Sky Biggie will tender the legs of bikers from across the nation. Since 2018, Big Sky has hosted this cross-country mountain bike event as a fundraiser for the Big Sky Community
- [FWP investigating moose harassment incident in Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/fwp-investigating-moose-harassment-incident-in-big-sky/48458) - EBS STAFF A video that surfaced on social media showing two men in Big Sky approaching and apparently touching a moose has triggered an investigation by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Morgan Jacobsen, FWP’s Region 3 communication and education program manager, wrote in an email to Explore Big Sky that a game warden is piecing
- [Bill making it harder to sue the state over environmental policy clears the Senate](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bill-making-it-harder-to-sue-the-state-over-environmental-policy-clears-the-senate/48448) - By Ellis Juhlin MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO Two bills that passed in the Montana Senate this week could make it more difficult for groups that want to sue the state. The first bill, brought by Republican Senator Mark Noland of Bigfork, would require groups challenging state environmental decisions to pay up in order to take the
- [2023 spring bicycling in Yellowstone to begin April 7](https://www.explorebigsky.com/2023-spring-bicycling-in-yellowstone-to-begin-april-7/48446) - YNP: Anticipate higher than usual snow banks and stressed wildlife on roads. Do not crowd or push wildlife on roads and be prepared to wait or turn around. YELLOWSTONE PUBLIC AFFAIRS MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo.—Beginning Friday, April 7, bicyclists willing to brave the unpredictable weather of spring in Yellowstone National Park can ride 49 miles
- [Bauchman’s bracket](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bauchmans-bracket/48442) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Robert Bauchman was looking for a dark horse. He told EBS in a phone call that he usually starts paying attention to college basketball as the tournament approaches, and while he read about the University of Connecticut Huskies, he saw a team heating up at the right time. He entered
- [Record number of bison killed just outside Yellowstone National Park this winter](https://www.explorebigsky.com/record-number-of-bison-killed-just-outside-yellowstone-national-park-this-winter/48437) - The harvest, which doubles the previous record, has prompted Bozeman-based nonprofit Gallatin Wildlife Association to send a letter seeking Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s intervention. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS This story is excerpted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday. Number of bison killed by
- [Bill targeting Tester U.S. Senate race passes Montana Senate](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bill-targeting-tester-u-s-senate-race-passes-montana-senate/48435) - By Nicole Girten DAILY MONTANAN A bill that would eliminate party primaries in U.S. Senate races, targeting Democrat U.S. Sen Jon Tester’s race for re-election, passed the Montana Senate on Tuesday. Senate Bill 566 would establish a “jungle primary” system, where the top two vote getters regardless of party affiliation advance to the general election,
- [Big leaps for Big Sky Hockey](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-leaps-for-big-sky-hockey/48423) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The Big Sky Skating and Hockey Association expanded youth programs for the 2022-23 winter season, as the Montana 64’s traveled farther for more tournaments and grew from three age groups to five. Coach Joseph McFadden said the program took some big leaps this season. Big Sky became an affiliate member
- [House brings down Gianforte’s ‘HOMES Act’](https://www.explorebigsky.com/house-brings-down-gianfortes-homes-act/48419) - Governor-backed proposal would have put $200 million toward infrastructure to aid Montana’s housing crunch, but attracted Republican and Democratic opposition in the House Monday. By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS The Montana House voted decisively Monday evening to kill one of Gov. Greg Gianforte’s key housing affordability proposals, a bill that would have allocated $200
- [Bill would tax nonprofits that bring lawsuits against government](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bill-would-tax-nonprofits-that-bring-lawsuits-against-government/48416) - SB 524 targets nonprofits suing over environmental, natural resource issues By Darrell Ehrlick DAILY MONTANAN A bill being considered by the Montana Senate would upend the finances of nonprofit groups that bring a lawsuit against the state for violations of environmental and natural resources law. Senate Bill 524, sponsored by Sen. Greg Hertz, R-Polson, would
- [Upcoming events this week: April 3-9](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-april-3-9/48415) - Monday, April 3 Competitive Video Games at The Waypoint, 7 p.m. Live Music: Amanda Stewart at Montage Big Sky, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 Small Business Virtual Roundtable at Big Sky Chamber of Commerce, 3 p.m. American Legion Post 99 monthly meeting at Buck’s T-4, 6 p.m. Live Music: Kylie Spence at Montage Big Sky,
- [Competing bills, opinions could determine reallocation of Montana marijuana tax revenue](https://www.explorebigsky.com/competing-bills-opinions-could-determine-reallocation-of-montana-marijuana-tax-revenue/48412) - One bill seeks to maintain Habitat Montana funding permanently; other provides funding for biennium only By Blair Miller DAILY MONTANAN Fights are ramping up at the state Capitol over what to do with Montana’s marijuana tax revenue and its funding of the Habitat Montana conservation program, as the two bills still moving through the legislature
- [MSU Spring Rodeo to return April 13-16](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-state-university-2023-spring-rodeo-coming-april-13-16/48410) - MSU NEWS SERVICE BOZEMAN – The 2023 Montana State University Spring Rodeo will run Thursday, April 13, through Sunday, April 16, at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. The action begins at 7 p.m. Thursday with performance rounds. Attendees are encouraged to show up in blue and gold attire to support the event’s “College Night.” Friday and
- [SAR rescues skier, snowmobiler over April 1 weekend](https://www.explorebigsky.com/sar-rescuers-skier-snowmobiler-over-april-1-weekend/48407) - EBS STAFF Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue volunteers responded to a stranded skier in Bear Basin on April 1 and a snowmobiler near Pioneer Mountain on April 2, according to releases from the Sheriff’s Office. Gallatin County Dispatch received the SOS notification at 6:02 p.m. on April 1 alerting them of a skier that
- [A la Carte: Pho aka the family noodle](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-la-carte-pho-aka-the-family-noodle/48403) - By Rachel Hergett EBS COLUMNIST I’m a sucker for pho, the Vietnamese staple noodle soup featuring rice noodles in a hearty broth. The dish, pronounced like “fo,” lends itself to a whole lot of punny restaurant names or slogans, such as Big Sky Noodles’ “It’s good pho you!” And though I had drooled over Instagram
- [A fresh take on an old favorite](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-fresh-take-on-an-old-favorite/48400) - Cinderella returns to the WMPAC stage for a new generation By Gus Hammond EBS CONTRIBUTOR This isn’t Lone Peak High School’s first Cinderella. But when the curtains at Warren Miller Performing Arts Center open at 6:30 on April 5 and 6, audiences who saw the debut of Cinderella in 2014 will be reminded of how
- [Lawmakers advance funding for Gallatin College](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lawmakers-advance-funding-for-gallatin-college/48397) - The House Appropriations Committee passed a major state construction bill that now includes $23.5 million for Montana State University’s two-year campus. By Alex Sakariassen MONTANA FREE PRESS Lawmakers and university officials have over the past month worked to resurrect a priority request from Montana State University for state assistance in constructing a new headquarters for
- [MSU students raise safety, other concerns after threats](https://www.explorebigsky.com/msu-students-raise-safety-other-concerns-after-threats/48394) - Montana State University administration said it is supporting students, responsive By Keila Szpaller DAILY MONTANAN One Montana State University student recently told the Board of Regents about sleeping on a friend’s couch for a month out of fear of being on campus over threatening emails sent to the Queer Straight Alliance. One student who is
- [Every Drop Counts: A look at the Upper Gallatin: a healthy fishery reflects a healthy river watershed](https://www.explorebigsky.com/every-drop-counts-a-look-at-the-upper-gallatin-a-healthy-fishery-reflects-a-healthy-river-watershed/48378) - By Marne Hayes EBS COLUMNIST Last week, the Gallatin River Task Force hosted a presentation by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks fisheries biologist Mike Duncan, that gave the community a closer look at the health of the upper Gallatin River. As an introduction to the annual Fly Fishing Film Tour hosted by the organization, Duncan
- [Local Knowledge: If you've seen one tree...](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-if-youve-seen-one-tree/48382) - By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST A famous quote attributed to then-Gov. Ronald Regan in the mid 1960s, “If you’ve seen one tree, you’ve seen them all.” We know that’s not true, of course, because we have so many different types of trees here in Big Sky. Often as I am riding the chairlift, people ask
- [Flatiron development looks to ‘horse-trade’ water for sewer](https://www.explorebigsky.com/flatiron-development-looks-to-horse-trade-water-for-sewer/48377) - Subdivision plan will require expanded wastewater capacity By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The Flatiron project, proposed in May 2021 by Bozeman-based Middle Fork Properties, LLC, is stuck at a chicken-and-the-egg situation, officials say. The Flatiron subdivision proposal spans 535 acres of lowland at the bases of Andesite and Flatiron Mountains beside Big Sky Resort. Three
- [FWP: Leave baby animals alone, be mindful of diseases](https://www.explorebigsky.com/fwp-leave-baby-animals-alone-be-mindful-of-diseases/48373) - MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS HELENA – Each spring, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks receives calls from people who have picked up deer fawns or other wildlife. It’s important to remember that FWP does not accept, hold or rehabilitate moose, deer, elk and most other animals. Oftentimes, people think they are rescuing an orphaned animal. However,
- [$1 million wildlife crossings fund passes legislative committee](https://www.explorebigsky.com/1-million-wildlife-crossings-fund-passes-legislative-committee/48370) - House Bill 887 would establish a fund the Montana Department of Transportation or local governments could use to leverage federal infrastructure funding dedicated for wildlife crossings. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS A bill seeking to make Montana roadways safer for motorists and wildlife by creating a $1 million pilot program for wildlife crossing structures
- [<strong>Big Horns make baseball history </strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-horns-make-baseball-history/48362) - When snow melts, Lone Peak High School will join debut high school baseball league By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Montana has become the 48th state to adopt high school baseball and the Lone Peak High School Big Horns are on deck. When the Montana High School Association voted to sanction the sport in January 2022
- [Counting snow geese](https://www.explorebigsky.com/counting-snow-geese/48354) - By Benjamin Alva Polley EBS COLUMNIST Each spring, a blizzard of snow geese migrates along the Pacific Flyway from wintering range in California’s Central Valley to the Canadian Arctic. Along their flight, they stop at Montana’s Freezeout Lake in late March to early April, 40 miles west of Great Falls. Each morning, the snow geese
- [Debate sparks over who should control spending of marijuana money as taxes pour into state coffers](https://www.explorebigsky.com/debate-sparks-over-who-should-control-spending-of-marijuana-money-as-taxes-pour-into-state-coffers/48350) - By Caven Wade UM LEGISLATIVE NEWS SERVICE In 2020, the state of Montana joined a pack of 20 other states and the District of Columbia when it legalized recreational marijuana. Montana voters passed ballot Initiative 190 on a thin margin of 57% for and 43% against. The legalization came with a brand new pipeline of
- [Road improvement projects in Yellowstone to impact 2023 visitors](https://www.explorebigsky.com/yellowstone-2023-roadwork/48345) - EBS STAFF Yellowstone National Park is planning four major road improvement projects this year to improve safety, access and experience, according to a March 27 press release. Officials anticipate road delays along the park’s southern and northern corridors as a result of the road work. The park has an asset inventory of $4.1 billion with
- [NASA satellite grant to help MSU water experts remap the flood-torn Yellowstone River](https://www.explorebigsky.com/msu-water-experts-receive-nasa-grant-for-calibration-of-new-satellite-that-will-aid-in-remapping-flood-ravaged-yellowstone-river/48342) - By Diana Setterberg MSU NEWS SERVICE BOZEMAN – Two Montana State University experts are preparing to contribute to remapping a portion of the Yellowstone River that was dramatically affected by last June’s devastating floods, while practicing techniques they will use to help calibrate a new NASA satellite designed to continuously monitor most of Earth’s surface
- [Grizzly mama of the Tetons sets out to break a record](https://www.explorebigsky.com/grizzly-mama-of-the-tetons-sets-out-to-break-a-record/48339) - Two-decade-old senescence study suggests that famous Grizzly 399 should again be able to bear cubs, even as she’s nearing the end of a normal grizzly lifespan. By Mike Koshmrl WYOFILE She’s 27 years old, reputed for being a stellar mother and knows her way around a crowd. If you live in Jackson Hole she might
- [Montana State University releases reports on wildlife crossing structures](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-state-university-releases-reports-on-wildlife-crossing-structures/48337) - The reports are part of a multi-state and Canadian effort to summarize science, economics of the structures EBS STAFF Montana State University released 14 reports as part of a $1.2 million project to identify cost-effective solutions to animal-vehicle collisions that support habitat connectivity and wildlife conservation, the university announced Monday. The research was led by
- [Wildlife advocates concerned about public relations tactics related to hunting, trapping amendment](https://www.explorebigsky.com/wildlife-advocates-concerned-about-public-relations-tactics-related-to-hunting-trapping-amendment/48336) - Software can bombard lawmakers with different messages from same individual By Darrell Ehrlick DAILY MONTANAN An out-of-state group that is lobbying for the constitutional effort that purports to protect hunting interests via a ballot measure for the Montana Constitution may seem much more popular than it is. HOWL for Wildlife, an advocacy group that supports
- [No one wants to collide with a deer](https://www.explorebigsky.com/no-one-wants-to-collide-with-a-deer/48333) - By Pepper Trail WRITERS ON THE RANGE A deer stands paralyzed in the middle of a mountain highway, stunned by the lights and deafening roar of an 18-wheeler barreling toward it. At the last second, the deer leaps back into the forest. This time, the deer and the trucker avoid a fatal collision, but this
- [The Montana Legislature v. local climate action](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-montana-legislature-v-local-climate-action/48330) - Bills seeking to restrict cities’ ability to steer their communities toward renewable technology advance through the Capitol. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS A trio of Republican-sponsored bills seeking to limit local governments’ ability to steer their communities toward renewable energies are advancing through the Montana Legislature, despite pushback from two of the state’s largest
- [Upcoming events this week: March 27-April 2](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-march-27-april-2/48329) - Monday, March 27 Competitive Video Games at The Waypoint, 7 p.m. Live Music: Amanda Stewart at Montage Big Sky, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 Live Music: Kylie Spence at Montage Big Sky, 7 p.m. Screening: 2023 Fly Fishing Film Tour with GRTF at The Waypoint, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 Big Sky Chamber Quarterly Member
- [New tram to carry per-ride cost](https://www.explorebigsky.com/resort-officials-respond-to-questions-about-new-tram/48317) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Big Sky Resort launched season pass sales for the 2023-24 season on Thursday, March 23, tied to an announcement about the new Lone Peak Tram, set to finish construction by next winter. The new tram will have a capacity of 75 passengers, a significant increase from the current 15-person tram,
- [Yellowstone receives funding from Great American Outdoors Act for $118M replacement of Yellowstone River Bridge](https://www.explorebigsky.com/yellowstone-receives-funding-from-great-american-outdoors-act-for-118m-replacement-of-yellowstone-river-bridge/48313) - YELLOWSTONE PUBLIC AFFAIRS MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo.—Yellowstone National Park recently awarded an approximately $118 million construction contract to replace the structurally deficient Yellowstone River Bridge on the Northeast Entrance Road near Tower Junction. Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act, this project will preserve year-round public access to and from the park’s Northeast Entrance and
- [Sober living home operators push back against oversight bill](https://www.explorebigsky.com/sober-living-home-operators-push-back-against-oversight-bill/48307) - The policy could bring higher standards and safeguards to recovery residences. Opponents say it will force some homes to shut their doors. By Mara Silvers MONTANA FREE PRESS Legislation to bring a layer of oversight to Montana’s addiction recovery residences faced strong pushback during a committee hearing Thursday, signaling hurdles for bill supporters concerned that
- [Big Sky Resort reveals details on new tram](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-resort-reveals-details-on-new-tram/48305) - EBS STAFF In a marketing email sent on March 23, Big Sky Resort announced details on its new Lone Peak Tram, which will continue its two-year construction process this summer with an expected opening date by winter 2023-24. Information about the tram was embedded in an announcement that season passes are being sold for the
- [Ophir School’s Riley Niva spells his way to state](https://www.explorebigsky.com/ophir-schools-riley-niva-spells-his-way-to-state/48303) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Ophir Middle School eighth grader Riley Niva said he’s a normal kid who doesn’t spend all his time studying. By reaching the state spelling bee, Niva demonstrated a prowess for language, at least. On Feb. 25, Niva faced county-wide competition from grades 4-8 at the Gallatin County Spelling Bee at the Museum
- [Fresh produce is an increasingly popular prescription for chronically ill patients](https://www.explorebigsky.com/fresh-produce-is-an-increasingly-popular-prescription-for-chronically-ill-patients/48293) - By Carly Graf Kaiser Health News When Mackenzie Sachs, a registered dietitian on the Blackfeet Reservation, in northwestern Montana, sees a patient experiencing high blood pressure, diabetes, or another chronic illness, her first thought isn’t necessarily to recommend medication. Rather, if the patient doesn’t have easy access to fruit and vegetables, she’ll enroll the person
- [In Montana, moderate politicians may be going extinct](https://www.explorebigsky.com/in-montana-moderate-politicians-may-be-going-extinct/48291) - By Shaylee Ragar MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO HELENA — At just 21 years old, Mallerie Stromswold had burned out from public service during her sophomore term in the Montana legislature. She says it boiled down to a few things — the high cost of housing and juggling school and work. But most of all, she felt
- [The ‘pioneer’: Ski mountaineer, author and photographer Jan Reynolds](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-pioneer-ski-mountaineer-author-and-photographer-jan-reynolds/48284) - By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER Editor's note: The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame is inducting the classes of 2021 and 2022 at Big Sky Resort on March 24 and 25. To commemorate the event, EBS published a special section with profiles of each inductee. Grab a copy on the shelves to read more
- [Progressing the sport: Kent Kreitler](https://www.explorebigsky.com/progressing-the-sport-kent-kreitler/48275) - By Jason Bacaj MANAGING EDITOR Editor's note: The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame is inducting the classes of 2021 and 2022 at Big Sky Resort on March 24 and 25. To commemorate the event, EBS published a special section with profiles of each inductee. Grab a copy on the shelves to read more
- [Bode Miller inducted to Hall of Fame](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bode-miller-inducted-to-hall-of-fame/48272) - Miller reflects on his career, family and new life in Big Sky By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Editor's note: The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame is inducting the classes of 2021 and 2022 at Big Sky Resort on March 24 and 25. To commemorate the event, EBS published a special section with profiles
- [Transportation District working to improve Skyline Bus](https://www.explorebigsky.com/transportation-district-working-to-improve-skyline-bus/48266) - District seeking $10.4 million for electric buses, stoplights and bus stops; summer road work to swell growing pains in Big Sky By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The Big Sky Transportation District has launched a survey to inform its public transit investments over the coming decade, which will focus on increasing bus ridership. The short survey
- [Montana State Hospital is under new oversight after two leaders are removed](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-state-hospital-is-under-new-oversight-after-two-leaders-are-removed/48264) - By Aaron Bolton MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO State health officials have removed two top leaders at the Montana State Hospital (MHS), according to a watchdog group. A new interim administrator is overseeing the facility. David Culberson took over as the interim administrator of the Montana State Hospital Monday, according to the state health department. Agency spokesperson,
- [Montana pension funds take a $3M loss in banking collapse](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-pension-funds-take-a-3m-loss-in-banking-collapse/48262) - By Darrell Ehrlick DAILY MONTANAN Montana, at least you’re not Ohio. After last week’s collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, public pension systems began reporting that they were part of the collateral damage done by the banks’ implosion. Ohio topped the list at having nearly $40 million in holdings through Silicon Valley Bank
- [Gallatin County forms joint task force to handle unprosecuted sex crimes](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gallatin-county-forms-task-force-to-handle-unprosecuted-sex-crimes/48261) - EBS STAFF The Gallatin County Attorney’s Office has formed a joint task force to handle more than 100 unprosecuted sex crimes and domestic violence cases that were found in an empty office in January. The case files stretch back to 2008 and total 113 cases, including 52 that involve some form of sexual violence against
- [Legislature moves to name highway after Blackfeet chief](https://www.explorebigsky.com/legislature-moves-to-name-highway-after-blackfeet-chief/48255) - Earl Old Person was “one of the icons of Indian Country leadership.” By JoVonne Wagner MONTANA FREE PRESS It has been about a year and a half since Earl Old Person, the Blackfeet chief, passed away at age 92 from cancer. The tribal leader, politician, and language holder left behind a lifetime legacy that beckoned
- [Making ‘snow style’ happen](https://www.explorebigsky.com/making-snow-style-happen/48252) - KB Fashion Productions to produce its second annual Fashion Preview Show for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in Big Sky By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER Kathy Benharris has been in the fashion industry for decades, so when she rode her first chairlift, naturally her first thought was: “Oh my God, it's a
- [Bill to ban diversity and inclusion training for state employees heard in House committee](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bill-to-ban-diversity-and-inclusion-training-for-state-employees-heard-in-house-committee/48249) - By Nicole Girten DAILY MONTANAN Sen. Jeremy Trebas, R-Great Falls, provided two examples of situations where he’d heard of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training happening in Montana during a hearing for his bill that would ban such instruction for state employees. One was in a Twitter exchange in which Trebas said a user told him,
- [Upcoming events this week: March 20-26](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-march-20-26/48247) - Monday, March 20 Competitive Video Games at The Waypoint, 7 p.m. Live Music: Amanda Stewart at Montage Big Sky, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 Live Music: Kylie Spence at Montage Big Sky, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 Ski/Board with Local Nonprofit Leaders at Big Sky Resort, 10 a.m. Gallery Paint Party – Paint Your Pet
- [A la Carte: 20 years of Dave's Sushi](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-la-carte-20-years-of-daves-sushi/48242) - By Rachel Hergett EBS COLUMNIST On a wall near the entrance of Dave’s Sushi in Bozeman, a framed article proclaims the restaurant has “a decade of embracing community” under its belt. “I never in my wildest dreams imagined it would be as successful as it is,” founder Dave Weiss states in the piece. That article
- [Making it in Big Sky: Big Sky Resort Ministries](https://www.explorebigsky.com/making-it-in-big-sky-big-sky-resort-ministries/48239) - By Mira Brody CONTENT PRODUCTION DIRECTOR BIG SKY—Brad Lartigue, Resort and Collegiate Chaplain Minister for Big Sky Resort Ministries, has roots that run deep in the community, work he believes is an extension of the local church community. His three-year term as an outdoor minister with Yellowstone National Park and Big Sky turned into decades
- [TikTok ban in Montana, U.S. may be timely, but not necessarily constitutional](https://www.explorebigsky.com/tiktok-ban-in-montana-u-s-may-be-timely-but-not-necessarily-constitutional/48232) - The software may already be ubiquitous on the web By Darrell Ehrlick DAILY MONTANAN The federal government has been pushing back against the First Amendment almost since the time it was established, including when it tried to jail early political dissenters and publishers by passing “seditious libel” acts. Then, the federal government jailed journalists who
- [EPA and a Montana mining company promise action after InvestigateWest report exposes public health concerns](https://www.explorebigsky.com/epa-and-a-montana-mining-company-promise-action-after-investigatewest-report-exposes-public-health-concerns/48227) - Previous reporting showed how regulators and the mine teamed up to rebut independent researchers By Wilson Criscione INVESTIGATEWEST Following revelations about the Environmental Protection Agency’s cozy relationship with a mining company in Butte, Montana, the EPA this week announced a series of steps meant to “increase transparency” and engagement with the local community. Those steps
- [Local Knowledge: A Sticky situation](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-a-sticky-situation/48224) - By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST It’s that time of the year when the snow on the ski hill or in the backcountry becomes “grabby” or “sticky.” I decided to write this column after I got the jerks skiing between sun and shade. You all know that feeling when your skis jump out from under you
- [Wildlife crossings don't have to be so pricey](https://www.explorebigsky.com/wildlife-crossings-dont-have-to-be-so-pricey/48225) - By Benjamin Alva Polley EBS COLUMNIST An elk saunters onto a highway in that ecotone between night and day. A car’s high beams breach the rise. The brights blind the elk. The driver barely has time to react as the brakes lock and the tires screech to a halting stop after the vehicle slams into
- [When giants fall, we need to listen](https://www.explorebigsky.com/when-giants-fall-we-need-to-listen/48221) - “God has cared for these trees… but he cannot save them from fools.”— John Muir By Joe Stone WRITERS ON THE RANGE In just two years, wildfire has killed an estimated 13 to 19% of all mature giant sequoia trees. These most massive of trees grow only on certain western slopes of the Sierra Nevada,
- [School District to bring bond to taxpayers](https://www.explorebigsky.com/school-district-to-bring-bond-to-taxpayers/48214) - Phase three of the Big Sky School District’s master facility plan requires $19.85 million to add a second, larger gymnasium By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The Big Sky School District will hold a series of presentations around adding $19.85 million of debt over the 17 years remaining on its current school bond in order to
- [<strong>Montana State falls short in NCAA Tournament, 77-65</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-state-falls-short-in-ncaa-tournament-77-65/48209) - By Andrew Houghton SKYLINE SPORTS GREENSBORO, N.C.—RaeQuan Battle, back straight as a plumb line, rose above Kansas State’s defense for another deadeye jumper. A year after losing their first-round NCAA Tournament game 97-62 to Texas Tech, the Montana State Bobcats—and especially Battle—left a much stronger impression of themselves at the Big Dance. Against another 3-seed
- [Bill would make it a crime to fly drones over wildfires](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bill-would-make-it-a-crime-to-fly-drones-over-wildfires/48205) - By Edward F. O'Brien MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO People who fly the drones over wildland fires could soon face criminal penalties under a bill gaining traction at the Legislature. Unauthorized drone flights over wildland fires frequently leave fire managers no choice but to suspend aerial firefighting operations. “Not only was this a significant risk to aviators,
- [UM Hurling Club connects students to Irish culture](https://www.explorebigsky.com/um-hurling-club-connects-students-to-irish-culture/48200) - By Kyle Spurr UM NEWS SERVICE MISSOULA—Eilís O'Herlihy came to the University of Montana last year on a Fulbright scholarship to work as a teaching assistant for the Irish Studies program and promote her culture. What she didn’t expect was to connect more deeply with her own Irish heritage while in Montana. At Missoula’s St.
- [Enjoying the Ride: Setting up the next generation](https://www.explorebigsky.com/enjoying-the-ride-setting-up-the-next-generation/48198) - Mike Winter EBS CONTRIBUTOR Paid Ad Building generational wealth can seem like a foreign concept. Many people won’t begin thinking about building generational wealth until the next generation comes along. As a new parent myself, I can relate. New parents have become so inundated with changing diapers and trying to sleep that they put these
- [Constitutional change would expand hunting, fishing & trapping protections](https://www.explorebigsky.com/constitutional-change-would-expand-hunting-fishing-trapping-protections/48191) - By Austin Amestoy MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO State Republican lawmakers are again lining up in support of a change to Montana’s Constitution that could expand existing protections for hunting and fishing and make it more difficult to regulate trapping. The proposed constitutional amendment would change Montana’s protections for hunting and fishing from an “opportunity” to a
- [For his people: MSU's Battle is the lone Native American man playing in the Big Dance](https://www.explorebigsky.com/swift-and-smooth-raequon-battle-leads-msu-to-ncaa-tournament/48182) - By Colter Nuanez SKYLINE SPORTS With about seven minutes left in the first half of the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship game, Northern Arizona’s Liam Lloyd felt trapping pressure coming from the Big Sky Defensive MVP. Lloyd, the son of Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd, panicked for a brief moment and threw a pass
- [Housing: Big Sky Resort opens Levinski Lodge](https://www.explorebigsky.com/housing-big-sky-resort-opens-levinski-lodge/48183) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Big Sky Resort continues to chip away at its workforce housing challenge, adding 35 beds mid-season in the first of three buildings at the new Levinski Complex. The opening marks progress for the resort’s goal to provide housing for 50% of the winter workforce by early 2024. After the completion
- [Winter storm causes multi-vehicle accidents, road closure on US 191 ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/winter-storm-causes-multi-vehicle-accidents-road-closure-on-us-191/48179) - EBS STAFF U.S. Highway 191 closed late on the morning of March 15 from Four Corners to the intersection with Lone Mountain Trail in Big Sky because of multiple accidents, according to the Montana Department of Transportation and Sgt. Dan Haydon with the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office. Authorities cleared the accidents and reopened the road
- [Walgreens says it won't distribute medication abortion pills in Montana](https://www.explorebigsky.com/walgreens-says-it-wont-distribute-medication-abortion-pills-in-montana/48177) - By Shaylee Ragar MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO Walgreens pharmacies will not distribute medication abortion pills in Montana, although the procedure remains legal here. A new federal rule adopted in January allows for pharmacies to distribute abortion pills. But Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is warning Walgreens and other companies against making the pills accessible. He was
- [Interior Dept. to invest $25 million in bison restoration](https://www.explorebigsky.com/interior-dept-to-invest-25-million-in-bison-restoration/48174) - The agency described bison as a keystone species that is ‘inextricably intertwined with Indigenous culture, grassland ecology and American history.’ By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS This story is excerpted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday. One of the state’s most prominent proxy wars —
- [Traffic calming project set for Ousel Falls Road](https://www.explorebigsky.com/traffic-calming-project-set-for-ousel-falls-road/48169) - BSCO and MSU’s Western Transportation Institute will install fixtures and street art in May for pedestrian and cyclist safety By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER A traffic calming project to reduce speeds and increase sidewalk visibility will affect drivers on Ousel Falls Road later this spring. The Big Sky Community Organization and Western Transportation Institute partnered
- [The EBS March Madness Bracket Challenge](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-ebs-march-madness-bracket-challenge/48165) - EBS STAFF March is a busy month. Between Daylight Savings, St. Patrick’s Day, the first day of spring and the college basketball postseason, one might even say that March is mad. This year, Explore Big Sky is celebrating March Madness by hosting a NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket challenge. The Montana State University Bobcats secured
- [USPS to open 30-day public comment for Big Sky Post Office](https://www.explorebigsky.com/usps-to-open-30-day-public-comment-for-big-sky-post-office/48162) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The Big Sky Post Office continues to approach a long-term solution. “The Postal Service has begun the research process to add a new postal operated retail facility in Big Sky,” stated a March 10 press release from the United States Postal Service. “The proposed project includes finding a suitable location,
- [Curling: LPC stones Big Sky Rock ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/curling-lpc-stones-big-sky-rock/48146) - Big Sky Curling League crowns a familiar champion By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER You may question the athleticism required for the Olympic sport of curling. On a winter Friday night in Big Sky, you’ll find evidence to support that argument: beer cans, YETIs and a liberal dose of people standing around. But watch the
- [Billionaire’s Bondurant makeover hits a snag](https://www.explorebigsky.com/billionaires-bondurant-makeover-hits-a-snag/48145) - Sublette County Board of Commissioners that has favored development on agricultural lands pivots, denying Joe Ricketts’s request to build out the riverbank at the head of the Hoback. By Mike Koshmrl WYOFILE PINEDALE—Sublette County Commissioner Doug Vickrey pulled no punches as he motioned to tell Joe Ricketts no to a restaurant, gymnasium, bunkhouse and cabin
- [Democrats pitch $500 million housing trust fund](https://www.explorebigsky.com/democrats-pitch-500-million-housing-trust-fund/48143) - Bill would put state dollars into subsidies for housing set at prices affordable to low-income residents. By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS A long-discussed Democratic bill that aims to direct $500 million of the state’s budget surplus into an affordable housing construction fund got its initial hearing Monday, giving proponents a venue to argue that
- [Let's tell the truth about those big, bad wolves](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lets-tell-the-truth-about-those-big-bad-wolves/48140) - By Story Warren WRITERS ON THE RANGE The return of wolves to the West has always been contentious, and the deaths last fall of more than 40 cattle in western Colorado really alarmed ranchers. But here’s the true story: Wolves did not kill those cattle found dead near Meeker. After months of investigation, the state
- [Big Sky skiers offer strong showing on home turf](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-skiers-offer-strong-showing-on-home-turf/48133) - Skiers on the Big Sky Ski Education Foundation Freeride Team took four podium spots at the Big Sky IFSA Junior 3* competition this weekend By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER BIG SKY—Skiers and snowboarders ages 12 to 18 from across the U.S. traveled to Big Sky Resort March 9-12 to compete in an International Freeskiing &
- [House advances property tax assistance expansion](https://www.explorebigsky.com/house-advances-property-tax-assistance-expansion/48128) - House Bill 189 expands existing program to help low-income property owners pay their taxes, adjusting a home value cap to align with higher home prices. By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS A bill that expands one of Montana’s main tools for ensuring low-income homeowners aren’t priced out of their homes by property taxes advanced in
- [How to watch the MSU Bobcats in the NCAA basketball tournament](https://www.explorebigsky.com/how-to-watch-the-msu-bobcats-in-the-ncaa-basketball-tournament/48126) - MSU NEWS SERVICE BOZEMAN—The Montana State University men's basketball team will travel to Greensboro, North Carolina, this week to play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, which kicks off the March Madness competition. The Bobcats learned their opponent Sunday during a national selection show that unveiled the full 68-team bracket. They enter the
- [Upcoming events this week: March 13-19](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-march-13-19/48125) - Monday, March 13 Competitive Video Games at The Waypoint, 7 p.m. Live Music: Amanda Stewart at Montage Big Sky, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 Big Sky Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting at Big Sky Chamber of Commerce, 8:30 a.m. Live Music: Kylie Spence at Montage Big Sky, 7 p.m. Screening: “Hoji: The Story of Eric
- [The team that raised the bar](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-team-that-raised-the-bar/48115) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER BILLINGS—The Lone Peak High School Big Horns bounced back from Thursday’s loss with a strong showing, but couldn’t hang with the Lustre Christian High School Lions and fell 59-48. The Lions were undefeated in the regular season, holding the No. 1 rank in all of Class C during that time.
- [<strong>Transportation and climate action discussed at BSRAD  </strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/transportation-and-climate-action-discussed-at-bsrad/48113) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Discussions of Big Sky’s Climate Action Plan and Big Sky Transportation District highlighted a quicker-than-usual Big Sky Resort Area District meeting on Wednesday, March. 8. Other topics included the capital improvement plan defining long-term investment strategy for public funds, fiscal year 2024 resort tax funding requests, improving BSRAD’s cash reserve
- [BASE to celebrate one year with free classes and contests](https://www.explorebigsky.com/base-to-celebrate-one-year-with-free-classes-and-contests/48110) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER On Monday, March 13, BASE will host a free community event to celebrate one year of ‘Big Adventures, Safe Environment.’ From 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., staff instructors are prepared to teach free classes in yoga, spin, pickleball and primal movement. The event also includes a half-court shot challenge in
- [Bill to open more walkup campsites in Montana sailing through](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bill-to-open-more-walkup-campsites-in-montana-sailing-through/48105) - By Keila Szpaller DAILY MONTANAN Helping Montanans have a better shot at camping in state parks is a popular idea. House Bill 440, which would limit the number of reserved campsites at 80% in order to allow more walkups, passed unanimously in committee, and then it passed unanimously in the House. Rep. Steve Gunderson, R-Libby,
- [How environmental policy proposals are faring at the Legislature’s halfway mark](https://www.explorebigsky.com/how-environmental-policy-proposals-are-faring-at-the-legislatures-halfway-mark/48103) - Lawmakers have been tangling with laws and rules governing wolves, exempt wells, grizzlies, water quality, electric vehicles, conservation easements, coal mining and more. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS As the 2023 Legislature enters its second half, Montana Free Press is assessing how bills falling under the environmental umbrella — broadly defined — fared during
- [<strong>Big Horns slide to state consolation bracket </strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-horns-slide-to-state-consolation-bracket/48098) - Captains still looking to ‘bring some hardware home’ By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER BILLINGS—The scoreboard reflected back-and-forth basketball in the first quarter during Lone Peak High School’s first-ever state tournament appearance, but the Big Horns couldn’t keep their momentum and fell 66-38 to the Broadus High School Hawks. The Hawks offered no second chances in
- [As soil acidity threatens Montana fields, MSU research explores remedies](https://www.explorebigsky.com/as-soil-acidity-threatens-montana-fields-msu-research-explores-remedies/48092) - By Reagan Colyer MSU NEWS SERVICE BOZEMAN—As soil acidification becomes a more pressing issue for Montana farmers, researchers in the Montana State University College of Agriculture are conducting on-farm experiments around the state to help explore precision treatments that fit the conditions measured in individual fields. Assistant research professor Manbir Rakkar and professor Clain Jones
- [Montana’s housing puzzle at the legislative halftime](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montanas-housing-puzzle-at-the-legislative-halftime/48090) - Lawmakers have advanced several bills aimed at making at least a dent in the challenges facing renters and aspiring homebuyers. Here’s where things stand as of early March. By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS There’s broad bipartisan agreement in the Montana Capitol that rising housing costs, driven by the state’s finite supply of homes and
- [Ophir students build birdhouses with local volunteers](https://www.explorebigsky.com/ophir-students-build-birdhouses-with-local-volunteers/48082) - By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER BIG SKY—Jeremy Harder's seventh-grade Design Technology class at Ophir Middle School took a short walk from campus to Roger Ladd’s barn on March 8 for a unique, out-of-the-classroom activity: building birdhouses. Ladd and Harder have teamed up on the project for two years, making cedar birdhouses that provide nesting places
- [<strong>Mullets for State </strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/mullets-for-state/48075) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Less than 48 hours before Lone Peak High School basketball tips off in Billings in their state tournament debut, the boys adjusted their hairstyle for speed. Perhaps to gain an edge against the Broadus High School Hawks of Powder River County School District—the Hawks won the Montana Southern Division—most
- [Letter from the publisher: Montana Headwater Legacy Act gains momentum in D.C.](https://www.explorebigsky.com/letter-from-the-publisher-montana-headwater-legacy-act-gaining-momentum-in-d-c/48071) - By Eric Ladd PUBLISHER This week a group of conservation and business leaders from Montana are in Washington, D.C., meeting with the Montana Delegation: Sen. Jon Tester, Sen. Steve Daines, Congressman Ryan Zinke and Congressman Matt Rosendale. The advocacy group includes staff from American Rivers, Gallatin River Task Force, Greater Yellowstone Coalition, American Whitewater, Outlaw Partners (publisher of Explore Big Sky) and a Missoula-based
- [Skier suffers fatal injuries at Big Sky Resort](https://www.explorebigsky.com/skier-suffers-fatal-injuries-at-big-sky-resort/48068) - EBS STAFF A skier died after striking a tree at Big Sky Resort on Sunday, Feb. 12, according to a March 7 press release from the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office. The victim was identified as 50-year-old Robin Soare of Phoenix, Ariz. Soare struck a tree in the Headwaters Bowl near the Headwaters chairlift, resulting in
- [Biologist spots Yellowstone National Park’s first grizzly bear of 2023](https://www.explorebigsky.com/biologist-spots-yellowstone-national-parks-first-grizzly-bear-of-2023/48065) - YELLOWSTONE PUBLIC AFFAIRS MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo.—On Tuesday, March 7, a Yellowstone National Park wildlife biologist on a radio telemetry flight observed the first grizzly bear of 2023 to emerge from hibernation. The adult bear, estimated at 300-350 pounds, was seen near the remains of a bison carcass in Pelican Valley, in the central-eastern part
- [Manka and Mittelstaedt to represent BSSEF on a national stage](https://www.explorebigsky.com/manka-and-mittelstaedt-to-represent-bssef-on-a-national-stage/48057) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Lone Peak High School senior Skylar Manka was 5 years old when she joined the Big Sky Ski Education Foundation’s alpine race team. Now she’s ranked 12th in the Western division and is preparing for the U18 U.S. National Championships. From March 9-15, she’ll compete at Cannon Mountain in New
- [Hunters pan legislative inaction, call for citizen response on corner crossing](https://www.explorebigsky.com/hunters-pan-legislative-inaction-call-for-citizen-response-on-corner-crossing/48060) - Lawmaker reluctant to consider new laws while a $9-million civil suit against four Missouri men is pending in federal court. By Angus M. Thuermer Jr. WYOFILE A hunters’ group wants Wyoming residents to debate corner-crossing laws and other trespass issues, saying it won’t wait on a foot-dragging Legislature to have a robust statewide conversation. The
- [Newly revealed records show how the EPA sided with polluters in Butte](https://www.explorebigsky.com/newly-revealed-records-show-how-the-epa-sided-with-polluters-in-butte/48046) - By Wilson Criscione INVESTIGATEWEST As she drove into Butte, Montana, six years ago to visit her son, environmental epidemiologist Suzanne McDermott couldn’t ignore the gouged-out mountain that loomed over the town. It’s the result of decades of open-pit mining that continues to this day in Butte. McDermott was stunned at how close the mining pits
- [Auction for the Arts raises funds for accessible art programming in Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/auction-for-the-arts-raises-funds-for-accessible-art-programing-in-big-sky/48044) - The March 2 action was the Arts Council of Big Sky’s “most profitable event to date,” with nearly $100,000 going toward affordable community art classes. By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER The Arts Council of Big Sky hosted its 11th Annual Auction for the Arts at Montage Big Sky on March 2 to raise funds that
- [Upcoming events this week: March 6-12](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-march-6-12/48043) - Monday, March 6 Haven’s Domestic Violence Speaker Series at Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, 6 p.m. Competitive Video Games at The Waypoint, 7 p.m. Live Music: Amanda Stewart at Montage Big Sky, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7 American Legion Post 99 monthly meeting at Buck’s T-4, 6 p.m. Live Music: Kylie Spence at Montage Big
- [Legislature reaches its 2023 midpoint](https://www.explorebigsky.com/legislature-reaches-its-2023-midpoint/48040) - Republicans and Democrats both claim victories among the 1,400-plus bills considered during the Legislature’s first half. By Eric Dietrich and Arren Kimbel-Sannit MONTANA FREE PRESS Hundreds of proposed laws at the Montana Legislature officially landed in Capitol recycling bin Friday as they failed to clear the session’s March 3 transmittal deadline, the date most non-budget
- [Snowmobiler death reported near West Yellowstone](https://www.explorebigsky.com/snowmobiler-death-reported-near-west-yellowstone/48038) - EBS STAFF Local search and rescue crews responded to a report of a snowmobiler stuck in a tree 6 miles west of West Yellowstone in the afternoon of March 3. The rider, identified as Christopher Berg, was found dead when SAR crews arrived, according to a March 4 press release. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and
- [A la Carte: Cupcake Lauryn turns macaron queen](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-la-carte-cupcake-lauryn-turns-macaron-queen/48031) - By Rachel Hergett EBS COLUMNIST Lauryn Mathis came into my life nearly a decade ago, though we can’t possibly be that old. She was one of those people who made an immediate impression, with both her style and demeanor exuding joy. She was oh-so-fun. I was drawn to her wide smile and quick laugh (which
- [Colorado conflicted about cutting its water use](https://www.explorebigsky.com/colorado-conflicted-about-cutting-its-water-use/48035) - By David Marston WRITERS ON THE RANGE In Colorado, farmers had to enroll in a four-state program by March 1, if they wanted to get paid for fallowing their fields perhaps the best option to plump up the Colorado River’s giant reservoirs, Mead and Powell. Not everyone is a fan, including Andy Mueller, director of
- [Elk Crossing: How to save a herd](https://www.explorebigsky.com/elk-crossing-how-to-save-a-herd/48025) - By Ryan Strother EBS CONTRIBUTOR GALLATIN GATEWAY—Just north of the Gallatin National Forest, the lines between the quilt of ranches, agricultural fields, and subdivisions in the southern Gallatin Valley are drawn by fences and roads—but on a drive under the cottonwoods, the question of who owns what, exactly, isn’t obvious. Elk, bears, mountain lions—the list
- [Yellowstone to close roads as winter season ends](https://www.explorebigsky.com/yellowstone-to-close-roads-as-winter-season-ends/48020) - EBS STAFF Yellowstone National Park’s winter season is drawing to a close as roads begin to close on March 5, according to an announcement from the park. Most park roads will be closed to the public by March 15 as part of Yellowstone’s annual efforts to plow roads ahead of its spring opening. The road
- [<strong>Making it in Big Sky: Gallatin River Task Force</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/48018-2/48018) - By Mira Brody CONTENT PRODUCTION DIRECTOR BIG SKY—If there’s one thing that all Gallatin River Task Force employees, board and volunteers have in common it’s their love for the Gallatin River. Here in Big Sky, water is life—from our drinking water, recreation activities and also our economy. The Task Force, a grassroots effort founded in
- [Schools struggle with lead in water while awaiting federal relief](https://www.explorebigsky.com/schools-struggle-with-lead-in-water-while-awaiting-federal-relief/48014) - By Katheryn Houghton KAISER HEALTH NEWS PHILIPSBURG—On a recent day in this 19th-century mining town turned tourist hot spot, students made their way into the Granite High School lobby and past a new filtered water bottle fill station. Water samples taken from the drinking fountain the station replaced had a lead concentration of 10 parts
- [HB 462 pits Montana's outdoors against mental health in a false narrative](https://www.explorebigsky.com/hb-462-pits-montanas-outdoors-against-mental-health-in-a-false-narrative/48007) - By Benjamin Alva Polley EBS COLUMNIST What comes to mind when you think of Montana? A vast sky where sun and clouds eternally play the game of hide and seek, with shadows dancing across undulating prairies interspersed with the open space of working ranches? Or ribbed, muscular mountains rising toward heaven, flanked with bottle-green trees,
- ['Without Restraint'](https://www.explorebigsky.com/without-restraint/47999) - On March 1, Rob and Ryan DeLena released “Without Restraint,” their memoir describing how skiing created the perfect space for a unique, energetic and misunderstood boy, who is now becoming a leader among young mountaineers.
- [<strong>Big Sky Medical Center completes ‘a nice arc of care’ </strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-medical-center-completes-a-nice-arc-of-care/47995) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER After waiting for equipment and facility needs since 2020, Big Sky Medical Center opened its physical therapy clinic on Feb. 22. BSMC rented space to Lone Peak Physical Therapy until 2020, when Bozeman Health bought out the clinic with the goal of providing in-house services, according to Anna Christensen, outpatient
- [Help wildlife survive winter by giving them space](https://www.explorebigsky.com/protect-winter-wildlife/47991) - MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS BIG SKY—Winter and spring are stressful times for wildlife as they must rely on fat reserves and limited nutrition to survive. This can make encounters with people especially detrimental to wildlife as the stress of these encounters can deplete an animal’s energy reserves. The best thing people can do to
- [Ski Tips with Dan Egan: Lean forward](https://www.explorebigsky.com/ski-tips-with-dan-egan-lean-forward/47985) - By Dan Egan EBS COLUMNIST The most used overused saying in ski instruction is, “lean forward and pressure the front of your boots.” Even though this phrase is used by most ski instructors and coaches, many skiers sit back with more pressure over the tails of their skis rather than pressure on the tips of
- [NorthWestern Energy considers building a nuclear plant in South Dakota](https://www.explorebigsky.com/northwestern-energy-considers-building-a-nuclear-plant-in-south-dakota/47989) - By Joshua Haiar SOUTH DAKOTA SEARCHLIGHT NorthWestern Energy is looking into the possibility of building a small nuclear plant in South Dakota. The company is targeting a potential construction date in 2030. The plant would produce between 80 and 320 megawatts. Conventional, large nuclear reactors can produce over 700 megawatts. “A decision has not been
- [Local Knowledge: "Syns" of the Sphinx](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-syns-of-the-sphinx/47982) - By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST Have you ever been hiking or skiing in the backcountry and noticed what looked like a big chunk or boulder of concrete? When I was a kid, I would. I would stop and look around for an old house or cabin, or mining shack, that might be the source of
- [Every Drop Counts: Fix the leaks, save water and money](https://www.explorebigsky.com/every-drop-counts-fix-the-leaks-save-water-and-money/47979) - By Marne Hayes EBS COLUMNIST As the childhood song goes, “There’s a hole in my bucket, dear Liza”. The response? “Then fix it, dear Henry”. Did you know that easy-to-fix water leaks account for nearly 1 trillion gallons of water wasted each year in U.S. homes? In fact, the average household leaks nearly 10,000 gallons
- [It's do or die for the Great Salt Lake](https://www.explorebigsky.com/its-do-or-die-for-the-great-salt-lake/47976) - By Stephen Trimble WRITERS ON THE RANGE Last November, the Great Salt Lake, iconic landmark of the Great Basin Desert, fell to its lowest surface elevation ever recorded. The lake had lost 73% of its water and 60% of its area. More than 800 square miles of lakebed sediments were laid bare to become dust
- [Yellowstone recounts 2022 visitation numbers, celebrates 151st birthday](https://www.explorebigsky.com/yellowstone-recounts-2022-visitation-numbers-celebrates-151st-birthday/47973) - Yellowstone National Park’s 2023 State of the Park report released on March 1 By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER On March 1, 2022, Yellowstone National Park celebrated its 150th anniversary, mere months before historic flooding decimated park infrastructure and resulted in total and partial closures for much of the summer season. Despite the impacts of flooding,
- [Bear season arrives in the West](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bear-season-arrives-in-the-west/47971) - Forest Service issues food storage order for Custer Gallatin National Forest effective March 1 Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER As bears begin to emerge from their winter hibernation, the U.S. Forest Service today announced that food storage orders are in effect across the Custer Gallatin and Beaverhead-Deerlodge national forests and in much of the Greater Yellowstone
- [Arts Council auction to support affordable art education programming](https://www.explorebigsky.com/arts-council-auction-to-support-affordable-art-education-programming/47968) - EBS STAFF The Arts Council of Big Sky will host its 11th Annual Auction for the Arts on March 2 at Montage Big Sky to raise funds that allow the nonprofit to provide affordable arts programming and education to the community, according to a Feb. 28 press release. The auction will host many returning and
- [<strong>New name, same Independent </strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/new-name-same-independent/47964) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Facing legal pressure, Big Sky’s movie theater, bar and community event center will undergo a re-brand without changing any staff, products or programming. Effective in early March, the Independent will become “the Waypoint,” according to a press release. Ownership received “a notice of federal trademark protection” from a live music and
- [Class C send-off: Big Horns reach state](https://www.explorebigsky.com/class-c-send-off-big-horns-reach-state/47956) - Boys avenge losses against district rivals, make state for first time in LPHS history By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER For the first time in school history, the Lone Peak High School boys basketball team punched their ticket to the Montana Class C state tournament. Head coach Al Malinowski said the boys played the maximum
- [Report: Gallatin Gateway top target for wildlife crossing](https://www.explorebigsky.com/report-gallatin-gateway-top-target-for-wildlife-crossing/47954) - By Jason Bacaj MANAGING EDITOR A report has identified the stretch of U.S. Highway 191 between Gallatin Gateway and Spanish Creek as a top priority for a wildlife crossing, a road ecologist involved with the report announced last week. This spring, those involved with the report plan to reach out to landowners and residents in
- [BLM explores utility-scale solar in Montana](https://www.explorebigsky.com/blm-explores-utility-scale-solar-in-montana/47952) - The effort is part of a broader federal initiative to permit enough renewable energy on public land to power five million homes by 2025. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS The Bureau of Land Management is exploring utility-scale solar development in Montana as part of a larger White House initiative to use federal land to
- [Bill banning vaccinated blood donations would ‘decimate’ blood supply, opponents say](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bill-banning-vaccinated-blood-donations-would-decimate-blood-supply-opponents-say/47950) - By Nicole Girten DAILY MONTANAN A bill to ban donors who have received the COVID-19 vaccination from giving blood will “decimate” blood supply in Montana and leave patients at risk of even death, said opponents of House Bill 645. “Montana’s blood supply could be cut by up to 80%, leading to adverse patient outcomes including
- [Inaugural Masquerade Ball to benefit affordable, quality child care in Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/inaugural-masquerade-ball-to-benefit-affordable-quality-child-care-in-big-sky/47946) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Mariel Butan, executive director of Morningstar Learning Center, said she hopes the school’s fund- and awareness-raising event will be “a beautiful, colorful explosion of joy.” Butan coined that phrase while describing the often “mind-blowing" art created by MLC students, which will be auctioned off during the inaugural Big Sky Masquerade
- [Upcoming events this week: Feb. 27 - March 5](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-feb-27-march-5/47945) - Monday, Feb. 27 Special Olympics of Montana at Big Sky Resort Madison Base, 9 a.m. Competitive Video Games at The Independent, 7 p.m. Live Music: Amanda Stewart at Montage Big Sky, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Live Music: Kylie Spence at Montage Big Sky, 7 p.m. Screening: “Few Words” at The Independent, 8 p.m. Wednesday,
- [Short-haul heli team rescues man in remote area of Madison Range](https://www.explorebigsky.com/short-haul-heli-team-rescues-man-in-remote-area-of-madison-range/47941) - By Jason Bacaj MANAGING EDITOR A skier attempting to circumnavigate Sphinx Mountain in the southern Madison range on Sunday was rescued by a short-haul helicopter team with Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue Big Sky Section. The person had started from the Madison Valley side and completed a portion of the scenic loop before he
- [Bondurant billionaire buys ‘elite enclave’ in northwest Wyoming, eyes land swap](https://www.explorebigsky.com/joe-ricketts-wyoming-enclave/47937) - Joe Ricketts, founder of TD Ameritrade, expands his presence in northwest Wyoming with acquisition of remote inholding, though that property may be a pawn for larger plans. By Mike Koshmrl WYOFILE The bulk of an exclusive, private resort community surrounded on all sides by the Bridger-Teton National Forest is now owned by TD Ameritrade founder
- [Montana man charged for threats to Democratic US senator](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-man-threatens-senator-tester/47936) - THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MISSOULA—A Montana man has been charged with threatening the life of Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester via voicemails left at his Kalispell office, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. Kevin Patrick Smith, 45, pleaded not guilty Thursday to two felony counts of threats to injure and murder a U.S. Senator during a hearing
- [Republican legislators advance abortion restrictions, shut down protections for reproductive rights](https://www.explorebigsky.com/republican-legislators-advance-abortion-restrictions-shut-down-protections-for-reproductive-rights/47932) - The competing abortion proposals show the issue remains top of mind for Montana lawmakers in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. By Mara Silvers MONTANA FREE PRESS As the Legislature nears a critical deadline for transmitting bills, lawmakers are advancing new abortion regulations and rejecting measures to protect
- [Drag ban bill for public places, schools and libraries moves through Legislature](https://www.explorebigsky.com/drag-ban-bill-for-public-places-schools-and-libraries-moves-through-legislature/47929) - Republicans helped House Bill 359 clear an initial vote Thursday on the House floor. By Mara Silvers MONTANA FREE PRESS Republicans in Montana’s House of Representatives gave initial approval Thursday to a bill banning drag performances in public schools, libraries and public properties “in any location” when a minor is present, legislation blasted by LGBTQ
- [Big Sky ballers keep rolling](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-ballers-keep-rolling/47918) - A blowout and a thriller; Seniors power playoff wins By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER BUTTE—Both Lone Peak High School Big Horn squads won in the first round of the Montana Class C western tournament on Thursday evening, and both will match up Friday against district rival Manhattan Christian. All eight teams—four boys and four girls—from
- [Forever no more? Bill seeks to restrict state’s access to perpetual conservation easements](https://www.explorebigsky.com/forever-no-more-bill-seeks-to-restrict-states-access-to-perpetual-conservation-easements/47914) - Senate Bill 357 garners pushback from unlikely collective of opponents. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS A broad assortment of industry groups, conservation nonprofits, ranching families and hunting and fishing access advocates on Tuesday testified in opposition to a bill that would impose term limits on many conservation easements acquired with state funding. If passed,
- [House committee tables latest Montana ‘right-to-work’ bill](https://www.explorebigsky.com/house-committee-tables-latest-montana-right-to-work-bill/47912) - By Blair Miller DAILY MONTANAN The latest effort to make Montana a “right-to-work” state was tabled in a House committee Wednesday less than a week after hundreds of union members packed the Capitol in opposition to House Bill 448. The House Business and Labor Committee voted 12-7 to table the bill, sponsored by Rep. James
- [A hard look at soft water](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-hard-look-at-soft-water/47910) - Water and Sewer board tables topic for further review, otherwise approves second reading of ordinance By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Big Sky’s new Water Resource Recovery Facility may come with a ban on salt-based water softeners in an effort to protect the upgraded plant, the Gallatin River and local ecosystem. More than an hour of
- [Montana takes another shot at passing an insulin co-pay cap bill](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-takes-another-shot-at-passing-an-insulin-co-pay-cap-bill/47904) - By Nicole Girten DAILY MONTANAN Alison Sharkey-Hines said her son, who was born premature and died at two weeks old, might still be here if she had access to affordable insulin. After rationing her insulin, she said her son Kilian Riley Hines was born with underdeveloped lungs, and due to a rare disease, he did
- [US Sen. Jon Tester announces he will seek re-election in 2024](https://www.explorebigsky.com/us-sen-jon-tester-announces-he-will-seek-re-election-in-2024/47901) - ‘Montanans need a fighter holding Washington accountable,’ Tester says By Blair Miller DAILY MONTANAN U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, Montana’s lone statewide elected Democrat, announced Wednesday he would seek reelection to a fourth term in 2024. “I am running for re-election so I can keep fighting for Montanans and demand that Washington stand up for our
- [Bobcats make history by sweeping Grizzlies in hoops following Brawl beatdown](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bobcats-make-history-by-sweeping-grizzlies-in-hoops-following-brawl-beatdown/47891) - By Colter Nuanez SKYLINE SPORTS BOZEMAN — In Missoula, Danny Sprinkle paced, crouched and sipped out of his water bottle with nervous apprehension, exhaling a sigh of relief when his Bobcats snapped an 11-game losing streak in the Garden City. And who could blame him? Wins in Missoula or over the Grizzlies have been few and
- [Amid dire suicide rates in Montana, governor expands student mental health screening](https://www.explorebigsky.com/amid-dire-suicide-rates-in-montana-governor-expands-student-mental-health-screening/47886) - By Keely Larson KAISER HEALTH NEWS Bella Nyman has struggled with her mental health since age 7, when she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and anxiety. Nyman said she was afraid to tell her parents she had thoughts of suicide. Looking back, a mental health screening might have helped her to stop hiding her struggles
- [Montana man convicted on federal hate crime, firearm charges](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-man-convicted-on-federal-hate-crime-firearm-charges/47884) - ASSOCIATED PRESS HELENA—A Montana man was convicted on federal hate crime and firearm charges after prosecutors said he threatened a woman with violent, homophobic slurs and fired at her house with an AK-47 rifle as part of an alleged “mission” to rid a small town of its lesbian and gay community. John Russell Howald of
- [Upcoming events this week: Feb. 21-26](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-feb-21-26/47883) - Tuesday, Feb. 21 Live Music: Kylie Spence at Montage Big Sky, 7 p.m. Screening: “Huck Yeah!” at The Independent, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 Learn to Skate (4-5) at Marty Pavelich Ice Rink, 5:30 p.m. Emotional First Aid Class with Shannon Steele at Santosha Wellness Center, 6 p.m. Learn to Skate (6-8) at Marty Pavelich
- [<strong>LPHS basketball headed to divisionals </strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lphs-basketball-headed-to-divisionals/47876) - First ever Class C Western appearance for boys, third for girls By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Both Lone Peak High School varsity squads will return to Butte on Thursday and begin their campaign for the western division of Montana Class C. Both boys and girls finished in fourth place in the district 12C tournament after
- [Big Sky PBR returns for 12th year](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-pbr-returns-for-12th-year/47872) - Big Sky's Biggest Week will bring big acts and family fun to Town Center Outlaw Partners Big Sky PBR is produced by Outlaw Partners, publisher of Explore Big Sky. BIG SKY – Outlaw Partners is bringing back the most iconic wild west experience with the eight-time “Event of the Year” for the 12th annual Big
- [Making it in Big Sky: Warren Miller Performing Arts Center](https://www.explorebigsky.com/making-it-in-big-sky-warren-miller-proofing-arts-center/47869) - By Mira Brody CONTENT PRODUCTION DIRECTOR BIG SKY—Since 2013, families across Big Sky, as well as area visitors, have benefited from the presence of the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center and the culture it brings to the community. It was founded not only to provide entertainment and supplement the Big Sky School District’s services, but
- [Big Horns basketball one win from divisional tournament](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-horns-basketball-one-win-from-divisional-tournament/47864) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Following 14-point and 4-point losses in the regular season, Lone Peak High School varsity girls defeated rival No. 4 West Yellowstone in the district tournament on Thursday night in Butte. “It was gritty rather than pretty,” head coach Loren Bough told EBS in a phone call. “We came out tense
- [A la Carte: Sukiyaki Super Bowl](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-la-carte-sukiyaki-super-bowl/47851) - By Rachel Hergett EBS COLUMNIST Last weekend, many of us were crowded around televisions, lounging on couches or in bars to watch the Super Bowl—or Rihanna slay the halftime show—while snacking on nachos and wings. As a kid, our house held what I believed to be the best of these parties for the big game.
- [<strong>Winter ball doubles fundraising in second year </strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/winter-ball-doubles-fundraising-in-second-year/47855) - Impact will continue to grow with final ticket sales in week leading up to event By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Matt Zaremba and Allen Potts, co-founders of the second annual Big Sky Winter Ball, recognized there aren’t a lot of chances for locals to dress up and dance for a night out in Big Sky.
- [Ski Tips with Dan Egan: The breakthrough zone](https://www.explorebigsky.com/ski-tips-with-dan-egan-the-breakthrough-zone/47847) - By Dan Egan EBS COLUMNIST Entering the breakthrough zone of skiing requires changing your paradigm not only for how you ski but where you ski and why. Once you take the focus off improving and shift it to strategy and tactics, difficult ski runs become achievable. Over the years I have discovered that the best
- [<strong>Big Sky SNO releases Climate Action Plan </strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-sno-releases-climate-action-plan/47860) - Diverse panel discusses regional issues at CAP launch event By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER On Thursday night, Big Sky Sustainability Network Organization held a launch event for its Climate Action Plan, including a keynote speech from mountaineer Conrad Anker and an expert panel discussion. The discussion panel included Big Sky Resort’s president and COO Taylor
- [Enjoying the ride: A Loving Legacy](https://www.explorebigsky.com/enjoying-the-ride-a-loving-legacy/47839) - By Benjamin Spiker EBS CONTRIBUTOR SPONSORED CONTENT As a business owner, the thought of leaving my personal legacy to my family via my business is always near to my heart. As we celebrate Valentine’s Day and the tradition of sharing our hearts with those we love, I’d like to share some thoughts for others who
- [Rancher goes to law school to protect family land](https://www.explorebigsky.com/rancher-goes-to-law-school-to-protect-family-land/47844) - UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA MISSOULA—First-year University of Montana law student and sixth-generation rancher Erin Brush grew up at the base of the Tobacco Root Mountain Range in Norris, Montana. Her decision to pursue a law degree is deeply rooted in her love of agriculture and her drive to protect the land her family has been on for
- [E-bike bill advances in key House floor vote](https://www.explorebigsky.com/e-bike-bill-advances-in-key-house-floor-vote/47842) - HB 261 holds that e-bikes are not motorized vehicles and are permitted wherever bicycles are allowed. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS A bill that would explicitly open much of Montana’s trail network to e-bikes is positioned to clear the House of Representatives following lawmakers’ 54-46 vote to advance the measure. During a Thursday afternoon
- [Local Knowledge: Dacite Rebar](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-dacite-rebar/47832) - By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST Welcome back. If you have been following the last three columns you have read about the three major classifications of rocks: Sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous. These three rock types make up the rock cycle that you should have learned in middle school or early high school. To recap this cycle,
- [The grizzly delisting conundrum](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-grizzly-delisting-conundrum/47829) - Who wins, bears or humans? By Benjamin Alva Polley EBS CONTRIBUTOR Imagine a few years from now, on an April day north of Yellowstone National Park. Grizzlies have been removed from the endangered species list in Montana and Wyoming. A beast the color of Montana’s late autumn ambles out of the park boundary, in and
- [Shedhorn Skimo returns to Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/shedhorn-skimo-returns-to-big-sky/47821) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Every gram will count as ski mountaineers skin, boot pack and scramble up Lone Mountain terrain during the eighth annual Shedhorn Skimo Race. Open to the public but featuring some Olympic hopefuls, COSMIC Series—Colorado Ski Mountaineering Cup—and Big Sky Cup will host three events in Big Sky on March 3-4
- [Billings, Kalispell hospitals explore potential merger](https://www.explorebigsky.com/billings-kalispell-hospitals-explore-potential-merger/47819) - The two nonprofit health care systems announced they have signed a ‘non-binding letter of intent’ to explore a merger. By Justin Franz MONTANA FREE PRESS Officials at Billings Clinic and Kalispell’s Logan Health announced Wednesday that they were exploring a merger that would put two of the state’s largest independent nonprofit health care systems under
- [Montana State sets spring enrollment record](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-state-sets-spring-enrollment-record/47817) - MSU NEWS SERVICE BOZEMAN – Montana State University has set a new spring enrollment record with 15,717 students attending classes this term, as well as seeing the highest fall-to-spring student retention in a decade. The spring headcount, which is tallied after the 15th day of classes each semester, showed that MSU enrolled 1,954 graduate students
- [Local snowboarder makes waves on Freeride World Tour](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-snowboarder-makes-waves-on-freeride-world-tour/47808) - Holden Samuels grew up snowboarding the steeps of Big Sky Resort. Now he competes on the world’s stage. By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER PHOTOS BY DOM DAHER AND JEREMY BERNARD COURTESY OF THE FREERIDE WORLD TOUR In 2022, snowboarder Holden Samuels notched a pair of first-place finishes on the Freeride World Tour Qualifier circuit landing
- [Cowboy Coffee to officially open in Town Center on Feb. 18](https://www.explorebigsky.com/cowboy-coffee-to-officially-open-in-town-center-on-feb-18/47804) - EBS STAFF Cowboy Coffee Co. is set to officially open its first Montana location in Town Center on Saturday, according to a Tuesday evening press release. The longtime fixture of Jackson Hole has soft openings lined up this week, with hours from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. Thursday and Friday. The new shop is located
- [<strong>Big Sky School Board votes to arm new school marshal</strong> ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-school-board-votes-to-arm-new-school-marshal/47801) - School board unanimous in favor based on insights from local safety study and violence nationwide By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The Big Sky School Board decided unanimously that the new school marshal position will be armed in accordance with concealed carry and peace officer law. Whether to arm the marshal was an action item
- [Montana Senate votes against Indigenous Peoples holiday](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-senate-votes-against-indigenous-peoples-holiday/47798) - Proposal would have replaced Columbus Day with a state holiday. By JoVonne Wagner MONTANA FREE PRESS AND ICT NEWS The Montana state Senate voted Tuesday afternoon against discussing a bill that would have established Indigenous Peoples Day in the state following debate over how the new holiday would replace Columbus Day. However, at least one
- [Fossil fuel drilling threatens air and wildlife in national parks, advocacy group finds](https://www.explorebigsky.com/fossil-fuel-drilling-threatens-air-and-wildlife-in-national-parks-advocacy-group-finds/47796) - By Adam Goldstein DAILY MONTANAN WASHINGTON — A “massive” methane cloud forming over Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico. Noxious air pollution fouling Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Herds of mule deer and pronghorn at risk of decimation at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Environmental problems like these are already resulting
- [Always carry rescue gear and know how to use it](https://www.explorebigsky.com/always-carry-rescue-gear-and-know-how-to-use-it/47795) - By Ian Hoyer EBS CONTRIBUTOR When heading out for a day of backcountry riding there is a long list of things you need: Jackets, extra layers, gloves, helmet, goggles, backpack, water, food, avalanche rescue gear, and more. Some are essential every day, others you can choose to bring or leave, depending on conditions. Avalanche rescue
- [Big Sky Freeride skiers, riders take eight podium spots in home competition](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-freeride-skiers-riders-take-eight-podium-spots-in-home-competition/47785) - Skiers and snowboarders from across the Northern Rockies showed their best in the Big Sky IFSA Junior 2* Regional competition Feb. 10-12 By Julia Barton and Jack Reaney BIG SKY—Junior freeride skiers and snowboarders from the International Free Skiers Association’s Northern Region took to the slopes of Big Sky Resort this weekend for three heated
- [Why are there so many UFO sightings in Montana?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/why-are-there-so-many-ufo-sightings-in-montana/47783) - By Edward F. O'Brien MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO Welcome to The Big Why, a series from Montana Public Radio driven by your curiosity about Montana. I'm your host, Freddy Monares. This is a show about listener-powered reporting. We'll answer questions, large or small, about anything under the Big Sky. By Montanans. For Montana. This is The Big
- [Lawmakers prepare to vote on health department's $7 billion budget request](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lawmakers-prepare-to-vote-on-health-departments-7-billion-budget-request/47781) - Committees will consider Medicaid funding, behavioral health investments and more By Mara Silvers MONTANA FREE PRESS Lawmakers on two key committees plan to take preliminary votes this week on major funding requests for Montana’s health department, the largest state agency, which is tasked with running the state psychiatric hospital, child welfare services, state Medicaid programs
- [Winter storm warning issued through Tuesday night](https://www.explorebigsky.com/winter-storm-warning-issued-through-tuesday-night/47779) - By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER GALLATIN COUNTY—The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning from 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13 through 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Heavy snowfall is expected with accumulations of 4-10 inches in lower elevations and up to 20 inches over high peaks. A cold front moving in
- [The grizzly Rorschach test](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-grizzly-rorschach-test/47770) - A bear biologist, a rancher and an outfitting representative weigh in on Montana’s grizzly management plan. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is expected to adopt a plan this spring that will, in the event of a federal removal of grizzly bears from endangered species protections, guide state management of
- [Bills roundup: Gender-affirming care, Indigenous People's Day, obscenity, ed tax credits and more](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bills-roundup-gender-affirming-care-indigenous-peoples-day-obscenity-ed-tax-credits-and-more/47769) - THE DAILY MONTANAN Senate Bill 99, which aims to ban gender-affirming care for transgender children in Montana and subject medical professionals who perform it to criminal charges, passed the Senate in a 30-20 vote Wednesday. The day before, senators got into heated exchanges involving rhetoric about amputations and lobotomies during debate on the bill’s second reading. Jeffrey Welborn, R-Dillon,
- [Upcoming events this week](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week/46353) - Monday, Nov. 7 All Levels Pottery Series at BASE, 10 a.m.Storytime for Toddlers at BASE, 10 a.m.Screening: Monday Night Football at The Independent, 6 p.m.All Levels Pottery Series at BASE, 6 p.m.Live Music: Amanda Stewart at Montana Big Sky Alpenglow Lounge, 7 p.m.Trivia at Tips Up, 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 Big Sky Chamber of
- [Eight LPHS seniors honored between home wins](https://www.explorebigsky.com/eight-lphs-seniors-honored-between-home-wins/47764) - Playoff seeding announced By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER With varsity boys tied at 13 after the first quarter and again at 29 by halftime, the Sheridan High School Panthers challenged the Lone Peak High School Big Horns on Friday night. Midway through the third quarter, senior captain Max Romney electrified the gymnasium with a breakaway
- [Backcountry adventurers know they're taking chances](https://www.explorebigsky.com/backcountry-adventurers-know-theyre-taking-chances/47761) - By Molly Absolon WRITERS ON THE RANGE Six people have died in avalanches in the United States since the snow started to fly this fall. Every year, an average of 27 people —skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, snowshoers — die this way. For people who don’t venture into the backcountry in winter, the thought of potentially dying
- [Powder Light reaches the finish line](https://www.explorebigsky.com/powder-light-reaches-the-finish-line/47752) - New deed-restricted workforce housing complex adds 448 beds for mostly seasonal workers By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER More than five years since Lone Mountain Land Company planned to acquire the parcel and three years after its original projected completion, the Powder Light apartment complex has been built. On Thursday, Feb. 16, more than 100 tenants
- [Rapper Flo Rida to headline 2023 Big Sky Country State Fair](https://www.explorebigsky.com/rapper-flo-rida-to-headline-2023-big-sky-country-state-fair/47746) - EBS STAFF BOZEMAN—Gallatin County this morning announced that rapper Flo Rida will headline one of three concerts for the 2023 Big Sky Country State Fair in July. Flo Rida, who hails from Miami, Fla., began his rise to fame with his 2007 breakout single “Low,” which held the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Top 100
- [UM study: Montanans share common love toward grizzly bears](https://www.explorebigsky.com/um-study-montanans-share-common-love-toward-grizzly-bears/47744) - UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA MISSOULA—For an animal whose population barely tops 2,000, Montana’s grizzly bears hold an outsized presence in the psyche and politics of the Treasure State. Small wonder, then, that Montanans, though likely never to have seen a grizzly, hold strong opinions about the legendary bruins—opinions they readily shared for a study by the
- [Attorney General Knudsen calls out Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase for ‘firearm discrimination’](https://www.explorebigsky.com/attorney-general-knudsen-calls-out-wells-fargo-jpmorgan-chase-for-firearm-discrimination/47738) - By Nicole Girten DAILY MONTANAN Attorney General Austin Knudsen called out JPMorgan Chase, Citibank and Wells Fargo as banks that were engaged in discrimination against the firearm industry. At a hearing Wednesday, Knudsen said that large financial institutions were increasingly denying services to an “extremely highly regulated industry” because they “happen to be engaged in
- [Yellowstone transferred 112 bison to Fort Peck Tribes](https://www.explorebigsky.com/yellowstone-transferred-112-bison-to-fort-peck-tribes/47734) - EBS STAFF The National Park Service transferred 112 Yellowstone bison to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Poplar, Montana, in early January, according to a Feb. 9 release. The transfer—which included seven males, 53 females and 52 calves—is the single largest transfer to date under the park’s Bison Conservation Transfer Program and was the result
- [<strong>BSRAD honors past, plans for the future </strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bsrad-honors-past-plans-for-the-future/47733) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Since 1992, Big Sky Resort Area District has collected more than $110 million in resort tax and allocated nearly $94 million to government services and community organizations. As BSRAD celebrates 30 years, they will soon distribute printed booklets of their annual report which commemorates their history with news clippings and
- [Montana bill to increase minimum wage tabled in committee](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-bill-to-increase-minimum-wage-tabled-in-committee/47723) - By Keila Szpaller DAILY MONTANAN Legislators stopped proposals to up the minimum wage to $15 an hour and $12 an hour last session — and then shut down the idea for $10, a compromise, said Rep. Kelly Kortum, D-Bozeman. This session, Kortum tried again for $11.39 an hour — $10 with a bump for inflation,
- [Wildlands Festival partners with actor Tom Skerritt, nonprofits for the largest river preservation event in history](https://www.explorebigsky.com/wildlands-festival-partners-with-actor-tom-skerritt-american-rivers-and-gallatin-river-task-force-for-the-largest-river-preservation-event-in-history/47718) - BIG SKY–Outlaw Partners, in conjunction with actor Tom Skerritt, the EVRGRN Channel and Triple Squirrels Productions, is pleased to announce the largest event to ever be held in support of conserving the Gallatin River and rivers across the country. Wildlands Festival, the largest conservation-focused outdoor music festival in southwest Montana, will take place in Big Sky
- [Contract extension and hope for the Big Sky Post Office](https://www.explorebigsky.com/contract-extension-and-hope-for-the-big-sky-post-office/47721) - Three weeks before postal service deadline, Malinowski of Gallatin Partners extends contract to May 31 By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER As the Big Sky Post Office neared its Feb. 28 termination after two decades of contract postal service provided by Gallatin Partners, President Al Malinowski shared encouraging news. Since Oct. 5, the future of the
- [A secret weapon in preventing the next pandemic: Fruit bats](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-secret-weapon-in-preventing-the-next-pandemic-fruit-bats/47716) - By Jim Robbins KAISER HEALTH NEWS More than four dozen Jamaican fruit bats destined for a lab in Bozeman, Montana, are set to become part of an experiment with an ambitious goal: predicting the next global pandemic. Bats worldwide are primary vectors for virus transmission from animals to humans. Those viruses often are harmless to
- [Big Sky Skijoring continues to thrive](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-skijoring-continues-to-thrive/47695) - Problem-solving community partners mobilized Friday to rescue the event’s biggest showing yet By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The Big Sky Skijoring Association held its Best in the West Showdown this weekend, resulting in a dramatic and well-attended two-day event. Big Sky resident, national skijoring champion and course designer Colin Cook called it the most consistently
- [Obituary: John E. Kircher](https://www.explorebigsky.com/obituary-john-e-kircher/47693) - John E. Kircher 2/18/1958 — 1/28/2023 John Everett Kircher, 64, of Big Sky, Montana, died peacefully on January 28, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. John remained brave, strong, and positive in his final days. He was surrounded by devoted friends and loving family members. John married Kim Huleen Kircher, the love of his
- [Why two states remain holdouts on distracted driving laws](https://www.explorebigsky.com/why-two-states-remain-holdouts-on-distracted-driving-laws/47690) - By Eric Berger KAISER HEALTH NEWS Max Herrick pulled over on the interstate near Harrisonville, Missouri, on a spring night in 2020 to offer antifreeze to a woman whose car had overheated. He had lost a grandson to an overdose just hours before, but aiding stranded motorists was second nature to the 73-year-old retired school
- [Big Sky Local Governance postpones public session](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-local-governance-postpones-public-session/47688) - EBS STAFF In late January, Big Sky Local Governance announced it would hold an informational meeting open to the public on Feb. 9, and volunteers from the public could attend the group’s monthly work session on Feb. 17. On Feb. 6, an email from the group stated: “At this early stage, we still have far
- [UM law school students free innocent man](https://www.explorebigsky.com/um-law-school-students-free-innocent-man/47687) - UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA MISSOULA—As part of their studies at the University of Montana, students in the Alexander Blewett III School of Law get hands-on experience working for clinics practicing law in a variety of fields. For most, these clinics provide valuable experience in the legal arena, but for some they become transformative, sparking a passion
- [Upcoming events this week: Feb. 6-12](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-feb-6-12/47686) - Monday, Feb. 6 Live Music: Amanda Stewart at Montage Big Sky, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 Live Music: Kylie Spence at Montage Big Sky, 7 p.m. International Guitar Night at WMPAC, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Big Sky Resort Area District Board Meeting at Big Sky Resort Area District, 9 a.m. Learn to Skate (4-5)
- [Feds to explore delisting of Greater Yellowstone and NCDE grizzlies](https://www.explorebigsky.com/feds-to-explore-delisting-of-greater-yellowstone-and-ncde-grizzlies/47683) - Gov. Greg Gianforte celebrated U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s initial finding while environmentalists cast doubt on the state’s ability to manage the Montana state animal. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Friday that it is exploring whether grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone and Northern Continental Divide ecosystems
- [Injured skier rescued from Beehive Basin](https://www.explorebigsky.com/injured-skier-rescued-from-beehive-basin/47680) - Multiple human-triggered avalanches reported in recent days EBS STAFF A skier who suffered a lower leg injury on Sunday, Feb. 5 in Beehive Basin called in Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue for help. The skier was about a mile up the trail at Upper Beehive Basin, according to a press release from Gallatin County.
- [Balloon bickering over Biden's actions, China's intentions](https://www.explorebigsky.com/balloon-bickering-over-bidens-actions-chinas-intentions/47678) - By Chris Megerian ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON—Republican lawmakers on Sunday accused China of deliberately surveilling sensitive U.S. military sites with a suspected spy balloon and said the Biden administration had given Beijing an intelligence opening by not downing the balloon during its high-altitude drift through American airspace. The balloon's presence in the sky above the United
- [The West is an exploiter's paradise](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-west-is-an-exploiters-paradise/47675) - By Richard Knight WRITERS ON THE RANGE High on a mesa where everyone can see it, a trophy house is going up in the northern Colorado valley where I live. Some of my neighbors hear that the house will be as big as 15,000 square feet. Others say it will take three years to complete.
- [Arts Council of Big Sky announces Sound and Color Soirée](https://www.explorebigsky.com/arts-council-of-big-sky-announces-sound-and-color-soiree/47673) - EBS STAFF BIG SKY—The Arts Council of Big Sky on Feb. 1 announced the Sound and Color Soirée, an event to preview the council’s 11th Annual Auction for the Arts, will take place on Feb. 23 at the Independent in Big Sky. Selected artworks from the March 2 auction will be on display alongside live
- [Tinworks Art names Jenny Moore as founding director](https://www.explorebigsky.com/tinworks-art-names-jenny-moore-as-founding-director/47668) - EBS STAFF The board of directors at Tinworks Art, an immersive art gallery in Bozeman’s Northeast Neighborhood, appointed Jenny Moore as the gallery’s founding director, according to a Feb. 1 press release. The board selected Moore after a national search for a director, the release said. She will start the position in March. Moore was
- [Search and Rescue responds to six calls in two weeks](https://www.explorebigsky.com/search-and-rescue-responds-to-six-calls-in-two-weeks/47664) - EBS STAFF The Gallatin County Search and Rescue team has followed the most demanding year yet with six rescue missions in the last two weeks. Four missions were to help injured snowmobilers south of Big Sky, one was to help lost snowmobilers near Taylor Fork and another was to aid a snowshoer experiencing chest pain
- [Dear Badger: How do we keep Big Sky from becoming a company town?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/dear-badger-how-do-we-keep-big-sky-from-becoming-a-company-town/47661) - Dear Badger, What happens when a certain group in a growing community takes over businesses, local housing, and more… and there’s no one in charge to stop them? Raising rents, lowering wages, making up their own rules while the rest of the community suffers, moves away, or just keeps placating them. How can we fight
- [Records: 'Dances with Wolves' actor armed cult against cops](https://www.explorebigsky.com/records-dances-with-wolves-actor-armed-cult-against-cops/47662) - By Rio Yamat ASSOCIATED PRESS LAS VEGAS—Nathan Chasing Horse trained his wives to use firearms, instructing them to “shoot it out” with police officers if they ever tried to “break their family apart,” according to records obtained by The Associated Press. If that failed, the actor from “Dances With Wolves” said they should take “suicide
- [A la Carte: For the love of fish](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-la-carte-for-the-love-of-fish/47658) - By Rachel Hergett EBS COLUMNIST I found the chef/owner of Izakaya Three Fish in his restaurant on Thursday afternoon, tucked behind a huge frosted glass door in the midst of the bars and restaurants on the main floor of the Old Bozeman hotel. There’s a beauty in subtlety for Paul Naugle, who most people just
- [Spy balloon from China over Montana as state senator moves to thwart foreign adversaries](https://www.explorebigsky.com/spy-balloon-from-china-over-montana-as-state-senator-moves-to-thwart-foreign-adversaries/47651) - By Keila Szpaller DAILY MONTANAN A Chinese surveillance balloon was detected above Billings within days of a hearing on a bill to prevent foreign adversaries from buying up agricultural land in Montana. NBC reported Thursday the U.S. military had been monitoring a suspected Chinese spy device hovering over the northern U.S. “for the past few
- [Local Knowledge: Forests of stone](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-forests-of-stone/47646) - By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST Like the rock record I have presented in the last few articles, our region has many layers to its geologic history. I would like to build upon what you have read so far, continuing the ongoing saga of the Big Sky area. It’s a long and complex story and sometimes
- [Every Drop Counts: How Big Sky pushed the envelope on community wastewater reuse](https://www.explorebigsky.com/every-drop-counts-how-big-sky-pushed-the-envelope-on-community-wastewater-reuse/47643) - By Marne Hayes EBS COLUMNIST The term ‘discharge permit’ in a conversation involving the Gallatin River may raise more than a few eyebrows. The idea of what that means, and the threat that exists around the (never-realized) potential of exercising that permit has long hung over Big Sky like a dark cloud. The reality is
- [Ski Tips with Dan Egan: Make the first turn best](https://www.explorebigsky.com/ski-tips-with-dan-egan-make-the-first-turn-best/47638) - By Dan Egan EBS COLUMNIST The conditions this season have been amazing, the mountain is chock-full with snow, making runs that you might have skied by in the past look very inviting. Often the resistance to skiing a new slope, run or glades is the entry. How many times have you thought, “I would like
- [State won't seek death penalty for woman in grandson's death](https://www.explorebigsky.com/state-wont-seek-death-penalty-for-woman-in-grandsons-death/47636) - ASSOCIATED PRESS BOZEMAN—The newly elected prosecutor in Gallatin County has decided against pursuing the death penalty in the case of a woman charged with torturing and killing her 12-year-old grandson three years ago. County Attorney Audrey Cromwell, who was elected in November, on Friday withdrew the county's notice of intent to seek the penalty against
- [New study finds humans cause more destructive wildfires in the West](https://www.explorebigsky.com/new-study-finds-humans-cause-more-destructive-wildfires-in-the-west/47634) - UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA MISSOULA—More than three times as many houses and other structures burned in Western wildfires from 2010 to 2020 than in the previous decade, and that wasn’t only because more acreage burned, according to a new analysis from the University of Montana and its partners. Human ignitions started 76% of the wildfires that
- [Thorn Apple Baking Co. brings treats and coffee to Meadow Village Center](https://www.explorebigsky.com/thorn-apple-baking-co-brings-treats-and-coffee-to-meadow-village-center/47626) - Big Sky’s newest bakery specializes in dietary restrictions By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Jennifer Fitzhugh came to Big Sky a little more than a decade ago to serve as the executive pastry chef at Big Sky Resort. This past summer, she left the resort and brought along Elissa Skaggs, her coworker of five years, to
- [<strong>Big Sky SNO to reveal climate action plan </strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-sno-to-reveal-climate-action-plan/47618) - Aim is for a net-zero Big Sky by 2050; athlete and activist Conrad Anker to offer keynote discussion at Feb. 16 community event By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER By 2050, Big Sky could lose between six and 29 days of skiing per year without collective action on climate change, according to the Greater Yellowstone Climate
- [USDA to use outdoors recreation to boost economy around national forests, grasslands](https://www.explorebigsky.com/usda-to-use-outdoors-recreation-to-boost-economy-around-national-forests-grasslands/47610) - By Adam Goldstein DAILY MONTANAN WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture began planning this month to develop outdoor recreation opportunities near national forests and grasslands, part of a broader Biden administration push to help communities reap economic rewards from the growing recreation sector. Three USDA agencies—the U.S. Forest Service, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture
- [Bill would force Montana cities to allow smaller home lots](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bill-would-force-montana-cities-to-allow-smaller-home-lots/47608) - House Bill 337 would dictate a minimum lot size of 2,500 square feet anywhere with city water and sewer connections in an effort to promote less expensive housing. By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS A bill heard Tuesday at the Montana Legislature aims to increase the number of modestly priced homes available to Montana residents
- [LPHS girls ‘very strong,’ boys competitive for first half in losses to Manhattan Christian](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lphs-girls-very-strong-boys-competitive-for-first-half-in-losses-to-manhattan-christian/47599) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The Lone Peak High School girls fell in a close loss to the Manhattan Christian High School Eagles on Thursday night, 50-42. Head coach Loren Bough described the game in a voicemail to EBS as a “very strong performance” against an Eagles squad ranked No. 4 in Montana Class C.
- [Groups seek federal protections for Arctic grayling](https://www.explorebigsky.com/groups-seek-federal-protections-for-arctic-grayling/47594) - In a Jan. 30 lawsuit, environmentalists allege the federal government has been overly optimistic in its assessment of the fish’s viability on the Big Hole River. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS Environmentalists seeking federal protections for the Arctic grayling are challenging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2020 decision not to list the Big
- [Committee debates medical ‘right of conscience’ bill](https://www.explorebigsky.com/committee-debates-medical-right-of-conscience-bill/47592) - House Bill 303 would give health providers a legal shield to decline services based on ‘ethical, moral, or religious beliefs or principles.’ By Mara Silvers MONTANA FREE PRESS A bill that would allow medical institutions, providers and other health care employees to deny services based on their “ethical, moral, or religious beliefs or principles” was
- [A ski industry visionary, John Kircher dies at 64](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-ski-industry-visionary-john-kircher-dies-at-64/47590) - This story was updated on 1/31 to include comments from John’s son Andrew. By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER John Kircher, a longtime member of the Big Sky community and former Big Sky Resort general manager, died on the afternoon of Jan. 28. He was 64. Kircher’s death came less than a year after he was
- [Upcoming events this week: Jan. 30-Feb. 5](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-jan-30-feb-5/47587) - Monday, Jan. 30 Live Music: Amanda Stewart at Montage Big Sky, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 31 BSSEF Viking Skate Skiing Race at Big Sky Resort Golf Course, 4 p.m. Live Music: Kylie Spence at Montage Big Sky, 7 p.m. Screening: “Far Out” at The Independent, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1 Learn to Skate (4-5) at
- [Weekend storm drops feet of new snow, sets low temp record](https://www.explorebigsky.com/weekend-storm-drops-feet-of-new-snow-sets-low-temp-record/47581) - By Jason Bacaj MANAGING EDITOR A winter storm that began Friday and stretched into the weekend dropped nearly 3 feet of snow around Big Sky and Bozeman and pushed temperatures to around minus 30 and minus 40 degrees around southwest Montana. The area around the Gallatin Valley was primed for a snowstorm, said Cody Moldan,
- [Lawmakers hear testimony on bills that would fund $1.3B in water, sewer and other infrastructure projects ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lawmakers-hear-testimony-on-bills-that-would-fund-1-3b-in-water-sewer-and-other-infrastructure-projects/47579) - By Caven Wade UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM In the last 11 years, the city of Havre has had 255 water main breaks. The city’s public works director, Dave Pederson, says 46 of those breaks happened in the last two years alone. “During main breaks, large sections of the city are without water for
- [The housing crisis is harming my town](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-housing-crisis-is-harming-my-town/47572) - By Tim Lydon WRITERS ON THE RANGE In Girdwood, Alaska, we’ll long remember the snowstorm of Dec. 6, just two months ago. But it won’t be for the school cancellations. We’ll remember it as the night dozens of residents traveled a snow-packed highway to testify at a public meeting — about housing. Residents across the
- [Outlaw Partners acquires L&K Real Estate to deepen capabilities, creates Outlaw Realty](https://www.explorebigsky.com/outlaw-partners-acquires-lk-real-estate-to-deepen-capabilities-creates-outlaw-realty/47568) - Outlaw Partners is the publisher of Explore Big Sky. BIG SKY—With offices in Big Sky and Bozeman, Outlaw Partners is southwest Montana’s most influential experiential marketing, media and events company, and now offers clients focused expertise in real estate. Company leaders look forward to expanding Outlaw’s real estate footprint as L&K Real Estate joins its family
- [Montana PBS to air film about smokejumpers surviving 1961 fire](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-pbs-to-air-film-about-smokejumpers-surviving-1961-fire/47563) - MSU NEWS SERVICE BOZEMAN—Smokejumpers who survived a wildfire in 1961 will recount their harrowing experiences in an upcoming film set to air on Montana PBS. “Higgins Ridge,” named for the location of the fire in Idaho’s Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, will air at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30. In the hourlong film, 12 of the 20 smokejumpers
- [Montana pharmacists may get more power to prescribe](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-pharmacists-may-get-more-power-to-prescribe/47561) - By Keely Larson KAISER HEALTH NEWS Mark Buck, a physician and pharmacist in Helena, Montana, said he’s been seeing more patients turn to urgent care clinics when they run out of medication. Their doctors have retired, moved away, or left the field because they burned out during the covid-19 pandemic, leaving the patients with few
- [Public Notice: Call for FY24 Resort Tax funding applications](https://www.explorebigsky.com/public-notice-call-for-fy24-resort-tax-funding-applications/47559) - BIG SKY RESORT AREA DISTRICT The Big Sky Resort Area District is accepting Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) for the FY24 (7/1/23-6/30/24) funding cycle beginning on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. An LOI is an organization’s formal request to apply for Resort Tax funds. Approved projects will be invited to complete Applications beginning Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
- [Morningstar Learning Center holding focus groups to ID family needs](https://www.explorebigsky.com/morningstar-learning-center-holding-focus-groups-to-id-family-needs/47557) - Feedback will not only inform Morningstar, but also Big Sky's host of community organizations By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER In early February, Morningstar will host discussions to unify the community around the needs of families supporting young children in Big Sky. Executive director Mariel Butan told EBS that anyone is welcome, but the ideal participants
- [How to spend a $2.5 billion surplus? Lawmakers have no shortage of ideas.](https://www.explorebigsky.com/how-to-spend-a-2-5-billion-surplus-lawmakers-have-no-shortage-of-ideas/47553) - Competing spending measures include tax rebates, infrastructure investments, mental health spending. By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS As lawmakers negotiate Montana’s next state budget this winter, the Republican-controlled Capitol has a once-in-a-generation windfall to spend — the state’s $2.5 billion surplus. Naturally, opinions on what to do with the pile of cash vary. Republican Gov.
- [Gianforte delivers second State of the State](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gianforte-delivers-second-state-of-the-state/47551) - Governor touts tax cuts, promotes health investments, reaffirms opposition to abortion. By Arren Kimbel-Sannit, Eric Dietrich, Amanda Eggert and Alex Sakariassen MONTANA FREE PRESS Gov. Greg Gianforte leaned into Chamber of Commerce-style conservatism as he delivered his second State of the State address Wednesday evening, emphasizing his efforts on tax cuts and deregulation while giving
- [Snowboarder Isaac Singer finishes seventh in junior world championship](https://www.explorebigsky.com/snowboarder-isaac-singer-finishes-seventh-in-junior-world-championship/47548) - Former BSSEF snowboarder Isaac Singer finished seventh place in the IFSA Junior World Championships on Jan. 24 in Kappl, Austria. With 500 points, he placed third among Americans.
- [Ordinance aims to block parking around popular Pine Creek concert venue](https://www.explorebigsky.com/ordinance-aims-to-block-parking-around-popular-pine-creek-concert-venue/47536) - Owners of the Park County lodge say the proposed law would doom their business. By Victoria Eavis MONTANA FREE PRESS LIVINGSTON—The Park County Commission Tuesday morning considered an ordinance that would outlaw parking on certain roads around Pine Creek Lodge. The measure, if passed, would put the popular concert venue and hotel out of business,
- [Proposed bill would launch farm-to-pantry grant program in Montana](https://www.explorebigsky.com/proposed-bill-would-launch-farm-to-pantry-grant-program-in-montana/47523) - By Austin Amestoy MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO Food pantry operators have long said it’s a challenge to keep shelves stocked with fresh, nutritious produce. Now, a proposal in the Montana Legislature seeks to make that easier. House Bill 276 would launch Montana’s first-ever “farm-to-food-bank” grant program. It would open up $1 million in funding over the next
- [LPHS sophomores honor US Constitution in American Legion speech contest](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lphs-sophomores-honor-us-constitution-in-american-legion-speech-contest/47515) - By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER Six Lone Peak High School sophomores took the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center stage on Jan. 24 to recite 10-minute speeches they wrote focused on specific areas of the U.S. Constitution for the 9th Annual Capt. Richard Allgood Oratorical Contest with the Big Sky American Legion Post 99. This year’s
- [<strong>Big Sky Local Governance, Inc. to open public meetings</strong> ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-local-governance-inc-to-open-public-meetings/47514) - EBS STAFF Big Sky Local Governance, Inc., a recently formed group exploring the possibility of incorporating Big Sky as a municipality, will engage the public for the first time in February. On Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m., the group will host an orientation with a presentation and Q&A for new and existing volunteers at the Big
- [Atmospheric rivers endanger the West](https://www.explorebigsky.com/atmospheric-rivers-endanger-the-west/47512) - By David Marston WRITERS ON THE RANGE Moab, Utah, gets just 8 inches of rain per year, yet rainwater flooded John Weisheit’s basement last summer. Extremes are common in a desert: Rain and snow are rare, and a deluge can cause flooding. Weisheit, 68, co-director of Living Rivers and a former Colorado River guide, has
- [Taxation bills start moving: GOP touts economic growth, Dems oppose giveaway to wealthy people](https://www.explorebigsky.com/taxation-bills-start-moving-gop-touts-economic-growth-dems-oppose-giveaway-to-wealthy-people/47510) - By Keila Szpaller DAILY MONTANAN Get ready for a couple of extra pizzas every year—or maybe a tank of gas. If you’re not rich, that’s about the extent of the benefit you’ll get from a key Republican tax bill, said Margaret MacDonald, with Big Sky 55+ of Billings. People earning a median income in Montana
- [Montana Science Center celebrates local professionals with the 5th Annual Women in Science event on Feb. 11 ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-science-center-celebrates-local-professionals-with-the-5th-annual-women-in-science-event-on-february-11/47508) - BOZEMAN—Saturday, Feb. 11, Montana Science Center is hosting local professionals in science and technology careers at the Women in Science event celebrating International Women in Science Day, recognized on the same date. Montana Science Center supports diversity and equity in STEM Careers through hands-on experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Montana Science Center frequently
- [NPR’s ‘Planet Money’ podcast to show live at the WMPAC](https://www.explorebigsky.com/nprs-planet-money-podcast-to-show-live-at-the-wmpac/47506) - Three hosts of the “quirky” finance podcast will cover various money-related topics in a manner that goes beyond auditory experience By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER Hosts of NPR’s popular “Planet Money” podcast will bring a fun take on explaining economic nuances to the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center on Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. “Planet
- [Upcoming events this week: Jan. 23-29](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-jan-23-29/47504) - Monday, Jan. 23 Live Music: Amanda Stewart at Montage Big Sky, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Art of Self Care Class: Movement & Mantra at BASE, 6 p.m. Live Music: Kylie Spence at Montage Big Sky, 7 p.m. Screening: “Jeremy Jones: Higher” at The Independent, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 Big Sky Fire District Board
- [Montana State researchers, collaborators launch projects to help combat stress for farmers and ranchers](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-state-researchers-collaborators-launch-projects-to-help-combat-stress-for-farmers-and-ranchers/47502) - By Anne Cantrell MSU NEWS SERVICE BOZEMAN—Survey results have shown Montana State University researchers that farmers and ranchers throughout Montana and the West experience, on average, a medium level of stress, which could impact their sleep, physical health, mental health and/or relationships, according to Michelle Grocke, health and wellness specialist with MSU Extension and assistant
- [UM study: ‘Yellowstone’ series generates 2.1M visitors, $750M in spending for Montana](https://www.explorebigsky.com/um-study-yellowstone-series-generates-2-1m-visitors-750m-in-spending-for-montana/47500) - UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA MISSOULA—Paramount Network’s “Yellowstone,” TV’s most popular series, has sparked the interest of a worldwide audience, bringing an estimated 2.1 million visitors and $730 million in spending to Montana in 2021, according to a new University of Montana study. Conducted by UM’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research and UM’s Institute for Tourism
- [Making it in Big Sky: Ascend Properties](https://www.explorebigsky.com/making-it-in-big-sky-ascend-properties/47493) - By Mira Brody CONTENT PRODUCTION DIRECTOR BIG SKY—Adam Farr, owner and managing partner of Ascend Properties, has wanted to own his own business for at least a decade. Finally, three years ago, he channeled his entrepreneurial spirit alongside his wife, Hannah, and started Ascend Properties here in Big Sky. What began as a single property
- [How trout survive winter in a frozen river](https://www.explorebigsky.com/how-do-trout-survive-winter-in-a-frozen-river/47491) - By Silas Miller EBS CONTRIBUTOR On a crisp winter afternoon, I step onto the sheath of ice that lines the canyoned banks of the Gallatin River. The sun radiates off the fresh snowpack beneath blue skies. No insects buzz, and no critters crawl or hop about the terrain. Life seems as frozen as the air.
- [Ski Tips with Dan Egan: Selective edge pressure, the key to fluidity](https://www.explorebigsky.com/ski-tips-with-dan-egan-selective-edge-pressure-the-key-to-fluidity/47488) - By Dan Egan EBS COLUMNIST Skiing is a dance, an art form. Injecting fluidity into your movements while gliding over, on and through snow makes the mountain your ballroom. Fluidity adds grace and rhythm to your personal style that complements the hill with your skiing presence. I define fluidity in skiing as the ability to
- [Boys fall short in overtime, girls dominate against Shields Valley](https://www.explorebigsky.com/basketball-boys-fall-short-in-overtime-girls-dominate-against-shields-valley/47472) - Drama of boys game extended by burst pipe; school experiences minor water damage By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Excitement was in no short supply at Lone Peak High School on Thursday night, as thrilling overtime basketball was disrupted by a burst pipe, which caused minor water damage near the art classroom. That scene was followed
- [Abrupt change in library leadership](https://www.explorebigsky.com/abrupt-change-in-library-leadership/47464) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The Big Sky Community Library saw unexpected change this week, as Amy Hunter, library director, left the organization as of Tuesday, Jan 17. The surprising move comes after Hunter had recently discussed new developments including an oral history of Big Sky, formation of a library district and the possibility of
- [From BASE to extra on the set of 'Yellowstone' prequel '1923'](https://www.explorebigsky.com/from-base-to-extra-on-the-set-of-yellowstone-prequel-1923/47463) - By Carey O'Donnell EBS CONTRIBUTOR Editor's note: A version of this story first appeared in the Palm Beach Post Carey O’Donnell and her husband, Steve Barry (locally infamous for outrageous cycling, snowboarding and ice climbing outfits), have divided their time between Big Sky and Palm Beach for more than 20 years. Last year, Carey sold
- [Montana lawmaker seeks to overturn abortion ruling](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-lawmaker-seeks-to-overturn-abortion-ruling/47460) - By Amy Beth Hanson ASSOCIATED PRESS HELENA—The Montana legislature is considering a proposal that would interpret the state's constitutional right to privacy to mean that it does not protect the right to an abortion, a move that would echo others in several states to severely restrict or ban abortion. Sen. Keith Regier, the proposal's sponsor,
- [Feds send $930M to curb 'crisis' of US West wildfires](https://www.explorebigsky.com/feds-send-930m-to-curb-crisis-of-us-west-wildfires/47458) - By Matthew Brown ASSOCIATED PRESS BILLINGS—The Biden administration on Thursday announced $930 million for reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from national forests, as officials struggle to contain destructive infernos that are being made worse by climate change. Under a strategy now entering its second year, the U.S. Forest
- [Dear Badger: What's proper tram line etiquette?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/dear-badger-whats-proper-tram-line-etiquette/47456) - Dear Badger, Was I wrong to cut 4 people who cut into the Tram line to join their group? 5-cabin wait and the skiing was good. -anonymously submitted via Explore Big Sky Website Dear Lone Wrongedler (I make up names if you don’t give me one), I’ve been on this earth a long time and
- [Obituary: Audrey K. Tostevin](https://www.explorebigsky.com/obituary-audrey-k-tostevin/47457) - Audrey K. Tostevin 10/09/1927 — 12/27/2022 Born Helen Audrey Kirchman on October 9, 1927, the only child of Harry Kirchman and Bernice Karl Kirchman. Audrey lived in Bethlehem, PA and is a graduate of Liberty High School and Moravian College. At an early age, Audrey became passionate about theatre. She also had quite a sense
- [Local Knowledge: Oh! Isn't that gneiss?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-oh-isnt-that-gneiss/47452) - By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST In the last column you were introduced to the sedimentary rock bookends to the drive up or down the canyon. Today I would like to introduce you to the rocks that make up 90% of the drive through the canyon. “Well, that’s nice,” you say. To that I would say
- [Share avalanche and snowpack information, save lives](https://www.explorebigsky.com/share-avalanche-and-snowpack-information-save-lives/47449) - By Alex Marienthal EBS CONTRIBUTOR At avalanche centers, we travel around the backcountry to gather data about snow stability and avalanche danger in popular recreational areas. We want to know how the snowpack is layered throughout the backcountry, where weak layers exist and how much new snow or wind-drifted snow it might take to produce
- [The ‘deep state’ is targeting the American cowboy, Zinke says in viral House speech](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-deep-state-is-targeting-the-american-cowboy-zinke-says-in-viral-house-speech/47446) - Speech likely hints at upcoming battle to challenge Tester By Darrell Ehrlick DAILY MONTANAN U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke knows why the cowboy is disappearing from places like Montana. It’s because of the “deep state.” In a speech that was both far-ranging yet brief and his first floor speech since returning to the United States House
- [Search and Rescue mission volume increases for fourth consecutive year](https://www.explorebigsky.com/search-and-rescue-mission-volume-increases-for-fourth-consecutive-year/47434) - Capt. Scott Secor praises volunteers By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER On Jan. 17, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue released their 2022 annual report, containing interactive maps showing location of rescues by month, photos and videos, safety recommendations and annual statistics. According to the report’s introduction, mission volume increased for the fourth consecutive year, the
- [Highly contagious strain of avian flu detected in three Montana grizzlies](https://www.explorebigsky.com/highly-contagious-strain-of-avian-flu-detected-in-three-montana-grizzlies/47431) - FWP said the bears had exhibited neurological issues and were euthanized. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS Three western Montana grizzly bears euthanized last year were infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, a virus that is extremely infectious and often fatal to both domestic and wild birds, state wildlife officials said. According to
- [Water & Sewer District receives first ARPA check](https://www.explorebigsky.com/water-sewer-district-receives-first-arpa-check/47425) - Flatiron subdivision, Little Coyote Pond, general manager hiring process and sewage plant delays also discussed in Jan. 17 board meeting By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The Big Sky County Water and Sewer District received a check for $1.38 million on Jan. 11, after applying through the state for federal American Rescue Plan Act funding in
- [Higher ed commissioner issues TikTok ban](https://www.explorebigsky.com/higher-ed-commissioner-issues-tiktok-ban/47414) - Montana universities directed to suspend official TikTok accounts, block app access on campus networks. By Alex Sakariassen MONTANA FREE PRESS Montana Commissioner of Higher Education Clayton Christian directed all campuses in the Montana University System last week to block access to the social media app TikTok on university-run networks and to suspend all university-run TikTok
- [Bill would require rental application fee refunds](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bill-would-require-rental-application-fee-refunds/47412) - Supporters say the fees are a barrier for renters in competitive markets. By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS A bill under consideration by the Montana Legislature aims to ease the burden of rental application fees on apartment-seeking Montanans by specifying that landlords and property management companies must reimburse unsuccessful applicants for any fees not used
- [NorthWestern Energy acquires Avista Energy share of Colstrip, effective 2026](https://www.explorebigsky.com/northwestern-energy-acquires-avista-energy-share-of-colstrip-effective-2026/47351) - By Nicole Girten DAILY MONTANAN HELENA—“I may be the only CEO in the utility industry adding coal to his portfolio,” said President and CEO of Northwestern Energy Brian Bird at the Great Northern Hotel Monday night. Northwestern Energy announced it signed a contract Monday acquiring all of Avista Energy in the active units in Colstrip,
- [Skijoring to strike local awe for fifth year](https://www.explorebigsky.com/skijoring-to-strike-local-awe-for-fifth-year/47349) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER On Feb. 4-5, the Big Sky Skijoring Association will host their fifth annual “Best in the West Showdown” in Big Sky. Skijoring is a fusion of horseback riding, skiing and waterskiing in which horse, rider and skier follow a roughly 900-foot-long course including jumps, banked turns, gates and other obstacles.
- [Big Sky Futures introduces students to the business of Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-futures-introduces-students-to-the-business-of-big-sky/47350) - By Gus Hammond EBS CONTRIBUTOR There is a new path for Lone Peak High School students after they leave the Big Sky School District. This path is being paved by the Big Sky Futures Program, led by junior Charlee Sue Dreisbach and Matt Kidd, managing director of Lone Mountain Land Company. Dreisbach came up with
- [How an Obamacare remnant survives and prospers in Montana](https://www.explorebigsky.com/how-an-obamacare-remnant-survives-and-prospers-in-montana/47347) - Helena-based Mountain Health Co-op is one of just three Affordable Care Act-created co-ops still alive nationwide, and now covers about 55,000 people in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. By Mike Dennison MONTANA FREE PRESS As health-insurance cooperatives created by “Obamacare” collapsed like dominoes in the mid-2010s, the Montana co-op faced its own multimillion-dollar chasm, created by
- [Behavioral telehealth loses momentum without a regulatory boost](https://www.explorebigsky.com/behavioral-telehealth-loses-momentum-without-a-regulatory-boost/47324) - By Darius Tahir KAISER HEALTH NEWS Controlled substances became a little less controlled during the pandemic. That benefited both patients (for their health) and telehealth startups (to make money). Some potentially addictive medications—like buprenorphine and Adderall—are now far more available online to patients because of regulatory changes. Given the scarcity of qualified doctors to treat
- [Gallatin County SAR makes series of winter rescues over the weekend](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gallatin-county-sar-makes-series-of-winter-rescues-over-the-weekend/47321) - Local search and rescue crews rescued four snowmobilers and a backcountry skier in three separate responses Jan. 13-15. By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER Gallatin County Search and Rescue responded to three emergency calls between Friday, Jan. 13 and Sunday, Jan. 15, rescuing five winter recreationalists, according to a series of press releases from the Sheriff’s
- [Big Horns fall in physical rivalry games against West Yellowstone](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-horns-fall-in-physical-rivalry-games-against-west-yellowstone/47313) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The rival West Yellowstone High School Wolverines brought greater physicality than the Lone Peak High School Big Horns on Friday night, in the first LPHS home games since Dec. 17. The girls team got off to a competitive start, as senior Maddie Cone shot a three pointer to tie the
- [Banning books is for bullies](https://www.explorebigsky.com/banning-books-is-for-bullies/47300) - By Crista V. Worthy WRITERS ON THE RANGE Some people have become so alarmed by what children might read in school or in libraries that they want books they don’t like removed — immediately. The targeted books include scenes of sexual awakening, gender identity, racism or violence. But why aren’t these alarmists focusing on a
- [New local group looks into incorporating Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/understanding-big-sky-local-governance-inc/47295) - Sources point to Big Sky’s growth and potential as reasons for fresh perspective on local government.
- [Arts Council offering weekend palette knife painting workshop](https://www.explorebigsky.com/arts-council-offering-weekend-palette-knife-painting-workshop/47289) - ARTS COUNCIL OF BIG SKY The Arts Council of Big Sky is hosting a two-day palette knife workshop with well-known artist David Mensing on March 3-4 at the BASE art studio. Mensing will be in Big Sky as a participant in the quick-finish portion of the Arts Council’s annual Auction for the Arts event on
- [Montana seeking prior authorization for Medicaid abortions](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-seeking-prior-authorization-for-medicaid-abortions/47285) - By Amy Beth Hanson ASSOCIATED PRESS HELENA—State officials in Republican-controlled Montana want to require prior authorization before its health department pays for abortions for people covered by Medicaid, a proposal critics say would reduce access and delay or even prevent abortion care for low-income women in the state. The Department of Public Health and Human
- [Montana’s new efforts to regulate recovery residences](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montanas-new-efforts-to-regulate-recovery-residences/47281) - A consortium of addiction treatment experts is trying to bring best practices to the state’s unlicensed industry. By Mara Silvers MONTANA FREE PRESS This is the second article in a two-part series about Montana’s recovery residence industry. The first story, about the pathways into recovery residences from the criminal legal system, can be found here.
- [BSRAD board reconvenes for 2023](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bsrad-board-reconvenes-for-2023/47246) - Possible incorporation of Big Sky among discussion topics at Jan. 11 public meeting By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER On Wednesday, Jan. 11, the Big Sky Resort Area District held their first monthly board meeting since November. The meeting’s agenda finished with an introduction from Big Sky Local Governance, Inc., a recently-formed group of local leaders
- [SAR crews rescue injured snowmobiler near West Yellowstone](https://www.explorebigsky.com/sar-crews-rescue-injured-snowmobiler-near-west-yellowstone/47240) - EBS STAFF A snowmobiler who suffered a shoulder injury near West Yellowstone was rescued on Jan. 11 by Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue, according to a release from the sheriff’s office. The West Yellowstone Police Department received a 911 call from the injured rider’s partner around 2 p.m. requesting assistance. The caller reported that
- [Backcountry Film Festival returns to Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/backcountry-film-festival-returns-to-big-sky/47228) - Outdoor recreation and conservation group hopes to grow its local community and raise funds by hosting event By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER On Jan. 26 and March 9, the Madison-Gallatin chapter of Wild Montana will host screenings of the Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival, featuring 12 short films made by winter backcountry explorers. The
- [Montana lawmakers consider prohibiting rent caps](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-lawmakers-consider-prohibiting-rent-caps/47234) - By Elinor Smith UM LEGISLATIVE NEWS SERVICE HELENA—Lawmakers in Helena are considering a bill that would prohibit rent caps, or limits on how much landlords can charge for rent. Senate Bill 105, sponsored by Sen. Steve Fitzpatrick, R-Great Falls, would make it illegal for local governments to interfere with rental prices on both private and
- [Today’s lesson: Yellow curry for the food bank](https://www.explorebigsky.com/todays-lesson-yellow-curry-for-the-food-bank/47222) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Eighth graders from Discovery Academy visited Lotus Pad on Friday and got to work on the wok. As part of a middle school project exploring food insecurity, three eighth graders—Discovery lost its other three middle school students to a weekend ski competition—learned how to cook yellow curry from general manager
- [Medicaid and abortion top health agenda for Montana lawmakers](https://www.explorebigsky.com/medicaid-and-abortion-top-health-agenda-for-montana-lawmakers/47220) - By Keely Larson KAISER HEALTH NEWS HELENA—Montana lawmakers said lowering costs and expanding patient access will be their top health care goals for the new legislative session. But they also will have to contend with making changes to Medicaid, a management crisis at the Montana State Hospital, and proposals to regulate abortion. Republicans, who hold
- [Group of Republicans announce creation of Montana Freedom Caucus](https://www.explorebigsky.com/group-of-republicans-announce-creation-of-montana-freedom-caucus/47218) - DAILY MONTANAN STAFF A group of Montana Republicans announced this week they formed the Montana Freedom Caucus, which includes all four of the Republican members appointed to the newly created select committee on election integrity. The caucus is led by Sen. Theresa Manzella, R-Hamilton, while its vice chairman is Rep. Jerry Schillinger, R-Circle. Rep. Bob
- [What a long, strange trip to kill four dams](https://www.explorebigsky.com/what-a-long-strange-trip-to-kill-four-dams/47212) - By Rocky Barker WRITERS ON THE RANGE Finally, after a 50-year effort, four massive dams on the Klamath River in northern California and Oregon will start coming down this July. For the Yurok, Karuk, Hoopa, Shasta and Klamath tribes living along this river since time immemorial, there’s much to celebrate. They have long fought for
- [Dear Badger — What happened to manners?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/dear-badger-what-happened-to-manners/47205) - Dear Badger, I’m getting frustrated with what I see as a lack of manners wherever I go. I’m not that old but I do have a young child that I’ve taught to say ‘thank you’ whenever someone does something nice. Or ‘please’ when you want something. How do we help others find their manners and
- [Ski Tips with Dan Egan: Pole planting is the key to upper body stability](https://www.explorebigsky.com/ski-tips-with-dan-egan-pole-planting-is-the-key-to-upper-body-stability/47201) - By Dan Egan EBS COLUMNIST The focus in “All-Terrain Skiing” is on keeping your motion going in the direction of gravity. Pole-planting initiates the skier’s motion down the hill. A problem occurs when many pole plants are angled in the direction of the ski tips or across the hill. Your poles should always be planted
- [Montana man gets nearly four years for role in US Capitol riot](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-man-gets-nearly-four-years-for-role-in-us-capitol-riot/47206) - ASSOCIATED PRESS HELENA—A Montana man who was among the first people to illegally enter the U.S. Capitol while Congress was certifying President Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election was sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison on the two-year anniversary of the insurrection. Jerod Hughes, 39, of East Helena, was sentenced Friday to
- [Montana lawmaker wants to revisit idea of reservations](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-lawmaker-wants-to-revisit-idea-of-reservations/47208) - By Amy Beth Hanson ASSOCIATED PRESS HELENA—A white state lawmaker in Montana is questioning whether land set aside long ago for Native Americans should exist anymore. Republican Sen. Keith Regier is proposing asking Congress to study alternatives to reservations. The measure, submitted this week and riddled with racial stereotypes, is unlikely to pass and would
- [The unregulated world of Montana’s sober living homes](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-unregulated-world-of-montanas-sober-living-homes/47193) - At Hope Center Ministries in Montana, addiction recovery means Bible study and work without pay. By Mara Silvers MONTANA FREE PRESS Kaitlyn, age 32, applied for a spot at Hope Center Ministries near the end of 2021 because it seemed like her best option at the time. She had pleaded guilty in February to one
- [Gianforte calls on lawmakers to pass tax relief proposals ‘as quickly as possible’](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gianforte-calls-on-lawmakers-to-pass-tax-relief-proposals-as-quickly-as-possible/47199) - By Blair Miller DAILY MONTANAN Gov. Greg Gianforte wants to sign a property tax relief bill as soon as possible — and he wants to be sure counties are being good stewards of property taxes as well. The Republican governor, speaking at his first news conference of the legislative session, said he would like lawmakers
- [A la Carte: Cooking can be an expression of creativity, love](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-la-carte-cooking-can-be-an-expression-of-creativity-love/47197) - By Rachel Hergett EBS COLUMNIST I’m definitely not a vegan. If I sniff the air, I can still smell the steak I cooked up for lunch. It was seared in bacon grease on a cast iron skillet, then thrown on top of a Caesar salad. It had pork, beef and anchovies, in addition to eggs
- [Local Knowledge: Principled](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-principled/47184) - By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST For all the times I have driven the Gallatin Canyon from Big Sky to Bozeman or vice versa, I am always struck by the diversity of rock structure and the myriad of rock types. Depending on where you are, the landscape is formed mainly by sedimentary rocks or metamorphic rocks.
- [Every Drop Counts: Snowpack and the importance of water conservation](https://www.explorebigsky.com/every-drop-counts-snowpack-and-the-importance-of-water-conservation/47189) - By Marne Hayes EBS COLUMNIST Snow is important for a lot of reasons. Good snowfall allows us to enjoy epic ski days, find quiet moments of winter solitude in our forests, or have the perfect reason to cozy up next to a fire. What is likely lower on the list of reasons why we pray
- [American Legion Post 99 draws random awards for school district staff  ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/american-legion-post-99-draws-random-awards-for-school-district-staff/47172) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER In late November, the American Legion and Sons of the American Legion Post #99 of Big Sky announced a new program to show appreciation for Big Sky School District staff by awarding one randomly selected BSSD staff member each month with a $300 gift and a thank you note from
- [Library begins oral history through a dirtbag lens](https://www.explorebigsky.com/library-begins-oral-history-through-a-dirtbag-lens/47169) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER For decades, dirtbags have been a skiing subculture of legendary status. As the first chapter in an oral history of Big Sky, the Big Sky Community Library is working to prevent that legend from fading. Library Director Amy Hunter said dirtbags can participate by reminiscing in the library’s new
- [New documents detail how Yellowstone determined the identity of a missing man with just a foot](https://www.explorebigsky.com/new-documents-detail-how-yellowstone-determined-the-identity-of-a-missing-man-with-just-a-foot/47167) - By Darrell Ehrlick DAILY MONTANAN Before Yellowstone National Park officials found a shoe with a human foot floating in Abyss Pool, an employee had found two shoe soles floating in the thermal spring a week earlier. That began a weeks-long journey to find out what happened to Il Hun Ro, 70, whose foot was identified
- [Lawmakers deadlock on political practices commissioner](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lawmakers-deadlock-on-political-practices-commissioner/47157) - By Alex Sakariassen MONTANA FREE PRESS A panel of four state legislators last week reached an impasse over who should become Montana’s next commissioner of political practices. Now, the task of narrowing the field to a single candidate falls squarely on Gov. Greg Gianforte, whose office has yet to provide a glimpse of any frontrunner.
- [Skyline’s Big Sky Connect goes live ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/skylines-big-sky-connect-goes-live/47159) - Mobile app users can hail cost-free rides between Town Center and Meadow Village By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER On Monday, Jan. 2, Skyline Bus launched Big Sky Connect, the anticipated fare-free micro transit service to help alleviate vehicle traffic in Big Sky by completing short rides and helping locals and visitors reach bus stops. Through
- [Making it in Big Sky: Olive B’s](https://www.explorebigsky.com/making-it-in-big-sky-olive-bs/47150) - By Mira Brody CONTENT PRODUCTION DIRECTOR BIG SKY—Ian Troxler purchased Olive B’s in the middle of the pandemic. Although it felt risky at the time, today he has grown the Big Sky food staple into an epicenter of delicious dishes with locally sourced ingredients. Although a change of ownership always comes with some alterations, Troxler
- [Arntzen hosts parental rights speakers in Capitol](https://www.explorebigsky.com/arntzen-hosts-parental-rights-speakers-in-capitol/47155) - By Alex Sakariassen MONTANA FREE PRESS The buzz of a dozen conversations in the Capitol Rotunda all but drowned out the statements and policy pleas of a string of conservative parental rights advocates Monday morning. They spoke of schools being taken over by left-leaning agendas and of their belief that parents have a “God-given and
- [A New Year's wishlist for Montana's rivers](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-new-years-wishlist-for-montanas-rivers/47141) - By Scott Bosse EBS CONTRIBUTOR Now that 2022 is in the books, it’s time to reflect on the past year and ponder our hopes and dreams for 2023. As someone whose job it is to protect and conserve Montana’s bounty of spectacular rivers, I’ll say that last year was a momentous one due to the
- [Outlaw Real Estate Partners announces Mike Magrans as managing partner and chief investment officer](https://www.explorebigsky.com/outlaw-real-estate-partners-announces-mike-magrans-as-managing-partner-and-chief-investment-officer/47138) - BIG SKY—Outlaw Real Estate Partners (OREP), one of the largest residential and commercial mixed-use developers in Southwest Montana, has recently announced that Mike Magrans will be a key leader in the company as Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer. Magrans previously spent 20 years with Ernst & Young LLP, leaving as Partner and Market Segment
- [Upcoming events this week: Jan. 3-8](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-jan-3-8/47129) - Tuesday, Jan. 3 Korshak Collection Exhibit Opening Night at Bozeman Art Museum, 5 p.m. Screening: “Jeremy Jones: Mountain Revelations” at the Independent, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 St. Joseph’s Mass at Big Sky Chapel, 12 p.m. Learn to Skate (Ages 4-5) at Marty Pavelich Ice Rink, 5:30 p.m. Learn to Skate (Ages 6-8) at Marty
- [For Montana Legislature, the biennial work begins](https://www.explorebigsky.com/for-montana-legislature-the-biennial-work-begins/47127) - The Legislature began its 68th session with partisan speechifying and a minor rules fight. By Arren Kimbel-Sannit MONTANA FREE PRESS The 68th Montana Legislature has convened, its first day marking a relative calm before what could be a watershed session steered by the first Republican bicameral supermajority since the state adopted its current Constitution in
- [The 'energy gap' nobody wants to tussle with](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-energy-gap-nobody-wants-to-tussle-with/47120) - By Dave Marston WRITERS ON THE RANGE Many Western states have declared they will achieve all-renewable electrical goals in just two decades. Call me naïve, but haven’t energy experts predicted that wind, sun and other alternative energy sources aren’t up to the job? Alice Jackson, former CEO of Xcel energy’s Colorado operation, was blunt at
- [Semi-truck collides with bison herd near West Yellowstone, killing 13 animals](https://www.explorebigsky.com/semi-truck-collides-with-bison-herd-near-west-yellowstone-killing-13-animals/47117) - EBS STAFF On Wednesday night around 6:30 p.m., a semi-truck collided with a herd of bison north of West Yellowstone, resulting in the death of 13 bison. According to Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Dan Haydon, a large herd of bison normally migrates from Yellowstone National Park into the West Yellowstone area using the
- [Snowmobiler dies in New Year's Eve avalanche outside Cooke City](https://www.explorebigsky.com/snowmobiler-dies-in-avalanche-outside-cooke-city/47125) - EBS STAFF A snowmobiler from Washington died on New Year’s Eve outside Cooke City after he was buried in an avalanche. The rider was snowmobiling near Daisy Pass on the south side of Crown Butte with his younger brother when he triggered an avalanche roughly 100 feet from the top, according to a report from
- [Expert: Corner crossing would diminish ranch values 'at least 30%'](https://www.explorebigsky.com/expert-corner-crossing-would-diminish-ranch-values-at-least-30/47111) - Real estate agent says he would devalue Elk Mountain Ranch by about $9.39 million if a court deems corner crossing legal By Angus M. Thuermer Jr. WYOFILE An expert witness in a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against four hunters accused of passing through the airspace above Elk Mountain Ranch says the alleged trespass has damaged the ranch
- [Some trout withstand rising water temperatures, study finds](https://www.explorebigsky.com/some-trout-withstand-rising-water-temperatures-study-finds/47115) - By Alex Baumhardt DAILY MONTANAN In Sept. 2020, the Archie Creek fire near Roseburg burned all 5,000 acres of the Hinkle Creek watershed, home to rainbow, cutthroat and steelhead trout. Oregon State University scientists who had been studying the fish for years figured the loss of tree cover would mean warmer stream temperatures that would
- [Gianforte to appoint next Commissioner of Political Practices from open field](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gianforte-to-appoint-next-commissioner-of-political-practices-from-open-field/47114) - By Blair Miller DAILY MONTANAN The field is wide open for Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte to select the next Commissioner of Political Practices after a Nomination Committee failed to find consensus Wednesday on applicants who interviewed for the job. The committee of two Republicans and two Democrats put forth two motions at the end of the meeting – one
- [Bitterroot Capital Advisors, LLC](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bitterroot-capital-advisors-llc/47108) - Serving clients globally, from downtown Bozeman By Mira Brody CONTENT PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Special Advertisment BOZEMAN—From the second floor of the Cooper Block building in downtown Bozeman, you can hear the sound of midday traffic on Main Street from the office of Bitterroot Capital Advisors. Built in 1872, it’s the oldest surviving business building in Bozeman
- [Lost no more: Record company issues collection of Montana’s punk, hardcore and new wave](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lost-no-more-record-company-issues-collection-of-montanas-punk-hardcore-and-new-wave/47102) - Lost Sounds Montana new record finds treasures from the Treasure State By Darrell Ehrlick DAILY MONTANAN When you think punk rock – you may think New York or London. But Bozeman? And while Montana tends to have a reputation as a good venue for country artists, at one time, the Treasure State’s punk rock scene
- [Health dept. proposes new requirements for Medicaid abortion coverage](https://www.explorebigsky.com/health-dept-proposes-new-requirements-for-medicaid-abortion-coverage/47100) - An administrative rule change would mandate pre-approval for Medicaid coverage to prove ‘medical necessity’ for abortions. By Mara Silvers MONTANA FREE PRESS This story is excerpted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday. This week MTFP obtained a copy of a proposed rule change from the
- [OPINION: Big Sky Resort’s most unique skiing experience? Night skiing. ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/opinion-big-sky-resorts-most-unique-skiing-experience-night-skiing/47096) - By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER I’ve driven State Highway 64 up to Big Sky Resort to ski countless times since growing up in Big Sky, but prior to Dec. 23, 2022, I’d never been driving up to start my ski day after the sun had already set. I carried my gear into the nearly-empty Snowcrest
- [Icy roads cause dozens of accidents, snarl Tuesday evening traffic ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/icy-roads-cause-dozens-of-accidents-snarl-tuesday-evening-traffic/47094) - EBS STAFF BIG SKY—On Tuesday evening, standstill traffic and countless accidents occurred on Montana Highway 64, also called Lone Mountain Trail, connecting Big Sky to the Mountain Village at Big Sky Resort. Drivers reported numerous vehicles abandoned on the side of the road. Air temperature around Big Sky on Tuesday stayed above freezing at lower
- [Letter from the Publisher: Shaping the future of Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/letter-from-the-publisher-shaping-the-future-of-big-sky/47090) - By Eric Ladd I came to Big Sky in 1999 via my good friend Warren Miller. While working in Colorado, Warren enticed me to fly to Bozeman where he and his dog Bueller met me at the small regional airport. After navigating dirt roads to what is now the Yellowstone Club followed by a day
- [Upcoming events this week: Dec. 27-Jan. 1](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-dec-27-jan-1/47085) - Tuesday, Dec. 27 Toddler Tuesdays at BASE, 10 a.m. Après Special & Live Music at Drunken Monk, 5 p.m. Live Music at Montage Big Sky Alpenglow Lounge, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 Big Sky Fire District Board of Trustees Meeting at Big Sky Water & Sewer District, 8:30 a.m. St. Joseph’s Mass at Big Sky
- [‘Good Deeds’ housing program participants share stories](https://www.explorebigsky.com/good-deeds-housing-program-participants-share-stories/47078) - Beth and Jeremy Marlington met in Big Sky in 2009. Thanks to “heroes in the community” from the housing trust, their dream of living permanently in Big Sky came true on Nov. 10.
- [Historic Izaak Walton Inn sold](https://www.explorebigsky.com/historic-izaak-walton-inn-sold/47083) - LOGE Camps, a Washington-based hospitality company, purchased the 83-year-old lodge near Essex earlier this month. By Justin Franz MONTANA FREE PRESS ESSEX—The Izaak Walton Inn, a beloved old lodge and resort on the southern edge of Glacier National Park, has been sold to a Washington-based hospitality company. The new owner, LOGE Camps, has properties in
- [Gallatin County SAR rescues injured snowmobiler on Buck Ridge](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gallatin-county-sar-rescue-injured-snowmobiler-on-buck-ridge/47074) - EBS STAFF A snowmobiler with a leg injury was rescued from Buck Ridge Trail south of Big Sky on the afternoon of Dec. 26, according to a release from the Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue team. The Big Sky Section of the county SAR team, along with Big Sky Fire, responded to the call.
- [Montana's elder care system is broken](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montanas-elder-care-system-is-broken/47072) - By Mary Armstrong and Zach Brown EBS CONTRIBUTORS As Montanans, we care for each other. Across the rural-urban divide, generational divide, and Brawl of the Wild divide. Of all our constituents across Montana, the most deserving are our elderly neighbors who are on Medicaid benefits. They have served Montana well, and at this final stage
- [Elk Crossing: A 'population-wide perspective'](https://www.explorebigsky.com/elk-crossing-a-population-wide-perspective/47067) - Editor's note: This is the second of a three-part series looking into why elk and vehicles are colliding at unprecedented rates on the highway between Gallatin Gateway and Gallatin Canyon. This piece dives into the state's management policies and priorities. The final installment will look at management successes and ways people and wildlife can peacefully
- [Dear Badger - Should I stay or should I go?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/dear-badger-should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/47059) - Dear Badger, I’ve been in Big Sky since the ‘90s and I love it here. But the traffic, the construction, and the insane development of this once small community is making me want to leave. It used to be the best kept secret, but like most secrets, it’s out. I don’t want to leave but
- [Thunderwolf under ‘major rebuild’](https://www.explorebigsky.com/thunderwolf-under-major-rebuild/47061) - Hardware and software improvements aim to increase reliability and reduce downtime By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER 12/26 update: the Thunderwolf chairlift opened for the winter season on 12/24. Now the only Big Sky Resort chairlift yet to open besides the classic Headwaters double, many locals have gathered that the 30-year-old Thunderwolf lift is undergoing some
- [Big Sky’s world-class snowboard brothers](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-skys-world-class-snowboard-brothers/47046) - Isaac Singer plans to go even bigger than he did in last year’s world competition in Austria; now eligible, Elijah hopes to qualify for 2024. By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER It’s a big deal for any athlete to rank among the top five in the country. As members of the Big Sky Ski Education Foundation’s
- [GOP leadership confirms formation of election integrity committee](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gop-leadership-confirms-formation-of-election-integrity-committee/47041) - After a year of unsuccessful requests, election critics in the Montana Legislature will get a special committee focused on election security. By Alex Sakariassen MONTANA FREE PRESS During the upcoming legislative session, Montana lawmakers will launch a six-person select committee dedicated to discussing election integrity. Montana Free Press confirmed the committee’s formation Wednesday with Senate
- [Montana GOP lawmakers adopt judiciary report; Dems call it ‘unseemly,’ an ‘outrageous attack’](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-gop-lawmakers-adopt-judiciary-report-dems-call-it-unseemly-an-outrageous-attack/47036) - Committee members vote on party lines against adopting minority report By Keila Szpaller DAILY MONTANAN “An outrageous attack.” “Unseemly.” “Unprecedented.” “Unjustified.” The two Democratic minority members of the Special Select Committee on Judicial Accountability and Transparency offered those descriptions of a Republican majority report adopted Thursday on practices of the judiciary. In the 2021 legislative
- [Let's Talk About Mental Health: All are welcome here](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lets-talk-about-mental-health-all-are-welcome-here/47028) - By Shannon Steele EBS COLUMNIST There is one month a year where the LGBTQIA+ community is actively celebrated, along with the progress that’s been made toward acceptance and inclusion, the heroes who got us here, and to also commemorate the lives lost to hateful acts, government indifference and personal despair. June feels long-gone as we
- [<strong>Making it in Big Sky: Big Sky Vacation Rentals</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/making-it-in-big-sky-big-sky-vacation-rentals/47033) - By Mira Brody CONTENT PRODUCTION DIRECTOR BIG SKY—Big Sky Vacation Rentals has been representing some of the best rental properties in the Big Sky area for a decade, making vacations to the area top-notch. Locally owned and operated, the staff of BSVR understands what people love most about Big Sky and strive to offer that
- [Commission calls for a ‘legislative solution’ to Madison River crowding](https://www.explorebigsky.com/commission-calls-for-a-legislative-solution-to-madison-river-crowding/47026) - In its Dec. 20 meeting, the commission declined to forward regulatory changes and called for the Environmental Quality Council to take up the issue. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS An 11-year-old effort to manage crowding on one of Montana’s most popular fisheries stalled out without resolution yesterday when the Fish and Wildlife Commission decided
- [A Montana addiction clinic wants to motivate people with rewards. Then came a Medicaid fraud probe.](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-montana-addiction-clinic-wants-to-motivate-people-with-rewards-then-came-a-medicaid-fraud-probe/47024) - By Katheryn Houghton KAISER HEALTH NEWS A Montana addiction clinic’s plan to give people with substance use disorders as much as $1,966.50 in gift cards and vouchers to follow its treatment program is raising questions about the use of financial incentives with patients. The tug of war over the effective but largely unregulated tool is
- [Temperatures hit new record low](https://www.explorebigsky.com/temperatures-hit-new-record-low/47022) - The Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport reported temperatures of minus 45 degrees Thursday morning, setting new daily low EBS STAFF BOZEMAN—A new record low for Dec. 22 was set, as thermometers read minus 45 degrees Fahrenheit at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport at 8:56 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Great Falls. This
- [Public comment to close Tuesday on controversial housing development](https://www.explorebigsky.com/public-comment-to-close-tuesday-on-controversial-housing-development/47004) - Despite activist concerns, developer Scott Altman expressed confidence in the subdivision’s decentralized septic design By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER On Dec. 27, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality will close its 20-day window for public comment on the “Quarry” housing development’s proposed certificate of subdivision approval. On Dec. 8, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality
- [Despite holiday dip in call volume, risk of domestic violence remains during holidays](https://www.explorebigsky.com/despite-holiday-dip-in-call-volume-risk-of-domestic-violence-remains-during-holidays/47016) - With growing need in Gallatin County, Haven makes support available to survivors 365 days a year By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER BOZEMAN—There is a common assumption that domestic violence increases during the holidays due to factors such as increased family time, financial stress and outside expectations, however, local and national data show a decrease in
- [The basics of becoming an avalanche expert](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-basics-of-becoming-an-avalanche-expert/47003) - By Dave Zinn EBS CONTRIBUTOR I had the opportunity to attend several Snow and Avalanche Workshops this year listening to complicated equations that define fracture mechanics, how radar, lasers and drones will be used to detect snow depths and heard some interesting avalanche stories. I appreciate the folks working to answer complicated questions about snow
- [Top stories of 2022](https://www.explorebigsky.com/top-stories-of-2022/46997) - EBS STAFF Looking back on the past 12 months—historic floods, new businesses starting while older ones offered farewells, land purchases, town growth and more—it was hard to narrow down our reporting into just 10 stories that felt representative of 2022. We selected these stories out of the top 50 of the year based on analytic
- [A la Carte: Launching the Unwaffle](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-la-carte-launching-the-unwaffle/46992) - By Rachel Hergett EBS COLUMNIST With its somewhat daunting list of healthy attributes, I wasn’t expecting to like the Unwaffle. The creation of chef Erik Walnum, Unwaffle is gluten- dairy- and egg-free. It’s vegan. It’s high in both protein and fiber. It has low sodium and is low on the glycemic index. And the entirely
- [Local Knowledge: Slip slidin' awaayyy...](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-slip-slidin-awaayyy/46990) - By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST I have been out on the roads quite a bit over the last two weeks, going skiing at the mountain, down to Bozeman to visit, and up to Yellowstone National Park to spend some time in the backcountry. Every trip I see a surprising number of cars and trucks in
- [Gianforte bans TikTok on state devices citing data security concerns](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gianforte-bans-tiktok-on-state-devices-citing-data-security-concerns/46988) - By Nicole Girten DAILY MONTANAN Gov. Greg Gianforte banned the app TikTok from being used on state devices, on state Wi-Fi or for government business in the state, according to a recent memo. Montana joined at least 13 other states in banning the video-sharing social media platform from government devices, according to reporting from the
- [Districting and Apportionment Commission approves Senate pairings and amends House map](https://www.explorebigsky.com/districting-and-apportionment-commission-approves-senate-pairings-and-amends-house-map/46986) - The decennial process is nearing its close, but the debate over partisan advantage hasn’t quieted. By Arren Kimbel-Sannit MONTANA FREE PRESS After almost 13 hours of negotiation and debate Thursday about now-familiar subjects like competitiveness, proportionality and compactness, the Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission has adopted a new map of state Senate districts and set
- [Extreme cold impacts Big Sky Resort, Bridger Bowl and other operations around Gallatin County](https://www.explorebigsky.com/extreme-cold-impacts-big-sky-resort-bridger-bowl-and-other-operations-around-gallatin-county/46979) - EBS STAFF Forecasted temperatures between minus 9 and minus 18 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday have caused Big Sky Resort to follow its cold weather protocol, with officials anticipating a delayed opening without a clear time frame. Typically, Big Sky Resort’s lift operations are suspended with temperatures below minus 15, and Big Sky is expecting
- [Skiing Big Sky for free](https://www.explorebigsky.com/skiing-big-sky-for-free/46984) - Big Sky Resort awards students, volunteers, employees and others with low to no-cost ski passes By Gus Hammond EBS CONTRIBUTOR Christmas came early for John Chadwell and Carly Wilson, last year’s Lone Peak High School valedictorians. Both were surprised this fall by a letter from Big Sky Resort General Manager Troy Nedved informing them that
- [Dear Badger - When is hugging appropriate?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/dear-badger-dec-16/46974) - Dear Badger, This town is small and I see my friends in all sorts of different settings. My problem is I’m not sure when it’s appropriate to hug them and when it’s not. What do you recommend? Sincerely, The Hug Doctor Dear Hugs, Badgers are solitary creatures who look but are NOT particularly huggable, so
- [Lone Peak boys and girls teams head into holidays with wins over White Sulphur Springs](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lone-peak-boys-and-girls-teams-head-into-holidays-with-wins-over-white-sulphur-springs/46960) - Big Sky ballers combine to outscore Hornets 118-55 By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER On Saturday evening at Lone Peak High School, both varsity basketball teams showed strengths as they each defeated White Sulphur Springs High School by margins of at least 20 points. The girls played first, and head coach Loren Bough said the Big
- [Conoco fuel pumps reopen with diesel and high-tech screens](https://www.explorebigsky.com/conoco-fuel-pumps-reopen-with-diesel-and-high-tech-screens/46954) - EBS STAFF After closing its fuel pumps for renovation in mid-October, the Big Sky Conoco station reopened on Monday night. According to Conoco Manager Michelle Denning, all pumps now offer diesel and feature a touch screen interface compatible with Apple Pay in addition to credit and debit cards. The new display is the first of
- [Upcoming events this week: Dec. 19-25](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-dec-19-25/46952) - Monday, Dec. 19 Storytime at BASE, 10:30 a.m. Board Game Club at BASE, 4:30 p.m. Service Industry Night at Drunken Monk, 5 p.m. Screening: Monday Night Football at The Independent, 6 p.m. Screening: “Bad Santa” at The Independent, 7 p.m. Live Music at Montage Big Sky Alpenglow Lounge, 7 p.m. Trivia Night at Tips Up,
- [Glacier’s plan to expand ticketed entry gets mixed reviews](https://www.explorebigsky.com/glaciers-plan-to-expand-ticketed-entry-gets-mixed-reviews/46949) - Starting next summer, vehicle registration will be required to enter much of the park during peak season. By Justin Franz MONTANA FREE PRESS Glacier National Park will expand its vehicle registration program to limit access and reduce crowding during the busy summer months. But a decision to include east-side destinations like the Many Glacier and
- [Montana’s first Amazon facility under construction in Missoula](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montanas-first-amazon-facility-under-construction-in-missoula/46947) - DAILY MONTANAN STAFF E-commerce giant Amazon is constructing its first facility in the Treasure State in Missoula, according to a release from Gov. Greg Gianforte on Friday. “We’re thrilled Amazon has recognized Missoula’s business-friendly environment, unmatched quality of life, and hardworking and talented workforce, and look forward to the 100 good-paying jobs their investment will
- [iPhone software issued 28 false emergency calls from skiers in Gallatin County this month](https://www.explorebigsky.com/iphone-software-issued-28-false-emergency-calls-from-skiers-in-gallatin-county-this-month/46944) - EBS STAFF Apple’s new car crash detection feature has caused 28 emergency calls to reach Gallatin County 911 this month, all of which ended up being non-emergency signals from skiers, according to a Dec. 15 Instagram post from Gallatin County Search and Rescue. The feature uses various sensors and data to detect a suspected car
- [Best of Big Sky 2022: Bringing the community together](https://www.explorebigsky.com/best-of-big-sky-2022-bringing-the-community-together/46896) - EBS STAFF Excitement filled the air at the Independent in Big Sky as more than 150 community members, business owners and employees gathered for the Best of Big Sky 2022 awards party on the evening of Dec. 15. Outlaw Partners has facilitated the awards for years, providing the community with a way to vote for
- [Winter storm watch, wind chill warning provide frigid lead-up to warmer holiday weekend](https://www.explorebigsky.com/winter-storm-watch-wind-chill-warning-provide-frigid-lead-up-to-warmer-holiday-weekend/46911) - By Jason Bacaj MANAGING EDITOR Arctic air has placed potential record lows in the Bozeman forecast this week, but Big Sky is likely to avoid the worst of it, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS issued a winter storm watch and wind chill warning for Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. The storm is expected
- [Top-seeded South Dakota State rips Bobcats to advance to FCS title game](https://www.explorebigsky.com/top-seeded-south-dakota-state-rips-bobcats-to-advance-to-fcs-title-game/46888) - By Colter Nuanez SKYLINE SPORTS The Bobcats seem so close, yet also seem so far away. Montana State’s football team continues to prove it belongs among the Football Championship Subdivision’s best. Yet on Saturday in Brookings, South Dakota, MSU’s dream season came to an abrupt end at the hands of the No. 1 team in
- [Big Sky Bites: EBS’s favorite (and easy) holiday treats](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-bites-ebss-favorite-and-easy-holiday-treats/46885) - EBS STAFF The end of the year brings with it the magical feeling of holiday wonder. Snow blankets the ground, string lights illuminate houses and trees, and we gather with loved ones to eat, drink and be merry. The holiday season also brings parties, shopping for everyone you’ve ever met, end-of-year work stress, a fully
- [Judge denies Gianforte’s ‘executive privilege’ defense in record request lawsuit](https://www.explorebigsky.com/judge-denies-gianfortes-executive-privilege-defense-in-record-request-lawsuit/46881) - Broad executive privileges to withhold government documents would ‘effectively gut the right to know,’ Lewis and Clark County District Court Judge Kathy Seeley wrote in her order. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS A Helena judge has ordered Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte to release government records that spurred a prominent right to know lawsuit. The lawsuit
- [Christy Sports buys Grizzly Outfitters, continues to expand into Montana](https://www.explorebigsky.com/christy-sports-buys-grizzly-outfitters-continues-to-expand-into-montana-through-big-sky/46878) - Christy Sports announced Thursday that it has purchased longtime Big Sky business Grizzly Outfitters. The Colorado-based company acquired Lone Mountain Sports in December 2021.
- [Gianforte approves $309 million in federal funds for broadband expansion](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gianforte-approves-309-million-in-federal-funds-for-broadband-expansion/46875) - By Nicole Girten DAILY MONTANAN Gov. Greg Gianforte approved $309 million in federal funding for broadband expansion, saying Wednesday the projects will prioritize both unserved and underserved communities in Montana. The governor signed off on more than 60 projects that will allocate federal stimulus funds to programs throughout Montana that were finalized last week by
- [Whitebark pine that feeds grizzlies is threatened, US says](https://www.explorebigsky.com/whitebark-pine-that-feeds-grizzlies-is-threatened-us-says/46873) - By Matthew Brown ASSOCIATED PRESS BILLINGS—Whitebark pine trees can live more than 1,000 years, but in just two decades more than a quarter of the trees that are a key food source for some grizzly bears have been killed by disease, climate change, wildfires and voracious beetles, government officials said as they announced federal protections
- [Lange leading Big Sky’s Nordic boom](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lange-leading-big-skys-nordic-boom/46860) - A former NCAA champion and retired pro, source says Leah Lange is "lighting a fire of stoke” for the young athletes of Big Sky.
- [Q&A with Montage Big Sky GM Victorio Gonzalez](https://www.explorebigsky.com/qa-with-montage-big-sky-gm-victorio-gonzalez/46854) - By Jason Bacaj MANAGING EDITOR Montage Big Sky is the newest hotel in town and celebrates its one-year anniversary this month. To mark the occasion, Explore Big Sky sat down for an interview with Victorio Gonzalez, the hotel's general manager, to learn more about what the Montage is all about and his vision for how
- [Montana tax revenue from weed projected to go up, but wine, beer stay relatively flat](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-tax-revenue-from-weed-projected-to-go-up-but-wine-beer-stay-relatively-flat/46852) - By Keila Szpaller DAILY MONTANAN Hold the pinot noir, but raise a joint for the Montana economy. Tax revenue from wine is forecast to be relatively flat in the Treasure State the next couple of years, and despite Montana’s claims to fame in microbrewing, per capita beer consumption is on the same path, according to
- [Montana's minimum wage rising 75 cents to $9.95 in January](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montanas-minimum-wage-rising-75-cents-to-9-95-in-january/46850) - ASSOCIATED PRESS HELENA—Montana's minimum wage is increasing 75 cents an hour to $9.95 starting on Jan. 1, the Department of Labor and Industry announced. It's the largest inflationary increase since voters passed a ballot initiative to increase the minimum wage by $1 an hour to $6.15 in January 2007 and then make inflationary changes each
- [How to watch the Montana State Bobcats in the FCS semifinal Dec. 17](https://www.explorebigsky.com/how-to-watch-the-montana-state-bobcats-in-the-fcs-semifinal-dec-17/46848) - MSU NEWS SERVICE BOZEMAN—The Montana State University Bobcat football team will travel to Brookings, South Dakota, for the Football Championship Subdivision semifinal game this weekend against South Dakota State. The winner will travel to Frisco, Texas, for the FCS Championship against the winner of the second semifinal game between North Dakota State and Incarnate Word.
- [Wildlife Watch: grizzly bear management](https://www.explorebigsky.com/wildlife-watch-grizzly-bear-management/46845) - In anticipation of eventual delisting, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has produced a proposal to guide grizzly bear management in Montana, which is home to more than half of the Lower 48’s grizzlies. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS This story is excerpted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and
- [Wildlife watching has been getting a free ride](https://www.explorebigsky.com/wildlife-watching-has-been-getting-a-free-ride/46843) - By Kelsey Wellington WRITERS ON THE RANGE There’s a new initiative in Wyoming that’s changing the face of wildlife conservation funding, and it’s already seen huge success in its first year. It’s based on the state’s startling mountains, rivers filled with fish and forests where bears and wolves roam — everything that makes Wyoming unrivaled.
- [Federal judge strikes down Montana vaccine choice law in health settings](https://www.explorebigsky.com/federal-judge-strikes-down-montana-vaccine-choice-law-in-health-settings/46841) - House Bill 702 had barred employers from mandating vaccines or requiring employees share their vaccine status. U.S. District Court Judge Donald Molloy ruled that it was unconstitutional and conflicted with federal law. By Mara Silvers MONTANA FREE PRESS A federal judge in the U.S. District of Montana ruled late Friday that Montana’s law barring discrimination
- [Upcoming events: Dec. 12-18](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-dec-12-18/46840) - Monday, Dec. 12 Storytime for Toddlers at BASE, 10:30 a.m. Board Game Club at BASE 4:30 p.m. Gift Wrapping at Big Sky Community Library, 5:30 p.m. Screening: Monday Night Football at The Independent, 6 p.m. Hand-Crafted Snow Globes with Kelly Reynolds at BASE, 6 p.m. Trivia Night at Tips Up, 9 p.m. Tuesday, December 13
- [Northern Plains tribes bring back their wild 'relatives'](https://www.explorebigsky.com/northern-plains-tribes-bring-back-their-wild-relatives/46837) - By Matthew Brown ASSOCIATED PRESS FORT BELKNAP AGENCY—Native species such as swift foxes and black-footed ferrets disappeared from the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation generations ago, wiped out by poisoning campaigns, disease and farm plows that turned open prairie where nomadic tribes once roamed into cropland and cattle pastures. Now with guidance from elders and outside
- [Milestones galore: Bobcats break records, roll into FCS Final Four](https://www.explorebigsky.com/milestones-galore-bobcats-break-records-roll-in-fcs-final-four/46832) - By Tom Stuber SKYLINE SPORTS BOZEMAN—It was a night of milestones for Montana State in its demolition of William & Mary in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs. The most important of all of them: it was the first game the Bobcats have played that wasn’t under the watchful eye of Sonny Holland—aka The Greatest
- [Elk crossing: Spike in elk-vehicle collisions sparks safety conversation](https://www.explorebigsky.com/elk-crossing-spike-in-elk-vehicle-collisions-sparks-safety-conversation/46827) - By Ryan Strother EBS CONTRIBUTOR Elk carcasses have become an increasingly regular sight for commuters between Bozeman and Big Sky. During the first week of November, four elk were killed in one location in less than 24 hours. From mid-October to the end of November, drivers on U.S. Highway 191 killed 18 elk in the
- [Streamline permitting, prioritize infill and consider new methods to address Montana housing crisis](https://www.explorebigsky.com/streamline-permitting-prioritize-infill-and-consider-new-methods-to-address-montana-housing-crisis/46825) - Governor’s task force releases second set of recommendations By Nicole Girten DAILY MONTANAN Gov. Greg Gianforte’s Housing Task Force published a preliminary draft of its second set of recommendations aimed at regulatory changes for state and local governments, and heard public comment during a hearing Wednesday evening. This round of recommendations looked at streamlining permitting
- [Yellowstone's winter season to begin Dec. 15](https://www.explorebigsky.com/yellowstones-winter-season-to-begin-dec-15/46823) - National Park Service offers helpful information for winter visitors EBS STAFF Yellowstone National Park’s winter season is set to begin on Thursday, Dec. 15 and the park issued a Dec. 9 press release to remind visitors of key information before entering Yellowstone. Most park roads will be open from Dec. 15 through mid-March for oversnow
- [Every Drop Counts: An expanded Canyon Sewer District leads to a healthier watershed](https://www.explorebigsky.com/every-drop-counts-an-expanded-canyon-sewer-district-leads-to-a-healthier-watershed/46815) - By Marne Hayes EBS COLUMNIST Roughly a half decade ago, Big Sky community stakeholders and Gallatin River enthusiasts came together to identify what “sustainability” looks like for the Upper Gallatin River and the surrounding watershed tributaries. This 18-month long collaborative process lead to the creation of the Gallatin River Task Force’s Big Sky Sustainable Watershed
- [Making it in Big Sky: PureWest Christie’s International Real Estate](https://www.explorebigsky.com/making-it-in-big-sky-purewest-christies-international-real-estate/46821) - By Mira Brody CONTENT MARKETING STRATEGIST BIG SKY—One of 18 locations in the U.S., PureWest Christie’s International Real Estate landed in Big Sky in 2009 with the goal of producing a boutique real estate brokerage that served both buyers and sellers with pride. Today, the PureWest team is the leading real estate agency in Montana.
- [Local Knowledge: Springs and anchors, oh my](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-springs-and-anchors-oh-my/46799) - By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST Have you ever noticed driving the canyon between here and Bozeman on a really cold day that there is very little ice on the river by the stoplight on U.S. Highway 191, but as you drive down the canyon ice begins to form along the banks, and on the surface
- [A la Carte: A quick warm up](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-la-carte-a-quick-warm-up/46796) - By Rachel Hergett EBS COLUMNIST It was a rainy May weekend in northern Idaho and an extra face-full of cold water was certainly not on my wish list for a run down the raging Lochsa River. But my decision to forgo a seat at the front of the raft meant I found myself perched on
- [More states to consider extending postpartum medicaid coverage beyond two months](https://www.explorebigsky.com/more-states-to-consider-extending-postpartum-medicaid-coverage-beyond-two-months/46790) - By Matt Volz KAISER HEALTH NEWS Lawmakers in several conservative-led states — including Montana, Wyoming, Missouri, and Mississippi — are expected to consider proposals to provide a year of continuous health coverage to new mothers enrolled in Medicaid. Medicaid beneficiaries nationwide are guaranteed continuous postpartum coverage during the ongoing covid-19 public health emergency. But momentum
- [American Prairie transfers bison to tribal nations](https://www.explorebigsky.com/american-prairie-transfers-bison-to-tribal-nations/46788) - DAILY MONTANAN STAFF American Prairie is pleased to announce it has relocated 45 bison from its conservation herd in north central Montana to Native Nations in Montana and Washington State. As part of the nonprofit’s ongoing work to return bison to their native lands, it has now distributed more than 500 bison to tribal and
- [The short-haul gamble: ‘Just kinda lucky’](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-short-haul-gamble-just-kinda-lucky/46776) - Lacking exclusive access to a helicopter and a specialized pilot, Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue is forced to roll the dice in many critical emergencies.
- [Local housing trust works to ‘refill the tank’ after successful use of ‘Good Deeds’ money](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-housing-trust-works-to-refill-the-tank-after-successful-use-of-good-deeds-money/46775) - O’Connor hopes the program’s “permanent benefits to the community” will entice donors By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Dave O’Connor, executive director of the Big Sky Community Housing Trust, was unsure they’d find a single Big Sky homeowner interested in collaborating with the Good Deeds program in its first year. Instead, Good Deeds found seven. Now
- [Home opener: Big Horn boys ball out, girls fall to Twin Bridges](https://www.explorebigsky.com/home-opener-big-horn-boys-ball-out-girls-fall-to-twin-bridges/46767) - Freshman-sophomore duo combines for 37 points in boys’ milestone win By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The Big Horn boys basketball team is off to a hot start. Entering regular season competition on Friday, Dec. 2, head coach Al Malinowski was hopeful that the Lone Peak High School boys could play on par with Bridger High
- [Christmas Stroll Events Guide](https://www.explorebigsky.com/christmas-stoll-events-guide/46752) - Two nights of holiday cheer come to town for the 25th Annual Big Sky Christmas Stroll By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER The 25th Annual Big Sky Christmas Stroll is set to return to town this weekend for two nights of holiday festivities, welcoming community members into local businesses to celebrate the season together. On Friday,
- ['Her Gift, Her Creation' returns to the Big Sky stage](https://www.explorebigsky.com/her-gift-her-creation-returns-to-the-big-sky-stage/46761) - By Leslie Kilgore EBS CONTRIBUTOR Twenty-eight local Big Sky women performed to a sold-out crowd on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center for the annual event “Her Gift, Her Creation”. Founder and director Klaudia Kosiak came up with the idea three years ago to organize, celebrate and empower the many talented
- [Twitter reinstates neo-Nazi publisher who targeted Whitefish Jewish community](https://www.explorebigsky.com/twitter-reinstates-neo-nazi-publisher-who-targeted-whitefish-jewish-community/46759) - Federal judge in Montana signed arrest warrant for Anglin, who owes at least $14M By Darrell Ehrlick DAILY MONTANAN The federal justice system can’t seem to find him, but Elon Musk has. Twitter has reinstated prominent neo-Nazi website publisher Andrew Anglin to Twitter, and the Daily Stormer publisher who has evaded a federal court order
- [Legendary Montana State football coach Sonny Holland dies at 84](https://www.explorebigsky.com/legendary-montana-state-football-coach-sonny-holland-dies-at-84/46755) - By Reagan Colyer MSU NEWS SERVICE BOZEMAN – Usually, the retirement of an athlete’s jersey number is reserved for later in their life or even after death. For Sonny Holland, that honor was bestowed upon number 52 immediately after his final game as a Bobcat in 1959, when Holland was 22 years old. Those around
- [Architects, accountants worry that 'red tape reduction' initiative goes too far](https://www.explorebigsky.com/architects-accountants-worry-that-red-tape-reduction-initiative-goes-too-far/46747) - By Darrell Ehrlick DAILY MONTANAN As Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte campaigned for the top administrative position in the state, he did so largely on his business bonafides, a tech entrepreneur who grew a nearly $1 billion business out of his home and into a tech hub. He parlayed that business experience and acumen into politics,
- [Montana's first Whole Foods nears opening](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montanas-first-whole-foods-nears-opening/46744) - By Frank Eltman MONTANA FREE PRESS BOZEMAN—It’s beginning to look a lot like the long-awaited debut of Montana’s first Whole Foods Market could be happening in the not-too-distant future. Tradespeople of all sorts were filing in and out of the new building that is nearing completion in a corner of the Gallatin Valley Mall property
- [Award-winning ski film to make Big Sky premiere on Friday](https://www.explorebigsky.com/award-winning-ski-film-to-make-big-sky-premiere-on-friday/46740) - "Nexus,” an award-winning ski film featuring ten female skiers, will premiere on Friday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. The film was directed and produced by former Big Sky local Shannon Corsi.
- [Red flag laws work, but they have to be used](https://www.explorebigsky.com/red-flag-laws-work-but-they-have-to-be-used/46738) - By Brian Sexton WRITERS ON THE RANGE When Colorado passed its Red Flag law, called “Extreme Risk Protection Orders,” in 2019, El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder announced his opposition: “I am exploring all legal options and am vigorously challenging the constitutionality of this law.” He wasn’t alone. Many county sheriffs in Colorado said they
- [Big Horn girls eyeing state](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-horn-girls-eyeing-state/46731) - Senior captain Jessie Bough: “Our biggest focus is to run the fast break, try to get ahead of teams [and] run them off the court.”
- [<strong>Big Sky Resort to drop ropes on the North side</strong> ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-resort-to-drop-ropes-on-the-north-side/46729) - EBS STAFF In a Dec. 5 press release, Big Sky Resort announced they will open the Six Shooter lift on Wednesday, Dec. 7. The Derringer and Lone Tree lifts will open on Friday, Dec. 9. The Madison Base Area will also open on Friday, including the Headwaters Grille. The expanded terrain was announced in conjunction
- [Upcoming events this week: Dec. 5-11](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-dec-5-11/46727) - Monday, Dec. 5 Storytime at BASE, 10:30 a.m.Board Game Club at BASE, 4;30 p.m. 25th Annual Madrigal Dinner at Bucks T-4, 5 p.m. Screening: Monday Night Football at The Independent, 6 p.m.Clay Ornaments with Cezia Costales at BASE, 6 p.m. Trivia at Tips Up, 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 Toddler Tuesdays at BASE, 10 a.m. Aprés Special & Live
- [Montana’s new sex ed law ensnares English and history lessons, too](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montanas-new-sex-ed-law-ensnares-english-and-history-lessons-too/46725) - By Carly Graf KAISER HEALTH NEWS A Montana law requiring public schools to notify parents of lessons that mention human sexuality — and allowing parents to pull their children from those lessons — has reached further and been more cumbersome than anticipated, according to two school district leaders. School districts across the state have spent
- [Battering ram: MSU runs over Weber, into quarterfinals](https://www.explorebigsky.com/battering-ram-msu-runs-over-weber-into-quarterfinals/46715) - By Colter Nuanez SKYLINE SPORTS BOZEMAN—Even with a comeback underway, Montana State never flinched. It seems tried and true now that we are into December: Through any and every rally, no one can stop this Bobcat rushing attack. These Bobcats are looking like a runaway freight train that will be a problem to stifle. Weber
- [A record-setting number of women will serve in state legislatures in 2023](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-record-setting-number-of-women-will-serve-in-state-legislatures-in-2023/46723) - By Jennifer Shutt DAILY MONTANAN WASHINGTON—A record number of women will soon serve in state legislatures, breaking the previous cap of female lawmakers by at least 69 seats and bringing total representation to more than 32%, according to the Center for American Women and Politics. States will have at least 2,376 female lawmakers in 2023,
- [Big Horn boys prepare to ball](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-horn-boys-prepare-to-ball/46709) - New coaching staff and a deep, experienced roster could translate to more victories this basketball season. By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The Lone Peak High School boys basketball team will open their season at 7:30 p.m. tonight against the Bridger High School Scouts on a neutral court at Lockwood High School in Billings. Former head
- [FCS playoffs: Weber State seeks redemption in rematch against Bobcats](https://www.explorebigsky.com/fcs-playoffs-weber-state-seeks-redemption-in-rematch-against-bobcats/46696) - By Tom Stuber SKYLINE SPORTS You’ve heard the line, “If they made a movie about this, no one would believe it because it’s too far-fetched.” That notion certainly applies to the last meeting between Montana State and Weber State just five weeks ago in Bozeman. Certainly, things will be different at Bobcat Stadium this Saturday
- [GNFAC issues avalanche warning for mountains south of Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gnfac-issues-avalanche-warning-for-mountains-south-of-big-sky/46704) - By Jason Bacaj MANAGING EDITOR An avalanche warning was issued this morning for the Lionhead area near West Yellowstone and the Centennial Mountains around Island Park across the Idaho border. Two feet of new snow fell amid winds as strong as 75 mph in those areas, Ian Hoyer wrote in the Dec. 2 avalanche forecast
- [Explore Big Sky's Gift and Gear Guide 2022](https://www.explorebigsky.com/explore-big-skys-gift-and-gear-guide-2022/46702) - If the snow forecast has been any indication, this winter will be one of bounty. When Big Sky Resort opened Wednesday, Nov. 23 (one day early) skiers and boarders awoke to 7 inches of fresh powder, and more falling by the minute. That’s a feeling we want to take with us through the rest of
- [Big Sky to launch fare-free micro transit system](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-to-launch-fare-free-micro-transit-system/46691) - Darren Brugmann believes in three reasons to ride the bus: better use of time, smaller environmental impact and saving money. He hopes to get people on board with Big Sky’s revamped public transit system.
- [Montana University System survey: Higher ed worthwhile—if you can afford it](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-university-system-survey-higher-ed-worthwhile-if-you-can-afford-it/46680) - By Keila Szpaller DAILY MONTANAN More than half of Montanans want more tax dollars spent on higher education—and more than 80% see it as a pathway to upward economic mobility and other benefits. But Montanans worry about affordability. Just 41% of people less than 45 years old believe college is worth the cost. That’s according
- [Dear Badger - How do I reach these kids?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/dear-badger-nov-28/46670) - Dear Wise Badger, I’m in the business of communicating daily with 125 or so pre-teens and teenagers and 20 or so adults. Every day I feel like a broken record. Even using various communication platforms, I seem to run into the same problem each week. As of late I find my communication to be a
- [Remains of Wisconsin man who went missing in 1976 identified](https://www.explorebigsky.com/remains-of-wisconsin-man-who-went-missing-in-1976-identified/46678) - ASSOCIATED PRESS RED LODGE—Montana authorities said Nov. 29 that human remains found in Carbon County about 18 years ago have been identified as those of a Wisconsin hitchhiker who left his home state to flee legal trouble. The Carbon County Sheriff's Office said the remains of Rogers Lee Ellis were identified after state and federal
- [Dear Badger - When is it OK to call people out on social media?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/dear-badger-nov-17/46663) - I have noticed a trend of parents calling out other people’s kids on social media for doing something wrong. I know we can’t just let kids get away with everything, but the use of social media to shame a child doesn’t seem like it would be effective. Is this the new norm or am I
- [State boosts contract for oversight of state hospital, other facilities, to $7 million](https://www.explorebigsky.com/state-boosts-contract-for-oversight-of-state-hospital-other-facilities-to-7-million/46659) - The amended agreement with Alvarez & Marsal went into effect Oct 1. By Mara Silvers MONTANA FREE PRESS The Montana state health department has expanded its contract with a private consulting group hired to oversee the struggling Montana State Hospital and other public health care facilities. The price tag for the amended contract with Alvarez
- [Montana judge restores Montana wolf hunting regulations](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-judge-restores-montana-wolf-hunting-regulations/46656) - EBS STAFF A Lewis and Clark County judge on Nov. 29 lifted a temporary restriction that limited state wolf hunting and trapping regulations, citing lack of evidence to suggest that current rules would irreparably harm Montana wolf populations. District Judge Christopher Abbott’s decision removed a Nov. 16 temporary restraining order on regulations set by the
- [A la Carte: Unpretentious and approachable](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-la-carte-unpretentious-and-approachable/46651) - By Rachel Hergett EBS COLUMNIST Rad Foods chef/owner Austin Brown’s main concerns are the food he makes and the people he feeds. “We’re not focused on the aesthetic,” he said, pointing to a grouping of mismatched art crookedly hanging on the wall, including a mostly nude woman and a smiling Jack Nicholson. When Brown ran
- [‘Desperately needed’ Big Sky Thrift announces opening date](https://www.explorebigsky.com/desperately-needed-big-sky-thrift-announces-opening-date/46640) - With holiday-budget-friendly timing, the Yellowstone Club Community Foundation will open a thrift store to help fill Big Sky’s void of discount retail.
- [Getting Ahead of Fire Risk](https://www.explorebigsky.com/getting-ahead-of-fire-risk/46639) - Risk Strategies supports local AI technology to catch disaster before it strikes By Mira Brody CONTENT MARKETING STRATEGIST Special advertisement BIG SKY—When the Shedhorn Fire broke out in Big Sky back in September of 2021, it was a small camera at the top of Lone Mountain that first detected the plume of smoke from 13
- [Stranded snowmobilers rescued south of West Yellowstone](https://www.explorebigsky.com/stranded-snowmobilers-rescued-south-of-west-yellowstone/46634) - EBS STAFF Two snowmobilers that abandoned their snowmobile near Corrette Ridge on the evening of Nov. 28 were found nearly 7 miles southwest of West Yellowstone by local search and rescue teams, according to a Nov. 29 press release from the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office. The pair of snowmobilers reportedly deserted their snowmobile after getting
- [<strong>‘Her Gift, Her Creation’ to return to WMPAC</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/her-gift-her-creation-to-return-to-wmpac/46631) - WARREN MILLER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER BIG SKY—One of the most inspiring local events of the year, “Her Gift, Her Creation,” an evening of art and performance by the talented women of Big Sky, returns on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center. This year’s theme of “Connection” is described by
- [Upcoming events: Nov. 28 - Dec. 4](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-nov-28-dec-4/46630) - Monday, Nov. 28 Screening: Monday Night Football at The Independet, 6 p.m.Draw Your Own Pet Portrait with Megan Buecking at BASE, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 Big Sky Collaborative Coat Drive at Big Sky Community Food Bank, through Dec. 13November Specialty Class: Qigong with Sofia at Santosha Wellness Center, 12 p.m.Art Studio Practice at BASE,
- [Montana officials urge judge to lift limit on wolf kills](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-officials-urge-judge-to-lift-limit-on-wolf-kills/46622) - By Amy Beth Hanson ASSOCIATED PRESS HELENA—Montana officials on Monday asked a judge to lift a restraining order that restricted wolf hunting and trapping following concerns that too many of the animals could be killed this winter. The hearing before District Judge Chris Abbott in Helena comes as Montana and other Republican-led states have moved
- ['A full holiday experience': Lone Peak Thespians bring 'Elf' to the stage](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-full-holiday-experience-lone-peak-thespians-bring-elf-to-the-stage/46626) - By Gus Hammond EBS CONTRIBUTOR As the 25th annual Big Sky Christmas Stroll kicks off this year, the Lone Peak Thespians will present matinees of “Elf the Musical” at the Warren Miller Performing Art Center Saturday, Dec. 10, and Sunday, Dec. 11. The success of the annual spring musical inspired producer and founder of Big
- [A ‘step in the right direction’ for CSCT](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-step-in-the-right-direction-for-csct/46624) - Governor’s budget proposal includes returning an in-school mental health program to the state health department. By Alex Sakariassen MONTANA FREE PRESS A request contained in Gov. Greg Gianforte’s recent budget proposal to state lawmakers would return administration of a program that delivers in-school support to students with serious emotional disturbances to Montana’s Department of Public
- [Let's Talk About Mental Health: Gearing up for winter](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lets-talk-about-mental-health-gearing-up-for-winter/46620) - “To be ‘well’ is not to live in a state of perpetual safety and calm, but to move fluidly from a state of adversity, risk, adventure, or excitement, back to safety and calm, and out again. Stress is not bad for you; being stuck is bad for you.” — Emily Nagoski, Burnout: The Secret to
- [John Zirkle reflects on 10 years of the WMPAC](https://www.explorebigsky.com/john-zirkle-reflects-on-10-years-of-the-wmpac/46615) - The Warren Miller Performing Arts Center will celebrate its 10th birthday in March of 2023, upcoming winter season to commemorate anniversary By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER BIG SKY—It took nearly 10 years from ideation about a theater attached to Lone Peak High School to the doors of the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center opening for
- [Montana State invites community to celebrate seventh annual Montana Hall lighting on Dec. 7](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-state-invites-community-to-celebrate-seventh-annual-montana-hall-lighting-on-dec-7/46613) - MSU NEWS SERVICE BOZEMAN—Montana State University invites students, staff, faculty, alumni and members of the community to celebrate the yearly lighting of Montana Hall at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7. Lights on Montana Hall will take place at a new location this year, on the Malone Centennial Mall in the heart of campus, immediately south
- [Living with grizzlies as neighbors](https://www.explorebigsky.com/living-with-grizzlies-as-neighbors/46607) - By Molly Absolon WRITERS ON THE RANGE When I was working with a Kenyan outdoor instructor in Wyoming’s Wind River Range a couple of decades ago, he surprised me one day by saying, “Hiking here feels like a walk in the park.” With armed guards, he was used to moving through wild places in Africa
- [Forest Service turns back Holland Lake proposal, for now](https://www.explorebigsky.com/forest-service-turns-back-holland-lake-proposal-for-now/46600) - Proposed expansion of the lodge near Condon drew ire from locals worried it would change the character of the Swan Valley. By Justin Franz MONTANA FREE PRESS A Utah-based developer is going to have to go back to the drawing board after the Flathead National Forest rejected its initial plan to expand and upgrade the
- [Montana man gets 3 years in prison for role in Capitol riot](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-man-gets-3-years-in-prison-for-role-in-capitol-riot/46599) - ASSOCIATED PRESS HELENA—A Montana man who was among the first people to illegally enter the U.S. Capitol while Congress was certifying President Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election has been sentenced to just over three years in federal prison. Joshua Hughes of East Helena was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly
- [After public outcry, Montana standards for counselors, librarians, to stay in place](https://www.explorebigsky.com/after-public-outcry-montana-standards-for-counselors-librarians-to-stay-in-place/46589) - By Keila Szpaller DAILY MONTANAN The Montana Board of Public Education plans to keep existing ratios between students and librarians, school counselors and superintendents — contrary to the Office of Public Instruction’s recommendation to eliminate the minimum requirements. The board also plans to retain ratios between students and principals, which OPI had recommended changing. However,
- [Local Knowledge: Cirque de Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-cirque-de-big-sky/46594) - By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST What a great beginning to our ski season. There is a deep, early snowpack blanketing our region. It got me thinking about a process that shaped our surroundings and is still active in some high mountain valleys. Imagine that we could get enough snow this winter that it wouldn’t all
- [Making it in Big Sky: Big Sky Community Organization](https://www.explorebigsky.com/making-it-in-big-sky-big-sky-community-organization/46575) - By Mira Brody CONTENT MARKETING STRATEGIST BIG SKY – For Whitney Montgomery, Big Sky Community Organization’s CEO, all work follows passion. That’s what brought him here to Big Sky in March of 2021 from Asheville, North Carolina, to take the job with BSCO, and what leads him each day when expanding and improving the area’s
- [Holiday railroad strike possible as unions reject tentative contract](https://www.explorebigsky.com/holiday-railroad-strike-possible-as-unions-reject-tentative-contract/46587) - By Justin Franz MONTANA FREE PRESS A sense of deja vu is overtaking the U.S. railroad industry this week as labor leaders and major railroad representatives try to figure out how to avoid a strike that could bring freight and passenger trains to a halt in the middle of the busy holiday shipping season. It’s
- [Opening day: Resort officials recognize a strong effort from staff and 'a perfect storm'](https://www.explorebigsky.com/opening-day-a-perfect-storm/46578) - Among Wednesday’s estimated 2,500 skiers, GM Troy Nedved said, “the stoke is so high” for Big Sky Resort’s opening day.
- [Lazy J South loses DEQ permit ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/hot-water-lazy-j-south-loses-deq-permit/46570) - The Lazy J Gallatin Canyon subdivision’s water pollution permit was declared unlawful in a Nov. 15 court order By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER A district court judge this month ordered the Montana Department of Environmental Quality to reassess a water discharge permit for the Lazy J South subdivision’s wastewater treatment facility in Big Sky. Lazy
- [Optimism for the Big Sky Post Office](https://www.explorebigsky.com/optimism-for-the-big-sky-post-office/46566) - On Nov. 9, USPS management personnel arrived in Big Sky without advance notice to investigate Big Sky's postal needs.
- [House GOP leadership finalizes committee assignments](https://www.explorebigsky.com/house-gop-leadership-finalizes-committee-assignments/46564) - Speaker-elect Matt Regier’s picks apportion power to multiple party factions. By Arren Kimbel-Sannit MONTANA FREE PRESS Newly elected Republican leadership in the Montana House of Representatives finalized committee assignments for the 2023 Legislature Monday, placing both relative moderates and more stringent ideologues in committee chair positions. The House Republican caucus selected Rep. Matt Regier, R-Kalispell,
- [Double-checking Montana’s 2022 election](https://www.explorebigsky.com/double-checking-montanas-2022-election/46562) - A new slate of lawmakers are already preparing to take office. But for state and local election officials, the midterm is not yet over — or official. By Alex Sakariassen MONTANA FREE PRESS The Missoula County Election Center echoed with the names of western district congressional candidates Thursday. Election workers chanting “Monica,” “Ryan” or “Lamb”
- [Ennis school bond fails again: Madison and Gallatin counties election recap](https://www.explorebigsky.com/ennis-school-bond-fails-again-madison-and-gallatin-counties-election-recap/46559) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Voters in Madison and Gallatin County decided on key issues on Nov. 8, including the second iteration of the Ennis School Bond, cannabis ordinances in West Yellowstone and Manhattan, a tax levy for elderly care and a proposed golf course district in Madison County. Madison County voters participated at a
- [Blackfeet Nation Challenges Montana Ban on Vaccine Mandates as Infringement on Sovereignty](https://www.explorebigsky.com/blackfeet-nation-challenges-montana-ban-on-vaccine-mandates-as-infringement-on-sovereignty/46554) - By Katheryn Houghton KAISER HEALTH NEWS J.R. Myers’ frustration grew as he read the email: To attend a local economic development council meeting in Browning — the largest community on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in northwestern Montana — he had to bring proof he was vaccinated against covid-19. It was November 2021. Six months earlier,
- [Public land—a true blessing](https://www.explorebigsky.com/public-land-a-true-blessing/46547) - By David Marston WRITERS ON THE RANGE At every Thanksgiving dinner, my family asks everyone around the table to say what they’re grateful for. It puts new guests on the spot, so sometimes they just thank the hosts — an easy out that makes it harder for anyone else struggling for a good answer. I’ve
- [Wilson Hotel to host 4th Annual Friendsgiving dinner](https://www.explorebigsky.com/wilson-hotel-to-host-4th-annual-friendsgiving-dinner/46551) - Locals come together to offer a free Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 21 EBS STAFF For the fourth year, locals in Big Sky have helped share the Thanksgiving spirit by organizing a Friendsgiving dinner Monday, Nov. 21 at 4:30 p.m. at the Wilson Hotel, offering a free meal to community members who may not be with
- [State officials seek info on elk poaching near Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/state-officials-seek-info-on-elk-poaching-near-big-sky/46550) - EBS STAFF Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks are looking for information about someone who poached an elk near Big Sky, according to an FWP release. Someone submitted a tip on the FWP's violation reporting hotline that an elk was killed on private land on Chief Joseph Trail, in Hunting District 304, without
- [A new era: 'Cats dominate Montana, cement status as state's top university](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-new-era-cats-dominate-montana-cement-status-as-states-top-university/46538) - By Colter Nuanez SKYLINE SPORTS BOZEMAN—Nov. 19, 2022 was a paramount day in the history of Montana State University football and it played out as millions around the country were able to tune in and witness Bozeman in all its beauty. ESPN’s flagship college football broadcast, College GameDay, went live before dawn in subzero temperatures
- [‘I’m humbled it gets to be me’: Zephyr to be the first out trans woman in Montana Legislature](https://www.explorebigsky.com/im-humbled-it-gets-to-be-me-zephyr-to-be-the-first-out-trans-woman-in-montana-legislature/46536) - Missoula is sending two trans representatives to serve in the legislature in January By Nicole Girten DAILY MONTANAN When the wheels touched down in Missoula on Nov. 8, Zooey Zephyr was the last to deplane. It was election night, and Zephyr learned she had won her race in House District 100. People sitting next to
- [Montana Republicans, Democrats select leaders in advance of 2023 legislative session](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-republicans-democrats-select-leaders-in-advance-of-2023-legislative-session/46533) - DAILY MONTANAN STAFF Montana legislators selected leadership Wednesday for the 2023 legislative session, according to announcements from Republicans and Democrats. Senate Republicans elected Sen. Jason Ellsworth, R-Hamilton, to serve as the next president of the Senate, according to an email from the Senate Majority. Ellsworth was the Senate president pro tempore during the 2021 legislative
- [Upcoming events this week: Nov. 21 - 27](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-nov-21-27/46535) - Monday, Nov. 21 Screening: World Cup Soccer USA vs. Wales at The Independent, 11:30 p.m.Fourth Annual Community Friendsgiving at The Wilson Hotel, 4 p.m.Screening: Monday Night Football at The Independent, 6 p.m.Live Music: Amanda Stewart at Montage Big Sky Alpenglow Lounge, 7 p.m.Trivia at Tips Up, 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 November Specialty Class: Qigong
- [Montana Made: 'Cats boast 42 Treasure State natives on roster](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-made-cats-boast-42-treasure-state-natives-on-roster/46515) - By Colter Nuanez SKYLINE SPORTS The 121st rendition of the fiercest rivalry in college football will once again highlight some of the best football players who grew up in the Treasure State. Those Montana-made products will certainly have an influence on a contest with serious playoff ramifications. A total of 93 in-state products (including Montana
- [Cat-Griz 2022: Helpful Links](https://www.explorebigsky.com/cat-griz-2022-helpful-links/46518) - Montana State University will host the Brawl of the Wild this Saturday at Bobcat Stadium. Kickoff is at noon. MSU NEWS SERVICE BOZEMAN—Montana State University will host the annual Brawl of the Wild football game on Saturday at Bobcat Stadium. Kickoff is at noon. Tickets for the game are sold out, but you can still
- [Planned wildfire management in Big Sky now active](https://www.explorebigsky.com/planned-wildfire-management-in-big-sky-now-active/46512) - EBS STAFF Despite the alarming sight of smoke visible from Big Sky’s Town Center, a Nov. 16 Forest Service press release warned that crews will begin to burn debris piles this week and will continue throughout the winter. A Big Sky Fire Department official told EBS the burn is most likely on Jack Creek Road.
- [Yellowstone identifies human foot found in a hot spring in August](https://www.explorebigsky.com/yellowstone-identifies-human-foot-found-in-a-hot-spring-in-august/46508) - EBS STAFF Yellowstone National Park today announced that the human foot found floating in a shoe in the Abyss Pool belonged to Il Hun Ro, a 70-year-old man from Los Angeles, California. Yellowstone law enforcement received the positive identification based on DNA analysis within the last three weeks and have notified Ro’s family. Park workers
- [Judge revives limits on wolf killing near Yellowstone park](https://www.explorebigsky.com/judge-revives-limits-on-wolf-killing-near-yellowstone-park/46505) - By Matthew Brown ASSOCIATED PRESS BILLINGS—A Montana judge has temporarily restricted wolf hunting and trapping near Yellowstone and Glacier national parks and imposed tighter statewide limits on killing the predators, over concerns that looser hunting rules adopted last year in the Republican-controlled state could harm their population. State officials authorized the killing of 450 wolves
- [Mellott mystique: Star QB rises to meet the moments](https://www.explorebigsky.com/mellott-mystique-star-qb-rises-to-meet-the-moments/46496) - By Thomas Stuber SKYLINE SPORTS Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott has thus far shown a penchant for rising to the occasion in big games for the Bobcats. The Cat-Griz contest, however, is an entirely different animal than your run of the mill game against Big Sky Conference leaders or FCS playoff games. This game is
- [BSCO gives update on winter trail use](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bsco-gives-update-on-winter-trail-use/46484) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER With winter apparently here to stay, the Big Sky community has started to bundle up for casual outdoor strolls. As residents dig through closets for snowshoes and Nordic skis, the Big Sky Community Organization has started seasonal grooming operations. Since 2018, the BSCO has maintained 11 miles of groomed
- [Court order changes wolf hunting season, effective immediately](https://www.explorebigsky.com/court-order-changes-wolf-hunting-season-effective-immediately/46479) - MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS HELENA—On Tuesday, a District Court in Lewis and Clark County issued a temporary restraining order impacting some of Montana’s wolf hunting and trapping regulations. The changes go into effect immediately. The changes outlined in the temporary restraining order are as follows: Reinstitutes wolf management units (WMU) 110, 313, and 316
- [Yellowstone visits dip in October](https://www.explorebigsky.com/yellowstone-visits-dip-in-october/46478) - EBS STAFF Visits to Yellowstone National Park in October dipped 27% compared to last year, according to figures released by the park. So far in 2022, the park has hosted more than 3.2 million, down 32% from 2021 at the same time. The more than 232,000 visits were a 36% increase from October 2019, which was
- [Gianforte budget proposal puts state surplus toward tax cuts, infrastructure and Montana State Hospital](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gianforte-budget-proposal-puts-state-surplus-toward-tax-cuts-infrastructure-and-montana-state-hospital/46469) - By Mara Silvers MONTANA FREE PRESS Gov. Greg Gianforte said on Nov. 10 the budget proposal he’ll submit to the 2023 Montana Legislature will include more than $1 billion in income and property tax cuts while also using the state’s budget surplus to create a child tax credit, spur housing development and invest in health
- [Gina Still Smoking Artist in Residence at Lone Peak High School ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gina-still-smoking-artist-in-residence-at-lone-peak-high-school/46461) - ARTS COUNCIL OF BIG SKY Entrepreneur, fashion designer, and multimedia artist Gina Still Smoking begins her Artist in Residence program at Lone Peak High School on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. High schoolers will participate in print making and fashion design during in-class workshops and a fashion show dress rehearsal led by Gina. As co-owner
- [Strong early snowpack leads Big Sky Resort to open early](https://www.explorebigsky.com/strong-early-snowpack-leads-big-sky-resort-to-open-early/46457) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Skiers and riders won’t need to sit around and watch the turkey thaw on Wednesday, Nov. 23. In a press release on Tuesday, Nov. 15., Big Sky Resort announced that lifts will spin one day earlier than the planned Thanksgiving opening date. This announcement comes after a sequence of lingering
- [Arts Council's Madrigal Dinner to return to Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/madrigal-dinner/46453) - Festive holiday event to take place at Buck’s T-4 on Dec. 5 ARTS COUNCIL OF BIG SKY The Arts Council of Big Sky is proud to present the 25th annual Madrigal Dinner, slated for Monday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m. in the Montana Room at Buck’s T-4 Lodge. This event is considered by many as
- [Colonizing Montana wilderness in 2022](https://www.explorebigsky.com/colonizing-montana-wilderness-in-2022/46451) - By Steve Kelly DAILY MONTANAN Technology and machines encroach into rural homes, schools and businesses, changing the private and public values that have long defined quality of life in Montana. Fragments of virgin forest fall to man’s replacement, expensive, more powerful machines. Local, year-round residents in towns like Seeley Lake and Lincoln have always struggled
- [Crystal Ball: The other youth vote](https://www.explorebigsky.com/crystal-ball-the-other-youth-vote/46449) - Montana’s Youth Vote in the western district’s congressional race was almost dead-on. Otherwise, not so much. By Alex Sakariassen MONTANA FREE PRESS This story is excerpted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday. Anticipation was reaching critical mass in Montana in the days ahead of Tuesday’s
- [Obituary: Joseph Henry Gillispie](https://www.explorebigsky.com/obituary-joseph-henry-gillispie/46447) - Joseph Gillispie passed away at home in McAllister on Nov. 2, 2022. He was with family and two beloved retrievers, Bingo and Saca. Joseph Henry Gillispie was born in the Falls City, Nebraska at Nebraska Hospital on Nov. 19, 1927 to parents Dr. James Charles Gillispie and Rose Mary (Redfern) Gillispie. The youngest of 4
- [Making it in Big Sky: Knaub & Company](https://www.explorebigsky.com/making-it-in-big-sky-knaub-company/46444) - By Mira Brody CONTENT MARKETING STRATEGIST BIG SKY – If there’s anyone who has seen the Big Sky community grow, it’s the Knaub family. JC arrived the year construction started at Big Sky Resort and he and his wife, Marjorie, built their life and business around the people of the area, raising children Jeff and
- [Homelessness among older people is on the rise, driven by inflation and the housing crunch](https://www.explorebigsky.com/homelessness-among-older-people-is-on-the-rise-driven-by-inflation-and-the-housing-crunch/46441) - By Aaron Bolton KAISER HEALTH NEWS COLUMBIA FALLS—On a recent rainy afternoon in this small town just outside Glacier National Park, Lisa Beaty and Kim Hilton were preparing to sell most of their belongings before moving out of their three-bedroom, two-bathroom rental home. Hilton, who was recovering from a broken leg, watched from his recliner
- [Upcoming events this week: Nov. 14-20](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-nov-14-20/46440) - Monday, Nov. 14 All Levels Pottery Series at BASE, 10 a.m.Storytime for Toddlers at BASE, 10:30 a.m.Screening: Monday Night Football at The Independent, 6 p.m.All Levels Pottery Series at BASE, 6 p.m.Ladies Climb! at BASE, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15 Big Sky County Water and Sewer Board Meeting at Big Sky Water and Sewer District,
- [Surging Montana GOP eyes big prize: US Senate seat in 2024](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-gop-eyes-us-senate-seat-in-2024/46437) - By Matthew Brown ASSOCIATED PRESS LOCKWOOD—Republicans emboldened by a string of electoral victories in Montana this midterm election are quickly turning their attention to a prize that has repeatedly eluded them: the U.S. Senate seat held by three-term Democrat Jon Tester that is up for grabs in 2024. That sets up a potential bruising primary
- [Big Horns fall in Divisional Volleyball Tournament](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-horns-fall-in-divisional-volleyball-tournament/46430) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The Lone Peak Big Horns lost both their matches in the double-elimination divisional tournament from Nov. 3-5 at Manhattan Christian High School. Senior outside hitter Maddie Cone suffered an ankle injury during the district tournament the week before, and young players shifted into an alternate lineup to fill her prominent
- [BSSEF hosts first in-person Ski Ball since 2019](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bssef-hosts-first-in-person-ski-ball-since-2019/46432) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The Big Sky Ski Education Foundation will host their biggest fundraiser, the annual Ski Ball, at The Riverhouse on Saturday, Nov. 12. The “wild West” themed event is open to the public, but tickets are required which include dinner and drinks. Since 1993, the BSSEF has hosted the Ski Ball
- [Former Big Sky resident directs and produces ski film featuring only female athletes](https://www.explorebigsky.com/former-big-sky-resident-directs-and-produces-ski-film-featuring-only-female-athletes/46422) - “Nexus” intentionally rejects the ski industry entertainment norm that “one woman is enough” by featuring 10 women on the slopes.
- [A la Carte: Bartending is about 'the experience' for The Independent's Lowenstein](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-la-carte-bartending-is-about-the-experience-for-the-independents-lowenstein/46418) - By Rachel Hergett EBS COLUMNIST I snagged the last seat at the lobby bar at The Independent on Wednesday night. It’s shoulder season, but the promise of a couple rounds of pub trivia drew in the locals. The Indy is a movie theater and lounge that also features additional dining and drinking options on the
- [Montana Legislature will have a Republican supermajority and PSC will remain all GOP](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-legislature-will-have-a-republican-supermajority-and-psc-will-remain-all-gop/46407) - By Darrell Ehrlick and Nicole Girten DAILY MONTANAN One of the most fervent Montana supporters of election fraud and a longtime legislator was one of the few incumbents to lose on Election Day as power of the Treasure State Legislature remained firmly in Republican control—and GOP control increased, as widely anticipated. Rep. Brad Tschida, R-Missoula,
- [Local Knowledge: Are you lichen it?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-are-you-lichen-it/46413) - By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST Mr. Lichen goes into a bar and orders a drink. The bartender says, “We don’t serve your type here.” Lichen responds, “How come? I’m mostly a ‘fun guy’.” This of course is a hilarious joke for a mycologist, one who studies fungi, or a lichenologist. Once you’re done wiping away
- [Action-packed Big Sky Resort Area District meeting](https://www.explorebigsky.com/action-packed-big-sky-resort-area-district-meeting/46410) - An updated Capital Improvement Plan, debt settlement, statewide health care and public listing of non-compliant businesses among topics reviewed. By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Wednesday’s Big Sky Resort Area District board meeting sparked action and a few surprises, including a set date for next October’s community week and a report from the Big Sky Chamber
- [<strong>LPHS to host annual Veterans Day Assembly</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lphs-to-host-annual-veterans-day-assembly/46400) - EBS STAFF BIG SKY—Lone Peak High School will host its annual Veterans Day Assembly on Nov. 11 to honor veterans in the Big Sky community. Planned by the LPHS Student Council, the assembly will take place at 1 p.m. in the Bough-Dolan Athletic Complex. This year’s keynote speaker is Jonathan Gilbert, an Air Force veteran
- [Montana voters reject 'born alive' abortion referendum](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-voters-reject-born-alive-abortion-referendum/46405) - By Amy Beth Hanson ASSOCIATED PRESS HELENA—Montana voters have rejected a legislative referendum that raised the prospect of criminal charges for health care providers unless they take “all medically appropriate and reasonable actions to preserve the life” of an infant born alive, including after an attempted abortion. Health care professionals and other opponents argued the
- [Rosendale, Zinke win in Montana US House races](https://www.explorebigsky.com/rosendale-zinke-win-in-montana-us-house-races/46398) - By Matthew Brown and Amy Beth Hanson ASSOCIATED PRESS BILLINGS—Montana Republican Matt Rosendale easily won a second term in the U.S. House as he fended off a pair of challengers in a newly drawn district in the east but it was still too early Wednesday to call a second House race featuring President Donald Trump's
- [Every Drop Counts: A community's connection to the watershed](https://www.explorebigsky.com/every-drop-counts-a-communitys-connection-to-the-watershed/46392) - "The health of our waters is the principle measure of how we live on the land." — Dr. Luna Leopold By Marne Hayes EBS CONTRIBUTOR What do we actually know about how we are connected to our watershed? How does the connection between precipitation, absorption, runoff, evaporation and consumption play out through our daily use
- [Ski Tips with Dan Egan: All Terrain Skiing](https://www.explorebigsky.com/ski-tips-with-dan-egan-all-terrain-skiing/46393) - By Dan Egan EBS CONTRIBUTOR It is amazing to think about releasing my first book “All-Terrain Skiing” in 1996, as the world was very different then, in both technology and in sport. It was more than a book: it was an interactive program with VHS video, weatherproof flash cards… and the book. And now I’ve
- [<strong>‘Avalanche season is here’</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/avalanche-season-is-here/46388) - Slides recorded on Mount Blackmore and at Bridger Bowl GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST AVALANCHE CENTER The local avalanche center issued a pre-season forecast on Thursday after a round of storms dropped several inches of snow in local mountain ranges, tempting people out into the backcountry for early-season turns. The forecast reads: Since Tuesday morning the mountains
- [Public comment opens on land exchange involving Crazy Mountains and Big Sky’s Inspiration Divide  ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/public-comment-opens-on-crazy-mountains-land-exchange-involving-crazy-mountains-and-big-skys-inspiration-dividenbspnbsp-strong/46384) - Proposal would consolidate public land and preserve tribal, recreational access By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER A proposed land exchange would allow permanent public access and improved trail connectivity in the eastern Crazy Mountains, where a checkerboard of private land—first federally granted in alternating square-mile plots in the 19th century—has caused years of access disputes and
- [New snowboarding film shifts focus from athletes to the landscapes they adventure in](https://www.explorebigsky.com/new-snowboarding-short-film-shifts-focus-away-from-athletes-to-the-rugged-landscapes-they-adventure-in/46379) - “SOMOS,” directed by Rafael Pease, is narrated in Spanish with English subtitles and premiers in Bozeman on Nov. 9 By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER BOZEMAN—In his latest short film, director and athlete Rafael Pease opted out of the traditional structure of ski and snowboard movies by situating the mountains as the main focus rather than
- [Attorney Brown concedes to incumbent Justice Gustafson in heated Montana Supreme Court race](https://www.explorebigsky.com/attorney-brown-concedes-to-incumbent-justice-gustafson-in-heated-montana-supreme-court-race/46375) - By Nicole Girten DAILY MONTANAN Attorney James Brown conceded the race for the second seat on the Montana Supreme Court to Incumbent Justice Ingrid Gustafson in a press release Wednesday morning. Gustafson, who first took the seat in 2017, raked in 54 percent of the vote with nearly 70 percent of precincts reporting. Public Service
- [LPHS looks to best last year's record numbers in the Fifth Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lphs-looks-to-best-last-years-record-numbers-in-the-fifth-annual-thanksgiving-food-drive/46373) - Donations are accepted through Nov. 17 By Gus Hammond EBS CONTRIBUTOR Every year at the Lone Peak High School there is the Thanksgiving Food Drive held by the National Honors Society. The food drive is a creative way for the high school students and the families of those high school students to donate to the
- [Yellowstone’s Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel to remain closed for winter](https://www.explorebigsky.com/yellowstones-mammoth-hot-springs-hotel-to-remain-closed-for-winter/46377) - YELLOWSTONE PUBLIC AFFAIRS MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo.—Yellowstone National Park’s Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel will remain closed this winter season, Dec. 2022 through March 2023. The hotel closed immediately after the historic June flood because of damage to the area’s wastewater system. The hotel will be closed to overnight guests and food services will not be
- [Republicans making partisan pitch in Supreme Court race](https://www.explorebigsky.com/republicans-making-partisan-pitch-in-supreme-court-race/46371) - By Amy Beth Hanson ASSOCIATED PRESS HELENA—Republicans are making an unprecedented partisan pitch to install a party loyalist on Montana's Supreme Court by ousting an incumbent judge in a race that's seen a deluge of cash on both sides and that could affect ongoing legal challenges to abortion and voter laws passed by the 2021
- [Gianforte pushes trades education, more construction as fixes for Montana housing crunch](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gianforte-pushes-trades-education-more-construction-as-fixes-for-montana-housing-crunch/46367) - Montana governor touts apprenticeship programs, housing task force recommendations in front of Bozeman apartment development by Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS Standing in front of a luxury apartment complex under construction in Bozeman Thursday, Gov. Greg Gianforte touted his efforts to address Montana’s housing affordability crunch by promoting new residential development. Flanked by construction industry
- [University of Montana, Montana State hold post-election forums next week](https://www.explorebigsky.com/university-of-montana-montana-state-hold-post-election-forums-next-week/46369) - DAILY MONTANAN STAFF Will legislators be nasty or nice to each other? And how will election results affect Montanans? The University of Montana and Montana State University-Bozeman are each holding forums next week on those topics. The Zoom events are free and open to the public. UM Nov. 9: “Can Civility Prevail in the Montana
- [US appeals court: Beauty pageant can bar trans contestants](https://www.explorebigsky.com/us-appeals-court-beauty-pageant-can-bar-trans-contestants/46359) - By Rebecca Boone ASSOCIATED PRESS BOISE—A federal appellate court on Wednesday said a national beauty pageant has a First Amendment right to exclude a transgender woman from competing because including her could interfere with the message the pageant has said it wants to send about “what it means to be a woman.” The 9th U.S.
- [Four elk killed in collisions on Highway 191 over the weekend](https://www.explorebigsky.com/four-elk-killed-in-collisions-on-highway-191-over-the-weekend/46362) - No drivers hurt in the accidents EBS STAFF Four elk were killed over the weekend on U.S. Highway 191 near Gallatin Gateway in two separate crashes. Neither drivers involved in the accidents were injured. The first incident occurred early on Saturday morning during daylight hours, according to Holly Pippel, a longtime Gallatin Valley local and
- [The fading miracle of migration](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-fading-miracle-of-migration/46352) - By Pepper Trail WRITERS ON THE RANGE For the past few weeks, dozens of turkey vultures have been circling on thermals over my house in Oregon, preparing to soar away south into California. Not long ago, I saw a late monarch butterfly passing high overhead, its orange wings incandescent against the blue sky. These are
- [<strong>Tribes appeal restoration of oil lease on sacred lands</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/tribes-appeal-restoration-of-oil-lease-on-sacred-lands/46357) - THE ASSOCIATED PRESS HELENA—The cultural leaders of the Blackfeet tribe are appealing a judge's recent order to reinstate an oil and gas lease that was first issued four decades ago in an area adjacent to Glacier National Park and the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana. The appeal filed Tuesday in Washington challenges U.S. District Judge Richard
- [As More Red States Legalize Marijuana, Some Officials Try to Nip It in the Bud](https://www.explorebigsky.com/as-more-red-states-legalize-marijuana-some-officials-try-to-nip-it-in-the-bud/46348) - By Justin Franz KAISER HEALTH NEWS With his state reeling amid one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks in the nation, the last thing South Dakota Speaker of the House Steven Haugaard wants to be dealing with during the upcoming legislative session is marijuana. But the state’s voters haven’t left the Republican much choice. This fall,
- [LMLC brings rough draft of development plans to the public](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lmlc-brings-rough-draft-of-development-plans-to-the-public/46350) - Includes more than 1,200 housing units, potential for rodeo arena By Jason Bacaj MANAGING EDITOR The Lone Mountain Land Company in October brought to the public some of its plans for further developing land it owns around Town Center, Meadow Village, Gallatin Canyon and Gallatin Gateway. The Big Sky community needs about 2,000 housing units
- [Montana youth mental health needs on the rise](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-youth-mental-health-needs-on-the-rise/46339) - Despite increased awareness, concern persists at state schools and campuses. By Carly Graf MONTANA FREE PRESS This story references suicide and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know needs help, call 988 or 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Young people in Montana were twice as likely to die by
- [Housing experts: ‘Bonkers’ housing market, interest rates hurting Montanans’ buying power](https://www.explorebigsky.com/housing-experts-bonkers-housing-market-interest-rates-hurting-montanans-buying-power/46345) - By Keila Szpaller DAILY MONTANAN Soaring and volatile interest rates are hurting many homebuyers in Montana who already face a low supply of homes — a problem that’s expected to be a priority in the 2023 Legislature. “We are seeing a lot of folks being frustrated by the lack of availability and the higher interest
- [University system to explore ‘sprint degrees](https://www.explorebigsky.com/university-system-to-explore-sprint-degrees/46329) - A new pilot program at MSU-Billings looks to meet health care workforce demands by accelerating academic timelines. By Alex Sakariassen MONTANA FREE PRESS Spurred in part by ongoing staff shortages in Montana’s health care industry, the Montana University System is exploring ways to condense the academic timeline for certain college degrees and usher graduates into
- [Montana: What to expect on election night](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-what-to-expect-on-election-night/46337) - ASSOCIATED PRESS Montana's elected offices have increasingly been won by Republicans, with the GOP winning all the statewide partisan elected offices, including the governorship, in 2020. Former President Donald Trump won 56% of the Montana vote in both 2016 and 2020. Republicans have a strong majority in both houses of the Legislature. The GOP is
- [Workforce housing: RiverView close to breaking ground](https://www.explorebigsky.com/workforce-housing-riverview-close-to-breaking-ground/46325) - EBS STAFF In the final week of October, the Big Sky Owners Association and involved parties reached an agreement to transfer a 1990s easement that had delayed construction on a federally funded apartment complex. The 100-unit RiverView complex is funded through Low Income Housing Tax Credit program. “I know they wanted to break ground as
- [Trick? Treat? A spooky evening in Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/trick-treat-a-spooky-evening-in-big-sky/46320) - Twix bars an established local favorite; parents showing regulatory trend against excess candy intake. By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER On the cool, half-moon night of Oct. 31, Big Sky locals young and old took to the streets in pursuit of Halloween candy and a good time. Explore Big Sky was on-scene to speak with trick-or-treaters
- [Montana inks deal for increased barley purchasing from beer giant Heineken](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-inks-deal-for-increased-barley-purchasing-from-beer-giant-heineken/46327) - By Darrell Ehrlick DAILY MONTANAN Move over, Budweiser and Coors Light. Heineken is also courting Montana. While Budweiser and Coors Light remain Montana’s favorite beers, Gov. Greg Gianforte and Department of Agriculture Director Christy Clark have signed a letter of understanding which states that Heineken’s parent company, Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma, S.A., will do more business
- [The road to 1,000 winter employee beds](https://www.explorebigsky.com/1000-winter-employee-beds/46316) - Big Sky Resort will open for the ski season with 791 beds, hopes to accommodate 1,000 employees by winter 2023-24 By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER As Big Sky Resort prepares to open for its 49th winter of slope-sliding, they’ve added 142 beds to accommodate employees in a challenging rental market. Resort officials say that they
- [Hunter numbers and success well below average for second weekend of general hunting season](https://www.explorebigsky.com/hunter-numbers-and-success-well-below-average-for-second-weekend-of-general-hunting-season/46312) - MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS GREAT FALLS—Although the weather in north-central Montana improved from the opening weekend of the general rifle season, both the number of hunters and game animals passing through FWP’s check station in Augusta remained well below average for the second weekend of the season. Total number of hunters, both successful and
- [Zinke's Trump Cabinet days shape Montana race for US House](https://www.explorebigsky.com/zinkes-trump-cabinet-days-shape-montana-race-for-us-house/46314) - By Matthew Brown ASSOCIATED PRESS BOZEMAN—Donald Trump's former interior secretary, Ryan Zinke, stood in the cold outside a Loaf ‘N Jug gas station in southwestern Montana and weathered a barrage of curses, friendly honks, obscene gestures and shouts of support as he waved a “Veterans for Zinke” sign. Love him or hate him, Zinke is
- [Upcoming events this week: October 31-November 6](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-october-31-november-6/46300) - Monday, Oct. 31 Screening: Monday Night Football at The Independent, 6 p.m.Haunted Peaks Halloween Festival: Downtown Trick Or Treat in Town Center, 4 p.m.Haunted Peaks Halloween Festival: Halloween Costume Dance Party at Tips Up, 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 Studio Art Practice at BASE, 1 p.m.Belay Your Bunch! at BASE, 5:30 p.m.American Legion Post 99
- [Big Horn volleyball secures spot in Divisional Tournament](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-horn-volleyball-secures-spot-in-divisional-tournament/46303) - After missing “divisionals” in 2021, head coach Bailey Dowd believes this year’s team can play with anyone. By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER CHURCHILL—From Thursday, Oct. 27 to Saturday, Oct. 29, the Lone Peak High School volleyball team competed in the District 12C Tournament at Manhattan Christian School. Lone Peak played
- [Hats off to a determined woman](https://www.explorebigsky.com/hats-off-to-a-determined-woman/46295) - By Betsy Marston WRITERS ON THE RANGE Elouise Cobell Day will be celebrated on Nov. 5 in Montana, but many people in the West may not recognize her name. They may not know the story of her almost 20-year struggle to win justice for Native Americans from the U.S. government, which for decades botched the
- ['How about the guys that are playing?': 'Cats keep rolling despite injuries](https://www.explorebigsky.com/how-about-the-guys-that-are-playing-cats-keep-rolling-despite-injuries/46290) - By Tom Stuber SKYLINE SPORTS You have to forgive the media, and fans, sometimes. Most of the time when injuries occur in sports the expectation is that there’s going to be a drop off. In some cases, it’s a sky-is-falling feeling where the thought of someone else filling that role is impossible to wrap your
- [Conservation groups sue over Montana wolf harvest rules](https://www.explorebigsky.com/conservation-groups-sue-over-montana-wolf-harvest-rules/46298) - ASSOCIATED PRESS HELENA—Two conservation groups have filed a lawsuit against the state of Montana and its wildlife management agency alleging it illegally set hunting and trapping policies and quotas intended to reduce the gray wolf population by making it easier to kill the predators. WildEarth Guardians and Project Coyote filed the lawsuit Thursday in District
- [Yellowstone National Park to reopen North entrance](https://www.explorebigsky.com/yellowstone-national-park-to-reopen-north-entrance/46286) - More than 2,000 vehicles use Old Gardiner Road each day, according to a press release, but the road was destroyed during June flooding. EBS STAFF Four months after disastrous flooding, rockslides and mudslides destroyed five sections of Old Gardiner Road near Yellowstone National Park’s North entrance, park officials are prepared to reopen the road at
- [BSCO: 146 people attend two sessions of Big Sky recreation planning](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bsco-146-people-attend-two-sessions-of-big-sky-recreation-planning/46284) - Online survey open for comments EBS STAFF After 80 community members reportedly attended Wednesday’s future recreation facilities and programs workshop hosted by the Big Sky Community Organization, CEO Whitney Montgomery says another 66 attended a duplicate session on Thursday evening. Citizens had a chance to brainstorm ideas for a future recreation facility or program in
- [Five decades of the Big Sky Owners Association](https://www.explorebigsky.com/five-decades-of-the-big-sky-owners-association/46276) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Monday was a special day in local history, as the Big Sky Owners Association celebrated 50 years since becoming the first formal governmental body in Big Sky on Oct. 24, 1972. “It’s a pretty significant milestone,” said Eric Ossorio, board director. “The BSOA has been one of the building
- [Let's Talk About Mental Health: Community solutions to moving beyond the scarcity trap](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lets-talk-about-mental-health-community-solutions-to-moving-beyond-the-scarcity-trap/46279) - "There is no thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives." — Audre Lorde By Shannon Steele EBS COLUMNIST As much as many of us are far away from where we grew up, we are all products of our environments of origin – physical and emotional circumstances that were mostly out
- [Buckle up: Heading straight into winter after a memorable fall in Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/buckle-up-heading-straight-into-winter-after-a-memorable-fall-in-big-sky/46282) - By Gus Hammond EBS CONTRIBUTOR Most years in Big Sky, it snows, then melts. It’ll snow again and it’ll melt again. Typically, there will be snow on the ground by the middle of October. In the past week, we have seen an accumulation of over 30 inches of snow in the high country. Unlike in
- [MSU Extension: Affordable housing, food, top 'needs' in Montana](https://www.explorebigsky.com/msu-extension-affordable-housing-food-top-needs-in-montana/46273) - By Keila Szpaller DAILY MONTANAN Affordable housing and affordable food are the top two needs in Montana, and mental health services is the third, according to the results of a statewide needs assessment released this week from Montana State University Extension. “The results of this needs assessment are already being used by our MSU Extension faculty and staff as
- [A la Carte: Surviving spooky season](https://www.explorebigsky.com/a-la-carte-surviving-spooky-season/46254) - By Rachel Hergett EBS COLUMNIST Spooky season feels like the start of the larger fall holiday season, filled with friends and family and pumpkin everything. There will be costumed candy gathering, fetes and feasts. And it’s all dangerous. Festivities make us thirsty, it seems. Nights of revelry, thus, may lead to mornings in misery. The
- [‘Big Horns on three, family on six’; preparing for playoff football in eastern Montana](https://www.explorebigsky.com/strongplayoff-football-in-eastern-montananbsp-strong/46246) - Players discuss Lone Peak’s most successful season in recent memory By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER BIG SKY—On Saturday afternoon, the Lone Peak High School Big Horns will take the field 493 miles closer to the North Dakota border in Culbertson, Montana. In a first-round playoff game for the first time since losing to the Flint
- [Making it in Big Sky: Big Sky Fire Department](https://www.explorebigsky.com/making-it-in-big-sky-big-sky-fire-department/46267) - By Mira Brody CONTENT MARKETING STRATEGIST BIG SKY – In 1971, Big Sky began to grow from a small ranching community into a place where people lived and worked, so did the need for a functional fire department. As they always do here, locals stepped up and formed the Gallatin Canyon Volunteer Fire Department, a
- [Local knowledge: Creepy!](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-creepy/46238) - By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST Time to us human beings is a strange concept. You sit in a boring meeting, or wait for ski season, or go to a gathering where you don’t know anyone, and it seems like time slows down to a crawl. On the other hand, you go on a trip of
- [Safety first: Moose frequenting Town Center](https://www.explorebigsky.com/safety-first-moose-frequenting-town-center/46243) - EBS STAFF BIG SKY—At least four moose were spotted Thursday afternoon wandering about Big Sky Town Center. One was a lone bull moose that happened to use the crosswalk to cross Town Center Avenue during a walkabout. Another was a cow and two calves that grazed their way around Ousel Falls Road and Lone Peak
- [Tech workforce development program launches at state prison](https://www.explorebigsky.com/tech-workforce-development-program-launches-at-state-prison/46236) - DAILY MONTANAN STAFF A workforce development program centered on building skills in technology was launched at the Montana State Prison Tuesday, according to a news release. The Last Mile, which started in San Quentin in 2010, teaches incarcerated individuals web development fundamentals to help transition folks into employment upon release. The program exists in six
- [Big Sky Community Organization opens community forum on recreation facility planning](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-community-organization-opens-community-forum-on-recreation-facility-planning/46222) - Either indoor or outdoor, Wednesday’s early brainstorm suggests the Big Sky community wants a pool. By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER In a multipurpose room at BASE on Wednesday afternoon, more than 80 community members shared their imagination for a new recreation center in Big Sky. Around 50 people completed the recommended signup for Wednesday’s event
- [UM research chronicles forest recovery after Montana’s 2017 fire season](https://www.explorebigsky.com/um-research-chronicles-forest-recovery-after-montanas-2017-fire-season/46213) - UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA NEWS MISSOULA—For a researcher who studies wildfire, University of Montana graduate student Kyra Clark-Wolf couldn’t have had better timing. Clark-Wolf arrived in Missoula to start her graduate studies on the impacts of wildfires on forests at the W.A. Franke College of Forestry & Conservation on July 4, 2017. Eleven days later, a
- [Big Sky Community Theater to bring ‘Clue’ to WMPAC](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-community-theater-to-bring-clue-to-wmpac/46210) - Dozens of locals have spent weeks running lines, building sets, sourcing props and having fun preparing for a stage performance of the 1980s cult classic film. By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER BIG SKY—With a cast and crew of roughly 30 locals, the Big Sky Community Theater will bring their biggest show yet to the Warren
- [The Great DuBois to perform at WMPAC on Oct. 26](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-great-dubois-to-perform-at-wmpac-on-oct-26/46208) - WARREN MILLER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER BIG SKY—The Warren Miller Performing Arts Center’s fall season continues when the circus comes to town on Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. The Great DuBois is a fast-paced, high energy circus show for all ages that showcases incredible feats of juggling, hula hoops, unicycle, aerial, circus stunts, contortion and magic,
- [Grizzly bear conflicts continue in southwestern Montana](https://www.explorebigsky.com/grizzly-bear-conflicts-continue-in-southwestern-montana/46206) - MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS One grizzly bear euthanized, others relocated BOZEMAN—Bear specialists and game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks have responded recently to several separate conflicts involving grizzly bears in southwestern Montana. No people were injured in these conflicts. However, one grizzly bear was euthanized, and several others were relocated. Defensive encounter On
- [New Mexico court upholds public access](https://www.explorebigsky.com/new-mexico-court-upholds-public-access/46189) - By Reed D. Benson WRITERS ON THE RANGE Every state in the West has some type of law declaring that its waters belong to the public. But what this means is disputed, and several state supreme courts have had to decide cases that pit streamside landowners against paddlers and anglers. Recreational users have won most of
- [EBS Q&A: Chris Patterson, director of Warren Miller's 'Daymaker'](https://www.explorebigsky.com/ebs-qa-chris-patterson-director-of-warren-millers-daymaker/46191) - By Jason Bacaj MANAGING EDITOR BIG SKY—Ahead of the debut of Warren Miller's "Daymaker" at the Independent in Big Sky on Wednesday and then in Bozeman at the Ellen Theater on Thursday, we sat down and talked with Bozeman resident and the film's director Chris Patterson. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
- [Mellott, Montana St hold off Weber St in wild 43-38 game](https://www.explorebigsky.com/mellott-montana-st-hold-off-weber-st-in-wild-43-38-game/46186) - ASSOCIATED PRESS BOZEMAN—Tommy Mellot ran for 273 yards and three touchdowns, passed for another score and Montana State held off Weber State 43-38 in a battle of top five FCS teams on Saturday. The Bobcats (7-2, 5-0 Big Sky Conference), ranked second in the coaches poll, reeled off 34 straight points but didn't secure the
- [Injured hunter rescued from near the Albino Lake Trail](https://www.explorebigsky.com/injured-hunter-rescued-from-near-the-albino-lake-trail/46182) - EBS STAFF An injured hunter was rescued Saturday from rough terrain near the Albino Lake Trail after an eight-hour effort by the Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue Big Sky Section, Valley Section and Big Sky Fire Department, according to county release. The hunter had broken their leg and contacted county dispatch just before 11
- [Big Sky Voter Guide: 2022 General Election](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-voter-guide-2022-general-election/46180) - EBS STAFF The Nov. 8 general election is fast approaching, and local voters have several decisions to make on this year’s ballot. From federal Congressional candidates to a local school bond, EBS compiled a voter guide for both Madison and Gallatin county voters in the community including high-level information for candidates in contested races. Absentee
- [Upcoming events this week: Oct. 24-30](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-oct-24-30/46179) - Monday, Oct. 24 All Levels Pottery Series at BASE, 10 a.m.Screening: Monday Night Football at The Independent, 6 p.m.All Levels Pottery Series at BASE, 6 p.m.Live Music: Amanda Stewart at Montage Big Sky Alpenglow Lounge, 7 p.m.Trivia at Tips Up, 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 Studio Art Practice at BASE, 1 p.m.All Levels Pottery Series
- [Climber rescued in Gallatin Canyon](https://www.explorebigsky.com/climber-rescued-in-gallatin-canyon/46174) - EBS STAFF A rock climber was rescued on Friday afternoon after falling 20 feet in the Blackline climbing area in the Gallatin Canyon, according to a press release from the Gallatin County Media Center. Gallatin County Sheriff search and rescue Big Sky and valley sections responded to a call at 1:26 p.m. that the climber
- [Big Horn boys soccer falls in Montana Class-A quarterfinal  ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-horn-boys-soccer-falls-in-montana-class-a-quarterfinal/46163) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER A successful season came to an end for Lone Peak High School boys soccer on Saturday, Oct. 15 in Missoula, with a 4-0 playoff loss. The Big Horns competed in the state quarterfinal against the Loyola Sacred Heart School Rams. In each of the three years since the soccer program
- [Volleyball: Big Horns beat Shields Valley, prepare for playoffs](https://www.explorebigsky.com/volleyball-big-horns-beat-shields-valley-prepare-for-playoffs/46167) - ‘Dig Pink’ night for breast cancer awareness raised $2,325 for Bozeman Mammogram Project By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER BIG SKY—In pink style, Lone Peak High School won their final regular season match on Thursday night. Shields Valley High School wore a brighter shade of pink, but the Rebels could not keep up with the Big
- [Hunting season: The perfect time to explore the Treasure State](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-treasure-state/46158) - By Gus Hammond EBS CONTRIBUTOR Gallatin County is the second most populated county in Montana with some 122,700 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And that’s for obvious reasons: Big Sky Resort, Bridger Bowl, Montana State University, Bozeman, Big Sky, and more attractions. While this area is one of the more populated places in
- [October in the baseball desert](https://www.explorebigsky.com/october-in-the-baseball-desert/46148) - With the 2022 World Series approaching, Explore Big Sky conducted an exhaustive survey of 170 locals, approximating the distribution of baseball fans in Big Sky. By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER
- [Winter weather road conditions expected in Yellowstone](https://www.explorebigsky.com/winter-weather-road-conditions-expected-in-yellowstone/46143) - EBS STAFF Yellowstone National Park is anticipating winter weather and hazardous road conditions this weekend as cool temperatures and precipitation hit the region. YNP advises visitors to expect temporary road closures and driving delays as a result. Closures are a possibility in any part of the park, however, accumulations of snow are most likely to
- [Big Sky Conoco closed for renovations](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-conoco-closed-for-renovations/46141) - EBS STAFF The Big Sky Conoco station has begun renovating their fuel pump area to replace fuel tanks, product lines, pumps, and electrical systems. The work is expected to take 4-5 weeks and the upgrades will include a high-tech digital interface at each pump, improved spacing, diesel availability at every pump and red-dyed diesel, according
- [Housing task force presents recs to governor, teeing up legislative debates over subsidies, local control](https://www.explorebigsky.com/housing-task-force-presents-recs-to-governor-teeing-up-legislative-debates-over-subsidies-local-control/46134) - Proposals focus on ways to boost home construction in an effort to ease Montana’s housing crunch. By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS A task force charged with identifying solutions for Montana’s housing crunch formally passed recommendations for legislative action to Gov. Greg Gianforte Wednesday, teeing up debates over state subsidies and local control that appear
- [Two dead in murder-suicide in Gallatin Canyon](https://www.explorebigsky.com/two-dead-in-murder-suicide-in-gallatin-canyon/46120) - EBS STAFF The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office today announced that a woman shot her husband to death on the evening of Oct. 18 before taking her own life. The sheriff’s office responded to a call just before 7 p.m. reporting gunshots at 20 Cliff Manor Ln., roughly 10 miles south of Gallatin Gateway into the
- [Interior law judge allows bison grazing on federal lands](https://www.explorebigsky.com/interior-law-judge-allows-bison-grazing-on-federal-lands/46132) - ASSOCIATED PRESS HELENA—A federal administrative law judge has denied a request to block permits that expand bison grazing in north-central Montana while several parties challenge them. Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, Attorney General Austin Knudsen and the Montana Stockgrowers Association asked the U.S. Interior Department's hearing division in August to reverse the U.S. Bureau of Land
- [College wrestler saves teammate from grizzly bear mauling](https://www.explorebigsky.com/college-wrestler-saves-teammate-from-grizzly-bear-mauling/46123) - ASSOCIATED PRESS BILLINGS—A college wrestler from a small Wyoming school helped his teammate survive a grizzly mauling over the weekend by trying to wrestle the massive bear off his friend, eventually drawing a more brutal attack to himself. The men are crediting their bonds as wrestling teammates at Northwest College in Cody, Wyoming, with helping
- [All part of the plan: The Bobcat QB controversy that isn't](https://www.explorebigsky.com/all-part-of-the-plan-the-bobcat-qb-controversy-that-isnt/46126) - By Colter Nuanez SKYLINE SPORTS BOZEMAN—Many an eyebrow raised when the news hit just a day after Montana State’s storybook season ended abruptly at the hands of the North Dakota State University juggernaut. Why would MSU bring in a transfer quarterback? Sean Chambers? Like, the three-year starting quarterback who led a fourth quarter comeback for
- [‘Making Big Sky safer’: Big Sky Fire Department expands early fire detection partnership](https://www.explorebigsky.com/making-big-sky-safer-big-sky-fire-department-expands-early-fire-detection-partnership/46116) - New cameras on Pioneer Mountain improve triangulation, cover blind spots around Lone Mountain By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Building on their only service in the state of Montana, Pano AI is launching its second high-tech camera station in Big Sky to provide constant wildfire monitoring over the surroundings of Lone Peak and now Pioneer Mountain.
- [Yellowstone visitation statistics for September 2022](https://www.explorebigsky.com/yellowstone-visitation-statistics-for-september-2022/46108) - YELLOWSTONE PUBLIC AFFAIRS MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. – Yellowstone National Park hosted 567,587 recreation visits in September 2022. This is a 36% decrease from September 2021 (882,078 recreational visits), the most-visited September on record, and an 18% decrease from September 2019 (693,118) which was the last year before COVID. On June 13, all entrances to
- [Lone Peak football celebrates 'Pierce Night' with a six-touchdown win ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/pierce-night-six-touchdown-win/46093) - Lone Peak would advance to playoffs with a win at Deer Lodge By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER BIG SKY—In their final home game, the Big Horns set the tone by scoring 36 unanswered points against the Sheridan High School Panthers. Junior quarterback Juliusz Shipman ran for a 65-yard touchdown on the first play of the
- [Montana wants to be the next wine country](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-wants-to-be-the-next-wine-country/46103) - Even with science making progress, Montana still needs its lawmakers’ to give the nascent industry more support By Lena Beck THE DAILY YONDER It was a warm morning in early September, and Roxann McGuire was walking through the crop rows at Willow Mountain Winery, strategically sampling grapes off the vines. With every grape she tasted,
- [Inn on the Gallatin closes café after a nearly 67-year run](https://www.explorebigsky.com/inn-on-the-gallatin-closes-cafe-after-a-nearly-67-year-run/46088) - By Jason Bacaj MANAGING EDITOR A staple restaurant for Big Sky and Gallatin Canyon residents shut down for good in September after a nearly 67-year run. The Inn on the Gallatin and its breakfast café first opened in 1955, according to Deanne Stalnaker. She and her husband, Steve, purchased the café, its six of cabins
- [Volleyball: Lady Big Horns struggle against Twin Bridges](https://www.explorebigsky.com/volleyball-lady-big-horns-struggle-against-twin-bridges/46081) - Team looks to rebound in final home matches against West Yellowstone, Shields Valley By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER BIG SKY — On Friday afternoon, the Lone Peak High School Big Horns matched up against the Twin Bridges High School Falcons in a Class C volleyball game in Big Sky. The Big Horns took control early
- [When no home is affordable, where do you live?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/when-no-home-is-affordable-where-do-you-live/46075) - By Dave Marston WRITERS ON THE RANGE It’s a common story: Candace McNatt of Durango, in southern Colorado, kept losing bidding wars to buy a house. She finally settled on a tiny home of just 350 square feet. McNatt works as an operating room nurse and is a single mother of two teenagers, one about
- [Every Drop Counts: Wastewater reuse and water resiliency](https://www.explorebigsky.com/every-drop-counts-wastewater-reuse-and-water-resiliency/46079) - By Marne Hayes EBS COLUMNIST Water supply or threats to water supply have been topping the headlines lately, not just here in Big Sky, but in many places across the west, and the country. Concerns include water shortages, compromised water, depleted water systems, and threats to municipal and regional water sources from drought and other
- [Upcoming events this week Oct. 17-23](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-oct-17-23/46074) - Monday, Oct. 17 All Levels Pottery Series at BASE, 10 a.m.Screening: Monday Night Football at The Independent, 6 p.m.All Levels Pottery Series at BASE, 6 p.m.ABC’s of Common Neurological & Behavioral Concerns in Children at Big Sky Library, 6:30 p.m.Live Music: Amanda Stewart Live at Montage Big Sky Alpenglow Lounge, 7 p.m.Trivia at Tips Up,
- [WMPAC announces 10th winter season](https://www.explorebigsky.com/wmpac-announces-tenth-winter-season/46066) - WARREN MILLER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Every fall, the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center announces the eight shows that make up its signature winter season. This year is different for two reasons: first, it’s the Center’s 10th anniversary, which is a milestone worth celebrating. Second, WMPAC is putting on nine shows this winter. “There were just
- [Understanding the past, present and future of the Big Sky Post Office as contract set to terminate](https://www.explorebigsky.com/understanding-the-past-present-and-future-of-the-big-sky-post-office-as-contract-set-to-terminate/46053) - Big Sky had outgrown the current facility a decade ago or more, sources say. By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Concern struck Big Sky during Community Week when Al Malinowski announced a plan to end Gallatin Partners’ contract with the United States Postal Service, ending their 21-year management of the Big Sky Post Office without a
- [Visits to the Big Sky Food Bank more than tripled over the summer season](https://www.explorebigsky.com/visits-to-the-big-sky-food-bank-more-than-tripled-over-the-summer-season/46060) - Entering busiest time of the year now, food bank will host food and coat drive By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The community need for Big Sky’s food bank more than tripled in the summer of 2022 compared to the prior summer. For all seasons, overall need grew by 60% from 2021. “In the past,
- ['The fight in the kids we have': Lone Peak soccer plays up two classifications, finds success](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-fight-in-the-kids-we-have-lone-peak-soccer-plays-up-two-classifications-finds-success/46045) - By Gus Hammond EBS CONTRIBUTOR Out of 114 Class C schools in Montana, only one has a soccer program: The rapidly growing Lone Peak High School. The LPHS boys and girls soccer teams are the newest at the school, as the teams were started only three years ago. And because they’re the only Class C
- [Montana State Library commissioners approve updated logo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-state-library-commissioners-approve-updated-logo/46040) - After consternation about the brand’s alleged resemblance to the LGBTQ Pride flag, the commission voted 4-2 to adopt the logo with an altered color spectrum By Mara Silvers MONTANA FREE PRESS In a 4-2 vote, the Montana State Library Commissioners agreed Wednesday to accept a new version of the state information system’s rebranded logo with
- [Montana’s first domestic violence treatment court launches](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montanas-first-domestic-violence-treatment-court-launches/46043) - By Keila Szpaller DAILY MONTANAN If a domestic violence case drags on, a victim might wonder if she’s going to be living in a home with someone she’s going to have to testify against in court. Already, domestic violence cases are difficult to prosecute, and delays create even more challenges, said Ryan Mickelson, deputy county
- [Post office uncertainty, water questions and road improvements: Takeaways from Big Sky's Community Week](https://www.explorebigsky.com/post-office-uncertainty-water-questions-and-road-improvements-takeaways-from-a-challenging-community-week/46034) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The people of Big Sky showed up for transportation and highway safety upgrades, a water conservation conversation, a forum with county election candidates, the future of local postal service and a parade of Big Horn pride. For five days, beginning on Oct. 3, Community Week opened these topics for public
- [BSSD food service manager receives Healthy Montana Kids Award](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bssd-food-service-manager-receives-healthy-montana-kids-award/46029) - Long-time local Lindsie Feldner brings healthy, sustainable, delicious food options to Ophir School and Lone Peak High School—the students love it By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER BIG SKY—Lindsie Feldner, the food service manager at the Big Sky School District, was surprised in the lunchroom on Oct. 10 with the Montana Professional Teaching Foundations' John Morrison
- [Northeast Entrance Road in Yellowstone to open Oct. 15 ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/northeast-entrance-road-in-yellowstone-to-open-oct-15/46023) - YELLOWSTONE PUBLIC AFFAIRS MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. – Yellowstone National Park’s Northeast Entrance Road (Tower Junction to the Northeast Entrance in Cooke City/Silver Gate, Montana) will open to regular visitor vehicle traffic Saturday, Oct.15 at 8 a.m. Visitors should keep the following details in mind when driving the road: All flood damaged sections on the
- [Local Knowledge: Hummocky topography](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-hummocky-topography/46022) - By Paul Swenson EBS COLUMNIST As you have probably surmised after reading the last several columns, I am kind of a rock head. Not kind of, but really. I grew up a rockhound, collecting fossils and petrified wood, agates, panning for gold, and whatever piqued my interest at the time. I went to school and
- [Montana’s proposed digital privacy amendment, explained](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montanas-proposed-digital-privacy-amendment-explained/46014) - Constitutional Amendment 48 asks voters to change the Montana Constitution to explicitly require a warrant before state and local governments access private electronic data and communications By Arren Kimbel-Sannit MONTANA FREE PRESS As Montana voters head to the polls this fall, they’ll have the chance to amend the state Constitution to add language explicitly requiring
- [More cooperation is needed to prevent predator impacts](https://www.explorebigsky.com/more-cooperation-is-needed-to-prevent-predator-impacts/46017) - By Yvonne Martinell EBS CONTRIBUTOR DELL—Our family has raised cattle in southwestern Montana since 1893, so we have weathered many changes. Over the past several decades, Americans have changed the way they see predators. Once treated as pests, wolves and bears are now conserved as part of the natural landscape. As a result, we have
- [US sued for pollution from retardant drops on wildfires](https://www.explorebigsky.com/us-sued-for-pollution-from-retardant-drops-on-wildfires/46019) - ASSOCIATED PRESS BILLINGS – An environmental group filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the U.S. Forest Service officials that alleges they polluted waterways during their campaigns against wildfires by inadvertently dropping large volumes of chemical flame retardant into streams. Government data released earlier this year found aircraft operated or contracted by the Forest Service dropped more
- [Hunter attacked by grizzly bear near Choteau](https://www.explorebigsky.com/hunter-attacked-by-grizzly-bear-near-choteau/46010) - MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS GREAT FALLS – A 51-year-old hunter from Washington state sustained non-life threatening injuries when he was attacked by a grizzly bear on Tuesday afternoon in Teton County. The hunter and his wife encountered the bear around 1 p.m. while hunting for upland birds in a creek bottom east of Choteau.
- [Obituary: Robert "Bob" Vozar](https://www.explorebigsky.com/obituary-robert-bob-vosar/46007) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a true Big Sky legend, Robert “Bob” Marino Vozar, 61, on October 6, 2022. He died of MSA, Multiple System Atrophy, and lived with that disease for 12 years, inspiring all who knew him. He was the baby of the family, born February 18,
- [Morningstar Learning Center plans to close on Fridays](https://www.explorebigsky.com/morningstar-learning-center-plans-to-close-on-fridays/46003) - Big Sky child care center struggling to house, retain and find the right teachers By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Five more teachers and four months of time. That’s the minimum of what it would take for Big Sky’s only licensed early childhood education center to continue providing child care on Fridays, according to executive director
- [Making it in Big Sky: Highline Partners](https://www.explorebigsky.com/making-it-in-big-sky-highline-partners/45993) - By Mira Brody CONTENT MARKETING STRATEGIST BIG SKY – A frequent name seen in Explore Big Sky’s Best of Big Sky series, Highline Partners has been a custom home builder in Big Sky since owners Rob McRae and Todd Thesing teamed up and founded it in 2007. They have since grown their team and are
- [Tsering's Fund film accepted to prestigious Banff Mountain Film Festival](https://www.explorebigsky.com/tserings-fund-film-accepted-to-prestigious-banff-mountain-film-festival/45995) - EBS STAFF The latest film from local nonprofit Tsering’s Fund, “Helambu,” has been accepted to the Banff Mountain Film Festival, giving people the option to watch online via the festival’s website starting Oct. 29. Locals have the chance to see the film early in Bozeman on Friday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Commons.
- [Judge says laws propping up Montana coal plant are illegal](https://www.explorebigsky.com/judge-says-laws-propping-up-montana-coal-plant-are-illegal/45983) - ASSOCIATED PRESS BILLINGS – A U.S. magistrate judge has declared unconstitutional two Montana laws that sought to prevent the closure of a coal-fired power plant by subjecting its out-of-state owners to steep fines if they wouldn't pay long-term maintenance and operating costs. U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen DeSoto said the state measures violated free commerce provisions
- [Research by Montana State professors provides insight into early evolution of life on primitive Earth](https://www.explorebigsky.com/research-by-montana-state-professors-provides-insight-into-early-evolution-of-life-on-primitive-earth/45985) - By Diana Setterberg MSU NEWS SERVICE BOZEMAN — In one of the few places on the planet where conditions are most like those that existed on primordial Earth, Montana State University researchers have discovered two species of a microorganism that provide new insight into the processes that supported early life here and potentially on other
- [McGuire, Romney and the Big Horn boys shut out Lockwood, advance to Class A playoffs ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/mcguire-romney-and-the-big-horns-advance-to-class-a-playoffs/45990) - Girls wrap up season with a tie; coach Dickerson reflects By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER The boys and girls of Lone Peak High School soccer boarded the bus for Billings at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, preparing for the final game of regular season play against the Lockwood High School Lions. The Big Horn boys entered
- [Stay safe, stay ethical this hunting season](https://www.explorebigsky.com/stay-safe-stay-ethical-this-hunting-season/45978) - By Gus Hammond EBS CONTRIBUTOR A fair chase. This is the critical component when hunting for wild game in the Montana wilderness. Hunting may feel like a hobby or reward when the task has been accomplished, but that's not how it began. We, as humans, used to hunt not to bag a trophy to hang
- [Chambers had 3 TDs, Montana State forces 6 turnovers in win](https://www.explorebigsky.com/chambers-had-3-tds-montana-state-forces-6-turnovers-in-win/45974) - ASSOCIATED PRESS BOZEMAN – Quarterback Sean Chambers ran for three touchdowns and the Montana State defense forced six turnovers in a 37-6 Homecoming win over Idaho State on Saturday. After the Bengals (0-6, 0-3 Big Sky Conference) opened the game with a quick, four-play drive capped by a 36-yard touchdown pass from Sagan Gronauer to Chedon
- [GOP House candidate paid vendors with bad checks and misreported debts](https://www.explorebigsky.com/gop-house-candidate-paid-vendors-with-bad-checks-and-misreported-debts/45977) - Montana’s campaign finance watchdog found Alden Tonkay, candidate for House District 82, accrued more than $2,000 in debts that he improperly classified as expenditures By Arren Kimbel-Sannit MONTANA FREE PRESS The Montana Commissioner of Political Practices found this week that a Republican candidate for House District 82 in Helena tried to pay vendors with bad
- [Upcoming events this week: Oct. 10-16](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-oct-10-16/45965) - Monday, Oct. 10 Watercolor Workshop at BASE, 10 a.m.All Levels Pottery Series at BASE, 6 p.m.Screening: Monday Night Football at The Independent, 6 p.m.Live Music: Amanda Stewart Live at Montage Big Sky Alpenglow Lounge, 7 p.m.HorrorFest Film: "Devil's Rejects" at The Independent, 8 p.m.Trivia at Tips Up, 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 The Studio Practice
- [Big Horns and Tigers trade touchdowns in epic homecoming matchup](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-horns-and-tigers-trade-touchdowns-in-epic-homecoming-matchup/45967) - LPHS junior George Helms records four scores, Simms' Colby South goes for five By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER BIG SKY—Homecoming turned into an offensive shootout on Friday night, as the Lone Peak High School Big Horns and Simms High School Tigers took turns scoring on breakout plays to combine for 102 total points. Big Horns
- [Fall road closures to begin in Yellowstone](https://www.explorebigsky.com/fall-road-closures-to-begin-in-yellowstone/45960) - EBS STAFF Multiple seasonal road closures within Yellowstone National Park will begin in the coming weeks. Roads will remain open from Tower Fall to Canyon Junction through Oct. 31 unless snow accumulation on the roadway causes an early closure. Most roads in the park will be closed as of Nov. 1, including the West Entrance
- [She mistook a dog for a wolf—and fired](https://www.explorebigsky.com/she-mistook-a-dog-for-a-wolf-and-fired/45963) - By Amanda Wight WRITERS ON THE RANGE The story of a Montana woman who recently killed and skinned a domestic dog, then proudly posted photos on her social media pages, has sparked a flood of public outrage. It should. The woman allegedly mistook the dog for a wolf, saying she was excited to share that
- [Homecoming: Lone Peak boys soccer falls flat against Park](https://www.explorebigsky.com/homecoming-lone-peak-boys-soccer-falls-flat-against-park/45953) - Playoff berth depends on Saturday’s game against Lockwood By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER BIG SKY—As the temperature dropped with the sun on Thursday, the Big Horns struggled to find any heat on either side of the ball. The Park High School Rangers advanced to a 4-0 victory, forcing the Big Horns into a do-or-die game
- [Round dance planned to celebrate Indigenous People’s Day at Montana State on Oct. 10](https://www.explorebigsky.com/round-dance-planned-to-celebrate-indigenous-peoples-day-at-montana-state-on-oct-10/45958) - MSU NEWS SERVICE BOZEMAN – Montana State University will commemorate Indigenous Peoples Day 2022 with a round dance on Monday, Oct. 10, at noon at the Sunrise Plaza in front of the American Indian Hall on MSU’s campus. This event is free and open to the public. This year’s event will feature the Bobcat Singers,
- [Homecoming: Lima Bears no match for Lady Big Horns Volleyball ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/homecoming-lima-bears-no-match-for-lady-big-horns-volleyball/45936) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER BIG SKY—It took less than 50 minutes for the Big Horns to take down the Bears in front of a lively homecoming crowd on Thursday afternoon at Lone Peak High School. The Big Horns kept their effort high throughout their 3-0 victory over a depleted Lima roster with only six
- [Homecoming: Lady Big Horns soccer falls in a narrow loss to Park ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/homecoming-lady-big-horns-soccer-falls-in-a-narrow-loss-to-park/45945) - By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER BIG SKY—On a sunny homecoming afternoon at Lone Peak High School, the Park High School Rangers of Livingston engaged the Big Horns in an even-keeled battle. The Rangers won the game 1-0, scoring in the first half on a 45-yard free kick goal by Jessica Worthen. The Big Horns were
- [State ed officials explore periodic exams as alternative to year-end standardized tests](https://www.explorebigsky.com/state-ed-officials-explore-periodic-exams-as-alternative-to-year-end-standardized-tests/45930) - A pilot program launched by the Office of Public Instruction looks to test student proficiency throughout the year, giving teachers a better glimpse at student learning by Alex Sakariassen MONTANA FREE PRESS The release of standardized test scores in Montana has become something of a fall tradition over the past few decades. For one headline-grabbing
- [Yellowstone National Park loses the granddaddy of American volcano scientists](https://www.explorebigsky.com/yellowstone-national-park-loses-the-granddaddy-of-american-volcano-scientists/45932) - Remembering the outstanding legacy of Bob Christiansen By Patrick Muffler, Andy Calvert and Shaul Hurwitz DAILY MONTANAN USGS geologist and the founding Scientist-in-Charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory Robert “Bob” Christiansen died on Sept. 15, 2022, in Palo Alto, California. Bob, or “Chris,” as his colleagues and friends often called him, leaves a legacy of
- [Community Week: Big Horn Homecoming raises the bar](https://www.explorebigsky.com/community-week-big-horn-homecoming-raises-the-bar/45914) - Homecoming parade, playoff chances and window decorating contest winners announced By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Photos by Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER The Lone Peak community showed up on Wednesday evening. Excitement boiled over in the streets around 6 p.m. as the Lone Peak High School Homecoming parade began rolling slowly around Fire Pit Park. Students
- [Big Horns football looks to extend winning streak Friday against Simms Tigers](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-horns-football-looks-to-extend-winning-streak-friday-against-simms-tigers/45927) - By Jason Bacaj MANAGING EDITOR After three straight victories, the Lone Peak High School Big Horns have cracked the Top 10 in Class C 8-man football rankings and look to carry recent momentum into the season’s final stretch. Next up for the No. 10 Big Horns (3-2) is homecoming against the unranked Simms High School
- [Community Week: Future of Big Sky Post Office in jeopardy](https://www.explorebigsky.com/community-week-future-of-big-sky-post-office-in-jeopardy/45888) - Madison County pledges to provide Big Sky polling location By Jason Bacaj MANAGING EDITOR The Big Sky Post Office, which has been operated locally for 21 years on a contract basis, will close on Feb. 28, 2023, without “serious involvement” from the U.S. Postal Service, officials said on Oct. 5 at the biannual joint meeting
- [Hiking public lands shouldn't require a ladder](https://www.explorebigsky.com/hiking-public-lands-shouldnt-require-a-ladder/45893) - By Ben Long Writers on the Range Imagine you were part owner of a nice piece of rural land, maybe with a trout stream running through it. But your neighbors won’t let you in. You don’t have to imagine, because access to far too much public land is legally blocked by private property owners, causing
- [Big Sky Community Week spurs discussions with local officials ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-community-week-spurs-discussions-with-local-officials/45875) - Fragmented aquifers, Gallatin River protection and irrigation were among topics discussed on Tuesday afternoon as part of the “Big Ideas” of Big Sky Community Week. By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER A virtual town hall panel discussion was held on Tuesday, Oct. 4 to inform the community of the planning around Big Sky’s limited local water
- [Risk Strategies aims to protect Big Sky’s assets](https://www.explorebigsky.com/risk-strategies-aims-to-protect-big-skys-assets/45877) - Commercial and personal insurance firm rooted in the community By Mira Brody CONTENT MARKETING STRATEGIST Special advertisment BIG SKY – Tom Beattie says he has fly fished with many of his clients—it has become a comfortable way of doing business for him. In addition to targeting 100 days on the river per year and being
- [Yellowstone to open Old Gardiner Road by Nov. 1](https://www.explorebigsky.com/yellowstone-to-open-old-gardiner-road-by-nov-1/45886) - YELLOWSTONE PUBLIC AFFAIRS MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS – Yellowstone National Park in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration has determined that the Old Gardiner Road—a limited-access road between Gardiner and Mammoth Hot Springs—will open to regular traffic no later than Nov. 1, 2022. The two-lane project will be extended up to two weeks to ensure over
- [Hazmat crews continue to work on trail derailment, gasoline spill in Carbon County](https://www.explorebigsky.com/hazmat-crews-continue-to-work-on-trail-derailment-gasoline-spill-in-carbon-county/45872) - As many as 30,000 gallons of gas spilled By Darrell Ehrlick DAILY MONTANAN Between 28,000 and 30,000 gallons of gasoline spilled late Friday evening when a BNSF freight train derailed and 15 cars went off the rail tracks in southern Montana, about a half-mile from Bridger in Carbon County. Crews may have been helped, in
- [Montana judge knocks down Republicans' tighter voting laws](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-judge-knocks-down-republicans-tighter-voting-laws/45870) - By Matthew Brown ASSOCIATED PRESS BILLINGS – A Montana judge struck down as unconstitutional three laws that restricted voting in the state, saying there was no evidence of the widespread voter fraud that the 2021 Republican-sponsored laws ostensibly were targeting. The laws ended same-day voter registration, imposed new identification requirements on students and restricted third-party
- [Homecoming excitement builds as games, festivities set to begin](https://www.explorebigsky.com/homecoming-excitement-builds-as-games-festivities-set-to-begin/45867) - By Gus Hammond EBS CONTRIBUTOR Picture this, the entire high school roaring with excitement when you take the field for the legendary homecoming game—and that’s just the beginning. Homecoming week is upon us, where the high school takes Big Sky through an emotional roller coaster of victories, excitement, and even some groovy dancing. The time
- [Upcoming events this week: Oct. 3-9](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-oct-3-9/45869) - Monday, Oct. 3 Watercolor Workshop at BASE, 10 a.m.Community Week: Lunch & Learn at The Wilson Hotel, 12 p.m.Community Week: Voter Education at Buck’s T-4 Lodge, 5 p.m.All Levels Pottery Series at BASE, 6 p.m.Screening: Monday Night Football at The Independent, 6 p.m.Live Music: Amanda Stewart at Montage Big Sky Alpenglow Lounge, 7 p.m.Trivia at
- [Feds announce agreement with ARCO over Anaconda smelter cleanup](https://www.explorebigsky.com/feds-announce-agreement-with-arco-over-anaconda-smelter-cleanup/45865) - The settlement, which includes an estimated $83 million for future cleanup work, will address pollution left by a century of industrial copper production. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS The Atlantic Richfield Company, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Environmental Protection Agency have reached an agreement to govern cleanup of the Anaconda Smelter Superfund
- [Chambers 5 total TDs help MSU beat UC Davis 41-24](https://www.explorebigsky.com/chambers-5-total-tds-help-msu-beat-uc-davis-41-24/45863) - ASSOCIATED PRESS BOZEMAN – Sean Chambers completed 13 of 21 passes for 227 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 203 yards and three TDs on 18 carries to help Montana State beat UC Davis 41-24 Saturday night. Chambers, a transfer from Wyoming who made his first career start in place of injured starter Tommy
- [LPHS girls soccer falls to Locomotives on Senior Night in physical game](https://www.explorebigsky.com/lphs-girls-soccer-falls-to-locomotives-on-senior-night-in-physical-game/45830) - Laurel's Mya Maack scores four goals to set all-time Montana scoring record By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Lone Peak High School senior keeper Josie Wilcynski stopped most of Laurel High School’s shots on goal Thursday night, but the visiting Locomotives’ offensive talent was overpowering in a 6-0 win over the Big Horns. “We played Laurel
- [Big Horn boys soccer pushes for playoffs, celebrates Senior Night with victory over Laurel](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-horn-soccer-pushes-for-playoffs-celebrate-senior-night-with-victory-over-laurel/45848) - Beckett Johnson nets second half hat trick By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Lone Peak High School boys soccer took control in a key matchup against Laurel High School, both teams vying for a playoff berth. After trailing 1-0 to the Laurel Locomotives at halftime, the Big Horns charged back in the second half for a
- [Big Sky Beats: Falling into Fall](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-beats-falling-into-fall/45828) - By Julia Barton DIGITAL PRODUCER Cool air rushes in open windows during the night, grass and leaves begin to lose their green and the hours of sun shining upon our little town get increasingly shorter by day. It’s September, and fall is frosting over the warmth of summer and taking hold. Soon, snow will dust
- [Section of Beartooth Highway temporarily closed for winter weather ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/section-of-beartooth-highway-temporarily-closed-due-to-forecasted-winter-weather/45824) - EBS STAFF A section of the Beartooth Highway, U.S. Highway 212, between Long Lake barricade and the Montana/Wyoming border temporarily closed at 8 a.m. on Sept. 30 due to anticipated winter weather conditions, according to a Thursday evening press release from Yellowstone National Park. The temporary closure follows forecasting of heavy snow and hazardous driving
- [Great Things Happen Outside](https://www.explorebigsky.com/great-things-happen-outside/45826) - CAMP MOONLIGHT Camp Moonlight successfully wrapped up their 8th season last month. The camp has continued to grow each year, with 2022 being the first year the extended summer program was offered under the leadership of Lex Hinchey. This adventure-oriented program emphasizes education, awareness, and conservation values while fostering a greater appreciation for the natural
- [A la Carte: Sandwiches are beautiful](https://www.explorebigsky.com/amuse-bouche-sandwiches-are-beautiful/45822) - By Rachel Hergett EBS COLUMNIST “Sandwiches are beautiful. Sandwiches are fine. I like sandwiches. I eat them all the time.” Don’t we all? This is the opening of “Sandwiches,” a song by Fred Penner, another delightful Fred (a la Mr. Rogers) who entertained and educated children in the ’90s. My mom took me to see
- [Local Knowledge: Ripples in time](https://www.explorebigsky.com/local-knowledge-ripples-in-time/45818) - By Paul Swenson EBS CONTRIBUTOR Starting the walk down Ousel Falls trail is quite exciting, you never know what you might see, especially if it’s your first time. Even for us old timers who have been there many, many times, its different every hike. There are birds, mammals, plants, fish, people, and dogs, along with
- [Big Sky housing: Challenge to fill "the missing middle"](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-sky-housing-challenge-to-fill-the-missing-middle/45811) - Big Sky's leadership gap is tied to its housing gap, which the RiverView development aims to bridge By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER Community powers are collaborating to create a feasible path from entry-level employment to middle management, to property ownership and community leadership. According to the Big Sky Community Housing Trust, these are the tenets
- [Bird hunters should be aware of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds](https://www.explorebigsky.com/bird-hunters-should-be-aware-of-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-in-wild-birds/45806) - MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS HELENA – Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus was detected in wild birds and domestic poultry in Montana earlier this year. While HPAI cases in wild birds did appear to decline over the summer, there are detections of new cases in parts of the U.S., including Montana this fall. HPAI viruses
- [Homecoming in Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/homecoming-in-big-sky/45804) - EBS STAFF There’s a special feeling associated with high school homecoming in Montana: The start of a new school year, fall sports in action and rich, unsullied hometown spirit as the community rallies behind its local kids. Lone Peak High School will celebrate this year’s homecoming Oct. 3-8 with soccer, volleyball and football games, and
- [New wildfire kicks up in Yellowstone ahead of potential season-ending storm](https://www.explorebigsky.com/new-wildfire-kicks-up-in-yellowstone-ahead-of-potential-season-ending-storm/45801) - EBS STAFF A 5-acre wildfire is burning in steep, rugged terrain in the northwest corner of Yellowstone National Park, south of the Tom Miner Basin, according to a Wednesday evening press release from Yellowstone National Park. Smoke was spotted by people in the Tom Miner Basin, a recreational area between Emigrant and Gardiner, on Tuesday,
- [<strong>The divergent energy visions of Montana’s U.S. House candidates</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/the-divergent-energy-visions-of-montanas-u-s-house-candidates/45789) - Both Ryan Zinke and Monica Tranel have extensive backgrounds in energy policy. That’s where the similarities end. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS Regardless whether western Montanans vote for Ryan Zinke or Monica Tranel on Election Day, they’ll be sending someone with considerable energy policy experience to Washington, D.C. to represent Montana’s newly minted western
- [Montana State hosts the first adaptive mountaineers to climb and descend Denali ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/montana-state-hosts-the-first-adaptive-mountaineers-to-climb-and-descend-denali/45793) - Both right-leg amputees since childhood, Vasu Sojitra and Pete McAfee have become leaders in the world of access and inclusion for people living with disabilities. By Jack Reaney EBS STAFF WRITER In 2021, weeks before setting off to make history as the first adaptive athletes to climb and ski from North America’s highest point, right-leg
- [<strong>Fire danger in Yellowstone reduced to high</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/fire-danger-in-yellowstone-reduced-to-high/45784) - EBS STAFF Yellowstone National Park today announced in a press release that parkwide fire danger has been reduced from very high to high. There are no active wildfires within the park nor current fire restrictions in place. YNP advises that campfires are only permitted in established campfire rings in campgrounds and some backcountry campsites. Campfires
- [Hunter who mistook dog for a wolf is under investigation](https://www.explorebigsky.com/hunter-who-mistook-dog-for-a-wolf-is-under-investigation/45787) - ASSOCIATED PRESS KALISPELL – Montana authorities said Tuesday they were investigating the shooting of a 6-month-old dog by a woman who skinned the animal and posted pictures of herself with the pelt, believing she had killed a young wolf. The animal was among more than a dozen dogs that local residents reported abandoned last week
- [<strong>Air tour management plan for Glacier National Park completed Friday</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/air-tour-management-plan-for-glacier-national-park-completed-friday/45779) - DAILY MONTANAN STAFF An air tour management plan for Glacier National Park was completed Friday, setting guidelines meant to preserve the park’s resources. The plan was established by the National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration and is part of the National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000. It will allow air tour operators
- [Big Horns boys soccer "on the attacking third," takes home win](https://www.explorebigsky.com/big-horns-boys-soccer-on-the-attacking-third-takes-home-win/45763) - By Jack Reaney EBS STAFF WRITER The Big Horns netted five goals and their first conference win on Saturday afternoon in an altogether dominant home victory against the Lockwood Lions. A pair of second-half goals from senior Alex Rager and defensive range from junior Mason Dickerson helped seal the deal. Lone Peak improves to an
- [Upcoming events this week Sept. 26-Oct. 2](https://www.explorebigsky.com/upcoming-events-this-week-sept-26-oct-2/45778) - Monday, Sept. 26 All Levels Pottery Series at BASE, 6 p.m.Screening: Monday Night Football at The Independent, 6 p.m.Live Music: Amanda Stewart at Montage Big Sky Alpenglow Lounge, 7 p.m.Trivia at Tips Up, 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 Studio Practice at BASE, 1 p.m.All Levels Pottery Series at BASE, 6 p.m.One Book Big Sky at
- [<strong>MSU, UM celebrate victories in first week of conference football play</strong>](https://www.explorebigsky.com/msu-um-celebrate-victories-in-first-week-of-conference-football-play/45776) - EBS STAFF The Montana State University and the University of Montana football programs both brought home big wins over the weekend in the first week of Big Sky Conference play. The Bobcats struggled in Cheney, Washington on Saturday against the Eastern Washington University Eagles. Backup quarterback Sean Chambers ran for a total of 144 yards
- [Making it in Big Sky: Big Sky Snowman](https://www.explorebigsky.com/making-it-in-big-sky-big-sky-snowman/45754) - By Mira Brody CONTENT MARKETING STRATEGIST BIG SKY – After landing in Big Sky with his wife, Carrie, and whitewater guiding for a summer, Mac Chapin pushed snow for a living for the first time. After that initial season, plowing and shoveling through Southwest Montana’s harsh winter climate, the owner of the company asked Chapin
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## Podcast Episodes

- [Building Montana with SWMBIA - Bozeman Housing, Trades Training & the Future of Work](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/swmbia) - We’re talking home building and AI-proof trades for Gen Z with President of Southwest Montana Building Industry Association slash owner of Rivers Landscaping Riley Rivers and Career Outreach Coordinator for Bozeman and Gallatin High Schools Karl Schwartz, architect of the new Bozeman Construction Academy.
- [YES Compost & Big Sky Resort Tax](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/yesbsrad) - We sat down with Daniel Bierschwale, Executive Director of Big Sky Resort Area District (BSRAD), to break down how resort taxes work and while we’re talking dirty details, Karl Johnson, owner of YES Compost, joins to explain vermicomposting is. It’s hundreds of thousands of worms eating your food scraps and pooping out garden gold.
- [Big Sky’s Vet & New Headmaster](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/vetschool) - Residents of Big Sky, Montana have an increasing number of options and opportunities, and on this episode, we’ll feature a couple of great examples. Dr. Syd Desmarais of Lone Peak Veterinary Hospital and Jeremy Harder, head of school at Big Sky Community School, join us to talk about what it actually takes to serve a resort town of pet owners with active, sporty kids.
- [Big Sky PBR 2026: Elite Rodeo Food with Chefs Emily Hahn and Eduardo Garcia](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/pbrchefs) - Big Sky PBR, recently crowned 12-time event of the year, will ride again this July 16-18. And I hope you’re hungry, because the lineup of chefs is a murderers row: James Beard Award winner Eduardo Garcia, Top Chef alum Emily Hahn, plus some of the most acclaimed chefs in the Mountain West and beyond: Sheldon Simeon (Top Chef, touring his second cookbook), Jamie Lynch (Top Chef), Josh Adams of Livingston’s Campione (James Beard nominee), and Jarrett Wrisley of Shan (James Beard nominee).
- [Congressional Candidate Aaron Flint on Public Lands and Affordability in Montana](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/aaronflint) - Aaron Flint is a retired Army lieutenant colonel with two Bronze Stars, a former conservative talk radio host who spent a decade taking calls from Montanans for four hours a day, and the Republican frontrunner for Montana's open House seat in the western district.
- [Ranchers Stewardship Alliance: Protecting Land, Wildlife, and a Dying Industry](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/ranchers) - We head deep into Montana ranch country with the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance to figure out how an industry built on horses and grit is now running on GPS collars, data uploads, and conservation science. It’s part cowboy, part tech startup—and somehow still hanging on.
- [2026 Wildfire Season Preview: What Montanans Need to Know](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/fire) - After the winter that wasn’t, we’re all wondering how extreme wildfire season will be this summer. On this episode, Outlaw Beat is joined by a fire behavior analyst who is qualified to give us answers to all our burning questions.
- [The Great Salt Lake Is Dying - Here's How to Save It](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/greatsaltlake) - The Rocky Mountain area isn’t known for its lakes, but there’s one we’re all pretty proud of. It’s everyone’s favorite terminal saline lake: Utah’s Great Salt Lake that, sadly, is getting less and less great every year.
- [Cody Dieruf Foundation - Supporting Montana’s Cystic Fibrosis Community](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/cody) - May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, so it’s time to become aware of cystic fibrosis (and what it is) with Bozeman’s Cody Dieruf Foundation, named in honor of a 23 year old woman who passed away due to CF in 2005.
- [Montana’s Big Air Head](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/konnor) - The 2026 Winter Olympics had it all: triumph, heartache, filthy cheating Canadian curlers, and a delightful clean-cut 23 year old freestyle skier from Helena, Montana named Konnor Ralph. Konnor joins Outlaw Beat to talk about his experiences in Milan where he did us proud by finishing 5th in Big Air and 9th in Slopestyle.
- [Why Big Sky Is Built Different](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/blueribbon) - We’re talking about building Big Sky on this episode with help from a couple of locals who are doing the heavy lifting… JoDean Bing of Blue Ribbon Builders and Becky Brockie of Big Sky Community Housing Trust. Blue Ribbon Builders has been building well-known Big Sky infrastructure and homes since day one in the early 1970’s and the Housing Trust is doing important work to accommodate an increasingly large and precariously housed workforce.
- [So You Think You Can Powwow](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/powwow) - To oversimplify, powwows are big, colorful Native dance competitions. And if you’ve never been to one, have we got a doozy for you… Montana State University’s 50th annual powwow is coming up March 27th & 28th at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, and who better to preview the massive milestone event than the co-presidents of the student-led organization responsible for putting it together, the American Indian Council.
- [The Bath Bomb](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/umvelt) - Strip down to your skivvies! We’re getting hot and cold with Bozeman’s new rejuvenation destination, Umvelt Bathhouse, where owner Paul Byrne shows off the luxurious sauna/steam/soak experience he has created in a 1936 Frank Willson building just off Main Street.
- [Writing Western](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/writing-western) - We’re talking about what makes the American West different (for better and for worse) in this episode with help from local historian and author Dr. Betsy Gaines Quammen. Her latest book “True West: Myth & Mending on the Far Side of America” explores how myths of the American West fuel modern polarization, extremism, and conflict over land and identity.
- [The Extracurricular Murder Musical](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/the-extracurricular-murder-musical) - Bozeman Children’s Theatre is a machine that churns out 8 live productions a year, but their upcoming dark comedic musical “Heathers” both cuts deep and helps the wounds heal. Thanks to partnerships with Bozeman Health and Howlers Ridge, all the performances will feature a mental health-focused talkback immediately to follow.
- [Mayor Joey!](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/mayor-joey) - Joey Morrison was elected Mayor of Bozeman in November 2023 so naturally he was just sworn in January 2026. We talk to arguably the youngest mayor in city history about that unique systematic oddity. We also discuss another of his triumphs, the creation of a local tenants union, plus the hollow victory of banning urban camping, and the small-town challenges presented by federal efforts to crack down on illegal immigration.
- [Does your River Have Protection?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/does-your-river-have-protection) - Representative Ryan Zinke has just introduced the GYREAT Act designating 100 river miles in Montana as “wild & scenic.” Conservation lobbyist Charles Wolf Drimal (Greater Yellowstone Coalition) educates us about the process and explains the importance of this landmark piece of legislation. He also has advice for making your voice heard in a noisy political moment.
- [Safe Arbor: MSU’s Indigenous Add-On](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/safe-arbor-msus-indigenous-add-on) - Earlier this month on Indigenous People’s Day, Montana State University’s Department of Native Studies officially dedicated its new massive permanent arbor behind the building. About 5 years in the making, the arbor highlights the importance of the department’s cultural legacy and its presence on campus. Plus it’s just super pretty.
- [2024 Wildlands Beneficiaries in the Hot Seat](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/2024-wildlands-beneficiaries-in-the-hot-seat) - Each year, Big Sky’s Wildlands Music Festival carefully selects the conservation-minded non-profit organizations that will benefit from its sizable proceeds and the chosen few in 2024 are Wild Montana, Greater Yellowstone Coalition, and Gallatin Valley Land Trust. Hoary Marmot welcomed the fearless leaders of all three non-profits to take a turn in the “hot seat” as we find out what their organizations do and why their existence is important to our community and to Montana’s wild lands.
- [Champions of the Golden Valley](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/champions-of-the-golden-valley) - On this episode, we’re interviewing the team behind a new feature documentary called “Champions of the Golden Valley.” Producer Katie Stjernholm and Director Ben Sturgulewski join us to talk about their film that tells the story of a group of skiers in Afghanistan’s remote Bamyan region who ended up in the crosshairs of the Taliban.
- [Future Tripping with The Old Farmer’s Almanac](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/future-tripping-with-the-old-farmers-almanac) - Editor-in-Chief of “The Old Farmer’s Almanac” Carol Connare joins us to discuss their secret to success and, of course, we ask her to give us a local extended winter forecast straight from the farmer’s mouth.
- [Crowe Boys - Bro’s before Crowes](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/crowe-boys-bros-before-crowes) - Crowe Boys are an energetic two-piece band with a soulful folk harmony. Ocie and Wes Crowe join Hoary Marmot to talk about growing up gospel as part of a Southern family band, finding inspiration in real life and loss, and their upcoming trip to our area.
- [Gone Brewing with Tripp Fuller of Homebrewed Christianity](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/gone-brewing-with-tripp-fuller-of-homebrewed-christianity) - Our dear theologian friend Tripp Fuller visits the Hoary Marmot back yard for an informal chat about religion in the most Montana way possible… over several cold beers. Tripp’s long-popular “Homebrewed Christianity” podcast is a must-listen for anyone with an interest in process theology.
- [ChatGPT Adventure Bros](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/chatgpt-adventure-bros) - On this episode, we meet three bold travelers who allowed A.I. to plan their extreme sports weekend in Montana’s rugged Beartooth Mountains from start to finish. From death-defying activities to the meticulous meal plans and, for some unknown reason, a heavy helping of Mountain Dew: Code Red, ChatGPT designed a rollicking good time. Bozemanites Andrew Arena, Charlie Stemen, and Kyle Tilleman tell the story of their adventure in the Summer 2024 edition of Mountain Outlaw Magazine.
- [Williams Plumbing: Check out the Pipes!](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/williams-plumbing-check-out-the-pipes) - Williams Plumbing began in Bozeman as a one-man pipe-wrench operation in 1979 but it has grown into a 350 employee residential/commercial behemoth that’s one of the largest job creators in Montana plus a growing trade school training tomorrow’s blue collar professionals to work in an AI-proof field.
- [Earn your Wings with Eagle Mount](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/earn-your-wings-with-eagle-mount) - Outlaw Beat has emerged from the hibernation of focusing exclusively on Montana State Bobcat football and we are ready to learn all about Eagle Mount, Bozeman’s longtime nonprofit that provides therapeutic recreation for people with disabilities & young people with cancer.
- [Putting the “Wood” in Hollywood](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/putting-the-wood-in-hollywood) - We’re putting the “wood” in Hollywood this episode as Outlaw Beat visits a Missoula particle board factory that is the new home of Story House Montana, Missoula’s new 47-acre film and TV studio that has deep-rooted connections to efforts to create affordable housing in the Rocky Mountains.
- [Kevin Noble’s Effort](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/kevin-nobles-effort) - Over 4 million people visited Yellowstone National Park last year, most of them to see, photograph, and taunt majestic wildlife. But only one photographer shows the dedication it takes to elevate wildlife photography to an art form. Kevin Noble uses a stark, minimalist approach to make the rest of us look like hacks.
- [Interrogating the FBI](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/interrogating-the-fbi) - On this episode, the interrogator becomes the interrogated as retired FBI Special Agent Dan Brunner stops by to let Outlaw Beat ask the questions here. Dan lives in Bozeman, but you might recognize him as a frequent guest expert on national news.
- [HMTV Unplugged: The Dead & Down](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/hmtv-unplugged-the-dead-down) - The Dead & Down is well on its way to becoming Bozeman’s most famous touring band ever, led by frontman Taylor Burlage. Taylor discusses the chance encounters that led to the band’s formation and success, the tedious business side of making music full time, and the joy of his spontaneous jam session with Billy Strings.
- [The Waypoint: Dinner & a Movie](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/the-waypoint-dinner-a-movie) - The Waypoint in Big Sky has come a long way since its Lone Peak Cinema days. It’s still the best place to watch a movie in Big Sky, but the best kept secret in town is that now it’s also one of the best restaurants and bars. We chat with Owner John Romney, Manager Ben Axe, and new Executive Chef Dustin Rixey about The Waypoint’s evolution and offerings.
- ["Q & 8" with PBR’s Cord McCoy](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/q-8-with-pbrs-cord-mccoy) - It’s Big Sky PBR weekend and we’re kicking the 3-day event off in style — an interview with the voice of PBR, Cord McCoy! Cord answers questions about bulls, cowboys, and The Amazing Race with the urgency they deserve.
- [Coming to Wildlands: Fader Magavin & the Risky Livers](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/coming-to-wildlands-fader-magavin-the-risky-livers) - We’re in the throes of summer events season, and this week we’re previewing Fader Magavin & the Risky Livers as it prepares to perform its unique brand of underground country music at the Wildlands Music Festival August 2nd in Big Sky. Based in Jackson, Wyoming, frontman Willie McMillon joins Hoary Marmot to talk about his past exploits as a snowboard wax mogul, adding honesty to his lyrics, and raising a buttload of money for the Wildlands beneficiaries.
- [Bozeman Spirits: Barrel Aces](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/bozeman-spirits-barrel-aces) - Bozeman Spirits is approaching its 10th anniversary of making and selling a wide variety of top-notch liquors on Main Street in Bozeman, Montana. Owners Jim and Mary Pat Harris join us to preview the special occasion single malt whiskey they’ll be releasing to celebrate the anniversary, plus a double shot of behind the scenes info about their operation and community service.
- [Wildfire Smoke vs. Our Lungs](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/wildfire-smoke-vs-our-lungs) - This episode is for anyone who's had to get used to "smoke season" as we get some cold hard facts about how much wildfire smoke our tender pink lungs can tolerate. Dr. Clayton T. Cowl is a highly respected physician at the Mayo Clinic, specializing in occupational medicine and pulmonology.
- [Live Long, Prospera](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/live-long-prospera) - Since 1985, Prospera has been a Bozeman-based economic development agency instrumental to the success of many local businesses. Shayna Blaser is Prospera’s director of regional economic development.
- [Gallatin Roller Derby: Women Hurting Women](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/gallatin-roller-derby-women-hurting-women) - Dust off your quads because on this episode we’re hitting the roller rink with the Gallatin Roller Derby. Head Coach Kelsey Clark (aka “Mauled Whiskey”) and Non Skating Official Renae Mattimoe (aka “Dame Grenade”) tell us all about the team’s hard-hitting practices and bouts.
- [Bozeman’s BeAlive Studios: River Livers](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/bozemans-bealive-studios-river-livers) - We’re joined by the heads of BeAlive Studios, Zach Green (Exec Producer, “Alone”) and Chris Keefer (Host, “Dropped”) to discuss the origin of their conservation-minded media empire. We’ll also talk about BeAlive’s massive multi-pronged effort to save our waterways, “Rivers Are Life.”
- [The Bear Essentials](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/the-bear-essentials) - We chat with bear expert Danielle Oyler, Wildlife Stewardship Outreach Specialist for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. With Danielle’s help, let’s do our best to turn a recent local grizzly attack and subsequent euthanization into a teachable moment for all of us.
- [How to Be a Montanan](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/how-to-be-a-montanan) - On this episode, local nonprofit Gallatin Valley Land Trust’s Associate Director EJ Porth joins us to talk about the reality of increasing numbers of newcomers to our area.
- [Tellin’ Tales with Be Well Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/tellin-tales-with-be-well-big-sky) - Be Well Big Sky exists to help people overcome the mental health challenges associated with living in a mountain resort community. Founder Shannon Steele joins us to discuss the organization and its upcoming October 1st storytelling event, “Over, Under, or Through.”
- [Big Sky’s Comm-unity Week](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/big-skys-comm-unity-week) - Deputy Director of Big Sky Resort Tax Jenny Muscat and Big Sky Chamber’s VP Liz McFadden join us to preview the oodles of events scheduled for this year’s Community Week next month, annually.
- [Local Legend Luthier (aka Guitar Maker) Ren Ferguson](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/local-legend-luthier-aka-guitar-maker-ren-ferguson) - Ferguson Guitars is a family business in Belgrade spearheaded by Ren Ferguson, former master luthier at Gibson and Guild Guitars for decades. Along with two of his children, Virginia and Timothy, Ren discusses the importance of wood, shape, and even picks on the distinct timbre of each hand-made guitar.
- [Arts Incubator Ranch: A.I.R. Apparent](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/arts-incubator-ranch-a-i-r-apparent) - Welcome to A.I.R., a brand new local program and retreat for artists called the ‘Arts Incubator Ranch,’ spearheaded by visionary Bozemanite and Broadway music director Jared Stein. Hoary Marmot tours the 600+ acre property they’ve selected for the retreat. The artistic juices are really coursing through this one!
- [WMPAC Does The Robot](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/wmpac-does-the-robot) - Warren Miller Performing Arts Center Director John Zirkle joins us to preview all the different circuses scheduled to pass through Big Sky. We also dig deep to learn more about one of the upcoming shows, “Huang Yi and KUKA,” featuring a Taiwanese dancing robot.
- [The Hero Montana Film Needs Right Now](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/the-hero-montana-film-needs-right-now) - Montana’s media industry has recently grown thanks to our state’s film tax incentive program, which is now in jeopardy. Luckily, the Montana Media Coalition and its president, Lynn-Wood Fields, are dedicated to rescuing the program and Montana’s bustling film industry.
- [Cat-Griz Means Everything](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/cat-griz-means-everything) - Montana State Athletic Director Leon Costello joins us to talk about why it’s a great time to be a bobcat and the master plan for facilities.
- [Haven: October Coaster Tycoons](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/haven-october-coaster-tycoons) - Haven is Bozeman’s top domestic violence resource. Beth Kampschror and Bailey Brubaker stop by to highlight their “coaster campaign” you may have noticed at your local brewery or bar, encouraging people in need to seek help.
- [Fancy-ish Thanksgiving Recipe: Go Stuff Yourself](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/fancy-ish-thanksgiving-recipe-go-stuff-yourself) - Chef Dustin Rixey from The Waypoint in Big Sky teaches you how to elevate your boring Thanksgiving stuffing with a few simple ingredients.
- [Mountain Safety Group (The Safe M.S.G.)](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/mountain-safety-group-the-safe-m-s-g) - We’re learning all about Big Sky’s brand new Mountain Safety Group and its founder, Connor Goodwin. His background in Search & Rescue and backcountry know-how make him uniquely qualified to lead this effort to educate and inspire, whether you need a quick refresher on CPR or a comprehensive course on Wilderness First Aid.
- [Bozeman Children’s Theatre: Only Small Actors](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/bozeman-childrens-theatre-only-small-actors) - We’re chatting with the driving force behind Bozeman Children’s Theatre, Patrick and Shelly Higgins. They’re directing eight musicals this year with schools all over Bozeman, each one involving dozens (sometimes a hundred!) children. They talk about the value of their background as teachers and the profound impact live theatre can have on the kids.
- [Ednor on Ice](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/ednor-on-ice) - We’re finally talking about the sport of curling on this episode, as Missoula comedy writer Ednor Therriault joins us to discuss his latest article in Mountain Outlaw Magazine called “The Curious Case of Curling in Montana.”
- [Do Better at Life in 2025](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/do-better-at-life-in-2025) - We’re talking to Pastor Brian Van Eps about his outdoorsy life coaching service, Legacy Guides. Brian has served as a minister all over Big Sky and Bozeman and has some great life advice and goal-setting tips as the Baby New Year of 2025 is born.
- [She’s Been Writing ‘Bout the Railroad](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/shes-been-writing-bout-the-railroad) - We’re talking trains on this episode with Montana railroad historian Brenda Wahler, author of the article Full Steam Ahead: How James J. Hill and the Great Northern Built Montana’s Hi-Line in the current edition of Mountain Outlaw Magazine
- [Montana’s Zombie Invasion](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/montanas-zombie-invasion) - The undead are heading this way in the new Montana-made independent film “Cuisine de la ‘Pocalypse,” showing at Big Sky’s Waypoint Theater January 17-23. On this episode, we chat with Writer/Director Kyle Weingart and Actor/Producer Zuzu Weingart about their wonderfully wacky family-friendly zom-com set in post-apocalyptic Missoula, Montana.
- [Kishi Bashi Resides with Bozeman Symphony](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/kishi-bashi-resides-with-bozeman-symphony) - Just in time for Valentine’s Day, talented singer and multi-instrumentalist Kishi Bashi is visiting Bozeman to woo each and every one of us with his sultry blend of indie pop, psychedelic pop, and electronic music.
- [No Bull Crap Allowed with PBR’s Cord McCoy](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/no-bull-crap-allowed-with-pbrs-cord-mccoy) - It’s hard to believe we’re already thinking about this summer’s Big Sky PBR weekend, but with tickets going on sale March 3, you can’t afford to wait. Cord McCoy, the voice of Pro Bull Riding, joins us to preview the perennial event of the year Big Sky PBR headed our way July 17-19.
- [A Bro-ship Story from Big Brothers Big Sisters](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/a-bro-ship-story-from-big-brothers-big-sisters) - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Sky Country has been doing good work in the area since 1973, creating one-on-one mentoring relationships between bigs and littles, all for the low low cost of free. In this episode, you get to meet one such pairing, Mike & Billy, to see the value of the program and the real lives that are affected.
- [Wildlands Grows a Dreaming Tree](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/wildlands-grows-a-dreaming-tree) - We’re talking Wildlands Music Festival and this year’s headliner, Dave Matthews! Outlaw Founder & CEO Eric Ladd joins us to talk about the origin and ethos of Wildlands and to give us a preview of this year’s festivities. Plus he casually drops a bombshell announcement…
- [Cottonwood Day School: Education Specialists](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/cottonwood-day-school-education-specialists) - We’re learning about Cottonwood Day School, Montana’s only private nonprofit school for students with special education needs. Founder Meredith Scully and Executive Director Amy Wood talk about the approaches, curriculum, and facilities that set Cottonwood apart from every other school in the state.
- [Howls & Growls: Learning to Speak Wolf](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/howls-growls-learning-to-speak-wolf) - We’re going behind the bark on this episode to learn the secret language of wolves. Ahead of his TED Talk next month, Dr. Jeff Reed joins us to discuss the “Cry Wolf Project” he’s been carrying out with his partner Casey Anderson, a wildlife filmmaker and current host of the series “Endless Venture.”
- [Montana Ale Works: 25 Years of Beers](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/montana-ale-works-25-years-of-beers) - The time has finally come to pay homage to Montana Ale Works, one of Bozeman’s best restaurants year in year out, but this year just happens to be their 25th anniversary. All five owners sat down with us to talk about all the things that have changed and all the things that have stayed the same since they opened their doors March 16, 2000.
- [How Butte Won Minecraft](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/how-butte-won-minecraft) - Just in time for Butte’s legendary St Patrick’s Day festivities, we spoke with the one-of-a-kind mining town’s Historic Preservation Officer Kate McCourt at the Anselmo Mine Hoist House atop 3500 miles of underground tunnels that produced 18 billion pounds of copper over Butte’s history. The perfect place to discuss the lore and ore that built Montana.
- [Dams & Bridges: Goal-setting with the 2025 Wildlands Beneficiaries](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/dams-bridges-goal-setting-with-the-2025-wildlands-beneficiaries) - On this episode we’re joined by Deb Davidson of the Center for Large Landscape Conservation and Scott Bosse of American Rivers to talk about their important nonprofits, the beneficiaries of this year’s Wildlands Music Festival (in Big Sky Aug 1 & 2). We talk about how their work will be bolstered by the proceeds from the concerts featuring Dave Matthews, Lukas Nelson, and Molly Tuttle.
- [Prairie Queen](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/prairie-queen) - American Prairie is a privately funded Montana-based nonprofit working to create one of the largest nature reserves in the U.S. for the use and enjoyment of anyone who wants to visit. CEO Alison Fox joins us to discuss American Prairie’s ambitious plan to restore the prairie ecosystem, reintroduce wildlife (like bison), and maintain public access for recreation.
- [Hot Sauce Sundaes with Beehive Brothers](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/hot-sauce-sundaes-with-beehive-brothers) - Keep your pocket Scoville scale handy because this episode is all about local hot sauce with Beehive Brothers and their lineup of sauces featuring Montana-grown chili peppers. Hot sauce baron Bryan Gill joins Hoary Marmot to talk about Beehive Brothers’ expanding hot sauce empire and the blood, neck sweat, and tears that go into every bottle. Figuratively!
- [Reppin’ Public Schools](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/reppin-public-schools) - After 25 years of teaching middle school, Eric Matthews hung up his whiteboard eraser and went to Helena to represent Bozeman’s House District 66 and help Montana’s students in a different way. On this episode, we talk about all that he’s doing to help our local public schools overcome challenges passed down from both the state and federal levels.
- [Not-So Hidden Valley](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/not-so-hidden-valley) - Word has gotten out about how great the Gallatin Valley is, so now the question is how do we manage the inevitable growth? To get an insider’s perspective, we talk to Mike Magrans, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Outlaw Real Estate Partners.
- [Big Sky’s Arts Finds its Center](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/big-skys-arts-finds-its-center) - On this episode, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Big Sky Brian Hurlbut joins us to preview both the summer lineup for Music in the Mountains and the brand spanking new facility dubbed the “Big Sky Center for the Arts.”
- [Streetwalkers: Touring Bozeman’s Extreme History](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/streetwalkers-touring-bozemans-extreme-history) - Learn while you burn calories this summer with the Extreme History Project as it hosts several different walking tours in various parts of the rich, historical site that is Bozeman. Co-founder and Director Crystal Alegria joins us to talk about Bozeman’s somewhat impolite but nonetheless important past that deserves to be remembered.
- [Rep Ryan Zinke, Pulling Center](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/rep-ryan-zinke-pulling-center) - On this episode, we’re joined by Montana’s current U.S. Representative and former University of Oregon pulling center Ryan Zinke. His college football career is over, so these days, he’s pulling center to orchestrate bipartisan efforts to protect our public lands by authoring and backing key legislation in Washington DC.
- [Nice Calves! Ridin’ & Ropin’ with MSU Rodeo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/nice-calves-ridin-ropin-with-msu-rodeo) - We’ve got bobcats on horseback this episode because the MSU Rodeo Team made the mistake of letting Hoary Marmot onto their practice facility in Belgrade.
- [Trail Bosses - Big Sky PBR’s New Trail Race](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/trail-bosses-big-sky-pbrs-new-trail-race) - Big Sky PBR has added a new event to Big Sky’s Biggest Week — a series of trail races taking you through local wilderness on dirt and single track. Race organizer Liz Blue and race co-designer Dr. Kaley Burns join us to preview the 21K, 11K, and 5K relay races heading this way July 13th.
- [Bridle Shower: Big Sky PBR’s New Horse Sale](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/bridle-shower-big-sky-pbrs-new-horse-sale) - Big Sky PBR is right around the corner and this year is set to start with a bang thanks to Montana’s Premier Horse Sale July 10-12. Colby and Codi Gines of MM Auction Services join us to preview the event that will bring in top-shelf horses and horse buyers from all over the country.
- [Mapper’s Delight](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/mappers-delight) - On this episode we’re talking about Land id, a Bozeman-based app that lets you access multi-layered data telling you all about the land around you, as well as the ability to make custom maps. An insanely useful tool for anyone, but particularly for those in real estate.
- [Unwaffle Assembly](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/unwaffle-assembly) - We’re long overdue for an episode about waffles, so let’s talk about Bozeman’s own Unwaffle, the healthy, hearty, protein-packed brainchild of professional chef Erik Walnum. Erik and his business partner Joe Sheehan join us to share the origin story and vision of what is sure to be your new favorite toaster waffle, featuring locally grown ingredients.
- [New 4-H: Raising Livestock & Leaders](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/new-4-h-raising-livestock-leaders) - These days 4-H is about much more than animal husbandry. It’s a national youth development program with vast areas of emphasis, from communication and civic responsibility to robotics and entrepreneurship.
- [Chancey Williams’ Rodeo Cold Beer Run to Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/chancey-williams-rodeo-cold-beer-run-to-big-sky) - Chancey Williams is the rare country singer with a legit rodeo background after wisely trading in his bronc riding helmet and neck brace for an old Gibson guitar. The Wyoming-born singer joins us to talk about bringing his hits like "Rodeo Cold Beer," "The Saint," and the brand new "Pearl Snap Preacher" to the final night of Big Sky PBR Sat July 19.
- [Hot Chocolate: Making Bon-bons in Texas](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/hot-chocolate-making-bon-bons-in-texas) - Crank the AC and the dehumidifier because we’re talking chocolate on this episode. Texas chocolatier Peyton Freeman stops by to tell us about her artisan chocolate company Treatday. Peyton answers all our burning questions about how to make fancy bon-bons, what it means to “temper” chocolate, and why chocolate gets that white build-up on it.
- [Building by the Book](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/building-by-the-book) - We’re talking about the beautiful buildings of Bozeman on this episode with local architecture firm 45 Architecture & Interiors. Founder Jeff Lusin hosted us at the new Belgrade Community Library to talk about that project and others in the area, plus some inside baseball about the art of building.
- [Getting Housed in Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/getting-housed-in-big-sky) - Carry this episode across the threshold because we’re talking about the new affordable homes available in our resort town thanks to Big Sky Community Housing Trust. Executive Director Dave O’Connor joins us to talk about the conditions that have made it so difficult for regular folks to own homes these days and the steps that his organization is taking to offer relief in Big Sky.
- [Big Sky’s Self-Care Queens](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/big-skys-self-care-queens) - We’re taking a mental health day on this episode as we learn more about Big Sky’s Wellness in Action (or WiA). Community Health Workers Hope and Melissa join us to “buck the stigma” and spread the word that hot people ask for help.
- [Big Sky Finally ‘Peaks](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/big-sky-finally-peaks) - The inaugural Lone Peak Film Festival is coming to Big Sky’s Waypoint Theater September 19-21. Festival Director Daniel Glick and Program Director Lucía Ortega Toledo join us to preview the weekend’s festivities and talk about how this long overdue festival finally came together.
- [Framing Jane Goodall](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/framing-jane-goodall) - The world recently lost a tiny woman named Dr. Jane Goodall who was a giant in the field of animal studies. Jane made a name for herself humanizing chimpanzees, and today legendary wildlife photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen joins us to humanize Jane and give us rare insight into who she was as a person.
- [PERC: Greed is Good for the Earth](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/perc-greed-is-good-for-the-earth) - Meet the Property and Environment Research Center (or PERC), Bozeman’s nonprofit think tank making national headlines with its unique free market approach to environmental advocacy.
- [Flamin’ Hot Tips](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/flamin-hot-tips) - This episode is a scorcher as we learn all about wildfire tendencies and preparation from fire behavior analyst Jon Trapp, Division Chief of Wildland Fire at Big Sky Fire Department.
- [Montana Smoke Monster](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/montana-smoke-monster) - We’re bringing the smoke this week with Bozeman’s Yellow House Barbecue owner Austin Brown. His ridiculous custom smoker cranks out top-notch Texas-style barbecue behind a little yellow historic home at 609 West Mendenhall.
- [The Best Menopause Episode… Period](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/the-best-menopause-episode-period) - An episode all about menopause might seem like it’s for the ladies - and it certainly involves a lot of talk about estrogen - but this content is highly recommended for anyone with a woman in their life. You got a mom? A wife? A female parole officer? Then listen up.
- [Montana Jr Hockey: So Hot](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/montana-jr-hockey-so-hot) - Summer is gone. October is here. And in Montana, that means it’s winter sports time. On this episode, we’re talking about youth ice hockey with two coaches and administrators. Joseph McFadden is the program director and coach for the MT-64 Hockey Association in Big Sky and Pete Kamman is the executive director of the Montana Amateur Hockey Association and assistant coach for the Montana State Hockey Club.
- [Jackson Hole’s Brainiac](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/jackson-holes-brainiac) - As you well know, we don’t normally publish episodes that are “smart” or “important” but this one fell into our lap, so here we are. Dr. Paul Alan Cox is a world-renowned ethnobotanist who has dedicated his life to understanding and curing the most mystifying brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, ALS, and Parkinsons.
- [The New Bobcat-in-Chief](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/the-new-bobcat-in-chief) - Montana State University’s new President Dr. Brock Tessman has only been on the job for a few months but you can already smell what the Brock is cooking! Sorry. From facilities and staff to research and athletics, Dr. Tessman is poised to lead a rapidly growing MSU into uncharted territory. He inherited a great situation thanks to past leadership, but he’s prepared to leave his own distinctive mark.
- [Get Bunched with Montana Chamber Music](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/get-bunched-with-montana-chamber-music) - Put a sport coat on over your flannel because we’re learning all about Montana Chamber Music, the local program that’s bringing top tier classical talent to Bozeman and all over rural Montana.Artistic Director Angella Ahn (of the Ahn Trio) joins us to discuss bringing fancy chamber music to far flung ranches and she’s joined by two visiting virtuosos Kenji Bunch (composer, violist) and Monica Ohuchi (pianist).
- [Bozeman, WARDs & All](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/bozeman-wards-all) - Bozeman’s WARD (Water Adequacy for Residential Development) Initiative makes real estate developers’ water rights access dependent on the achievement of extremely ambitious benchmarks when it comes to affordable housing. Quite the mouthful.To help you understand and vote smart on WARD, Outlaw Beat is joined by Executive Director at Headwaters Community Housing Trust Nathan Stein and Mayoral Candidate Douglas Fischer.
- [Jack Creek: to Preserve & Protect](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/jack-creek-to-preserve-protect) - Jack Creek Preserve is a 4500 acre conservation easement in Ennis that connects two massive sections of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. We’re hosting its 20th birthday party on this episode and you’re invited. If you didn’t bring a gift, it’s okay, but still… rude.
- [Cat-Griz Rematch Live Tailgate](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/cat-griz-rematch-live-tailgate) - Live from the spiritual capital of Bobcat sports fever — Bozeman’s Rocking R Bar — Flint Rasmussen and Outlaw Beat’s Joe Borden preview this weekend’s “Super Brawl” with help from former players like Tommy White, Ty McCullouch, and Rylan Ortt.
- [The Mile-High Mike from MSU](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/the-mile-high-mike-from-msu) - Something about playing at altitude just agrees with Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton. After making a name for himself at MSU, he now finds himself one of the NFL’s top tacklers in Denver.
- [Cats & Dogs: MSU vs Yale Bulldogs](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/cats-dogs-msu-vs-yale-bulldogs) - The FCS playoffs are underway and after earning a first round bye, the Bobcats are all set for their second round matchup against the pride of the Ivy League Yale Bulldogs. Former Cats quarterback Tommy Mellott and former Yale quarterback Jeff Mroz sat down with Outlaw Beat in the middle of Bobcat Stadium to school all of us about college football ahead of the big game.
- [Water Spotters: Madison River Foundation](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/water-spotters-madison-river-foundation) - On this episode we’re talking about the one and only Madison River and its unsung hero caretakers, the Madison River Foundation. In this moment, more than ever, this is a group that deserves your attention, your volunteer efforts, and your dollars.
- [D.C.’s #1 Bobcat](https://www.explorebigsky.com/episodes/d-c-s-1-bobcat) - For the first time in 41 years, the Montana State Bobcats brought home an FCS national title yesterday, defeating the Illinois State Redbirds 35-34 in overtime. Montana’s Senior U.S. Senator (and MSU alum) Steve Daines joins Outlaw Beat from Washington D.C. to celebrate the thrilling victory.

## Series

- [Chaplain Randy Jones - Gallatin County Sheriff's Office The Soldiers Chapel](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/chaplain-randy-jones-gallatin-county-sheriffs-office-the-soldiers-chapel)
- [AA Morning Meditation Group](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/aa-morning-meditation-group)
- [Karaoke at the Waypoint](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/karaoke-at-the-waypoint)
- [Trivia at the Waypoint](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/trivia-at-the-waypoint-2)
- [November at the Big Sky Artists' Studio & Gallery](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/november-at-the-big-sky-artists-studio-gallery)
- [Gallatin County Local Govt. Study Listening Session](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/gallatin-county-local-govt-study-listening-session)
- [Night & Light: The Music of Lauridsen & Shaw](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/night-light-the-music-of-lauridsen-shaw)
- ["FALL COLORS" Big Sky Artists' Collective](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/fall-colors-big-sky-artists-collective)
- [American Legiom Bingo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/american-legiom-bingo)
- [Big Sky Artists' Studio & Gallery September Show](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/big-sky-artists-studio-gallery-september-show)
- [Sounds of America I: Marsalis & Rachmaninoff](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/sounds-of-america-i-marsalis-rachmaninoff)
- [Opera Montana Presents: Cinderella](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/opera-montana-presents-cinderella)
- [Opera Montana Presents: Ragtime](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/opera-montana-presents-ragtime)
- [Opera Montana Presents: Tosca](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/opera-montana-presents-tosca)
- [Big Sky Artists Collective August show](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/big-sky-artists-collective-august-show)
- [7th Annual Art for Everyone](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/7th-annual-art-for-everyone)
- [August Features Charcoal Portraits by Tyler Hoff  at the Big Sky Artists' Studio & Gallery](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/august-features-charcoal-portraits-by-tyler-hoff-at-the-big-sky-artists-studio-gallery)
- [Kylie Spence](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/kylie-spence)
- [Mathias](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/mathias)
- [Music in the Mountains: Yarn](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/music-in-the-mountains-yarn)
- [Al-Anon Support Group](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/al-anon-support-group)
- [Community Book Club](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/community-book-club)
- [Post 99 Honey sales](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/post-99-honey-sales)
- [A Spiritual Awakening: Verdi, Simon, Ives](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/a-spiritual-awakening-verdi-simon-ives)
- [Garden Wonders (Ages 3-6)](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/garden-wonders-ages-3-6)
- [Raptor Meet and Greet](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/raptor-meet-and-greet)
- [From Fleece to Fiber](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/from-fleece-to-fiber)
- [Adult Tap Class](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/adult-tap-class)
- [Red Cliff Shooting Range Cleanup](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/red-cliff-shooting-range-cleanup)
- [American Legion Bingo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/american-legion-bingo)
- [Pictures at an Exhibition](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/pictures-at-an-exhibition)
- [Beethoven's Violin Concerto](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/beethovens-violin-concerto)
- [The Stones Sang: Celebrating the Land](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/the-stones-sang-celebrating-the-land)
- [First Fridays](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/first-fridays)
- [Trivia at the Waypoint](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/trivia-at-the-waypoint)
- [Trivia at Waypoint](https://www.explorebigsky.com/series/trivia-at-waypoint)

## Archive Template

- [Category Page Ad Inventory Reference](https://www.explorebigsky.com/archive-template/category-page-ad-inventory-reference) - Categories Arts & Entertainment Bozeman News Business Community Stories Conservation Environment Featured Health Local News News Opinion Outlaw Partners News Podcasts Public Notices Real Estate Regional Reviews Sponsored Sports Videos Wildfire News Yellowstone Regional ‘We changed history’ by defeating Custer by EBS Staff June 26, 2026 Regional Yellowstone offers free entry Fourth of July weekend

## Venues

- [Red Cliff Shooting Range](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue/red-cliff-shooting-range)
- [BASE](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Central Valley Fire District](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue/central-valley-fire-district)
- [Outlaw Partners Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue/outlaw-partners-big-sky)
- [McLeod Street](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Historic Crail Ranch](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Big Sky Events Arena](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue/big-sky-events-arena)
- [The Westner](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [The Riverhouse](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Lone Mountain Ranch](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Bunker Deck & Grill](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Gallatin County Fairgrounds](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Bozeman Public Library](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [The Ellen Theatre](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [The Shane Center](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Hillcrest Senior Living](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Best Western Plus GranTree Inn](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Old Main Gallery and Framing](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Hope  Lutheran Church](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Blindside Burger](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Montage Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Big Sky Nordic Center](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Big Sky Resort](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Livingston Depot Center](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Country Bookshelf](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Brick Breeden Fieldhouse](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [320 Guest Ranch](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Headwaters Missouri State Park](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Big Sky Medical Center Community Room](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Jack Creek Preserve](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Live From The Divide](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Big Sky Water & Sewer District](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Riverhouse BBQ & Events](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Willson Auditorium](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Big Sky Chapel](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [The Waypoint](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue/the-waypoint)
- [Town Center](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Santosha Wellness Center](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Residence Inn Big Sky / The Wilson Hotel](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Santosha Wellness Center](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [The Wilson Hotel](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Warren Miller Performing Arts Center](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Bitter Root Brewing](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Driggs City Park](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Tips Up](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Museum of the Rockies](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Soldiers Chapel](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [WMPAC](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Museum of the Rockies](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Living History Farm](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Beehive Basin Brewery](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Big Sky Artists' Studio & Gallery 88 Ousel Falls Rd](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Len Hill Park](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Community Park](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [WIA](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Lytle Bar at Lone Mountain Ranch](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Montage Alpenglow Lounge](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)
- [Big Sky Center for the Arts](https://www.explorebigsky.com/venue)

## Organizers

- [Outlaw Partners](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer/outlaw-partners)
- [Big Sky OUT](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [The Wilson Hotel](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Tips Up](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Montage Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [The Riverhouse](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Bretz RV & Marine](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Historic Crail Ranch Museum](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Opera Montana](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Opera Montana](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Opera Montana](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Lone Peak Film Institute](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Bozeman Professional Women](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Bozeman Sports Cards](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Montana Watercolor Society](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Gallatin County Local Govt. Study Commission](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [The Westerner](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Big Sky, MT at 510 Moonlight Trail 510 Moonlight Trail, Big Sky, MT 59716](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Yellowstone Forever](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Big Sky Resort](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Gallatin Valley Earth Day](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Upper Seven Law](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Fire Adapted Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [American Legion](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Livingston Depot Foundation](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Soldiers Chapel](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer/soldiers-chapel)
- [Stacy Webb](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [World Language Initiative-MT](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Wild Montana/Jack Creek Preserve Collaboration](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Live From The Divide](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Sweet Grass County Chamber of Commerce](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Museum of the Rockies](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Bozeman Symphony](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Big Sky Resort Area District](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Cowboy Coffee Co.](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Santosha Wellness Center](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Big Sky SNO](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Bozeman Doc Series](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [The Big Sky Chamber of Commerce](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Big Sky School District](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Community Foundation of Teton Valley](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Arts Council of Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Dance Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Museum of the Rockies](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Museum of the Rockies](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Museum of the Rockies](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Recreamos Juntos](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Museum of the Rockies](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Headwater Productions](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Big Sky Community Theater](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Big Sky Artists Collective](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Big Sky Community Organization](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Big Sky Community Organization](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Big Sky Community Organization](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Gallatin River Task Force](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Wellness in Action](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Lone Mountain Ranch](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Lone Mountain Ranch](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [Warren Miller Performing Arts Center](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)
- [The Waypoint](https://www.explorebigsky.com/organizer)

## Events

- [Chaplain Randy Jones - Gallatin County Sheriff's Office The Soldiers Chapel](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/chaplain-randy-jones-gallatin-county-sheriffs-office-the-soldiers-chapel/2026-06-21)
- [Big Bend Fine Art Auction](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/big-bend-fine-art-auction) - The final selection of artists for ArtWeek Park County’s end-of-the-season auction, the Big Bend Fine Art Auction is complete! Livingston’s second annual art festival runs September 21-28, culminating with the Big Bend Fine Art Auction on Saturday, September 26th at the Depot Center. Guests are welcome to preview the selected artist pieces from September
- [Live From The Divide: Ronnie and The Redwoods](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/live-from-the-divide-ronnie-and-the-redwoods) - Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 8 p.m. (Doors 7 p.m.) Live From The Divide, Livingston, Montana Hailing from West Texas, Ronnie and The Redwoods blend Americana, rock, folk, blues, and country into a sound shaped by the high plains and the Red Dirt tradition. Known for their honest songwriting and emotionally driven lyrics, the band
- [Sweet Grass Fest](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/sweet-grass-fest) - Sweet Grass Fest is Big Timber’s signature summer celebration, held annually over the last weekend of June. Organized by the Chamber of Commerce, this high-energy weekend showcases classic Montana traditions and brings the community together for a variety of public events. Festival Highlights: The Big Timber Rodeo: An action-packed, NRA-sanctioned rodeo held at the fairgrounds
- [The Soldiers Chapel](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/the-soldiers-chapel-2) - The Soldiers Chapel is an inter-faith Christian Memorial Chapel incorporated in 1955. Pastor JP Carlson from the Lutheran Campus Ministry MSU is presiding. Sunday at 11 am through Labor Day. Open for daily meditation daily. 406-995-4089 soldierschapel.org
- [The Soldiers Chapel](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/the-soldiers-chapel) - We are honored to have Chaplain Lieutenant Colonel Brian Daum, State Chaplain, Montana National Guard preside at the Soldiers Chapel Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11 a.m. The Soldiers Chapel provides Sunday services through Labor Day. Everyone is welcome! 406-995-4089
- [Free Drop-In English Class](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/free-drop-in-english-class) - World Language Initiative- MT is offering Free English Classes at the Big Sky Medical Center on Thursday evenings from 5:30-6:30 all Summer!! From June 11th until August 20th, Drop-in format, led by WLI’s Big Sky Educator Ashley Valentini ashley.valentini@wlimt.org
- [Keep It Wild Overnight Event atJack Creek Preserve](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/keep-it-wild-overnight-event-atjack-creek-preserve) - Keep It Wild: Adult Lifelong Learning WeekendJuly 18–19, 2026 | Jack Creek Preserve, Ennis, MT Join Wild Montana and Jack Creek Preserve for an immersive overnight learning experience in Montana's wild landscapes. Enjoy guided hiking, a naturalist stroll, citizen science focused on moths, and stargazing under dark skies. Dinner and breakfast included. Perfect for adults
- [Drop-In English Classes](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/drop-in-english-classes) - World Language Initiative- MT is offering Free English Classes at the Big Sky Medical Center on Thursday evenings from 5:30-6:30 all Summer!! From June 11th until August 20th, Drop-in format, led by WLI's Big Sky Educator Ashley Valentini ashley.valentini@wlimt.org
- [Fourth of July BBQ at Montage Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/fourth-of-july-bbq-at-montage-big-sky) - Celebrate the Fourth of July at Montage Big Sky with an open‑air gathering set against Montana’s sweeping landscapes. Hosted on the Grand Lawn, this festive Independence Day barbecue brings guests together for a relaxed afternoon defined by seasonal flavors, live music and the easy rhythm of summer in the mountains. Thoughtfully curated fare highlights regional
- [2026 Headwaters Amateur Radio Club Field Day](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/2026-headwaters-amateur-radio-club-field-day) - Headwaters Amateur Radio Club of Montana is providing public information and lending equipment at an outdoor event in Three Forks, Montana, on June 27-28 in order to share alternative and emergency communication methods. Meet the members at the Campground of the Missouri Headwaters State Park from noon Saturday through noon Sunday. Licensed hams should bring
- [Appalachian Spring](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/appalachian-spring) - The Bozeman Symphony closes its 2025–26 season with Sounds of America III: Appalachian Spring, an inspiring and powerful program celebrating the spirit of American music, June 13 and 14 at the Willson Auditorium in downtown Bozeman. The concerts culminate with Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s explosive 1812 Overture. The program opens with Aaron Copland’s beloved Appalachian Spring, adapted
- [Big Sky Octoberfest](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/big-sky-octoberfest) - Raise your stein and celebrate where Montana’s spirit meets German tradition at Big Sky Oktoberfest, a three‑day festival held in the heart of Big Sky Town Center. This annual celebration brings Bavarian flair to the mountains with authentic German cuisine, frothy Paulaner and local craft brews, live music from DJ Swamp Moose, and classic Oktoberfest
- [Music on the Lawn at 320 Guest Ranch](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/music-on-the-lawn-at-320-guest-ranch-2) - Join us this summer for our Music on the Lawn concert series at 320 Guest Ranch, featuring live music in a relaxed outdoor setting on the front lawn. This is a free, family-friendly event open to the public. Music falls on the same day as our Porch Picnic in McGills, so feel free to grab
- [38th Annual Festival of the Arts at Depot Park](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/38th-annual-festival-of-the-arts-at-depot-park-2) - The Livingston Depot will host the 38th Annual Festival of the Arts over three days; Thursday - Friday, July 2, 3 & 4, 2026. Festival hours are from 10am to 6pm on the 2nd and 3rd, and from 10am to 5pm on July 4th. The Festival of the Arts showcases fine artists, artisans, and
- [Music on the Lawn at 320 Guest Ranch](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/music-on-the-lawn-at-320-guest-ranch) - Join us this summer for our Music on the Lawn concert series at 320 Guest Ranch, featuring live music in a relaxed outdoor setting on the front lawn. This is a free, family-friendly event open to the public. Music falls on the same day as our Porch Picnic in McGills, so feel free to grab
- [Memorial Day Sunday Service @ The Soldiers Chapel](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/memorial-day-sunday-service-the-soldiers-chapel) - Join us for the opening summer service at The Soldiers Chapel on Sunday, May 24, 2026. In honor of Memorial Day, The Soldiers Chapel has celebrated veterans since its incorporation in 1955 in Big Sky. We are very honored to have Rodney P. Rempt, VADM, USN (RET) officiate. We welcome the a capella group from
- [Red Cliff Shooting Range Cleanup](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/red-cliff-shooting-range-cleanup) - Cleanup, replace shot up target backng, flag retirement and BBQ.
- [Mother's Day at The Wilson Hotel](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/mothers-day-at-the-wilson-hotel) - The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky will offer a Mother’s Day experience with complimentary pool access for mothers and their families (up to four guests per family) on Sunday, May 10. Mothers will also receive a small welcome item and a voucher for a future day pass and a glass of Wilson Spanish sangria. No
- [Father’s Day Pool Day at The Wilson Hotel](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/fathers-day-pool-day-at-the-wilson-hotel) - Event Description: The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky will host a Father’s Day pool day with complimentary pool access for fathers and their families (up to four guests per family) on Sunday, June 21. Fathers will also receive a voucher for a future visit featuring a beer flight and smash burger. No reservation required; visitors
- [AA Morning Meditation Group](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/aa-morning-meditation-group-4/2026-05-01) - The “Riverside” group of Alcoholics Anonymous is an open meeting for anyone interested in AA’s program of recovery. Non alcoholics may attend as observers. Our group focus is daily reflection readings and silent meditation. The morning meditation happens every Friday at 6:45 a.m.
- [Bozeman MADE Fair](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/bozeman-made-fair) - Over 195 artisans and nonprofits will share and sell their work to the local community at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse on Saturday, May 2. Affordable and functional art to fine, heirloom-quality art will be on sale. VIP tickets are on sale for Friday evening for $10, and early birds can buy a $5 ticket to
- [Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/gallatin-valley-earth-day-festival) - Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival There is something for everyone! Exhibits - Talks - Live Music - Pop-up Local Food Court - Bozeman Clean Up - Bozeman Winter Farmers’ Market - Children's Activities 10 am - 2 pm Gallatin County Fairgrounds Bozeman Winter Farmers’ Market 9 am - 1 pm Bozeman Clean Up 9am - 2 pm
- [38th Annual Festival of the Arts at Depot Park](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/38th-annual-festival-of-the-arts-at-depot-park) - The Livingston Depot will host the 38th Annual Festival of the Arts over three days; Thursday - Friday, July 2, 3 & 4, 2026. Festival hours are from 10am to 6pm on the 2nd and 3rd, and from 10am to 5pm on July 4th. The Festival of the Arts showcases fine artists, artisans, and
- [Give Big Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/give-big-big-sky-2) - Give Big Big Sky Kickoff Party Join the community for a collaborative evening celebrating the nonprofits that make Big Sky thrive. This kickoff event launches the 24 hours of online giving for Give Big Gallatin Valley and brings together over 20 local organizations for a night of connection, learning, and fun. Location: Big Sky Center
- [Lyrical Landscapes: Mahler, Walton, & Clair de lune](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/lyrical-landscapes-mahler-walton-clair-de-lune) - The Bozeman Symphony invites audiences to revel in sweeping melodies and powerful storytelling at Lyrical Landscapes: Mahler, Walton, & Clair de lune, April 25 and 26 at the Willson Auditorium. The concerts feature internationally acclaimed baritone Lester Lynch and the Bozeman Symphonic Choir. The program opens with the gentle beauty of Clair de lune by
- [Big Sky Cinco de Mayo Celebration](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/big-sky-cinco-de-mayo-celebration) - Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 4:00 – 7:30 PM Big Sky Center for the Arts 77 Lone Peak Drive, Big Sky, MT | Free Admission Join us for a vibrant and family-friendly Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Big Sky Center for the Arts. This community gathering brings people together to celebrate and learn more
- [Shakespeare–Bernstein Connection](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/shakespeare-bernstein-connection) - The Bozeman Symphony invites the community to The Shakespeare–Bernstein Connection, a free presentation with Music Director Norman Huynh and Montana State University Professor Dr. Gretchen Minton on Thursday, May 14, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main St. This engaging talk complements the Symphony’s upcoming performances of Rhapsody in Blue & West Side
- [Big Sky Community Cleanse](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/big-sky-community-cleanse) - Spring Detox & the Basics of Ayurvedic Cleansing. The Big Sky Community Cleanse is a two-week initiative that uses the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda to help detoxify the body and reboot the digestive system. Plus, enjoy the benefits of going through the process with your community, making it that much easier to succeed. It is not
- [Spring Series 2026](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/spring-series-2026) - Join us for Spring Series, Big Sky's signature music event - four consecutive Saturdays in April, where The Bowl transforms into an alpine amphitheater at the base of Lone Peak. This isn't just a concert series; it's where live music meets spring skiing and mountain culture, all happening at 9,000 feet in the alpine. Each
- [FIRST FRIDAY at the BIG SKY ARTISTS' STUDIO & GALLERY](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/first-friday-at-the-big-sky-artists-studio-gallery) - The Big Sky Artists' Studio & Gallery MAY show, "COLORS" celebrates the wild colors that are everywhere Yellowstone and Big Sky. Local and visitors are welcome to join us Friday, MAY 1, from 5 - 7pm to see new "COLORS" work and meet some of our artists. The Big Sky Artists' Studio & Gallery shows work from Collective member
- [Lone Peak Film Festival](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/lone-peak-film-festival-2) - The Lone Peak Film Festival is Big Sky's first homegrown film festival, founded by a passionate group of locals and Montana-based filmmakers. The festival's second edition will take place this September 17 to 20 at the Waypoint with additional events at the Arts Center and other locations in Town Center. The festival's mission is to
- [Music in the Mountains Line up Release Party](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/music-in-the-mountains-line-up-release-party) - Music in the Mountains Lineup Release Party Join the Arts Council of Big Sky for the official release of the 2026 Music in the Mountains lineup. Be the first to see which artists will take the stage this summer during Big Sky’s favorite free outdoor concert series. Music in the Mountains brings free live music
- [Rhapsody in Blue & West Side Story](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/rhapsody-in-blue-west-side-story) - The Bozeman Symphony invites audiences to an electrifying program, Sounds of America II: Rhapsody in Blue & West Side Story, May 15–17 at the Willson Auditorium in downtown Bozeman. The concerts feature Grammy Award–winning pianist Michelle Cann in a dynamic showcase of American masterworks. One of the most sought-after pianists of her generation, Cann takes
- [Wednesday Wellness Awareness-Basics of Ayurveda Cleansing](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wednesday-wellness-awareness-basics-of-ayurveda-cleansing) - Not sure if a cleanse is right for you? We will be hosting a FREE public informational class on Wednesday, April 22, at 6:00pm at Santosha Wellness Center Studio- and/or virtually via Zoom. Join Callie Stolz Dominick, C.A.S., P.K.S., Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist and Pancha Karma (Cleansing) Specialist, to learn more about why a spring cleanse
- [4th International Summit on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering(ISCSEE2026)](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/4th-international-summit-on-civil-structural-and-environmental-engineeringiscsee2026) - Spectrum Conferences cordially invites you to its 4th International Summit on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering (ISCSEE2026), which is going to be held in Prague, Czech Republic during July 23-25, 2026. Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Construction Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Offshore Engineering, Urban
- [Hike Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/hike-big-sky) - Hike Big Sky is a FREE guided hike for our community and visitors alike. A different trail will be featured each Monday at 9 a.m. Visit BSCO.org for trail description information. Please wear layers, bring water and snacks. Bear spray recommended.
- [American Legion Bingo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-bingo-13) - 10 CARD MAIN GAME $20$5 Early Bird and extra card for jackpot blackout5:30ish start for early bird
- [American Legion Bingo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-bingo-12) - 10 CARD MAIN GAME $20$5 Early Bird and extra card for jackpot blackout5:30ish start for early bird
- [American Legion Bingo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-bingo-11) - 10 CARD MAIN GAME $20$5 Early Bird and extra card for jackpot blackout5:30ish start for early bird
- [American Legion Bingo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-bingo-10) - 10 CARD MAIN GAME $20$5 Early Bird and extra card for jackpot blackout5:30ish start for early bird
- [American Legion Bingo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-bingo-2) - 10 CARD MAIN GAME $20$5 Early Bird and extra card for jackpot blackout5:30ish start for early bird
- [Baroque Montana performing Come From Away](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/baroque-montana-performing-come-from-away) - Big Sky Center for the Arts 77 Lone Peak Drive 7:00pm - 9:00pm | $30 Bravo! Series Concert: Come From Away Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Big Sky Center for the Arts 77 Lone Peak Drive, Big Sky, MT 59716 Tickets Baroque Music Montana presents “Come From Away”, a recital celebrating Montana immigrants from pre-statehood to today through
- [Rosenberry-Donohue Lectures on the American West: Blackfeet Mythology and Dinosaurs with Dale and Patty Fenner](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/rosenberry-donohue-lectures-on-the-american-west-blackfeet-mythology-and-dinosaurs-with-dale-and-patty-fenner) - Thursday, March 19 5:30 p.m. | Hager Auditorium Included with membership, $5/non-member Registration is required Through mythology and archaeology, this talk will connect disparate-seeming topics: paleontology, archaeology, mythology, and the Blackfeet Nation. Dale and Patty Fenner of Browning, Montana, were both raised on the Blackfeet Reservation and share a deep passion for history, Blackfeet art,
- [Documentary Screening:  The Story of Us: The Women Who Shaped Montana - Episode III](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/documentary-screening-the-story-of-us-the-women-who-shaped-montana-episode-iii) - Wednesday, March 4 6 p.m. | Hager Auditorium Free and open to the public Join us for a screening followed by a panel discussion. This episode explores the remarkable lives of Ella Knowles Haskell, Fannie Sperry Steele, and Nancy Cooper Russell, three trailblazing women who shaped Montana through law, art, and western culture. Through powerful
- [Auditions for Spring Community Show](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/auditions-for-spring-community-show) - Join us for Auditions for Big Sky Community Theater’s original spring production - Going Off Trail. Created and written by Big Sky locals, this show will be a madcap summer version of last year’s On the Fae of It. All are welcome - no experience or preparation necessary.
- [Fly Fishing Film Festival](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/fly-fishing-film-festival) - Join the Gallatin River Task Force and Gallatin River Guides for a breathtaking collection of short films showcasing unique storytelling and beautiful locations. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll definitely want to get out there and cast!
- [American Legion Winter Bingo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-winter-bingo-2) - 10 CARD MAIN GAME $20$5 Early Bird and extra card for jackpot blackout5:30ish start for early bird
- [American Legion Winter Bingo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-winter-bingo) - 10 CARD MAIN GAME $20$5 Early Bird and extra card for jackpot blackout5:30ish start for early bird
- [American Legion Oratorical Contest](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-oratorical-contest) - 5-8 minute speeches on Constitution by students
- [Auction for the Arts - preview](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/auction-for-the-arts-preview) - AUCTION PREVIEW NIGHTS for Auction for the Arts FEBRUARY 6 & FEBRUARY 13BIG SKY CENTER FOR THE ARTS Get a sneak peek of what’s to come during two open gallery preview nights at the Big Sky Center for the Arts. A select preview of artwork from participating artists will be on view, offering an early
- [Auction for the Arts - Arti Gras](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/auction-for-the-arts-arti-gras) - AUCTION FOR THE ARTS by the Arts Council of Big Sky is Thursday, Feb. 19 from 5-9 p.m. at the Big Sky Center for the Arts Learn more Buy Tickets THE MOST COLORFUL FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR! JOIN US FOR A FESTIVE EVENING SUPPORTING ACCESS TO ART EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING IN BIG SKY. For
- [MOMIX at WMPAC](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/momix-at-wmpac-2) - Step down the rabbit hole with MOMIX: Alice, the newest creation from visionary choreographer Moses Pendleton. Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, this fantastical production transforms the stage into a dreamscape where imagination knows no bounds. As Alice grows, shrinks, and grows again, Pendleton’s dancer-illusionists use ropes, props, and one another to bend the rules
- [AA morning meditation group](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/aa-morning-meditation-group-3) - Thank you for adding my event. Can I ask to edit the time? It should be 6:45-7:45am. It’s currently listed at 6:30 as that was the only option to select. Again, thank you very much!
- [Wildfire Film Fest](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wildfire-film-fest) - A selection of Hollywood films and films by non-profits dealing with wildfire and its impacts. Times listed are approximate, watch for more detail in June.
- [First Friday Feb 6 at Big Sky Artists Studio and Gallery](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/first-friday-feb-6-at-big-sky-artists-studio-and-gallery) - During 2026, in addition to our permanent artists, the Big Sky Artists' Studio & Gallery. located in the Town Center, is also showing paintings and photographs from 8 emerging artists who are members of the Big Sky Artists Collective. The February show, "WILD WINTER" highlights the wildlife that abounds in and around Big Sky. "Fox
- [The Conjurors at WMPAC](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/the-conjurors-at-wmpac) - The award-winning duo redefining live magic and mentalism in Las Vegas and beyond. With standing ovations in over 40 countries, performances for royalty, and a record-breaking residency that earned Best New Show in the entertainment capital of the world, the Conjurors are more than magicians– they are storytellers of the impossible. Performers Matthew Pomeroy and
- [WMPAC: In a Landscape](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-in-a-landscape-2) - Founded in 2016 by classical pianist Hunter Noack, In a Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild is the outdoor concert series where America’s most stunning landscapes replace the traditional concert hall. A 1912 Steinway Model D concert grand piano travels on a flatbed trailer to awe-inspiring natural landscapes across the West, from national parks to
- [WMPAC: In a Landscape](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-in-a-landscape) - Founded in 2016 by classical pianist Hunter Noack, In a Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild is the outdoor concert series where America’s most stunning landscapes replace the traditional concert hall. A 1912 Steinway Model D concert grand piano travels on a flatbed trailer to awe-inspiring natural landscapes across the West, from national parks to
- [Après Backcast DJ Series at Montage Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/apres-backcast-dj-series-at-montage-big-sky) - As the afternoon unfolds on the mountain, the energy turns up at Backcast. Guest DJ headliners from Los Angeles as well as a series of Montana based DJs will take over select dates throughout the season, bringing a fresh sound and elevated energy to the après scene. Join us for an elevated après ski experience
- [American Legion Monthly Meeting](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-monthly-meeting) - February monthly meeting.
- [Cinematic Legends: The Music of Hans Zimmer & Ennio Morricone](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/cinematic-legends-the-music-of-hans-zimmer-ennio-morricone) - Prepare for a thrilling journey through some of the most unforgettable moments in film history as the Bozeman Symphony presents Cinematic Legends: The Music of Hans Zimmer & Ennio Morricone over Valentine’s weekend, February 13-15. This spectacular concert celebrates the iconic scores that have shaped modern cinema, featuring music from blockbusters such as The Lion
- [Bozeman Symphony's Free Community Concert](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/bozeman-symphonys-free-community-concert) - The Bozeman Symphony will present its annual free Community Concert featuring Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Willson Auditorium. Conducted by Music Director Norman Huynh and narrated by Riley O’Toole, Associate Artistic Director of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, the program is designed for children ages 5–12 and provides an engaging
- [The Montana Constitution Roadshow](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/the-montana-constitution-roadshow) - Join Upper Seven Law for an engaging discussion about one of Montana’s greatest achievements—our Constitution. The Montana Constitution Roadshow, presented by Upper Seven Law, invites you to explore the fascinating story behind Montana’s foundational document. Ratified in 1972, this Constitution was created by Montanans, for Montanans, to reflect the values, priorities, and hopes of our
- [WMPAC Presents: Michael Mayo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-presents-michael-mayo) - Two-time 2026 GRAMMY® nominee for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Jazz Performance “A stunning voice and unique approach that blends tradition and his own material into one hypnotic sound.” –PopMatters Multi-talented jazz vocalist, composer, and songwriter Michael Mayo stuns audiences with his harmonizing, beat-boxing, and heartfelt crooning. The Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter
- [Kronos Quartet at WMPAC](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/kronos-quartet-at-wmpac) - For 50 years, San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet—David Harrington (violin), Gabriela Díaz (violin), Ayane Kozasa (viola), and Paul Wiancko (cello)—has challenged and reimagined what a string quartet can be. Founded at a time when the form was largely centered on long-established, Western European traditions, Kronos has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the string quartet into
- [MOMIX at WMPAC](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/momix-at-wmpac) - Step down the rabbit hole with MOMIX: Alice, the newest creation from visionary choreographer Moses Pendleton. Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, this fantastical production transforms the stage into a dreamscape where imagination knows no bounds. As Alice grows, shrinks, and grows again, Pendleton’s dancer-illusionists use ropes, props, and one another to bend the rules
- [15th Annual Marty Pavelich Invitational](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/15th-annual-marty-pavelich-invitational) - In honor of the late Marty Pavelich who was a four-time Stanley Cup Champion with the Detroit Red Wings. Marty was a huge contributor in our community to making ice programs possible. The game consists of Big Sky locals competing for the Marty Pavelich Cup trophy and bragging rights.
- [Weekly Cross Country Ski Meetup](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/weekly-cross-country-ski-meetup-2) - Come to the Big Sky Nordic Center for a weekly cross country ski meetup. Think run club, but for nordic skiing! We will meet at 4:30pm every Sunday and ski for 1-1.5 hours. Make new friends in the nordic community, explore a new trail, and spend some quality time outside. Event is open to the
- [First Friday at Big Sky Artists' Studio & Gallery](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/first-friday-at-big-sky-artists-studio-gallery-2) - During December in addition to our large-scale pieces, the Big Sky Artists Collective Studio & Gallery is also featuring small works which are sized and priced for holiday gift giving and easy sending. Come to our First Friday event on Friday December 5th from 5 - 7pm to have a first chance at getting a
- [Ted Turner & Friends - Stories From The Wild Edge Of Co-Existence](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/ted-turner-friends-stories-from-the-wild-edge-of-co-existence) - Join Gallatin Valley Earth Day & Yellowstonian for this FREE inspiring event at the Emerson Center for the Arts, Bozeman - featuring 3 ranches (Flying D, Granger Ranch/O'Dell Creek Wetlands, and North Bridger Bison) who are doing great things for our wildlife and conservation! This event will also be live streamed. You can register for
- [Weekly Cross Country Ski Meetup](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/weekly-cross-country-ski-meetup) - Come meet at the Big Sky Nordic Center every Sunday for a weekly ski meetup! Think run club...but for nordic. We will meet at the BSNC at 4:30pm every Sunday and ski for about an hour. We welcome all classic and skate skiers of all levels. Join us for some gorgeous evening skiing, make some
- [Kids’ Night at the Museum: Exploring Like Jane](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/kids-night-at-the-museum-exploring-like-jane) - Drop your kids off with us for the evening so they can tour the exhibition halls by flashlight and learn more about the life Jane Goodall and Gombe National Park. This edition of Kids’ Night at the Museum will allow young explorers to learn about the rainforest with themed crafts and activities. Pajamas are welcome
- [Masters of Melody: Mozart, Copland, & Haydn](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/masters-of-melody-mozart-copland-haydn) - The Bozeman Symphony will spotlight its principal clarinetist and acclaimed horn section in Masters of Melody: Mozart, Copland, & Haydn, with performances on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 25, at 2:30 p.m. at the Willson Auditorium in Bozeman. The program opens with the elegance and sophistication of Mozart’s Symphony No. 38,
- [Guardians of Yellowstone: The Yellowstone Cougar Project](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/guardians-of-yellowstone-the-yellowstone-cougar-project) - Join us for a film screening of Guardians of Yellowstone: The Yellowstone Cougar Project and a panel discussion with Yellowstone’s Senior Wildlife Biologist Dan Stahler PhD, filmmakers, and members of the cougar team. For over 35 years, a dedicated team of biologists has quietly shaped one of the most enduring and impactful wildlife research programs in America.
- [Cosmos and Coffee](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/cosmos-and-coffee) - Join us for coffee and light refreshments as you meet other MOR members and then be the first to watch our new planetarium show, Dark Biosphere. This film presents ground-breaking discoveries of the astonishing biodiversity found in extreme environments deep beneath the earth’s crust and, in doing so, challenges us to rethink both the origin
- [Homeschool Monday](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/homeschool-monday-3) - Every child, regardless of income or geography, should have the chance to stare down a T. rex, weave on an 1890’s-era loom, or experience the wider world through our changing exhibits. MOR offers limited, free monthly admission for homeschool families. Museum members can simply reserve their daily admission through the museum's regular admission pages. Homeschool
- [Running of the Bulls](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/running-of-the-bulls) - Runners, take your marks, it’s time to show what you’re made of! The 2nd Annual Running of the Bulls Trail Race returns as part of Big Sky’s Biggest Week. This scenic trail race winds through the heart of Big Sky along dirt paths and single-track terrain. In partnership with the Big Sky Community Organization, all
- [Stories of Coyote, the Trickster by Theatrical Storyteller Kellen Trenal](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/stories-of-coyote-the-trickster-by-theatrical-storyteller-kellen-trenal) - Beginning this month, MOR will introduce native speakers and educators who will generously share their insights and knowledge, creating a welcoming atmosphere of gathering, learning, and active engagement within the community. The niimiipuu (Nez Perce) people purposefully maintain their storytelling traditions, passing down lessons on history, tribal values, and performance art that inspire and connect us
- [Christmas Stroll Open House](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/christmas-stroll-open-house) - Christmas Stroll Open House Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 5–8 pm Big Sky Center for the Arts, 77 Lone Peak Drive Celebrate the holiday season with us during Big Sky’s annual Christmas Stroll! Stop by the Center for the Arts for an evening filled with festive cheer. Enjoy live music, delicious food and drinks, and
- [Al-Anon Support Group](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/al-anon-support-group/2025-06-16) - Al-Anon is a worldwide fellowship that offers support to individuals affected by someone else's drinking. We are a non-profit and volunteer-led group; our goal is simply to let those in need know that help and hope are available locally. Our Group Meeting is held every Monday night at 5:30pm at Wellness in Action, located
- [American Legion Post 99 Monthly Meeting](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-post-99-monthly-meeting) - American Legion Post 99 and Sons of the American Legion Squadron 99 will be holding their January meeting on 6 January at the Blue Moon Bakery, 6PM
- [AA Morning Meditation Group](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/aa-morning-meditation-group-2/2025-12-12) - The “Riverside” group of Alcoholics Anonymous is an open meeting for anyone interested in AA’s program of recovery. Non alcoholics may attend as observers. Our group focus is daily reflection readings and silent meditation. The morning meditation happens every Friday at 6:45 a.m.
- [AA Morning Meditation Group](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/aa-morning-meditation-group) - Explore Big Sky Admin: This is a recurring event every Friday at 6:45 am. The “Riverside” group of Alcoholics Anonymous is an open meeting for anyone interested in AA’s program of recovery. Non alcoholics may attend as observers. Our group focus is daily reflection readings and silent meditation.
- [American Legion Honey Sales](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-honey-sales) - American Legion and Sons will be holding an annual Honey Sales during the Christmas stroll at the Wilson Hotel Conference Room
- [Roots in the Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/roots-in-the-sky) - With performances described as “the best choral singing we’ve ever heard in Bozeman (or almost anywhere),” Roots in the Sky has established itself as Montana’s premier chamber choir through a commitment to presenting thoughtfully curated performances of choral works – especially compositions by living composers and historically marginalized voices – that respond to the complexities of life
- [Karaoke at the Waypoint](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/karaoke-at-the-waypoint/2025-12-12)
- [Trivia at the Waypoint](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/trivia-at-the-waypoint/2025-12-17) - Trivia from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Waypoint in Town Center on Wednesdays. Participation is free and food and beverages are available.
- [Trivia at the Waypoint](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/trivia-at-the-waypoint-2/2025-05-30) - Trivia from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Waypoint in Town Center on Wednesdays. Participation is free and food and beverages are available.
- [Nerds & Nonbinaries](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/nerds-nonbinaries) - Big Sky OUT is hosting a game night at Blindside Burger! All ages and allies welcome! Come ready to game and/or gab. Bring your own game or get to learn one. There will also be a free raffle to win a board game!
- [Mountainfilm Tour](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/mountainfilm-tour) - Mountainfilm on Tour: Big Sky Thursday, December 18, 2025The Waypoint | Doors 6PM | Films 7PM The Arts Council of Big Sky presents Mountainfilm on Tour, part of our Adventure Circuit Series, bringing an evening of inspiring, thought-provoking short films to The Waypoint. Celebrating adventure, community, and the human spirit, this curated selection from the
- [Night & Light: The Music of Lauridsen & Shaw](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/night-light-the-music-of-lauridsen-shaw/2025-11-13) - The Bozeman Symphonic Choir and Bozeman Symphony present Night & Light: The Music of Lauridsen & Shaw, a moving program of three choral masterpieces by celebrated composers Morten Lauridsen and Caroline Shaw, November 13–15 at Hope Lutheran Church. Audiences will experience the breathtaking beauty of Lauridsen’s Nocturnes, a luminous work that explores the mystery and
- [Gallatin County Local Govt. Study Listening Session](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/gallatin-county-local-govt-study-listening-session/2025-11-12) - Wanna Be Heard? The Gallatin County Local Government Study is underway. Now is the time to share your voice about Gallatin County government. Join us for a listening session in Big Sky or visit www.gallatinlocalgovstudy.com for dates and locations of other sessions and to find out more.
- [First Friday at Big Sky Artists' Studio & Gallery](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/first-friday-at-big-sky-artists-studio-gallery) - In November, Big Sky Artists' Studio & Gallery continues to celebrate "FALL COLORS" and is still hanging new work. Even though it's the off season, we'll host a First Friday event. Locals and visitors are welcome - stop in and say hello on Friday November 7th, from 5 - 7PM for sips and bits. This is a
- [American Legion Bingo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legiom-bingo/2025-10-07) - 10 Game bingo and one Early Bird
- [Symphony Storytime with a Bass](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/symphony-storytime-with-a-bass) - The Bozeman Symphony invites children and families to a special Symphony Storytime featuring the upright bass on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 10:15 a.m. at the Bozeman Public Library. This free, interactive program, presented in partnership with the Library’s Toddler and Preschool Storytime, combines lively storytelling with the wonder of live music, creating a joyful experience
- [First Friday at the Big Sky Artists' Collective](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/first-friday-at-the-big-sky-artists-collective) - October brings a change of pace to Big Sky. A slow down before the winter rush. Cooler days. Changing Aspen. Dustings of snow on Lone Peak. The Big Sky Artists' Studio & Gallery celebrates "FALL COLORS" with a number of larger, new works. Even though it's the off season, we'll still host a First Friday
- ["FALL COLORS" Big Sky Artists' Collective](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/fall-colors-big-sky-artists-collective/2025-10-02) - October brings a change of pace to Big Sky. A slow down before the winter rush. Cooler days. Changing Aspen. Dustings of snow on Lone Peak. The Big Sky Artists' Studio & Gallery celebrates "FALL COLORS" with a number of larger, new works. Come by to say hello, meet and artist, and take in the
- [Nature's Wonders:  Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/natures-wonders-beethovens-pastoral-symphony) - The Bozeman Symphony will unveil the world premiere of Carnival of the Nearly Extinct Animals by composer Stephanie Ann Boyd during its upcoming concert, Nature’s Wonders: Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, October 11 & 12 at the Willson Auditorium. Thirteen endangered species will come alive through the orchestra in this evocative new work, co-commissioned by the Bozeman
- [Symphony, Storytelling, & Science](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/symphony-storytelling-science) - The Bozeman Symphony and Montana State University’s Montana Institute on Ecosystems invite the public to Symphony, Storytelling, & Science. This dynamic panel discussion blends music, science, and storytelling to highlight the vital roles of honey bees, wolves, and buffalo in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The free event takes place Thursday, Oct. 9, from 2–3:30 p.m.
- [Montana Watercolor Society Watermedia 2025 Opening Night](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/montana-watercolor-society-watermedia-2025-opening-night) - Come and Be Part of the Celebration of our nationally juried Watermedia 2025 exhibit on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the Old Main Gallery, 129E. Main Street in Bozeman. Fifty “Best of the Best” paintings will be featured and over $5,000 in cash and merchandise prizes will be awarded! The winners will
- [Bozeman Sports Cards Show](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/bozeman-sports-cards-show) - Calling all collectors and fans! Join us on October 25th from 10 AM to 5 PM for the Bozeman Sports Cards Fall Card Show at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds! Sports cards, Pokémon, memorabilia, and fun for all ages! This is one of the largest Card Shows in Montana, family fun, and free!
- [Denim & Diamonds: Celebrating Trailblazing Women of the West!](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/denim-diamonds-celebrating-trailblazing-women-of-the-west) - Join us for an inspiring evening honoring extraordinary women making a difference in our community. Held in conjunction with "National Business Women's Week", this event celebrates our 2025 Grants and Honors Program award recipients, including our educational and small business grant recipients, as well as our distinguished awardees for Woman of Achievement, Employer of the
- [Skull and Roses](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/skull-and-roses) - Skull & Roses Ball Friday, October 24, 2025 | 8:00 pm The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Drive, Big Sky, MT 59716 The Arts Council will once again kick off Big Sky’s annual Haunted Peaks Halloween Festival with the Skull & Roses Ball, a costume-themed evening celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead. This year’s performance
- [Día de Muertos](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/dia-de-muertos) - Día de Muertos: Part of the Haunted Peaks Fall Festival Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 12–7 pm Big Sky Center for the Arts, 77 Lone Peak Drive Join us for a community celebration of Día de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday honoring and remembering loved ones who have passed. The event will feature a community altar, ofrendas,
- [Manhattan Short Film Festival](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/manhattan-short-film-festival) - MANHATTAN SHORT 2025 - You Be the Judge! Thursday, October 2, 2025 |7:00 pm The Arts Council of Big Sky is proud to host the 28th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. Join audiences in over 500 venues worldwide to watch this year’s ten finalist short films and cast your vote for Best Film and Best
- [Gallatin River Cleanup](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/gallatin-river-cleanup-2) - Join the Gallatin River Task Force in cleaning up the Gallatin River September 5-7th! Choose the day and time that works best for your team! Don’t have a cleanup group? No worries! The Task Force will be leading cleanup teams throughout the weekend, check out our registration link for more info! See you at Big Sky
- [Symphony Storytime](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/symphony-storytime-3) - The Bozeman Symphony welcomes New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed podcast host Kelly Corrigan as the featured reader for Symphony Storytime on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 10:15 a.m. at the Bozeman Public Library. Corrigan will be joined by classical guitarist Nora Spielman, who will accompany the program on banjo. Corrigan is a passionate advocate
- [Big Sky Artists' Studio & Gallery September Show](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/big-sky-artists-studio-gallery-september-show/2025-09-01) - September at the Big Sky Artists' Studio & Gallery in the Town Center brings new photographs from Thomas Reed in his show: "WILD WEST." Thomas's interest in photography started as a teenager in the 80s. He became particularly interested in wildlife after he and his wife went on a safari in Africa. Today, his focus is
- [Lone Peak Film Festival](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/lone-peak-film-festival) - We are thrilled to invite the community of Big Sky to the inaugural Lone Peak Film Festival September 19th-21st at The Waypoint! Lone Peak Film Festival champions inspiring stories, builds community, offers mentorship, and supports local and Indigenous filmmakers, all to spark positive change and catalyze action. There are a limited number of screening tickets
- [Sounds of America I: Marsalis & Rachmaninoff](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/sounds-of-america-i-marsalis-rachmaninoff/2025-09-20) - The Bozeman Symphony in mid-September launches its 58th concert season, Music that Moves Us . . . to Join Together, with Sounds of America I: Marsalis & Rachmaninoff. This concert marks the first of three special Sounds of America programs honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary, celebrating the heart and soul of American music through iconic
- [Bozeman Symphony Season Preview](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/bozeman-symphony-season-preview) - The Bozeman Symphony invites the community to a special presentation with Music Director Norman Huynh on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 3 to 4 p.m. at Bozeman Health’s Hillcrest Senior Living, 1201 Highland Blvd. Join Huynh for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes preview of the Bozeman Symphony’s 2025-26 season, Music that Moves Us… to Join Together. He will
- [Gallatin County RV & Boat Show](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/gallatin-county-rv-boat-show) - Join Bretz RV & Marine at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman for the Gallatin County RV & Boat Show! From August 22 - 31, take advantage of huge savings on Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, and more! Mon - Sat | 10AM - 7PM Sun | 10AM - 6PM
- [Community Potluck Picnic & Bake Sale @ Historic Crail Ranch](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/community-potluck-picnic-bake-sale-historic-crail-ranch) - Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of food, friends, and community spirit at the Crail Ranch Community Potluck Picnic in June! And take home a sweet treat from local bakers at our annual Bake Sale!
- [Symphony Storytime with a Steel Pan Drum](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/symphony-storytime-with-a-steel-pan-drum) - The Bozeman Symphony invites children and families to a special Symphony Storytime featuring the steel pan drum on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 10:15 a.m. at the Bozeman Public Library. Presented in partnership with the Library’s Toddler and Preschool Storytime, this free, interactive program blends lively storytelling with the wonder of live music, creating a joyful
- [Opera Montana Presents: Cinderella](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/opera-montana-presents-cinderella/2025-09-27) - With its blend of humor, romance, and beautiful melodies, audiences of all ages will delight in the magical retelling of this classic fairy tale. CINDERELLA marks two historic milestones as Opera Montana’s first-ever multi-city tour and the company’s first opera composed by a woman. Stunning video projections, beautiful costumes, and a charming new English translation
- [Opera Montana Presents: Ragtime](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/opera-montana-presents-ragtime/2026-01-23) - The epic Tony-award winning musical RAGTIME makes its Montana debut in a new production by the visionary and groundbreaking stage director Francesca Zambello, artistic director of Washington National Opera. Set during the dramatically changing landscape of the early 20th-century, RAGTIME masterfully intertwines the stories of three diverse families as they seek the American Dream. Featuring
- [Opera Montana Block Party](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/opera-montana-block-party) - Opera Montana`s family friendly free concert featuring previews from Cinderella, Ragtime, and Tosca with appearances by the Opera Montana Veterans Chorus, Wheels of Harmony, and the Opera Montana Youth Chorus.
- [Big Sky Artists Collective August show](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/big-sky-artists-collective-august-show/2025-08-01) - In August we will feature an exhibit of charcoal portraits by artist Tyler Hoff. Titled "The People we Meet" the show is a tribute to the strangers, friends and fleeting moments that shape our day. Tyler is uniquely skilled in capturing expressive emotion in a moment of time. Tyler also does charcoal portraits by commission,
- [Wildlands River Clean](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wildlands-river-clean) - For those who want to enjoy the beauty of the Gallatin River and support river health, the Wildlands River Clean Up in partnership with Rivers are Life is the perfect event for you. Space is limited, please fill out the sign up form where you can learn more about the clean up. sign up now
- [Wildlands Music Festival Night 2](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wildlands-music-festival-night-2) - Night two of Wildlands Music will be nothing short of amazing with encore performances from Dave Matthew, Lukas Nelson and Molly Tuttle. Gates open at 4:30pm for VIP and GA+, 5pm for GA
- [7th Annual Art for Everyone](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/7th-annual-art-for-everyone/2025-08-30) - The Big Sky Artists’ Collective is thrilled to announce its Art For Everyone 2025 sale at the Wilson Hotel in Big Sky, MT this Labor Day Weekend. The event will run Saturday, Aug 30 th from 10am-8pm and again on Sunday, August 31 st , from 7am-4pm. A Whiskey, Wine, and Art meet and greet
- [Dancing Down by the River](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/dancing-down-by-the-river-2) - All Ages Doors: 6PM Last Call 10PM Head to The Riverhouse for country DJ and Western Dance Lessons provided by Western Roots! Head to The Riverhouse for country DJ and Western Dance Lessons provided by Western Roots!
- [First Friday at the Big Sky Artists' Studio and Gallery](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/first-friday-at-the-big-sky-artists-studio-and-gallery) - On the First Friday of every month the Big Sky Artists' Studio and Gallery holds the opening for a new exhibit from 5Pm till 7PM. Locals and visitors are invited to join us for Sips and Bits, along with a chance to meet the exhibiting artists, and other members of the Big Sky Artists Collective.
- [Music in the Mountains: The Nude Party](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/music-in-the-mountains-the-nude-party) - Tonight’s Emerging Artist: Lost Canyons Lost Canyons is a Bozeman-based indie rock outfit that draws from psych, folk, and surf influences to create a dreamy yet driving soundscape. Their layered melodies and evocative lyrics tap into themes of place, memory, and movement—perfectly capturing the spirit of the West. With a reputation for lush, dynamic performances, Lost
- [Brian Stumpf](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/brian-stumpf/2025-07-07) - A mainstay of Big Sky's live music for nearly 15 years, Brian Stumpf performs his favorite covers spanning all decades of rock music in his one-man acoustic show. While he has a vocational degree in music theory, his performance provides revelry and humor with an appreciation for mountain and ski culture. You can also catch
- [Big Sky Artisan Festival](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/big-sky-artisan-festival) - This year's festival welcomes over regional 80 artists and fine craft vendors, a quick finish auction featuring DG House, Sue Moncada, and Drew Christie, a local musician showcase, ARTventures activities for kids, and a variety of treats and offerings from local food vendors. Admissions is free and everyone is welcome. The Artisan Festival takes place
- [Take A Chance](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/take-a-chance/2025-07-05) - Hailing from Big Sky, Montana, Take A Chance brings his genre blending approach to the dance floor. His electric stage presence will keep you on your toes and a smile on your face all night. Spinning a multitude of dance music genres including House, Tech House, Techno, Dubstep, and Psytrance, you won’t be able to
- [Tuesday Night Rodeo Club](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/tuesday-night-rodeo-club) - This all-star collaboration combines the best of Nashville with the best of the West. A trio composed of 4th generation Montana artist Amanda Stewart and husband and wife Nashville music industry elites Annie Clements and Thad Beaty, the Tuesday Night Rodeo Club has quickly become the region’s go-to musical experience any day of the week.
- [Bridget O'Brien](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/bridget-obrien) - Bridget O’Brien is a passionate solo artist known for delivering soul-stirring covers with a unique, original twist. With a voice that resonates with emotion and depth, Bridget breathes new life into beloved classics. In addition to her dynamic covers, she writes and performs original songs, blending heartfelt lyrics with captivating melodies. Her performance is woven
- [Music in the Mountains: Yarn](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/music-in-the-mountains-yarn-2/2025-07-03) - Free Event Tonight’s Emerging Artist: Ben Larson Ben Larson developed his storyteller ways over years of hitchhiking and wandering with his guitar from Australia to Newfoundland and a thousand places in between. He lives in a hand-built homestead in Philipsburg with his public school teacher wife and two loony cowdogs. He alternates his days between
- [Rattlesnake Milk with King Ropes](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/rattlesnake-milk-with-king-ropes) - Ages 21+ Doors @ 7:30 TIX $25 ADV | $30 DAY OF SHOW From the southern plains of Texas, Rattlesnake Milk summons the sound of the prairie, mimicking the howl of coyotes and the pulsing rhythm of a lonesome junk train. While farming cotton for a family friend, Lou Lewis found inspiration to record an
- [Buffalo Burrows](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/buffalo-burrows) - “In the high reaches of southern Montana you’ll find a man with a beat up old guitar and a drum made out of his suitcase. Many times bitten, and many times mad, Buffalo Burrows’ truth in storytelling and post-western music styling will ride with you wherever the trail may turn.”
- [Music in the Mountains: John Papa Gros](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/music-in-the-mountains-john-papa-gros) - Kicking off the evening is Strumbucket, a rising force in the jamgrass scene that blends foot-stomping bluegrass with funk, rock, and a playful spirit that’s uniquely their own. Known for their high-energy shows, quirky personality, and creative musicianship, Strumbucket’s performances are as tight as they are wild, promising a set that’s sure to get the
- [Kevin Fabozzi](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/kevin-fabozzi) - Kevin has long been entertaining music lovers in Big Sky, throughout Montana, country, and overseas. Kevin’s career spans over 25 years as a guitarist, vocalist, and mandolinist with many traditional and progressive acoustic music groups. These days, you find him playing bluegrass and Americana all around the Big Sky country, wherever live music is happening.
- [Big Sky Community Potluck Picnic @ Historic Crail Ranch](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/big-sky-community-potluck-picnic-historic-crail-ranch) - Connect with our Big Sky community this summer at our potluck picnic series at the Historic Crail Ranch! We'll have summer games, tours of the homestead museum, musical guests, great food and lots of friends! Protein will be provided so bring a side dish or your favorite summer treat to share and celebrate summer at
- [Music in the Mountains: Yarn](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/music-in-the-mountains-yarn) - Free Event Tonight’s Emerging Artist: Ben Larson Ben Larson developed his storyteller ways over years of hitchhiking and wandering with his guitar from Australia to Newfoundland and a thousand places in between. He lives in a hand-built homestead in Philipsburg with his public school teacher wife and two loony cowdogs. He alternates his days between
- [The Bo Show](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/the-bo-show) - Bo Stephenson is a van-dwelling traveling musician based out of Montana. Moving around throughout the south all winter, performing everywhere along the way from Montana to Honduras and back. With roots in country and rock & roll Bo has now leaned harder into a primarily bluegrass style. Playing solo as well as with a network
- [Shrek The Musical](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/shrek-the-musical) - All Ages Run Time: 2 Hours Get ready for a different kind of fairy tale. Shrek the Musical isn’t your typical happily-ever-after—it’s the story where nobody has to be perfect to find their place in the world. Our unlikely hero is a grumpy green ogre who just wants to be left alone in his swamp until a
- [Summer Karaoke @ The Waypoint](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/summer-karaoke-the-waypoint) - You know you want to! Come join us and sing your heart out at The Waypoint.
- [Community Book Club](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/community-book-club/2025-06-09) - Love books and enjoy great discussions? Join a community book club hosted by BSCO and Big Sky Community Library at BASE Community Center. The group will meet each month on Monday evenings and Tuesdays at noon. Books are available at The Big Sky Community Library June: AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World
- [Hooked on the Gallatin](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/hooked-on-the-gallatin) - Join the Gallatin River Task Force as we celebrate 25 years of protecting, restoring, and inspiring stewardship of the Upper Gallatin River and the community resources it sustains. Enjoy live tunes by local bluegrass favorite, North Fork Crossing, food, drinks, a raffle, live auction, and all-around fun times with our community of supporters.
- [Post 99 Honey sales](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/post-99-honey-sales/2025-06-11) - American Legion Post 99 will be selling honey at the Wednesday Farmer’s Market
- [Community Creative Writing Group](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/community-creative-writing-group) - Interested in joining a creative writing community? Whether you are a seasoned writer or just curious about storytelling, everyone is welcome. We'll use a few prompts to spark inspiration. Free and open to the community.
- [Surviving Wildfire at WMPAC](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/surviving-wildfire) - Hear how you can survive the wildfire that will one day strike Big Sky. Learn about real-time fire alerts, preparing to evacuate, evacuation routes, sheltering during a wildfire, and dealing with smoke from a wildfire. Experts include the Big Sky Fire Department and Gallatin County Sheriff and Emergency Management, also Greater Yellowstone Fire Action Network.
- [“On the Face of it,” an original Big Sky Community production](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/on-the-face-of-it-an-original-big-sky-community-production) - On the Face of It, a series of vignettes depicting the fun and challenges of life at a mountain resort, is community theatre at its finest. Written, directed, and acted by local residents, these one-act stories irreverently explore the ups and downs, risks and rewards of living on the face of these great mountains. Join
- [Support the Big Sky Firefighters Scholarship Fund](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/support-the-big-sky-firefighters-scholarship-fund) - Join us on Cinco De Mavo at Beehive Basin Brewery for a fun evening supporting the Big Sky Firefighters Scholarship Fund! Enjoy live music by Brian Stumpf, free pizza fromBlue Moon Bakery, and exciting raffle prizes. Come raise a pint and help us support our fire community!
- [18th Annual Tin Cup Challenge](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/18th-annual-tin-cup-challenge) - Celebrate Teton Valley’s nonprofits and generous giving on Event Day – Saturday, July 29, 2025! Join us for the Competitive 5K/10K or Fun Run/Walk. After the race, visit nonprofit booths for information and family-friendly activities, plus enjoy free snacks and drinks. Register today!
- [Red Cliff Shooting Range Cleanup and BBQ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/red-cliff-shooting-range-cleanup-and-bbq) - Clean up, flag retirement and BBQ.
- [A Spiritual Awakening: Verdi, Simon, Ives](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/a-spiritual-awakening-verdi-simon-ives/2025-05-17) - The Bozeman Symphony invites audiences to A Spiritual Awakening: Verdi, Simon Ives, an inspirational concert celebrating the essence of spirituality through the rich tapestry of American music, at the Willson Auditorium on the weekend of May 17 & 18. The Bozeman Symphonic Choir will share the stage with the orchestra, performing one of Giuseppe Verdi’s
- [MOR's History on Tap – A New Summer Series](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/mors-history-on-tap-a-new-summer-series/2025-08-05) - Join us every Tuesday in August for MOR’s History on Tap at the Living History Farm, where folk music, engaging history conversations, and brews come together. Musicians are welcome to share their talents with the crowd at various times during the event. When: Tuesdays in August, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Where: Living History Farm at
- [The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/the-memory-of-darkness-light-and-ice) - On Sunday, May 4th, at 7pm at the Emerson Center, the Bozeman Doc Series will close its tenth season with the new film from award-winning director, Kathy Kasic, The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice. A few years ago, scientists found lost sediment from a secret sub-ice Cold War base in the Arctic from the
- [J. Carmichael performing at Bitter Root Brewing](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/j-carmichael-performing-at-bitter-root-brewing) - J. Carmichael (songwriter/mandolinist) writes ballads about love, God, and a world spinning out of control. Defiance, perhaps to a fault, echoes in his music, from the way he writes, to the instruments he plays, to what he writes about. Never content being confined within a genre, he grew up on Nashville Now and 90’s punk
- [Birds and Brews: Explore MOR Adult Exploration Series](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/birds-and-brews-explore-mor-adult-exploration-series-2) - Join avid birder and Outreach Program Manager Ashley Hall for an introduction to birding, also known as avian dinosaur watching! While the mighty T. rex may be long gone, its avian descendants continue to thrive in our region’s diverse habitats. Learn essential birding skills, including proper binocular techniques, identifying birds by shape and call, and
- [Birds and Brews: Explore MOR Adult Exploration Series](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/birds-and-brews-explore-mor-adult-exploration-series) - Join avid birder and Outreach Program Manager Ashley Hall for an introduction to birding, also known as avian dinosaur watching! While the mighty T. rex may be long gone, its avian descendants continue to thrive in our region’s diverse habitats. Learn essential birding skills, including proper binocular techniques, identifying birds by shape and call, and
- [Planting the Past: Crafting Historic Seed Boxes](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/planting-the-past-crafting-historic-seed-boxes) - Join us at the Living History Farm for a hands-on workshop inspired by historical research and a period-accurate garden. In this immersive experience, attendees will create seed boxes, designed to resemble those used between the 1860s and 1920s. As you decorate a box and watercolor section dividers, you will receive heirloom seed varieties to take
- [Adult Tap Class](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/adult-tap-class/2025-04-21) - Open level Adult Tap classes offered by local dance instructor, Jennifer Waters. Tap shoes available to borrow. Classes held Monday evenings at 5:30 PM at WMPAC. For more information and to register: Dancebigsky@gmail.com or (208) 340-7724
- [Flag Raising at Soldiers Chapel](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/flag-raising-at-soldiers-chapel) - The Girls Varsity Big Horn Soccer Team will be raising the avenue Flag at Soldiers Chapel
- [Give Big Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/give-big-big-sky) - Each spring, Gallatin County comes together for 24 hours of extraordinary generosity during Give Big Gallatin Valley, a community giving initiative powered by One Valley Community Foundation. To kick-off the this year's giving celebration, sixteen of Big Sky’s non-profit organizations are throwing a Give Big party! Join us on May 1 at the new Big
- [Election Day - Special Districts](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/election-day-special-districts) - Ballots are due for the May election. If you haven't already returned your ballots, drop them off today before 8:00 pm at: Big Sky Water & Sewer District Office: 561 Little Coyote Road, Big Sky Gallatin County Election Office: 311 West Main Street, Room 210, Bozeman For more information, contact the Gallatin County Election Office.
- [Cretaceous Crossroads Education Celebration](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/cretaceous-crossroads-education-celebration) - Celebrate the launch of our highly anticipated new permanent exhibit, Cretaceous Crossroads! Bring your friends and family to discover the incredible prehistoric life of Montana, unearthed and studied by MOR scientists. Encounter tyrannosaurs, mosasaurs, Maiasaura, and more through engaging crafts and games led by our education team. This event is perfect for visitors of all
- [Volunteer Opportunity: Greek Creek Campground Riparian Planting](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/volunteer-opportunity-greek-creek-campground-riparian-planting) - Volunteer Opportunity: Greek Creek Campground Riparian Planting May 2 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm With your help, we’ll complete our latest restoration project at the Greek Creek campground along the Gallatin River. Volunteers will assist the Gallatin River Task Force and Custer Gallatin National Forest with installing riparian plants and fencing. The plants will provide bank
- [American Legion Bingo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-bingo/2025-04-29) - 11 game bingo at the Riverhouse
- [Voter Education: Ballots & Breakfast](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/voter-education-ballots-breakfast) - Start your morning with coffee, conversation, and key info on the May 6th mail-in election! Sponsored by the Big Sky Chamber, this event will feature presentations from BSRAD, the Housing Trust, and BSCO, breaking down the ballot initiatives and answering your questions about how they impact Livable Big Sky. For more information, visit: resorttax.org/livablebigsky
- [The Librarians - Bozeman Doc Series](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/the-librarians-bozeman-doc-series) - On Thursday, April 10th, at 7pm at the Emerson Center, the Bozeman Doc Series continues with the critically-acclaimed new documentary, The Librarians, co-presented by the Bozeman Library Friends and Foundation. As an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond, librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting for intellectual freedom
- [Owners Association Sustainability Workshop](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/owners-association-sustainability-workshop) - We invite HOA/POA Staff & Boards, Property Managers, Realtors, Homeowners, & Developers to engage in an afternoon dedicated to collaborative community solutions. Join us for a workshop, community discussion, and cocktail hour on protecting your property without fire insurance. Many Montana residents are losing fire insurance and struggling to find coverage due to the rising
- [Pictures at an Exhibition](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/pictures-at-an-exhibition/2025-04-26) - The Bozeman Symphony invites audiences on a captivating musical journey with Pictures at an Exhibition, Maurice Ravel’s dazzling orchestration of Modest Mussorgsky’s timeless masterpiece, paired with Kevin Puts’ Marimba Concerto, in two thrilling performances at the Willson Auditorium in downtown Bozeman during the last weekend in April. Originally composed in 1874 as a piano suite,
- [4K & Kindergarten enrollment information: school year 2025-2026](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/4k-kindergarten-enrollment-information-school-year-2025-2026) - 4K Enrollment 4K enrollment is now open for families that have a child they would like to enroll in our program. Please complete this form to express your interest. Completing this form does not guarantee enrollment into the 4K program. Enrollment is capped at twenty 4-year-olds currently residing within Big Sky School District boundary full-time.
- [Sound Bath with Lily](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/sound-bath-with-lily-4) - Lily will guide us into a state of calmness and clarity. As she plays the crystal singing bowls they produce specific frequencies that target the body’s energy centers; providing ease, and unblocking the stuck energy within the body. This opportunity to loosen and relax will allow the body to re-establish balance and harmony at a
- [The Portal - Cacao Ceremony, Transcendental Breathwork, Sound Journey Meditation](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/the-portal-cacao-ceremony-transcendental-breathwork-sound-journey-meditation-3) - Begin the New Year by going beyond the limits of the self and reality through a ceremonial experience designed to help you realize the infinite nature of who you are and your ability to thrive and heal. It is the nature of our human mind that holds us back from our unlimited potential, and when
- [Beethoven's Violin Concerto](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/beethovens-violin-concerto/2025-03-22) - The Bozeman Symphony invites audiences to experience a weekend of extraordinary music as Concertmaster Carrie Krause takes center stage to perform Beethoven’s legendary Violin Concerto on March 22-23 at the Willson Auditorium in downtown Bozeman. Renowned for its soaring melodies and profound lyricism, Beethoven’s Violin Concerto is one of the most celebrated works in the
- [The Stones Sang: Celebrating the Land](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/the-stones-sang-celebrating-the-land/2025-04-04) - Experience an extraordinary fusion of song and art as the Bozeman Symphonic Choir presents The Stones Sang: Celebrating the Land, featuring the premiere of animated artwork by Bozeman-based author, illustrator, and animator Bryan Schaeffer. The concert will take place the first weekend of April at Hope Lutheran Church Bozeman. This immersive performance conducted by Interim
- [Breakfast in Big Sky with Dr. Kathryn Bertany](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/breakfast-in-big-sky-with-dr-kathryn-bertany) - Connect and learn at "Breakfast in Big Sky," where we gather to receive a comprehensive update on the state of our healthcare system with Dr. Kathryn Bertany, the esteemed Chief Executive Officer at Bozeman Health. Dr. Bertany will share insights into the current landscape of healthcare, highlighting key developments, including new services and doctors in
- [Winter Outdoor Skills Camp at Jack Creek Preserve](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/winter-outdoor-skills-camp-at-jack-creek-preserve) - Promoting safe and responsible winter adventures while fostering an appreciation and awareness of our natural resources. Our Winter Outdoor Skills Camp is a 3-day, 2-night program for participants ages 12-16 held at our Outdoor Education Center. The camp focuses on backcountry safety and snow science, specifically an Avalanche Awareness Course by the Friends of the
- [Bozeman Doc Series Presents: The Shepherd and the Bear](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/bozeman-doc-series-presents-the-shepherd-and-the-bear) - On Thursday, March 6th, at 7pm at the Emerson Center, the Bozeman Doc Series continues with the critically-acclaimed new documentary, The Shepherd and the Bear. Set high in the majestic French Pyrenees, The Shepherd and the Bear explores a conflict provoked by the reintroduction of brown bears in the midst of a traditional shepherding community.
- [Breath Quest with Alexandra Omania](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/breath-quest-with-alexandra-omania) - Breath Quest is a powerful experiential practice that combines deep, rhythmic breathing with evocative music in a supportive and intentional setting. Breath Quest helps release emotions, heal traumas, and promotes self-discovery. Through intentional breathwork, you will access a deeper consciousness and experience expanded awareness, leading to greater self-awareness and well-being. Somatic release through physical expression
- [Mark Sullivan, guest author](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/mark-sullivan-guest-author) - Mark Sullivan, Montana author of the novels The Last Green Valley and Beneath the Scarlet Sky, is coming to Big Sky for the third time to share about his latest novel All The Glimmering Stars. We'll start with meet and greet at 6:45, and move into the author discussion at 7 pm on Tuesday, January
- [First Fridays](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/first-fridays/2025-01-03) - First Fridays, a monthly celebration involving the entire Town Center community, invites you for a night out! Score exclusive First Friday deals and enjoy delicious food and drink specials at participating businesses, then wander through open galleries to discover the work of talented local artists. First Fridays is the perfect opportunity to connect with neighbors
- [Roots in the Sky: Visions of a Child](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/roots-in-the-sky-visions-of-a-child-2) - The Arts Council is please to be bringing Roots in the Sky back to Big Sky for its annual holiday choral celebration. The performance will take place on Saturday, December 21, a wintery reflection on the Nativity, childhood, and parent-child relationships. Tickets are $10 for students (ages 13-17), and $25 for those 18 and over,
- [Holiday Spectacular](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/holiday-spectacular-2) - Spectacular concerts from December 13 to 15 at the Willson Auditorium in downtown Bozeman. The annual tradition promises a festive celebration filled with timeless classics, jazzy holiday favorites, and a joyful sing-along, guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages. Under the direction of Maestro Norman Huynh, the Symphony will be joined by guest vocalist Paige
- [Trivia at Waypoint](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/trivia-at-waypoint/2024-09-06) - Trivia from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Waypoint in Town Center. Participation is free, food and beverages available.
- [BSRAD Board Special Meeting](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/bsrad-board-special-meeting) - You're invited to the January 2nd special meeting of the Big Sky Resort Area District (BSRAD) Board where there will be more in-depth conversation about Big Sky's Capital Improvement Plan and the projects in consideration for Resort Tax funding. The public is encouraged to attend this important meeting, which will be held at the Big
- [Korngold's Violin Concerto](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/korngolds-violin-concerto) - The Bozeman Symphony presents the cinematic magic of Korngold's Violin Concerto, a dazzling blend of Hollywood flair and old Vienna elegance, on January 18 and 19 at the Willson Auditorium in downtown Bozeman. The concert features world-renowned violinist Will Hagen, known for his electrifying performances with major orchestras worldwide.
- [Hansel and Gretel](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/hansel-and-gretel-2) - Embark on a magical adventure the whole family will love in Hansel and Gretel. The Brother Grimm's famous fairy tale comes to life with Engelbert Humperdinck's lush orchestration and gorgeous melodies. Featuring the Opera Montana Youth Chorus, this operatic masterpiece will captivate audiences of all ages. Opera Montana presents Hansel and Gretel at the Ellen
- [WMPAC & Beyond Bounds Fall 2024](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-beyond-bounds-fall-2024-2) - Warren Miller Performing Arts Center proudly presents Beyond Bounds, our Fall Season of unforgettable international and local performances for all ages. Experience a captivating lineup of family-friendly shows that promise to inspire & entertain.Don't miss out on Early Bird Savings and Season Package deals - visit our website now to explore the full schedule and
- [Big Sky Oktoberfest](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/big-sky-oktoberfest-2) - Celebrating German Culture In Big Sky, Montana Big Sky Oktoberfest is a festival that celebrates German culture in Big Sky, Montana. The event is held every fall in Town Center, and features traditional German food, beer, music, and activities. Big Sky Oktoberfest was founded in 2023 by local residents who wanted to bring a taste
- [Rut Mountain Runs](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/rut-mountain-runs) - A THREE DAY MONTANA MOUNTAIN RUNNING CELEBRATION BIG SKY, MONTANA | SEPTEMBER 15-17, 2023 https://runtherut.com/#
- [LPHS Soccer vs. Billings Central](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/lphs-soccer-vs-billings-central) - Boys varsity at 3 p.m., girls varsity at 5 p.m. at Lone Peak High School.
- [LPHS Soccer vs. Park High School](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/lphs-soccer-vs-park-high-school) - Girls varsity at 4 p.m., boys varsity at 6 p.m. at Lone Peak High School.
- [LPHS Volleyball vs. Jefferson](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/lphs-volleyball-vs-jefferson) - JV at 1 p.m., varsity 20 minutes after JV match, at Lone Peak High School's Bough Dolan Gymnasium.
- [LPHS Football vs. Seeley Swan High School](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/lphs-football-vs-seeley-swan-high-school) - Varsity at 7 p.m., Ophir Middle School at 4 p.m. at Lone Peak High School.
- [Adventure with Jake's Horses](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/adventure-with-jakes-horses) - Join us for a remote wilderness experience on horseback with the comfort of our rustic cabins set in a picturesque montane meadow. This program features an overnight stay at Lightning Creek and the opportunity to ride through the beautiful forests, meadows, and mountain vistas of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. Down time will be spent relaxing
- [History & Geology of the Taylor Fork](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/history-geology-of-the-taylor-fork-2) - Crosscut is excited to partner with Montana Outdoor Science School (MOSS) to offer a day of storytelling, human history, and reading the landscape through Lightning Creek's unique geology. You'll learn about the deep time history of this picturesque region. https://lightningcreek.org/offerings-reservations
- [LPHS Homecoming Parade + Festival](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/lphs-homecoming-parade-festival) - Where: The Wilson Hotel What: Food, games, music, spirit wear for sale - fun for all ages! Schedule: 6pm parade starts at The Wilson 6:30pm pep rally @ Len Hill Park
- [History & Geology of the Taylor Fork](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/history-geology-of-the-taylor-fork) - Crosscut is excited to partner with Montana Outdoor Science School (MOSS) to offer a day of storytelling, human history, and reading the landscape through Lightning Creek's unique geology. You'll learn about the deep time history of this picturesque region. https://lightningcreek.org/offerings-reservations
- [LPHS Homecoming Football vs. Choteau](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/lphs-homecoming-football-vs-choteau) - Varsity at 7 p.m., Ophir Middle School at 4 p.m. at Lone Peak High School.
- [LPHS Homecoming Soccer vs. Laurel High School](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/lphs-homecoming-soccer-vs-laurel-high-school) - Girls varsity at 4 p.m., boys varsity at 6 p.m. at Lone Peak High School.
- [LPHS Homecoming Volleyball vs. Townsend](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/lphs-homecoming-volleyball-vs-townsend) - JV at 1 p.m., varsity 20 minutes after JV match, at Lone Peak High School's Bough Dolan Gymnasium.
- [JIM DICK EXHIBITION  -  Under the Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/jim-dick-exhibition-under-the-big-sky) - The grandson of Montana homesteaders, Jim Dick was born and raised on the prairie of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. A self-taught and passionate artist, he has been painting Montana scenes (including the Big Sky area) with oils on canvas for the last 40+ years. Jim is well-known for his realistic landscapes that reflect a
- [Taste at your Pace: Wine tasting event](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/taste-at-your-pace-wine-tasting-event) - Where: Rainbow Ranch Lodge When: Sept. 21, 4-6 p.m. Join us September 21st, as we shine a light on the Walla Walla Valley region by hosting a Wine Tasting Experience featuring eight L'Ecole No.41 wines and appetizer pairings. $45 per guest. https://www.rainbowranchbigsky.com/events-calendar/taste-at-your-own-pace
- [LPHS Volleyball vs. Gardiner](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/lphs-volleyball-vs-gardiner) - JV at 5 p.m., varsity 20 minutes after JV match, at Lone Peak High School's Bough Dolan Gymnasium.
- [LPHS Soccer vs. Lockwood High School](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/lphs-soccer-vs-lockwood-high-school) - Boys varsity at 12 p.m., girls varsity at 2 p.m. at Lone Peak High School.
- [LPHS Volleyball vs. Whitehall](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/lphs-volleyball-vs-whitehall) - JV at 2 p.m., varsity 20 minutes after JV match, at Lone Peak High School's Bough Dolan Gymnasium.
- [Fall Community Cleanse](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/fall-community-cleanse-2) - Fall Community Cleanse at Santosha Wellness Center October 4-17. Join Callie Stolz, C.A.S., P.K.S., Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist and Pancha Karma (cleansing) Specialist, in a 2-week Ayurvedic Cleanse to assist our bodies in making those changes and setting ourselves up for a healthy winter season. Learn more at santoshabigsky.com.
- [American Legion Off-Season BINGO!](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-off-season-bingo) - American Legion BINGO Every other Tuesday at 5:30pm at Riverhouse BBQ & Events
- [WIM HOF Fundamentals Workshop](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wim-hof-fundamentals-workshop) - Put yourself in the expert hands of a Certified WHM Instructor Brian Assam to learn the 3 pillars of the Wim Hof Method: Breathing Cold Therapy Commitment
- [Merkaba Transcendental Breathwork Sound Journey Meditation](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/merkaba-transcendental-breathwork-sound-journey-meditation) - Join us for a profound cacao ceremony, transcendental breathwork & sound journey experience designed to help you realize the infinite nature of who you are and your own ability to thrive and heal. The Merkaba is the sacred geometry of the human energy field. It is also known as "the light body chariot." When the
- [WMPAC: Doktor Kaboom!](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-doktor-kaboom-2) - TWO SHOWS: 4pm & 7pm David Epley, through the character of Doktor Kaboom! performs original interactive Science Comedy shows for audiences of all ages. Creatively blending theatre arts with the wonders of scientific exploration, Doktor Kaboom! keeps his crowds riveted with interest and rolling with laughter. Join Kaboom! for a sidesplitting journey of increasingly spectacular
- [Fall Community Cleanse](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/fall-community-cleanse) - Fall Community Cleanse at Santosha Wellness Center October 4-17. Join Callie Stolz, C.A.S., P.K.S., Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist and Pancha Karma (cleansing) Specialist, in a 2-week Ayurvedic Cleanse to assist our bodies in making those changes and setting ourselves up for a healthy winter season. Learn more at santoshabigsky.com.
- [WMPAC: The Silhouettes](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-the-silhouettes-2) - TWO SHOWS: 4pm & 7pm Founded in 2009, The Silhouettes - first runner-up on America's Got Talent in 2011 and Golden Buzzer winners on America's Got Talent: The Championsin 2020 - is America's premiere shadow-dance company, created and directed by Lynne Waggoner-Patton. The company trains, films and performs their live shows at their own theatre
- [WMPAC: The Odyssey](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-the-odyssey) - Montana Repertory Theatre In Briandaniel Oglesby's new adaptation of Odysseus's epic journey, the Montana Repertory Theatre balance slapstick comedy with poetry and tragedy. A trio of ‘Homers' plays with dozens of characters, reimagining the 2,500-year-old story for a modern audience.
- [WMPAC: The Monologue Show (From Hell)](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-the-monologue-show-from-hell) - Big Sky Community Theatre It took Mr. Banks's drama class three long months to prepare for their monologue show…but barely a minute to throw all their plans out the window. From the couple staging their real-life break-up to the garden-gnome thief confessing his crimes, everything that can go wrong will in this flexible collection of
- [WMPAC: Lynn Trefzger](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-lynn-trefzger-2) - TWO SHOWS: 4pm & 7pm For over 25 years, ventriloquist Lynn has given life to a trunk full of comical characters, performing for audiences worldwide. Lynn's vocal illusion talents mesmerize audiences of all ages when she introduces Camelot, Chloe, Simon and some unsuspecting human participants as well. You'll see why no two shows are alike.
- [WMPAC: Her Gift/Her Creation](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-her-gift-her-creation) - Local Showcase Founder and director Klaudia Kosiak came up with the idea three years ago to organize, celebrate and empower the many talented women of Big Sky through artistic expression. Now, the event is one of the most anticipated of the year. With support from Kosiak's friends Jill Bough and Liz McRae, the three recruited
- [Gallatin River Task Force: Stewardship Celebration](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/gallatin-river-task-force-stewardship-celebration) - Join the Gallatin River Task Force for our annual Gallatin Stewardship Celebration! Whether you've volunteered, donated, or want to learn more about our work - we want to thank you. Join us at the Waypoint for an evening celebrating the community for working to protect the Gallatin River. All are welcome to attend! Light hors
- [WMPAC: White Christmas](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-white-christmas-2) - High School Holiday Musical Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS: Don't just dream about it. Come enjoy a WHITE CHRISTMAS at WMPAC as local High School students perform and produce Irving Berlin's classic musical about a ski town in desperate need of snow. Featuring classic songs like Blue Skies, Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep, Happy Holidays,
- [WMPAC: Lynn Trefzger](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-lynn-trefzger) - TWO SHOWS: 4pm & 7pm For over 25 years, ventriloquist Lynn has given life to a trunk full of comical characters, performing for audiences worldwide. Lynn's vocal illusion talents mesmerize audiences of all ages when she introduces Camelot, Chloe, Simon and some unsuspecting human participants as well. You'll see why no two shows are alike.
- [WMPAC: Doktor Kaboom!](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-doktor-kaboom) - TWO SHOWS: 4pm & 7pm David Epley, through the character of Doktor Kaboom! performs original interactive Science Comedy shows for audiences of all ages. Creatively blending theatre arts with the wonders of scientific exploration, Doktor Kaboom! keeps his crowds riveted with interest and rolling with laughter. Join Kaboom! for a sidesplitting journey of increasingly spectacular
- [WMPAC: The Silhouettes](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-the-silhouettes) - TWO SHOWS: 4pm & 7pm Founded in 2009, The Silhouettes - first runner-up on America's Got Talent in 2011 and Golden Buzzer winners on America's Got Talent: The Championsin 2020 - is America's premiere shadow-dance company, created and directed by Lynne Waggoner-Patton. The company trains, films and performs their live shows at their own theatre
- [French Bordeaux Dinner](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/french-bordeaux-dinner) - Five Course French Bordeaux Wine-Paired Dinner at Rainbow Ranch Lodge. On The Menu: Chateau La Louviere Blanc 2018 Paired with Porcini Dusted Sea Scallops | Toasted Black Rice | Tomato Cream Carbonara Chateau Moulin De Bernat 2019 Paired with Court-Bouillon Poached Sea Bass | Morel Broth | Crispy Red Skin Potato Chateau Lespault-Martillac 2018 Paired
- [BSSEF movie night: TGR's Legend Has it](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/bssef-movie-night-tgrs-legend-has-it) - Join BSSEF for TGR's latest film, Legend Has It at The Waypoint on Oct. 6 and 7. They'll have food, beverages and one of the movie's star athletes, Parkin Costain will be present signing a free poster for anyone interested. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teton-gravity-research-legend-has-it-tickets-656870767147?aff=oddtdtcreator
- [Big Sky Community Gear Swap](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/big-sky-community-gear-swap) - Join us at Fire Pit Park Friday and Saturday for a community gear swap. Sell your own, trade with others, or shop for affordable gear as the winter approaches! We'll have a cozy fire, snacks and good company. Free and open to the public. Friday 3-7pm Saturday 12-8pm
- [LPHS Senior Night Football vs. Deer Lodge](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/lphs-senior-night-football-vs-deer-lodge) - Varsity at 7 p.m. at Lone Peak High School.
- [Community Information Session on 191 Assessment](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/community-information-session-on-191-assessment) - Come learn about options to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and maintain wildlife movement along local highways! Staff of the Bozeman-based Center for Large Landscape Conservation will showcase the findings of the US-191/MT-64 Wildlife & Transportation Assessment, a joint project with MSU's Western Transportation Institute. This Community Information Session will take place on October 23, 5:45-7:00 pm
- [WIA Open House & Holly Jolly Raffle](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wia-open-house-holly-jolly-raffle) - Event: WIA WONDERLAND OPEN HOUSE AND HOLLY JOLLY RAFFLE Date: November 28 Time: 4-7 pm, Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 pm Info: We would like to welcome the community to the WIA Wonderland Open House and the Holly Jolly Raffle on Tuesday, November 28,#GivingTuesday. Thanks to BSRAD and the support of the community, we have completed
- [Veterans Day Ruck at Moving Mountains](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/veterans-day-ruck-at-moving-mountains) - Are you tough enough? Join Big Sky Bravery and Moving Mountains as we celebrate our Veterans with a ruck on November 11th and give back to the community by providing food for the Big Sky Community Food Bank. Rucking is simply walking with weight on your back and is a staple of military training. There
- [Montage: Holiday Hors d'Oeuvres](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/montage-holiday-hors-doeuvres) - November 16 | Holiday Hors d'Oeuvres | 2-4pm | Cortina | Join chef for a full immersion class refining your culinary skills to create a variety of elegant hors d' oeuvres suitable for any holiday entertaining this festive season. Email mbs.diningresevations@montage.comfor Reservations. *$125/person
- [Montage: Classic American Pies](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/montage-classic-american-pies) - November 11 | Classic American Pies | 2-4pm | Wildflower | Hone your baking skills and prepare for upcoming holiday celebrations as chef leads you through each step of baking delightful apple and pumpkin pies. Email mbs.diningresevations@montage.comfor Reservations. *$125/person
- [Montage: Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/montage-annual-holiday-lighting-ceremony) - November 24 | Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony | 4pm | The Living Room | Feel the festive season come alive with an evening of events sure to rekindle your holiday spirit. Celebrate our inaugural holiday lighting ceremony, enjoy caroling, the season's first visit from Santa, mulled wine, raclette around the fire and more.
- [Breath Quest with Alex Omania](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/breath-quest-with-alex-omania-4) - Experience this powerful practice that helps release trauma, and access deep self-exploration and the healing potential of your inner wisdom. Register for this course at www.santoshabigsky.com. Investment is $45.
- [Change your water, Change your life!](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/change-your-water-change-your-life) - Join Megan Waldron in our yoga studio at Santosha Wellness Center to learn about Electrolyzed Reduced Water and what it can do for your health. Register for this free class at www.santoshabigsky.com.
- [Veterans Day Breakfast](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/veterans-day-breakfast) - BSCO, Cafe 191 and Caliber Coffee are partnered for another Veterans Day Breakfast at BASE. Our nation's veterans, their families and friends are welcome to the 8 a.m. breakfast, with food and drinks courtesy of Cafe 191 and Caliber Coffee. After the breakfast, Big Sky Bravery and Moving Mountains host the Veterans Day Ruck at
- [Community Input Session on Child Care](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/community-input-session-on-child-care) - For all those who live and/or work in Big Sky. The CHILD Task Force in collaboration with Child Care Connections is developing a Child Care Strategic Plan for Gallatin County. As part of the strategic planning process, we are seeking community input on how to achieve accessible, affordable and thriving child care throughout Gallatin County.
- [WMPAC: White Christmas](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-white-christmas) - High School Holiday Musical Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS: Don't just dream about it. Come enjoy a WHITE CHRISTMAS at WMPAC as local High School students perform and produce Irving Berlin's classic musical about a ski town in desperate need of snow. Featuring classic songs like Blue Skies, Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep, Happy Holidays,
- [5th Annual Friendsgiving Dinner](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/5th-annual-friendsgiving-dinner) - Free and open to the public, enjoy a Friendsgiving dinner at the Wilson Hotel from 3-8 p.m. Discounted cocktails and desserts afterwards at Block 3 Kitchen & Bar next door from 8-10 p.m. Keep the celebration going with the Friendsgiving After Party at Tips Up with a FREE live DJ from 10 p.m.-12 a.m.
- [Warren Miller- ALL TIME](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/warren-miller-all-time) - Join Peak Ski Company and Outlaw Partners for the Bozeman premiere of Warren Miller Entertainment's newest film, ALL TIME. This takes place at the Emerson at 111 S Grand Ave in Bozeman. Proceeds benefit Gallatin County Search and Rescue efforts and special guest Johnny Mosley will be there. Buy your tickets: https://events.eventgroove.com/event/Warren-Miller-All-Time-86497
- [Big Sky OUT: Queer Climbing Night](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/big-sky-out-queer-climbing-night) - First Monday of every month (through March) Climb from 7 to 8 p.m., free for BASE members, $20 for non-members. To reserve a spot: Register online with BASE, email bigskymtpride@gmail.com, or send Instagram message to @bigskyout
- [No Man's Land Film Festival](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/no-mans-land-film-festival) - The Big Sky Waypoint 50 Ousel Falls Road 7:00pm | $10 Buy tickets here: https://bigskyarts.org/events/no-mans-land-film-festival-2023 No Man's Land Film Festival (NMLFF) is the premier all-women adventure film festival based out of Denver, Colorado, that meets a need and desire to highlight and connect women in pursuit of the radical. We are a collaboration and celebration
- [24th Annual Madrigal Dinner](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/24th-annual-madrigal-dinner) - Missouri Ballroom at Big Sky Resort 50 Resort Road 5:00pm | $80 Tickets: https://bigskyarts.org/events/26th-annual-madrigal-dinner-2023 Please join the Arts Council of Big Sky for the 26th annual Madrigal Dinner on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 5 p.m. in the Missouri Ballroom at Big Sky Resort. Marking its 59th year, the Madrigal Dinner is a production of
- [Luck of the Draw & Auction Preview Exhibition](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/luck-of-the-draw-auction-preview-exhibition) - Luck of the Draw - Auction Preview Exhibition BASE Art Gallery from 5-8 p.m. Catch this sneak preview of the most coveted art in our upcoming Auction for the Arts fundraiser in February. Tickets for the event will on sale as well!
- [Artist in residence with Jasmine Picker Bell](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/artist-in-residence-with-jasmine-picker-bell) - Warren Miller Performing Arts Center 45465 Gallatin Rd 7:30pm | Free Each year the Arts Council of Big Sky brings a culturally rich artist to Big Sky for a multi-day residence in collaboration with the Big Sky School District. During their time at school, the artist works with a partner teacher to deliver two days
- [The Waking Sun presented by Roots in the Sky & Baroque Music Montana](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/the-waking-sun-presented-by-roots-in-the-sky-baroque-music-montana) - Big Sky Chapel 510 Little Coyote Rd 7:30pm | Varies Get tickets: https://bigskyarts.org/events/the-walking-sun-presented-by-roots-in-the-sky-and-baroque-music-montana The Arts Council is pleased to host its annual holiday choral concert on Saturday, December 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Big Sky Chapel. Doors open at 7 p.m. This concert is part of our Bravo! Big Sky program, and is supported
- [Live Music: North Fork Crossing](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/live-music-north-fork-crossing) - The Waypoint 50 Ousel Falls Road 8:00pm | Free Join us for FREE music from North Fork Crossing at the Waypoint! Founded in early 2021, North Fork Crossing has quickly made their presence known all around Montana. Most notably in the beautiful Gallatin Valley where they live. In a little over a year they have
- [Her Gift/ Her Creation](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/her-gift-her-creation) - Local Showcase 6:00PM - Art Opening and Refreshments 7:00PM - Performances Founder and director Klaudia Kosiak came up with the idea three years ago to organize, celebrate and empower the many talented women of Big Sky through artistic expression. Now, the event is one of the most anticipated of the year. With support from Kosiak's
- [Jazz Veteran Bob Bowman with Kellen Moore & Josh Poole](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/jazz-veteran-bob-bowman-with-kellen-moore-josh-poole) - Wilson Hotel Lobby 145 Town Center Ave 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Free Jazz bassist Bob Bowman has performed nationally and internationally with jazz legends and heavy hitters over the past 58 years. He is originally from Kansas and now resides in Montana, near West Yellowstone, after living in Portland, New York, L.A., and then over
- [Women's Basketball Open Gym](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/womens-basketball-open-gym) - BASE pass required. Every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- [Jasmine Pickner Bell](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/jasmine-pickner-bell) - Each year the Arts Council of Big Sky brings a culturally rich artist to Big Sky for a multi-day residence in collaboration with the Big Sky School District. During their time at school, the artist works with a partner teacher to deliver two days of workshops that aim to help students build a deeper, authentic
- [Santa Claus is comin' to BASE](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/santa-claus-is-comin-to-base) - Open to the public - no BASE pass required. Meet the one and only Santa Claus! He's busy this time of year, so don't be late.
- [Christmas Eve Services at Big Sky Resort](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/christmas-eve-services-at-big-sky-resort) - Christmas Eve Services at Big Sky Resort Yellowstone conference center 5:00 pm St. Joseph Catholic Mission of Big Sky
- [Christmas Eve Services at Big Sky Chapel](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/christmas-eve-services-at-big-sky-chapel) - Christmas Eve Services at Big Sky Chapel 3:30 pm Big Sky Christian Fellowship 5:00 pm Big Sky Christian Fellowship 7:00 pm Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols All Saints in Big Sky
- [Live Music at Tips Up](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/live-music-at-tips-up-2) - Live Music every Friday and Saturday at Tips Up! Here's December's lineup: Friday December 1st - Jacob Roundtree duo - Indy Folk - 9:45PM Friday December 8th - Jazz Lettuce - Funk Jam - 9:45PM Saturday December 9th - DJ Take a Chance - Psy/Trans/House - 10:00PM Friday December 15th - Squirrel Gravy - Jam
- [Christmas Day Services at Big Sky Chapel](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/christmas-day-services-at-big-sky-chapel) - Christmas Day Services at Big Sky Chapel 8:00 am'Solemnity of the Nativity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ' St. Joseph Catholic Mission of Big Sky 10:00 am Nativity of our Lord: Christmas Day Holy Eucharist All Saints in Big Sky
- [Live Music at Tips Up](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/live-music-at-tips-up) - Live Music every Friday and Saturday at Tips Up! Here's December's lineup: Friday December 1st - Jacob Roundtree duo - Indy Folk - 9:45PM Friday December 8th - Jazz Lettuce - Funk Jam - 9:45PM Saturday December 9th - DJ Take a Chance - Psy/Trans/House - 10:00PM Friday December 15th - Squirrel Gravy - Jam
- [WMPAC: Cirque-Tacular](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-cirque-tacular) - Buy Tickets "Mind-boggling artistry and athleticism." Journey into a glittering wonderland with a spectacle of acrobatics, athleticism, and just a little bit of whimsical winter magic. Cirque-tacular is a performing arts group that features the nation's most elite talent in acrobatics, aerialists, and specialty acts. They bring their dazzling family-friendly spectacle to Big Sky to
- [Crockpot Demonstration Class - Green Hatch Chili Stew](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/crockpot-demonstration-class-green-hatch-chili-stew) - Join Chef Sally Wally at the Big Sky Chapel and learn how to properly cook with a crockpot, and take home a recipe: Green Hatch Chili Stew. Class is free, from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Presented by the Big Sky Community Food Bank. Ace Hardware donates about 160 crockpots every year to the
- [WMPAC: Johnny Cash  -  The Official Concert Experience](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-johnny-cash-the-official-concert-experience) - But Tickets 'This brand new concert experience will bring my father and his music back to fans all around the world.' - John Carter Cash Johnny Cash - The Official Concert Experience brings songs and stories from the Man in Black to the stage in a way that audiences haven't seen or heard before. Expertly
- [WMPAC: Many Happy Returns](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-many-happy-returns) - But Tickets Learn More
- [WMPAC: Mike Birbiglia: Please Stop the Ride](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-mike-birbiglia-please-stop-the-ride) - But Tickets "Mike Birbiglia knows what he's doing; at this point, his act is baked to golden perfection." - New York Times Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, storyteller, director and actor who has performed in front of audiences worldwide, from the Sydney Opera House to Broadway. His razor-sharp wit and deadpan observations of parenthood, embarrassing
- [WMPAC: Danish String Quartet](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-danish-string-quartet) - But Tickets The Grammy-nominated Danish String Quartet continues to assert its preeminence among the world's finest string quartets. Celebrated for their "intense blend, extreme dynamic variation (in which they seem glued together), perfect intonation even on harmonics, and constant vitality and flow" (Gramophone) and renowned for the palpable joy they exude in music-making, the Danish
- [WMPAC: säje](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-sje) - "säje is blazing a new trail for female composers and performers in the jazz world." - Forbes The Grammy-nominated vocal supergroup, säje (rhymes with "beige") is the brainchild of vocalist/composers Sara Gazarek, Amanda Taylor, Johnaye Kendrick, and Erin Bentlage. Born out of close friendship and deep admiration, these world-renowned artists, composers, and arrangers have come
- [WMPAC: The Moth Mainstage](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-the-moth-mainstage) - Buy Tickets "The Moth never disappoints." - Forbes The Moth is true stories, told live and without notes. We celebrate the ability of true, personal storytelling to illuminate both the diversity and commonality of human experience. Our work allows people all over the world and from all walks of life: astronauts, students, a dental hygienist,
- [WMPAC: International Guitar Night](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-international-guitar-night) - But Tickets "A welcome change from the usual lonely lot of the traveling guitarist." - SFGATE For the 24th annual International Guitar Night tour, the lineup features three returning favorites and an exciting newcomer. Luca Stricagnoli (Italy), the amazing acoustic rock interpreter, will be returning for the fourth time. Crowd favorite The Le THU (Vietnam),
- [WMPAC: Anderson & Roe](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-anderson-roe) - Buy tickets: https://warrenmillerpac.org/event/anderson-roe/ Known for their adrenalized performances, original compositions, and notorious music videos, Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe are revolutionizing the piano duo experience for the 21st century. Described as "the most dynamic duo of this generation" (San Francisco Classical Voice), "rock stars of the classical music world" (Miami Herald), and "the very
- [WMPAC: James Sewell Ballet](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-james-sewell-ballet) - Buy tickets: https://warrenmillerpac.org/event/james-sewell-ballet-3/ Celebrating 20 performances in Big Sky Sewell Ballet was founded in New York City by James Sewell and Sally Rousse and brought to Minnesota in 1993. Combining their expertise, vision and chutzpah they envisioned a close-knit company of dance artists willing to both challenge their physical limits and expand their notions about
- [Live Music: BRAVO! BIG SKY PRESENTS THE VALENCIA BARYTON PROJECT](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/live-music-bravo-big-sky-presents-the-valencia-baryton-project) - Gallatin River Gallery 114 Ousel Falls Road 7:00pm | $25 The Arts Council of Big Sky is pleased to be bringing the Valencia Baryton Project back to Big Sky for a concert in the Gallatin River Gallery on Monday, January 15, 2024. The concert is part of the Bravo! Big Sky classical music series and
- [Live Music: OLD MAN BEN AND THE GROWN-ASS MEN](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/live-music-old-man-ben-and-the-grown-ass-men) - The Waypoint 50 Ousel Falls Road 9:00pm | Free Join us for FREE music from Old Man Ben and the Grown-Ass Men at the Waypoint! It is our pleasure to introduce Old Man Ben and the Grown Ass Men, born as a band in the midst of the pandemic in Philipsburg, Montana, and only now
- [WMPAC: 360 ALLSTARS](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-360-allstars) - Buy tickets: https://warrenmillerpac.org/event/360-allstars/ A non-stop, energy-packed urban circus complete with dancing, beat boxing, acrobatics, BMX biking and more, 360 ALLSTARS is a breathtaking display of athleticism and human potential. Boasting a stellar cast of world champion and world record-holding artists and athletes, coupled with a stunning live soundtrack by award-winning musicians, 360 ALLSTARS is a
- [Live Music: THE LAND OF GIANTS & A MATCHSTICK PRODUCTION](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/live-music-the-land-of-giants-a-matchstick-production) - The Waypoint 50 Ousel Falls Road 7:00pm | $15 Get tickets: https://events.eventgroove.com/event/The-Land-Of-Giants-A-Matchstick-Production-85829 The Arts Council of Big Sky is excited to present The Land of Giants at The Waypoint as part of our Adventure Circuit Film Series. The Adventure Circuit is a collection of outdoor and recreation-focused film festivals packaged together for a greater impact
- [Live Music: DESPERATE ELECTRIC](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/live-music-desperate-electric) - The Waypoint 50 Ousel Falls Road 8:00pm | Free Join us for FREE music from Desperate Electric at the Waypoint! Hailing from the mountains of Montana, Desperate Electric is a captivating soul-pop duo that brings vibrant energy and infectious melodies to the forefront of the music scene. Comprising of two electrifying individuals, their name alone
- [LUCK OF THE DRAW & AUCTION FOR THE ARTS PREVIEW EXHIBITION](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/luck-of-the-draw-auction-for-the-arts-preview-exhibition) - BASE Art Gallery 285 Simkins Drive 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Free Please join the Arts Council of Big Sky's current gallery exhibit, the Luck of the Draw - Auction for the Arts Preview Exhibition at the BASE Art Gallery during the Town Center Friday night Winter Lights & Delights. ACBS is proud to host our
- [2024 AUCTION FOR THE ARTS](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/2024-auction-for-the-arts) - Grand Ballroom at the Montage Hotel 995 Settlement Trail 5:00pm | Varies The Arts Council of Big Sky will be hosting the 12th Annual Auction for the Arts fundraising gala on Thursday, February 22, in the Grand Ballroom at the Montage Hotel in Big Sky, Montana. Ticket sales for this highly anticipated event go on
- [Third Annual Winter Ball](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/third-annual-winter-ball) - The Third Annual Winter Ball is back on February 1st! Join the Big Sky Community Housing Trust, Zaremba Potts Group and Savvy - The Band at The Waypoint for a night of dancing and FUNdraising! All proceeds will support stable housing for locals. Cost (if applicable): $150
- [Live Music: COLE & THE THORNES](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/live-music-cole-the-thornes) - The Waypoint 50 Ousel Falls Road 8:00pm | Free Join us for FREE music from Cole & the Thornes at the Waypoint! Mountain-Island, gypsy-jazz, reggae infused SOUL band, Cole & The Thornes of Bozeman Montana are an eclectic, funky 7 piece group with an infectious uplifting energy. Led by ukulelist Miss Colita Thorne, her powerful
- [Après Music at Block 3: Ryan Acker](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/aprs-music-at-block-3-ryan-acker-2) - Enjoy Après Music at Block 3 Kitchen & Bar with Ryan Acker on Sunday, Jan. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m.
- [Après Music at Block 3: Buffalo Burrow](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/aprs-music-at-block-3-buffalo-burrow) - Enjoy Après Music at Block 3 Kitchen & Bar with Buffalo Burrow on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.
- [Après Music at Block 3](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/aprs-music-at-block-3) - Enjoy Après Music at Block 3 Kitchen & Bar with Taylor Burlage on Jan. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m.
- [Après Music at Block 3: Lena Shiffer](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/aprs-music-at-block-3-lena-shiffer-2) - Enjoy Après Music at Block 3 Kitchen & Bar with Ryan Acker on Jan. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m.
- [Après Music at Block 3: Chandler Huntley](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/aprs-music-at-block-3-chandler-huntley-2) - Enjoy Après Music at Block 3 Kitchen & Bar with Chandler Huntley on Jan. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m.
- [Après Music at Block 3: Ryan Acker](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/aprs-music-at-block-3-ryan-acker) - Enjoy Après Music at Block 3 Kitchen & Bar with Ryan Acker on Jan. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m.
- [Après Music at Block 3: Brian Stumpf](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/aprs-music-at-block-3-brian-stumpf-2) - Enjoy Après Music at Block 3 Kitchen & Bar with Brian Stumpf on Jan. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. https://www.block3bigsky.com/
- [Après Music at Block 3: Taylor Burlage](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/aprs-music-at-block-3-taylor-burlage) - Enjoy Après Music at Block 3 Kitchen & Bar with Taylor Burlage on Jan. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m.
- [Après Music at Block 3: Lena Shiffer](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/aprs-music-at-block-3-lena-shiffer) - Enjoy Après Music at Block 3 Kitchen & Bar with Lena Shiffer on Jan. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m.
- [Après Music at Block 3: Chandler Huntley](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/aprs-music-at-block-3-chandler-huntley) - Enjoy Après Music at Block 3 Kitchen & Bar with Chandler Huntley on Jan. 24 from 5 to 7 p.m.
- [Train Like A Girl & Free and open to the public](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/train-like-a-girl-free-and-open-to-the-public) - At BASE Train Like a Girl is a 7-week Middle and Highschool Girls Program. Free and open to the public! We will embark on an exciting journey to help discover inner strength and try new activities. January 3, 2024 Run the World with Margaret January 10, 2024 New Year, New Outlook with Hannah January 17,
- [Après Music at Block 3: Dane Andrew Thompson](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/aprs-music-at-block-3-dane-andrew-thompson) - Enjoy Après Music at Block 3 Kitchen & Bar with Dane Andrew Thompson on Jan., 26 from 5 to 7 p.m.
- [Après Music at Block 3: Brian Stumpf](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/aprs-music-at-block-3-brian-stumpf) - Enjoy Après Music at Block 3 Kitchen & Bar with Brian Stumpf on Jan. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m.
- [Snowshoe Shuffle](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/snowshoe-shuffle) - Join Heart of the Valley for a winter hike with your four-legged friend, then warm up with refreshments at BASE Community Center, bid in the auction and enter to win raffle prizes! First 100 tickets receive a Snowshoe Shuffle goodie bag! *Kids 10 and under can participate for free*
- [Rotary's Gold Auction](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/rotarys-gold-auction) - Please join Big Sky Rotary Club for their only fundraiser of the year. A fun party at the Waypoint! We will have a silent auction and live GOLD auction. Gold Grand Prize Raffle Prizes are: 1st place: $1000, 2nd: $750, 3rd: $500. Big Sky Rotary does many service projects throughout the community, including Giving Tree,
- [Big Sky Rotary Annual Gold Auction 2024](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/big-sky-rotary-annual-gold-auction-2024) - Please join Big Sky Rotary Club for their only fundraiser of the year. A fun party at the Waypoint! We will have a silent auction and live GOLD auction. Gold Grand Prize Raffle Prizes are: 1st place: $1000, 2nd: $750, 3rd: $500. Big Sky Rotary does many service projects throughout the community, including Giving Tree,
- [20th Annual Rotary Gold Auction](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/20th-annual-rotary-gold-auction) - January 26th at The Waypoint. Have fun while you support GREAT local projects. Food, drink, raffles, trivia. BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW! Online Auction starts January 16th.
- [Montage: Valentine's Dinner](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/montage-valentines-dinner) - Valentine's Dinner | February 14th | 5:00pm - 10:00pm | Cortina | Sip, savor and celebrate Valentine's Day with specialized cocktails and entrees in Cortina. Reservations are available by emailing mbs.diningreservations@montage.com.
- [Montage: Superbowl Viewing Party](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/montage-superbowl-viewing-party) - Superbowl Viewing Party | February 11 | 4:30pm | Beartooth Pub & Rec | Experience the thrill of the biggest game of the year in Beartooth Pub & Rec. Indulge in game-day specials featuring signature cocktails, local brews and delectable bites. Reservations are available by emailing mbs.diningreservations@montage.com.
- [Montage: Art Walk with Kene Sperry](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/montage-art-walk-with-kene-sperry) - Art Walk with Kene Sperry | February 3, February 17 & March 2 | 5:00pm | Complimentary | Wildflower Alcove | Longtime local photographer Kene Sperry's artwork documents Yellowstone National Park and the natural world with rich textures in each piece. This winter, join us in the Wildflower Alcove for a presentation and discussion with
- [Verge Theater Presents Songs for a New World](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/verge-theater-presents-songs-for-a-new-world) - Verge Theater is thrilled to present the contemporary, Jason Robert Brown musical, Songs for a New World. Opening Friday, February 2nd and running through Sunday, February 18th, Songs for a New World is the perfect cozy night out to enjoy ninety minutes of transformative vocal performances supported by a four piece band. Under the skilled
- [Wild Montana Madison Gallatin Chapter presents Winter Wildlands Backcountry Film Festival](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wild-montana-madison-gallatin-chapter-presents-winter-wildlands-backcountry-film-festival) - Join the fun and watch The Winter Wildlands Backcountry Film Festival sponsored by the Wild Montana Madison Gallatin Chapter at the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center in Big Sky on Feb. 20, 2024 @7PM. Take a chance to win a two-night stay at the Montage in Big Sky, a Stio jacket, and many more great
- [Auditions for the Vagina Monologues](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/auditions-for-the-vagina-monologues) - We are looking for performers to audition for Big Sky OUT's production of the Vagina Monologues as well as volunteers to help with the production! Auditions will take place in the community room of the Big Sky Medical Center. All who audition will be given a role, no former experience or preparation necessary.
- [Queer Climbing Night at BASE](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/queer-climbing-night-at-base) - A beginner-friendly and inclusive space to learn and develop rock climbing skills. All gear is provided by BASE. Registration is required using this link. • Cost: $20 for non-Base pass holders, free for pass holders
- [Gays on Blades](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/gays-on-blades-2) - Join Big Sky OUT at the Len Hill Park Community Ice Rink for a free and inclusive ice skating event for all levels. Everyone is welcome, especially allies! There will be hot cocoa donated by the Hungry Moose and pizza donated by Blue Moon Bakery. Ice skate rentals are available at East Slope Outdoors until
- [Gays on Blades](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/gays-on-blades) - Join Big Sky OUT at the Len Hill Park Community Ice Rink for a free and inclusive ice skating event for all levels. Everyone is welcome, especially allies! There will be hot cocoa donated by the Hungry Moose and pizza donated by Blue Moon Bakery. Ice skate rentals are available at East Slope Outdoors until
- [Queer Climbing Night](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/queer-climbing-night) - Join Big Sky OUT at BASE for a beginner-friendly and inclusive space to learn and develop rock climbing skills. All gear is provided by BASE. Registration is required using this link. • Cost: $20 for non-Base pass holders, free for pass holders
- [Winter Bloom](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/winter-bloom) - Gallatin Valley residents are invited to the first Winter Bloom Lantern Parade organized by the local non-profit Random Acts of Silliness beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, at Gallatin Regional Park. Spectators will enjoy hundreds of colorful lanterns inspired by the natural world as the parade meanders through the park accompanied by singers
- [Queer Movie Night: But I'm A Cheerleader](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/queer-movie-night-but-im-a-cheerleader) - Join us for a fabulous evening of queer cinema at The Waypoint! We're screening the hilarious and heartwarming film But I'm A Cheerleader. Get ready to laugh, cry, and cheer along with the fabulous characters in this cult classic. Doors open at 6pm and the movie starts at 7pm. Tickets are $18 using this link
- [Norman Conducts Beethoven's Symphony No. 3](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/norman-conducts-beethovens-symphony-no-3-2) - The Bozeman Symphony's third classical concert performance of the 2023/24 season, Norman Conducts Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 features Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 "Eroica" and guest pianist Rodolfo Leone performing Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major. Performances are Saturday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 25, at 2:30 p.m., at the Willson Auditorium, 404
- [Norman Conducts Beethoven's Symphony No. 3](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/norman-conducts-beethovens-symphony-no-3) - The Bozeman Symphony's third classical concert performance of the 2023/24 season, Norman Conducts Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 features Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 "Eroica" and guest pianist Rodolfo Leone performing Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major. Performances are Saturday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 25, at 2:30 p.m., at the Willson Auditorium, 404
- [The Portal- Cacao Ceremony, Transcendental Breathwork & Sound Journey Meditation](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/the-portal-cacao-ceremony-transcendental-breathwork-sound-journey-meditation-2) - Saturday, March 23rd 6:00-8:00pm We will combine the heart-opening powers of cacao with the transcendental powers of breathwork and sound. Together, these practices will give us the opportunity for a deep inward journey and peak state experience. This experience can activate and clear the chakras, release trauma, reset the nervous system, connect us with higher
- [Breath Quest with Alex Omania](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/breath-quest-with-alex-omania-3) - Breath Quest is a powerful experiential practice that combines deep, rhythmic breathing with evocative music in a supportive and intentional setting. Breath Quest helps release emotions, heal traumas, and promote self-discovery. Through intentional breathwork, you will access a deeper consciousness and experience expanded awareness, leading to greater self-awareness and well-being. Register at santoshabigsky.com/workshops-special-events.
- [American Legion BINGO!](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-bingo-9) - American Legion BINGO at The Big Sky Waypoint at 6:30
- [Auction for the Arts Sound and Color Reception](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/auction-for-the-arts-sound-and-color-reception) - Please join the Arts Council of Big Sky for the Sound & Color Reception on Friday, February 16th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. to kick off a long weekend of art previews offering a sneak peek of all Silent Auction and Luck of the Draw fixed-price art before the Auction for the Arts fundraising
- [Auction for the Arts Public Preview](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/auction-for-the-arts-public-preview-3) - At the Auction preview event, those interested in participating in the Auction for the Arts in person or virtually can view all of the Silent Auction art and Luck of the Draw fixed-price art. Our expert team will be available to assist you with registering for the Auction, purchasing tickets, bidding on Silent Auction art,
- [Auction for the Arts Public Preview](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/auction-for-the-arts-public-preview) - At the Auction preview event, those interested in participating in the Auction for the Arts in person or virtually can view all of the Silent Auction art and Luck of the Draw fixed-price art. Our expert team will be available to assist you with registering for the Auction, purchasing tickets, bidding on Silent Auction art,
- [Auction for the Arts Public Preview](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/auction-for-the-arts-public-preview-2) - At the Auction preview event, those interested in participating in the Auction for the Arts in person or virtually can view all of the Silent Auction art and Luck of the Draw fixed-price art. Our expert team will be available to assist you with registering for the Auction, purchasing tickets, bidding on Silent Auction art,
- [Full Moon Women's Circle](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/full-moon-womens-circle-3) - There is something so powerful when women come together to support each other on their journey. We are healed, we are nurtured, and we feel comforted and understood. This full moon can give us the opportunity to connect with the grounding energies of the earth and cosmos as well as to recognize and celebrate this
- [Movie: Paradise Paradox](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/movie-paradise-paradox) - WMPAC will be showing Paradise Paradox on Feb. 26 Executive produced by Olympic ski racer Bode Miller and Emmy Award-winning impact sports filmmaker Brett Rapkin, THE PARADISE PARADOX explores the mental health crisis affecting America's mountain towns and the innovative solutions being developed in response. By opening up the conversation, the stigmas can start to
- [The Portal: Cacao Ceremony, Transcendental Breathwork & Sound Journey Meditation](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/the-portal-cacao-ceremony-transcendental-breathwork-sound-journey-meditation) - Go beyond the limits of the self and reality through a ceremonial experience designed to help you realize the infinite nature of who you are and your ability to thrive and heal.We will combine the heart-opening powers of cacao with the transcendental powers of breathwork and sound. Together, these practices will give us the opportunity
- [Breath Quest with Alex Omania](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/breath-quest-with-alex-omania-2) - Breath Quest is a powerful experiential practice that combines deep, rhythmic breathing with evocative music in a supportive and intentional setting. Breath Quest helps release emotions, heal traumas, and promotes self-discovery. Through intentional breathwork, you will access a deeper consciousness and experience expanded awareness, leading to greater self-awareness and well-being. Somatic release through physical expression
- [Benefit Big Sky Pint Night at Beehive Brewing](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/benefit-big-sky-pint-night-at-beehive-brewing) - -Benefit Big Sky (a BSOA-initiated nonprofit based in Big Sky, MT) is working with Beehive Basin Brewery to host a pint night in order to spread the word about Benefit Big Sky and raise money for community initiatives. $1 per pint will be donated to Benefit Big Sky's community projects and programs, including the ongoing
- [Complimentary Screening | Paradise Paradox | Mountain Town Mental Health](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/complimentary-screening-paradise-paradox-mountain-town-mental-health) - Join the Rieschel Foundation at the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center on February 26th for a complimentary screening of ‘The Paradise Paradox', a groundbreaking film that explores the mental health crisis affecting America's mountain towns and the innovative solutions being developed in response. The ultimate goal is to not only raise awareness but to inspire
- [Brahms Symphony No. 1](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/brahms-symphony-no-1-2) - The Bozeman Symphony's fourth classical concert of the 2023/24 season, Brahms Symphony No. 1, also includes the world premiere of Inner Life, Composer-in-Residence Scott Lee's final commission for the Bozeman Symphony. Brahms Symphony No. 1 presents a well-crafted musical structure, highlighting the virtuosity of the orchestra, powerful melodies, and rich harmonies to create an unforgettable
- [Brahms Symphony No. 1](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/brahms-symphony-no-1) - The Bozeman Symphony's fourth classical concert of the 2023/24 season, Brahms Symphony No. 1, also includes the world premiere of Inner Life, Composer-in-Residence Scott Lee's final commission for the Bozeman Symphony. Brahms Symphony No. 1 presents a well-crafted musical structure, highlighting the virtuosity of the orchestra, powerful melodies, and rich harmonies to create an unforgettable
- [Big Sky Passenger Rail service](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/big-sky-passenger-rail-service) - Montana State University is holding a free on-line open to the public Forum on the development of Passenger Rail Service in our area on March 8. Registration to log in is at www.montana.edu/olli
- [Meet and Greet With Artist Lamont Joseph White](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/meet-and-greet-with-artist-lamont-joseph-white) - The Arts Council of Big Sky is hosting an exhibit showcasing new original artwork from Lamont Joseph White in celebration of the National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS) in Big Sky. Please join us on Tuesday, February 27, to meet and greet the artist from 1:30 - 3 p.m. in the BASE Art Gallery. Afterwards, we
- [WAXING POETIC & ENCAUSTICS  A Group Exhibition at Gallatin River Gallery](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/waxing-poetic-encaustics-a-group-exhibition-at-gallatin-river-gallery)
- [The Vagina Monologues](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/the-vagina-monologues) - Join us for Big Sky OUT's production of the Vagina Monologues! Since 1994, the Vagina Monologues has had a profound impact on feminist activism by theatrically exploring womanhood and sexuality. Tickets are $12 at the door or using the QR code on our Instagram @bigskyout. All proceeds will go to VDAY, an organization dedicated to
- [Big Sky School District Kindergarten Roundup and 4K Program Interest](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/big-sky-school-district-kindergarten-roundup-and-4k-program-interest) - Children turning 5 on or before 9/10/2024: Kindergarten enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year can be completed by following the registration process now. Children born on or after September 11, 2019: 4K enrollment is now open for families that have a 4-year-old they would like to enroll in our program for the 2023-2024 school year.
- [Queer Cuisine](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/queer-cuisine) - A potluck and poster making event at BASE that is open to everyone, especially allies. Event is free and everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to share!
- [Symphony Storytime](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/symphony-storytime-2) - Area parents are encouraged to bring their young children to Symphony Storytime with a Bassoon which will be presented at the Bozeman Public Library's Community Room during their regular Toddler and Preschool Storytime on Wednesday, March 20, at 10:15 a.m. The free program, presented by the Bozeman Symphony is especially for children ages 3 to
- [Inner Stellar: Radical Transformation & Peak State Experience](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/inner-stellar-radical-transformation-peak-state-experience) - Join us for an extraordinary journey into the unlimited nature of your highest self. We will peal back the layers of self-limiting belief and ego conditioning in order to tap into the infinite potentials that lie within. This experience is dedicated to radical transformation and peak state experience for accelerating personal growth and unlocking inner
- [Verge Theater Presents My Barking Dog](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/verge-theater-presents-my-barking-dog) - My Barking Dog is a nightmare comedy that tells the story of Toby and Melinda, two lonely people whose lives are forever changed the night they encounter a starving coyote at their apartment building. Over time they grow to expect him, leaving ritual offerings to entice the coyote every night. Toby and Melinda forge a
- [Good Friday Mass: St. Joseph Catholic Mission](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/good-friday-mass-st-joseph-catholic-mission) - Friday of the Passion of the Lord St. Joseph Catholic Mission
- [Holy Thursday Service: All Saints in Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/holy-thursday-service-all-saints-in-big-sky) - Holy Eucharist with Foot-washing Rite All Saints in Big Sky
- [Holy Thursday Mass:  St. Joseph Catholic Mission](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/holy-thursday-mass-st-joseph-catholic-mission) - Thursday of the Lord's Supper Mass St. Joseph Catholic Mission
- [Easter Vigil Service: All Saints in Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/easter-vigil-service-all-saints-in-big-sky) - Easter Vigil Service (beginning outdoors around the fire)- All Saints in Big Sky
- [Good Friday Service: All Saints in Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/good-friday-service-all-saints-in-big-sky) - Solemn Service of Readings and Prayer All Saints in Big Sky
- [Easter Vigil: St. Joseph Catholic Mission](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/easter-vigil-st-joseph-catholic-mission) - Easter Vigil of the Holy Night (Catholic) 9pm at Our Lady of the Pines parish in West Yellowstone
- [Easter Sunday: Big Sky Christian Fellowship](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/easter-sunday-big-sky-christian-fellowship) - Located at the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center
- [Easer Sunday Service: All Saints in Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/easer-sunday-service-all-saints-in-big-sky) - Festival Eucharist- All Saints in Big Sky (A shared ministry of the Episcopal and Lutheran (ELCA) Churches)
- [Easter Sunday Mass: St. Joseph Catholic Mission](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/easter-sunday-mass-st-joseph-catholic-mission) - Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord St. Joseph Catholic Mission
- [Montage Big Sky Wine Dinner | Sip & Ski with a Pro](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/montage-big-sky-wine-dinner-sip-ski-with-a-pro) - In partnership with Aperture Cellars and PEAK Skis, Montage Big Sky is excited to offer guests an exclusive opportunity to sip & ski with the pros. Led by internationally renowned winemaker and founder of acclaimed Aperture Cellars, Jesse Katz, savor a selection of wine over a sumptuous four-course dinner. Tickets are priced at $300 per
- [LIMITED PALETTE WORKSHOP at Big Sky Artists' Studio & Gallery](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/limited-palette-workshop-at-big-sky-artists-studio-gallery) - We all are familiar with using a limited palette, but do you use one? Do you know how to use a limited palette to create different color combinations? Are you tired of carrying around 15-20 different tubes when you paint plein air? Have you ever wanted to create a certain "mood" in a painting but
- [Elgar's Enigma Variations](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/elgars-enigma-variations) - The Bozeman Symphony's fifth classical concert of the 2023/24 season, Elgar's Enigma Variations, in April will also include Principal Oboist Sandy Stimson's performance of Nigel Westlake's Spirit of the Wild. This concert opens with Hailstork's An American Port of Call, unleashing the energy of a busy North American port city. Sandy Stimson, the Bozeman Symphony's
- [Elgar's Enigma Variations](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/elgars-enigma-variations-2) - The Bozeman Symphony's fifth classical concert of the 2023/24 season, Elgar's Enigma Variations, in April will also include Principal Oboist Sandy Stimson's performance of Nigel Westlake's Spirit of the Wild. This concert opens with Hailstork's An American Port of Call, unleashing the energy of a busy North American port city. Sandy Stimson, the Bozeman Symphony's
- [Give Big Gallatin Valley](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/give-big-gallatin-valley) - One Valley Community Foundation's Give Big Gallatin Valley is a 24-hour celebration of giving that supports more than 250 Gallatin County nonprofits. In just nine years, the initiative has raised over $14.3 million for 425 local organizations. This year, as we celebrate the 10th annual Give Big, our goal is to raise $3 million in
- [The Wilson Lobby Bar Concert Series: Jacob Rountree](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/the-wilson-lobby-bar-concert-series-jacob-rountree-2) - Please join the Arts Council of Big Sky for free music from Jacob Rountree at the Wilson Hotel Lobby Bar from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27. Jacob Rountree is an alternative/indie songwriter living in the stunning alpine of Montana. Contemplative yet playful, his lyric forward style is reflective of his love for philosophy, poetry
- [Montana's Largest RV & Boat Show](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/montanas-largest-rv-boat-show-2) - Join Bretz RV & Marine at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman for Montana's Largest RV & Boat Show! From May 24 - June 2, take advantage of huge savings on Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, Pontoons, Sport Boats, and more! Organization hosting the event: Gallatin County Fairgrounds Date: May 24 - June 2,
- [Symphony Storytime with Percussion](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/symphony-storytime-with-percussion) - Area parents are encouraged to bring their young children to a dynamic, fun, and entertaining Symphony Storytime with Percussion at the Bozeman Public Library's Community Room during their regular Toddler and Preschool Storytime on Wednesday, April 10, at 10:15 a.m. The free Bozeman Symphony program, especially designed for children ages 3 to 5, features Bozeman
- [American Legion Bingo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-bingo-7) - at Riverhouse BBQ & Events
- [American Legion Bingo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-bingo-8) - at the Riverhouse BBQ & Events
- [American Legion Bingo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-bingo-6) - at Riverhouse BBQ & Events
- [American Legion Bingo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-bingo-4) - at Riverhouse BBQ & Events
- [American Legion Bingo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-bingo-5) - at Riverhouse BBQ & Events
- [Gem, Jewelry, Mineral and Bead Show](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/gem-jewelry-mineral-and-bead-show) - All about Rocks, 25 Gem & Mineral Display Cases, Fossil Specimen Raffle, Silent Auctions, Kid Activities, 19 Vendors selling Rocks, Jewelry and more. $3.00 per day, children under 10 free with adult. Event is at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman. A family friendly fund raiser event sponsored by The Bozeman Gem and Mineral Club.
- [Runoff Cleanoff](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/runoff-cleanoff) - Join us on May 10 - 12 to pick up pet waste and seasonal trash to keep our rivers and trails clean. During spring runoff, pet waste left behind by a long winter has the potential of making its way into our local streams and eventually into the Gallatin River if not picked up and
- [A Spring Cleanse and the Basics of Ayurvedic Cleansing](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/a-spring-cleanse-and-the-basics-of-ayurvedic-cleansing) - Join Callie Stolz, C.A.S., P.K.S., Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist and Pancha Karma (cleansing) Specialist, at Santosha Wellness Center to learn more about why a spring cleanse is so important to our health and well-being especially right now. This FREE informational seminar will be offered in the studio, as well as a virtual event if you'd like
- [Full Moon Women's Circle](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/full-moon-womens-circle-2) - There is something so powerful when women come together to support each other on their journey. We are healed, we are nurtured, and we feel comforted and understood. This full moon can give us the opportunity to connect with the grounding energies of the earth and cosmos as well as to recognize and celebrate this
- [Breath Quest with Alex Omania](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/breath-quest-with-alex-omania) - Breath Quest is a powerful experiential practice that combines deep, rhythmic breathing with evocative music in a supportive and intentional setting. Breath Quest helps release emotions, heal traumas, and promotes self-discovery. Through intentional breathwork, you will access a deeper consciousness and experience expanded awareness, leading to greater self-awareness and well-being. Somatic release through physical expression
- [Gem, Jewelry, Mineral, Fossil and Bead Show](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/gem-jewelry-mineral-fossil-and-bead-show) - Gem, Jewelry, Mineral, Fossil and Bead Show May 11th, Saturday, 10 am-6 pm and May 12th, Sunday. 10 am-4 pm Adults $3.00 with children under 10 free Gallatin County Fairgrounds 25 Gem & Mineral Display Cases Spectacular Fossil Stand and more raffles Silent Auctions, 19 Vendors Sponsored by the Bozeman Gem and Mineral Club
- [Santosha Spring Community Cleanse](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/santosha-spring-community-cleanse) - Feeling worn out from the winter? Feeling bloated, low energy or foggy in the mind? Maybe it's just time to have a reset and boost your immune system! It's that time of year again, to refresh, renew and revitalize! The community cleanse utilizes the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda in order to help detoxify the body
- [Community Game Night Hosted by Big Sky OUT](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/community-game-night-hosted-by-big-sky-out) - Come join us at Cowboy Coffee as we celebrate a fun night of drinks, games, and meeting others within the community. This event is from 6-8 and all are welcome to come, if you don't know who to bring come alone this is a great mixer event! This is an event hosted by Big Sky
- [Carmina Burana](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/carmina-burana-3) - The Bozeman Symphony will join forces with the Bozeman Symphonic Choir and Montana State Youth Chorale to present its final classical concert of the 2023/24 season the second weekend of May, the spectacular choral masterpiece "O, Fortuna!" Orff's Carmina Burana, Carl Orff's infamous ode to love, drink, and living life to the fullest. Music Director
- [2024 Summer Pride](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/2024-summer-pride) - This is our second annual Summer Pride and we look forward to seeing you there! The event is still under organization and more details will be posted with flyers in the month to come. Please check out our website for more information and if interested, register to be a volunteer!
- [Carmina Burana](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/carmina-burana) - The Bozeman Symphony will join forces with the Bozeman Symphonic Choir and Montana State Youth Chorale to present its final classical concert of the 2023/24 season the second weekend of May, the spectacular choral masterpiece "O, Fortuna!" Orff's Carmina Burana, Carl Orff's infamous ode to love, drink, and living life to the fullest. Music Director
- [Carmina Burana](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/carmina-burana-2) - The Bozeman Symphony will join forces with the Bozeman Symphonic Choir and Montana State Youth Chorale to present its final classical concert of the 2023/24 season the second weekend of May, the spectacular choral masterpiece "O, Fortuna!" Orff's Carmina Burana, Carl Orff's infamous ode to love, drink, and living life to the fullest. Music Director
- [Pop-Up Jazz With The Alex Robilotta Trio](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/pop-up-jazz-with-the-alex-robilotta-trio) - The Alex Robilotta Trio will perform a free concert in the Wilson Hotel Lobby Bar from 5-7 p.m. on April 17. The trio features Alex Robilotta on guitar, Kellan Moore on piano, and Isaac Winemiller on bass.
- [The Wilson Lobby Bar Concert Series: Jacob Rountree](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/the-wilson-lobby-bar-concert-series-jacob-rountree) - Please join the Arts Council of Big Sky for free music from Jacob Rountree at the Wilson Hotel Lobby Bar from 5-7 p.m. on April 24. Jacob Rountree is an alternative/indie songwriter living in the stunning alpine of Montana. Contemplative yet playful, his lyric forward style is reflective of his love for philosophy, poetry and
- [May Spring Cleanse](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/may-spring-cleanse) - Feeling worn out from the winter? Feeling bloated, low energy or foggy in the mind? Maybe it's just time to have a reset and boost your immune system! It's that time of year again, to refresh, renew and revitalize! The community cleanse utilizes the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda in order to help detoxify the body
- [Lafayette 148 Fashion   Lifestyle Brand Bozeman Pop-Up](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/lafayette-148-fashion-lifestyle-brand-bozeman-pop-up) - NY FASHION BRAND LAFAYETTE 148 DEBUTS IN BOZEMAN MAY 7-11 Wendy Euler of Goodbye Crop Top to host a multi-day style pop-up in Bozeman with private shop and sip events to experience fully the pre-fall 2024 line ahead of market availability.To book a private shopping appointment, call or text 406-320-5000. Launch Party May 9th 4-8
- [Arts Council of Big Sky 2nd Studioversary Celebration](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/arts-council-of-big-sky-2nd-studioversary-celebration) - Everyone is invited to join us in celebrating 2 years of arts education in the BASE Art Studio with us! Take a tour of the studio, meet our instructors, and meet other artists of all levels in our community. We'll be getting creative and you'll have the chance to make your very own artful button
- [Full Moon Womens Circle](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/full-moon-womens-circle) - There is something so powerful when women come together to support each other on their journey. We are healed, we are nurtured, and we feel comforted and understood. This full moon can give us the opportunity to connect with the grounding energies of the earth and cosmos as well as to recognize and celebrate this
- [Gallatin Impairment Public Meeting](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/gallatin-impairment-public-meeting) - The Montana Department of Environmental Quality's Water Quality Planning Bureau will host an informational meeting to update the public on topics related to the impairment listing of the middle segment of the Gallatin River, from Yellowstone National Park to Spanish Creek, for excessive algal growth due to exceeding established thresholds for algae (ARM 17.30.637(1)(e)). The
- [Fundraiser for Kenny "Cuz" Alley](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/fundraiser-for-kenny-cuz-alley) - 50/50 raffle, gun raffle, auction, and more!Free food!Riverhouse BBQ & EventsSponsored by American Legion of Big Sky
- [Spring Clean-up & BBQ](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/spring-clean-up-bbq) - Spring Clean-up & BBQ Red Cliff Shooting Range 12pm Sponsored by American Legion of Big Sky
- [Symphony Storytime with a Cellist](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/symphony-storytime-with-a-cellist) - Area parents are encouraged to bring their young children to a dynamic, fun, and entertaining Symphony Storytime with a Cellist at the Bozeman Public Library's Community Room during their regular Toddler and Preschool Storytime on Wednesday, June 12, at 10:15 a.m. The free Bozeman Symphony program, especially designed for children ages 3 to 5, features
- [ALL OUT Kickoff Pickleball Tournament](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/all-out-kickoff-pickleball-tournament) - Join the Big Sky Futbol Club for an ALL OUT Kickoff Fundraiser Pickleball Tournament! All proceeds will go towards BSCO's Parks and Trails Campaign to build multi use sports fields. Sign up via QR code on the poster that is found around town and on our website at bigskyfc.org
- [At the Movies:  The Music of John Williams](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/at-the-movies-the-music-of-john-williams-3) - The Bozeman Symphony presents "At the Movies: The Music of John Williams" June 7-9 at the Willson Auditorium. This not-to-be-missed event will highlight themes from blockbuster films such as Harry Potter, Jaws, Star Wars, Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and more. Get ready to be swept away into the
- [At the Movies:  The Music of John Williams](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/at-the-movies-the-music-of-john-williams-4) - The Bozeman Symphony presents "At the Movies: The Music of John Williams" June 7-9 at the Willson Auditorium. This not-to-be-missed event will highlight themes from blockbuster films such as Harry Potter, Jaws, Star Wars, Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and more. Get ready to be swept away into the
- [At the Movies:  The Music of John Williams](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/at-the-movies-the-music-of-john-williams) - The Bozeman Symphony presents "At the Movies: The Music of John Williams" June 7-9 at the Willson Auditorium. This not-to-be-missed event will highlight themes from blockbuster films such as Harry Potter, Jaws, Star Wars, Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and more. Get ready to be swept away into the
- [At the Movies:  The Music of John Williams](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/at-the-movies-the-music-of-john-williams-2) - The Bozeman Symphony presents "At the Movies: The Music of John Williams" June 7-9 at the Willson Auditorium. This not-to-be-missed event will highlight themes from blockbuster films such as Harry Potter, Jaws, Star Wars, Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and more. Get ready to be swept away into the
- [MOR's Presenting Prehistory: Digital Dinosaurs with Michael Serio](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/mors-presenting-prehistory-digital-dinosaurs-with-michael-serio) - Join MSU alumnus and current exhibit technician Michael Serio for Digital Dinosaurs: The Current Frontier Propelling Paleontology Into The Future as he shares his current work digitizing and 3D printing the MOR paleontology collections. Advancements in surface scanning and 3D printing technologies have opened the door for a new wave of paleontological research and reconstruction.
- [MOR Adult Exploration Series: Birds & Brews](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/mor-adult-exploration-series-birds-brews) - Join Ashley Hall, an enthusiastic birder and Outreach Program Manager, to learn the basics of birding or avian dinosaur watching. Although T. rex is extinct, avian dinosaurs are still thriving in various habitats of our region. In this session, you will learn how to properly use binoculars, identify birds based on their shape and call,
- [Verge Theater's New Works Fest](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/verge-theaters-new-works-fest) - Verge Theater is excited to announce its inaugural New Works Fest! This highly anticipated weekend features 13 new playwrights sharing their original works with audiences, some for the first time ever. Over the course of three days, audiences will have the incredible opportunity to be a part of the creative process simply by being in
- [Mythic Creatures Family Day at Museum of the Rockies](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/mythic-creatures-family-day-at-museum-of-the-rockies) - Dragons, unicorns, and mermaids, oh my! Join us for a family day celebrating the opening of our newest changing exhibition, Dragons, Unicorns, and Mermaids: Mythic Creatures, organized by the American Museum of Natural History. Come dressed as your favorite mythic creature to enjoy family-friendly activities, encounter fantastical beings throughout the museum, and make mythic creature
- [Member-only Mythic Creatures Exhibition Opening at Museum of the Rockies](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/member-only-mythic-creatures-exhibition-opening-at-museum-of-the-rockies) - Join us for an exclusive sneak peek at MOR's new special exhibit, Dragons, Unicorns, and Mermaids: Mythic Creatures before it opens to the public. Delve into the enchanting realm of legendary beings from around the world and explore mesmerizing models, captivating paintings, and cultural artifacts that unveil the origins of these mythical creatures. From Creatures
- [LPHS Trivia Fundraiser: Are you smarter than a ninth grader?](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/lphs-trivia-fundraiser-are-you-smarter-than-a-ninth-grader) - Register a team of four for $100 at The Riverhouse. Fundraiser benefits the annual Lone Peak High School trip to Washington, D.C.
- [Breath Quest](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/breath-quest-4) - Breath Quest is back! Join us on May 9 at 6:30pm for a powerful experiential practice that combines deep, rhythmic breathing with evocative music in a supportive and intentional setting. Breath Quest helps release emotions, heal traumas, and promotes self-discovery. "The moment you change your perception is the moment you rewrite the chemistry of your
- [BYEP's Spring Runoff Gala 2024](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/byeps-spring-runoff-gala-2024) - Spring is here! Stow away your skis, and put on your heels. It's time for BYEP's annual Spring Runoff gala. Big Sky Youth Empowerment (BYEP) invites you to join us on our mission to create transformative, even life-saving programs for vulnerable teens in Gallatin Valley. We are excited to share our mission, the journey of
- [Montana's Largest RV & Boat Show](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/montanas-largest-rv-boat-show) - Join Bretz RV & Marine at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman for Montana's Largest RV & Boat Show! From July 12 - 21, take advantage of huge savings on Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, Pontoons, Sport Boats, and more! Mon - Sat | 10am - 7pm Sun | 10am - 6pm
- [13th Annual Rotary Kids Fishing Day, Presented by Ressler Motors](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/13th-annual-rotary-kids-fishing-day-presented-by-ressler-motors) - Open to all kids ages 4-12 at Glen Lake Rotary Park, at 830 Manley Road in Bozeman MT. Check-in starts at 9:00am, fishing from 10-12pm, with BBQ lunch for everyone including parents. Kids can fish with their own gear, or we have loaner equipment available on limited basis. Raffle prizes given after lunch to checked-in
- [Whistle Pig Adventure Race](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/whistle-pig-adventure-race) - Whistle Pig Adventure Race 2024 - 8 Hours Red Lodge, Montana Get ready for the ultimate adventure experience! The Whistle Pig Adventure Race is an action-packed multi-discipline event that challenges your skills and strategy. This year's course will take you through the stunning landscapes of Red Lodge, Montana, with a mix of hiking, biking, and
- [Talismania Jewelry Pop-up at Bluebird Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/talismania-jewelry-pop-up-at-bluebird-big-sky) - Bluebird Big Sky is hosting Talismania Jewelry for a pop-up shopping event! Talismania Jewelry is a Red Lodge, Montana based jewelry brand offering modern, luxurious styles that are handmade with love from ethically sourced materials. Come by for unique designs featuring Montana Sapphires and high quality jewelry across all price points.
- [Father's Day Whiskey & Cigars](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/fathers-day-whiskey-cigars) - Celebrate Father's Day sipping whiskey flights & savoring premium cigars mountainside as the sun sets at Montage Big Sky. $45 per adult. Reservations are available by emailing mbs.diningreservations@montage.com.
- [Music in the Mountains: Jeff Crosby Band with Mike Murray](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/music-in-the-mountains-jeff-crosby-band-with-mike-murray) - We are thrilled to start a fantastic summer of music starting with Americana artist Jeff Crosby. The concert takes place in Len Hill Park in the Big Sky Town Center and is family-friendly and free! Food and beverage vendors will be available. Please remember that NO DOGS, NO GLASS CONTAINERS, and most importantly, NO PERSONAL
- [Rodeo Week Trunk Shows at Montage Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/rodeo-week-trunk-shows-at-montage-big-sky) - Montana Territory Hat Company | Rooted in the heritage, authenticity and enduring romance of the American West, each hat is custom-designed and handmade from start to finish in Bozeman, Montana. Canty Boots |For over 10 years, Nikki Edmundson has handmade Canty Boots in the small town of Harrison, Montana. Canty Boots blends the western-traditional lifestyle
- [Fourth of July Barbeque](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/fourth-of-july-barbeque) - There's no place like the American West to celebrate the Fourth of July. Enjoy a variety of patriotic activities at our annual Fourth of July barbecue, from savory barbeque and domestic whiskey and beer to nostalgic poolside treats and sweets with classic American pies and ice-cold red, white and blue sorbets. Outfit yourself for a
- [LET'S TRY PLEIN AIR!  A Paint Under the Big Sky event!](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/lets-try-plein-air-a-paint-under-the-big-sky-event) - Open only to BEGINNERS in local Big Sky, ages 16 and up! Have you ever wanted to try outdoor painting (plein air) but didn't know where to start or did not have the equipment? Then this 3 day workshop is for you! Offered FREE to first 6 participants who sign up! No experienced needed. However,
- [PAINT UNDER THE BIG SKY](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/paint-under-the-big-sky) - CALL FOR ARTISTS: Paint anytime from June 1-28EXHIBITION & SALE: June 29 - July 31Calling all artists and nature enthusiasts! Get your paintbrushes ready for an unforgettable experience at Paint Under the Big Sky, a thrilling plein air event set against the stunning backdrop of Big Sky, MT, Chet Huntley's'The Last Best Place'. Don't miss
- [Sound Bath with Lily](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/sound-bath-with-lily-3) - Each one of Lily's sound bowls is made of quartz, water, and silicon. When these bowls are played they produce specific frequencies that target the body's energy centers; providing ease, and unblocking the stuck energy within the body. For 75 minutes Lily will guide us into a state of calmness and clarity. This opportunity to
- [PLEIN AIR KIDS!  A Paint Under the Big Sky Event](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/plein-air-kids-a-paint-under-the-big-sky-event) - AGES 6-15 During the month of June, artists from across the nation will descend upon Big Sky to paint our beautiful scenery for "Paint Under the Big Sky". Kids are invited to paint as well! All student entries will be shown and judged on June 29, the opening day for the artists' show, just like
- [Farm Animal Meet & Bleat](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/farm-animal-meet-bleat) - Join the fun at the museum's Living History Farm and meet various animals from MSU's College of Agriculture. It will be an UDDERly fantastic day for the whole family!Museum of the RockiesSaturday, June 15 & 2211 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Tinsley House, Living History FarmIncluded with membership/admission.
- [Stop, Drop, & Collage!](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/stop-drop-collage) - Join us in the galleries with one of MOR's teaching artists to create a magnificent collage inspired by our upcoming Mythic Creatures exhibit, suitable for both adults and children.Saturday, June 1510 a.m. - 12 p.m.Changing Exhibit Galleries.Included with membership/admission.
- [Breath Quest](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/breath-quest-3) - Breath Quest is a powerful experiential practice that combines deep, rhythmic breathing with evocative music in a supportive and intentional setting. Breath Quest helps release emotions, heal traumas, and promotes self-discovery. Through intentional breathwork, you will access a deeper consciousness and experience expanded awareness, leading to greater self-awareness and well-being.Somatic release through physical expression~ Deep
- [Raptor Meet & Greet](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/raptor-meet-greet-2) - Monday, June 24 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.Redstart Classroom, Museum of the RockiesIncluded with membership/admission.Join the Montana Raptor Conservation Center educators at MOR and meet their modern-day dinosaurs - birds! Meet a live hawk, eagle, or owl, touch raptor-related fossils, and learn about the similarities between living and extinct raptors. What is the first thing
- [Power Pouches for Kids](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/power-pouches-for-kids) - Tuesday, June 18 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Ages 5 | Redstart Classroom, Museum of the RockiesIncluded with membership/admissionRegistration is required.Medicine pouches have a rich history of providing individuals with comfort and strength by reminding them of what they value. This youth activity welcomes drop-ins who can come and sew and decorate their own felt pouch,
- [Explore MOR Adult Exploration Series: Birds & Brews](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/explore-mor-adult-exploration-series-birds-brews) - Tuesday, June 116 - 8 p.m. | Age 21 MAP Brewing Company$15 member/$20 non-memberRegistration is required.Join Ashley Hall, an enthusiastic birder and Outreach Program Manager, to learn the basics of birding or avian dinosaur watching. Although T. rex is extinct, avian dinosaurs are still thriving in various habitats of our region. In this session, you
- [Music in the Mountains: Cool Cool Cool](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/music-in-the-mountains-cool-cool-cool) - Please join the Arts Council of Big Sky as we kick off our 2024 Music in the Mountains free summer concerts with a performance from Cool Cool Cool! We are thrilled to start an amazing summer of music with the groovy and energetic band Cool Cool Cool. The concert takes place in Len Hill Park
- [MOR's Taste of the Rockies](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/mors-taste-of-the-rockies) - Wednesday June 265:30 p.m. | Age 21 Living History Farm, Museum of the Rockies$95/ticketFestive Casual or Western AttireImmerse yourself in Montana's rich Western culture with a fusion of local culinary delights and craft brews, complemented by the melodic tunes of the Band of Drifters. Your ticket grants access to live music, captivating historical experiences, engaging
- [Soldiers Chapel Memorial Sunday Service](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/soldiers-chapel-memorial-sunday-service) - Sunday Service at Soldiers Chapel to commemorate and honor all those who have defended our country and the cause of freedom on this very important Memorial Day weekend.
- [The Lone Bellow](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/the-lone-bellow) - The Lone Bellow burst onto the scene with their self-titled debut in 2013. The Nashville-based trio (Zach Williams, Brian Elmquist, Kanene Pipkin) quickly became known for their transcendent harmonies, serious musicianship and raucous live performance - creating what NPR calls, ‘earnest and magnetic folk-pop built to shake the rafters.' In 2015, the band released Then
- [Chris Thile](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/chris-thile) - Acclaimed Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer, and MacArthur Fellow recipient of the prestigious "Genius" grant, Chris Thile is a multifaceted musical talent, described by The Guardian as "that rare being: an all-round musician who can settle into any style, from bluegrass to classical," and hailed by NPR as a "genre-defying musical genius." Thile is
- [SNO Highway 191 Cleanup: Deer Creek](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/sno-highway-191-cleanup-deer-creek) - Join SNO in cleaning up 2 miles of Highway on 191. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Meet at The Upper Deer Creek River Access for clean up from 9am-11am. Snacks and drinks from 11-11:30 to say thank you! Safety vests, trash pickers, bags and gloves provided. Please dress accordingly for the weather. We will
- [Big Sky's Water Plan Update](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/big-skys-water-plan-update) - Come join us on June 17th to hear from stakeholders and learn more about Big Sky's Water Plan, including the 2018 plan accomplishments and 2024 goals moving forward. This event is happening at the Wilson Hotel and is accessible via Zoom.
- [Sarah Vogel, Guest Author](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/sarah-vogel-guest-author) - Sarah Vogel is an attorney, advocate and author of The Farmer's Lawyer, a memoir about a David and Goliath fight as a young single mother against the federal government on behalf of thousands of farmers nationwide who were facing foreclosure. Sarah later became the first woman in U.S. history to be elected as a state
- [Drought Pop Up at the Big Sky Farmers Market](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/drought-pop-up-at-the-big-sky-farmers-market) - Drought Pop-Up Hot summer days are just around the corner, and after a dry winter, the upper Gallatin River and Big Sky are expecting periods of drought this summer. Get prepared and join the Gallatin River Task Force at the Big Sky Farmers Market June 12th from 5pm-8pm for a special Drought Pop-Up and get
- [Ben Goldfarb & Guest Author](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/ben-goldfarb-guest-author) - The Center for Large Landscape Conservation and partners are proud to present a reading by conservation journalist Ben Goldfarb from his most recent book CROSSINGS: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet, a scientific and literary feat, highlighting the impact of the 40 million miles of roadways that encircle our planet. For
- [Summer Community Concert](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/summer-community-concert) - Everyone is welcome to celebrate summer and Make Music Day at a free Community Concert featuring a Bozeman Symphony String Quartet on Friday, June 21, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Manhattan High School Gym. The Bozeman Symphony offers Access Concerts to provide rural and healthcare communities access to professional chamber music performances. Recognizing
- [4th of July 5k](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/4th-of-july-5k) - Join BSCO for the 4th of July 5k race. Prizes will be awarded for age group winners and most patriotic costume! 9 a.m. start at The Community Park.
- [Free Community Concert](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/free-community-concert) - A Bozeman Symphony String Quartet will perform a free community concert on Thursday, June 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the MSU Duck Pond before Montana Shakespeare in the Park's presentation of The Winter's Tale.
- [Bike Big Sky](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/bike-big-sky) - Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
- [Summer Solstice Celebration](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/summer-solstice-celebration) - Join BSCO and Santosha Wellness Center for a Summer Solstice Celebration June 20th at 9 a.m. in Len Hill Park. 108 sun salutations will be followed by a gathering with food provided by Gourmet Gals.
- [Women's Pickup Soccer](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/womens-pickup-soccer) - Free and open to the public at the Community Park main soccer field. All ability levels are welcome to jump in and play!
- [Pickup Coed Soccer](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/pickup-coed-soccer) - Free and open to the public at the Community Park main soccer field. All ability levels are welcome to jump in and play!
- [Adult Pickup Volleyball](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/adult-pickup-volleyball) - Free and open to the public at the Community Park. All ability levels are welcome to jump in and play!
- [Pickup Basketball](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/pickup-basketball) - Free and open to the public at the Community Park basketball court. All ability levels are welcome to jump in and play!
- [Crafting with the Tinsleys](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/crafting-with-the-tinsleys) - Learn about the crafts that were common during the 1890s and how homesteaders crafted rugs, quilts, and other decorative items for their homes. Come down to the Tinsley house and discover the art of weaving, sewing, and other similar skills. You can also try them for yourself with the support of the Bozeman Weavers Guild.
- [Explore MOR Adult Exploration Series: Fairy Lake Fossil Hike](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/explore-mor-adult-exploration-series-fairy-lake-fossil-hike) - Join Outreach Program Manager Ashley Hall for a day of exploring the backside of the beautiful Sacagawea Peak, in search of crinoids, corals, and stromatolites, full of 300-million-year-old ocean fossils in the Bridger Mountains. This hike will be strenuous and cover 5 miles on foot, with the option to summit Sacagawea Peak. Please wear sturdy
- [Community Park Summer Celebration](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/community-park-summer-celebration)
- [Hops & History](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/hops-history) - Museum of the Rockies' beloved Hops & History benefit event celebrates Montana's agricultural history at MOR's Living History Farm. This festive summer gathering invites you to come with friends; bring your blanket or chairs and a picnic basket of your favorite treats. We will provide additional light appetizers to pair with live music and talks
- [Power Pouch Sip & Sew](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/power-pouch-sip-sew) - Across many cultures, it has been a tradition to wear medicine pouches for protection, comfort, or to empower the wearer. The history of medicine pouches dates back more than 10,000 years. We invite you to join us for an informal evening event where you will learn about the history of medicine pouches, create your own
- [Midland, Pug Johnson and the Hounds, and Cactus Cuts](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/midland-pug-johnson-and-the-hounds-and-cactus-cuts) - Midland, Pug Johnson and the Hounds, and Cactus Cuts at Bridger Brewing Three Forks
- [Bridger BrewGrass Night 1: The Infamous Stringdusters, Molly Tuttle, and Golden Highway](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/bridger-brewgrass-night-1-the-infamous-stringdusters-molly-tuttle-and-golden-highway) - Bridger BrewGrass Night 1 at Bridger Brewing Three Forks
- [Grace Potter](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/grace-potter) - Grace Potter at Bridger Brewing Three Forks
- [Bridger BrewGrass Night 2: Leftover Salmon, Railroad Earth, and Yonder Mountain String Band](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/bridger-brewgrass-night-2-leftover-salmon-railroad-earth-and-yonder-mountain-string-band) - Bridger BrewGrass Night 2 at Bridger Brewing Three Forks
- [Kitchen Dwellers, Moonlight Moonlight, and North Fork Crossing](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/kitchen-dwellers-moonlight-moonlight-and-north-fork-crossing) - At Bridger Brewing Three Forks
- [Montana Trails Lecture Series at Lone Mountain Ranch](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/montana-trails-lecture-series-at-lone-mountain-ranch-2) - Museum of the Rockies is teaming up with Lone Mountain Ranch in Big Sky to offer community lectures exploring Montana's recent and prehistoric history. A horse-drawn wagon will take you from the lower parking lot to Ranch Hall, where you will enjoy light appetizers, beer, and wine with a family-friendly lecture. Activities appropriate for children
- [Dancing Down By The River](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/dancing-down-by-the-river) - Come join us at the Riverhouse for a family friendly night of dancing down by the river. Doors Open at 5, Western Roots instructing from 6-7, followed by a county DJ until 10! Pre- purchase tickets to get 1/2 off, $10 at the door!
- [Wildlands Festival](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wildlands-festival) - World-class music under the shadow of Lone Mountain, and for a good cause! Wildlands Festival is back this summer from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3 welcoming Dierks Bentley, Marin Morris, Wyatt Flores and Lukas Nelson to the Big Sky Events Arena stage. Ticket sales and auction items will go toward our nonprofit beneficiaries, Wild Montana,
- [Alpenscapes Launch Party at Crail Gardens](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/alpenscapes-launch-party-at-crail-gardens) - Join us for the official launch party of Alpenscapes, a collaborative Big Sky initiative designed to promote native and sustainable landscaping to reduce wildfire risk, decrease water use, and conserve native species. Alpenscapes was formed by four existing Big Sky organizations - Big Sky Fire Department, Big Sky SNO, Gallatin River Task Force, and Grow
- [One Valley Community Foundation Golf Invitational](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/one-valley-community-foundation-golf-invitational) - Experience the impact of giving back at One Valley Community Foundation's 2024 Golf Invitational on Friday, August 23rd, at Old Works Golf Course. This event raises crucial funds for One Valley's impactful initiatives, such as Give Big Gallatin Valley, a 24-hour giving day that has raised over $17.4 million for 465 local nonprofits. Secure your
- [Sunday Service](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/sunday-service) - Sunday Service at the Soldier's Chapel, weekly on Sundays at 11am, Memorial Day - Labor Day
- [Bravo Big Sky!: Montana Chamber Music Summer Music Festival.](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/bravo-big-sky-montana-chamber-music-summer-music-festival) - Join the Arts Council's Bravo! Big Sky Series as we present our annual performance of the Montana Chamber Music Summer Music Festival. This year you'll be treated to Copland's iconic Appalachian Spring for 13 Musicians, including celebrated violinist Angella Ahn! The performance will take place on Tuesday, July 23, at 7 p.m. in the Sapphire
- [Music in the Mountains: El Laberinto del Coco](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/music-in-the-mountains-el-laberinto-del-coco) - Please join the Arts Council for another great concert in the 2024 Music in the Mountains free summer concert season! This week we welcome the contemporary Puerto Rican Bomba band El Laberinto del Coco. The concert takes place in Len Hill Park in the Big Sky Town Center and is family-friendly and free! Food and
- [BSFC youth soccer registration is OPEN](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/bsfc-youth-soccer-registration-is-open) - it is time once again for Big Sky Futbol Club's fall registration! This youth soccer league is open for all kids ages 4-14. Soccer season will run from mid August - mid October. e-mail registrar@bigskyfc for more info or go sign up via the link at www.bigskyfc.org
- [Music in the Mountains: The Wood Brothers](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/music-in-the-mountains-the-wood-brothers) - Please join the Arts Council for another incredible show in the 2024 Music in the Mountains free summer concert season! This week we are excited to welcome The Wood Brothers! The concert takes place in Len Hill Park in the Big Sky Town Center and is family-friendly and free! Food and beverage vendors will be
- [Big Sky Chapel Potluck](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/big-sky-chapel-potluck) - All are Welcome! Bring your favorite side dish to share with lamb roast and pulled pork. Children's games and activites!
- [Soldiers Chapel, Sunday Service](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/soldiers-chapel-sunday-service) - Service will be lead by Chaplain Randy Jones, Gallatin County Sheriff's Office
- [Beringia's "The Search For Volcano Island" Film Premiere](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/beringias-the-search-for-volcano-island-film-premiere) - Beringia Presents'The Search For Volcano Island' a Surf Film PremiereBeringia and Bomb Snow present the U.S. premiere of the new surf movie by Fielder Films'The Search For Volcano Island' at the Emerson Center for Arts & Culture.In addition to the remote surf exploration of the Arctic there will be new ski footage from the frozen
- [Coffee with Dr. Rinaldi](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/coffee-with-dr-rinaldi) - GUEST AUTHOR DR. JACQUELYN RINALDI!SATURDAY, JULY 27TH AT 1 PM.@ the libraryLEARNING COMPASSION - CONFLICT RESOLUTION THROUGH EDUCATION AND THERAPYParents, educators, child supporting adults, therapists, and general audience are invited to join us for coffee and cookies at the community library and to hear from and speak with Dr. Jacquelyn Rinaldi, author of Learning Compassion.
- [Stand Stark Still | A Collection of Beckett Shorts](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/stand-stark-still-a-collection-of-beckett-shorts) - How do we unravel our past? Hold our sense of self? Understand change? Six short plays depict women at varied stages of life - growing older, looking back, experiencing isolation, wondering what is next - how odd it is to exist at all. Samuel Beckett creates a world of striking visuals and absurd language to
- [Breath Quest](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/breath-quest-2) - Breath Quest is a powerful experiential practice that combines deep, rhythmic breathing with evocative music in a supportive and intentional setting. Breath Quest helps release emotions, heal traumas, and promotes self-discovery. Through intentional breathwork, you will access a deeper consciousness and experience expanded awareness, leading to greater self-awareness and well-being. Somatic release through physical expression
- [Breath Quest](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/breath-quest) - Breath Quest is a powerful experiential practice that combines deep, rhythmic breathing with evocative music in a supportive and intentional setting. It helps: · Release trauma stored in the body· Deep self-exploration· Access the healing potential of your inner wisdom Through intentional breathwork, you will access a deeper consciousness and experience expanded awareness, leading to
- [Tango Opera & Maria De Buenos Aires](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/tango-opera-maria-de-buenos-aires-2) - Tickets for sale at https://www.operamontana.org/show/maria-de-buenos-aires Immerse yourself in the passionate rhythms and spellbinding intrigue of Astor Piazzola's tango opera Maria de Buenos Aires. Presented in partnership with Bozeman's own Raison D'être Dance Project, Opera Montana's first-ever Spanish language opera will be performed at the beautiful Armory Music Hall. Enjoy this immersive production and gourmet Argentinian
- [Local Author Book Discussion, Tea, and Cookies](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/local-author-book-discussion-tea-and-cookies) - Join local author, Jacquelyn Rinaldi, PhD, at the Big Sky Community Library for an insightful discussion of her book, Learning Compassion: Conflict Resolution through Education and Therapy. In her book, Rinaldi examines compassion as a learned skill. Join the author and others interested in learning more about compassion as the group discusses ways to cultivate
- [Music in the Mountains: Doom Flamingo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/music-in-the-mountains-doom-flamingo) - Join the Arts Council for week eight of the 2024 Music in the Mountains free summer concert series! This week we welcome the six-headed synthwave beast that is Doom Flamingo. The concert takes place in Len Hill Park in the Big Sky Town Center and is family-friendly and free! Food and beverage vendors will be
- [Sound Bath with Lily](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/sound-bath-with-lily-2) - Come and deeply relax and allow the sounds to wash over you and the vibrations move through you as Lily guides us into a state of calmness and clarity. This opportunity to loosen and relax will allow the body to re-establish balance and harmony at a vibrational and energetic level. For when the body and
- [Stephan Sondheim's Sweeney Todd](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/stephan-sondheims-sweeney-todd-2) - Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd as Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning thriller makes its professional Bozeman debut. The infamous tale of Fleet Street's vengeance-seeking barber features razor-sharp lyrics and piping-hot musical drama. This unforgettable theatrical experience will leave you on the edge of your seat. Opera Montana presents Sweeney Todd at The Ellen Theatre on;
- [Music in the Mountains: Erica Falls and Vintage Soul](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/music-in-the-mountains-erica-falls-and-vintage-soul) - Please join the Arts Council for more incredible music in the 2024 Music in the Mountains free summer concert season! This week we welcome soul singer and songwriter Erica Falls. The concert takes place in Len Hill Park in the Big Sky Town Center and is family-friendly and free! Food and beverage vendors will be
- [Gallatin River Cleanup](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/gallatin-river-cleanup) - Join us September 20-22 to volunteer to clean up our community watershed. Sign-up as a team or individually and clean up along the Gallatin River and throughout the Big Sky community! The Gallatin River Cleanup aims to pick up trash along highway 191 and in the Big Sky community. Removing trash from rivers and streams
- [Virtual Fossil Fridays](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/virtual-fossil-fridays-4) - Join Outreach Program Manager Ashley Hall on most Fridays to explore the fascinating world of fossils! Delve into a specific aspect of prehistory with the help of special guests and fossil specimens. Topics will range from the earliest life forms to dinosaurs and Pleistocene mammals. Bring your curiosity and questions. Join via Zoom with this
- [Bear Aware with MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks: A Member-only Event](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/bear-aware-with-mt-fish-wildlife-parks-a-member-only-event) - September is Bear Aware Month in Montana, and MOR members are invited to a free presentation on bear awareness and safety with Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. Learn about bear ecology, identifying signs of bears, and managing attractants to prevent conflicts. After the presentation, participate in a hands-on tutorial on using bear spray, with display
- [Virtual Fossil Friday](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/virtual-fossil-friday) - Join Outreach Program Manager Ashley Hall on most Fridays to explore the fascinating world of fossils! Delve into a specific aspect of prehistory with the help of special guests and fossil specimens. Topics will range from the earliest life forms to dinosaurs and Pleistocene mammals. Bring your curiosity and questions. Join via Zoom with this
- [Homeschool Monday](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/homeschool-monday-2) - Museum of the Rockies believes that every Montana child, regardless of income or geography, should have the chance to stare down a T. rex, weave on an 1890s-era loom, or experience the wider world through our changing exhibits. To ensure the museum is accessible for homeschooled students, MOR offers limited, free monthly admission for homeschooled
- [Virtual Fossil Fridays](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/virtual-fossil-fridays-3) - Join Outreach Program Manager Ashley Hall on most Fridays to explore the fascinating world of fossils! Delve into a specific aspect of prehistory with the help of special guests and fossil specimens. Topics will range from the earliest life forms to dinosaurs and Pleistocene mammals. Bring your curiosity and questions. Join via Zoom with this
- [Observe The Moon: A Member-Only Series of Events](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/observe-the-moon-a-member-only-series-of-events) - Explore the night sky and observe craters and mountains on the moon during International Observe the Moon Night. This special evening occurs annually when the Moon is around the first quarter. A first-quarter Moon offers excellent viewing opportunities along the terminator (the line between night and day), where shadows enhance the Moon's cratered landscape. Registration
- [Indigenous Bigfoot Stories & Research with Lailani Upham & Carrie Lynn Bear Chief](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/indigenous-bigfoot-stories-research-with-lailani-upham-carrie-lynn-bear-chief) - Free for members, $5 for non-members Hager Auditorium Registration is required via this link. Join the'Sasquatch Aunties' Lailani and Carrie Lynn as they share captivating Indigenous Bigfoot stories and investigations, bringing ancient encounters to life and fostering a supportive community on their YouTube channel, Pikuni Bigfoot Storytelling Project. The Pikuni Bigfoot Storytelling Project was birthed
- [Homeschool Monday](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/homeschool-monday) - Museum of the Rockies believes that every Montana child, regardless of income or geography, should have the chance to stare down a T. rex, weave on an 1890s-era loom, or experience the wider world through our changing exhibits. To ensure the museum is accessible for homeschooled students, MOR offers limited, free monthly admission for homeschooled
- [New! Meet Me at the Arch: A Series of Family Events](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/new-meet-me-at-the-arch-a-series-of-family-events) - Join us for an exciting new family-oriented drop-in activity focused on the captivating characteristics of our local geography. Explore Montana's nature, history, culture, and economy, from Yellowstone's exciting flora, fauna, and geothermals to the ranches, mines, and rodeos of the west to the impressive array of dinosaur fossils found in our home state. Explore Yellowstone
- [Mythic Creatures Folklore Speaker Series: Dragons and Other Mythic Beasts: Misunderstood Natural Evidence with Dr. Adrienne Mayor](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/mythic-creatures-folklore-speaker-series-dragons-and-other-mythic-beasts-misunderstood-natural-evidence-with-dr-adrienne-mayor) - For thousands of years, humans around the world have brought mythic creatures to life in stories, music, and works of art. Uncover the origins and significance of legendary creatures of the air, land, and water, such as dragons, mermaids, and Bigfoot, through the lenses of distinguished speakers in their fields. Talks will be followed by
- [Montana Trails Lecture Series at Lone Mountain Ranch](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/montana-trails-lecture-series-at-lone-mountain-ranch) - Museum of the Rockies is teaming up with Lone Mountain Ranch in Big Sky to offer community lectures exploring Montana's recent and prehistoric history. A horse-drawn wagon will take you from the lower parking lot to Ranch Hall, where you will enjoy light appetizers, beer, and wine with a family-friendly lecture. Activities appropriate for children
- [WHY DINOSAURS? Documentary screening with Tony Pinto](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/why-dinosaurs-documentary-screening-with-tony-pinto) - $10 non-members, $8 members Registration is required via this link. From prestigious museums and universities to blockbuster films, amusement park rides, video games, and toys, dinosaurs have always fascinated us. But why? WHY DINOSAURS? follows dino-obsessed youth James Pinto and his filmmaker father on a journey around the world, interviewing world-renowned paleontologists about the latest
- [Raptor Meet & Greet](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/raptor-meet-greet) - Join the Montana Raptor Conservation Center educators at MOR and meet their modern-day dinosaurs - birds! Meet a live hawk, eagle, or owl, touch raptor-related fossils, and learn about the similarities between living and extinct raptors. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word'raptor'? Saturday, September 21 Redstart Classroom
- [Awakening Higher States of Consciousness](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/awakening-higher-states-of-consciousness) - Tune in to the spiritual presence and touch the transcendental soul. Dive into guided meditations and holy mantras that awaken deeper realization. Bask in soul-stirring music, explore profound states of consciousness, and look into the Essential Nature of Life. Brian Lottman, a wandering monk, has held hundreds of these "satsangs" at yoga studios, churches, and
- [Oil Painting workshop with award winning landscape artist, Bill Davidson](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/oil-painting-workshop-with-award-winning-landscape-artist-bill-davidson) - Come join us for fun filled weekend with California landscape artist, Bill Davidson. Back by popular demand, we promise you will learn lots and get motivated to paint! Open to beginners through pros, Bill will work one on one to guide you. Need equipment? We can help as well! Email bigskyartistscollective@gmail.com.
- [Unity Consciousness](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/unity-consciousness) - Join use for an extraordinary one day retreat as we go into the heart of the challenges we face as a species, both individually and collectively. In this personally empowering and mind-expanding workshop you will learn the essential steps to overcoming the illusion of separation we experience in our lives and the cultural division we
- [Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/rachmaninoffs-third-piano-concerto-2) - The Bozeman Symphony kicks off its 2024-25 concert season, a celebration of Music that Moves Us, with one of the biggest works in classical music, Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto featuring rising star Vijay Venkatesh on piano on September 21-22. Individual tickets are available at https://www.bozemansymphony.org/classical-series or by calling 406-585-9774. Tickets at the door are based
- [Samadhi](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/samadhi) - Join us for a profound cacao ceremony, sound journey and breathwork meditation experience that will help you realize the infinite nature of who you are and your own ability to thrive and heal.This event will begin with a cacao ceremony. Then, you will be guided into a breathwork sequence with a sound journey designed to
- [Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/rachmaninoffs-third-piano-concerto) - The Bozeman Symphony kicks off its 2024-25 concert season, a celebration of Music that Moves Us, with one of the biggest works in classical music, Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto featuring rising star Vijay Venkatesh on piano on September 21-22. Individual tickets are available at https://www.bozemansymphony.org/classical-series or by calling 406-585-9774. Tickets at the door are based
- [Music in the Mountains: The Lil Smokies](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/music-in-the-mountains-the-lil-smokies) - Please join the Arts Council for the second to last night of the 2024 Music in the Mountains free summer concert series. This week we welcome Montana's own The Lil Smokies! The concert takes place in Len Hill Park in the Big Sky Town Center and is family-friendly and free! Food and beverage vendors will
- [Music in the Mountains: Fruition](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/music-in-the-mountains-fruition) - Please join the Arts Council for another weeknight filled with amazing music in the 2024 Music in the Mountains free summer concert series! This week we welcome an Arts Council favorite Fruition! The concert takes place in Len Hill Park in the Big Sky Town Center and is family-friendly and free! Food and beverage vendors
- [Metal in the Mountains](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/metal-in-the-mountains) - Please join us for our bonus off-shoot of Music in the Mountains, Metal in the Mountains! Our first Metal in the Mountains debuted last year and was a huge success! Metal in the Mountains is back this year with teen group Squid Bomb and local legends Scavenger opening for none other than Metallica Tribute band
- [Music in the Mountains: Pinky and the Floyd](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/music-in-the-mountains-pinky-and-the-floyd) - Please join the Arts Council for the final concert of the 2024 Music in the Mountains free concert series, with none other than Pinky and the Floyd! This annual tradition is again coming to Len Hill Park in the Big Sky Town Center, and is one of the most anticipated nights of the series. This
- [Sound Bath with Lily](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/sound-bath-with-lily) - Each one of Lily's sound bowls is made of quartz, water, and silicon. When these bowls are played they produce specific frequencies that target the body's energy centers; providing ease, and unblocking the stuck energy within the body.For 75 minutes Lily will guide us into a state of calmness and clarity. This opportunity to loosen
- [Chris La Tray Book Release, Talk, and Signing](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/chris-la-tray-book-release-talk-and-signing) - Celebrate Chris La Tray's latest book,'Becoming Little Shell: A Landless Indian's Journey Home.' Both Personal and historical, Becoming Little Shell is a testament to the power of storytelling, to family and legacy, and to finding home. Infused with candor, heart, wisdom and an abiding love for a place and a people, Chris La Tray's remarkable
- [Fall Community Cleanse Talk](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/fall-community-cleanse-talk) - Join Callie Stolz, C.A.S., P.K.S., Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist and Pancha Karma (cleansing) Specialist, to understand more about why doing a cleanse as the seasons change is so important to our health and well-being.Learn how it can help to reboot your digestive system, release old patterns and addictions, and refresh your body, mind, and soul. We
- [BreathQuest](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/breathquest) - Breath Quest is a powerful experiential practice that combines deep, rhythmic breathing with evocative music in a supportive and intentional setting. Breath Quest helps release emotions, heal traumas, and promotes self-discovery. Through intentional breathwork, you will access a deeper consciousness and experience expanded awareness, leading to greater self-awareness and well-being.Somatic release through physical expression~ Deep
- [Bozeman Symphony Talk](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/bozeman-symphony-talk) - The Bozeman Symphony invites the community to a special presentation by Music Director Norman Huynh on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 3 to 4 p.m. at Bozeman Health's Hillcrest Senior Living, located at 1201 Highland Blvd. During this event, attendees will gain an exclusive inside look at the upcoming 2024-25 season of Music that Moves Us,
- [Gideon Freudmann & Bringing A Silent Film to Life for All Ages](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/gideon-freudmann-bringing-a-silent-film-to-life-for-all-ages-2) - "Taking a modern artist's approach to the four-stringed instrument, Gideon Freudmann has brought the cello to a new realm." - The Boston Globe Gideon Freudmann performs live soundtracks for classic silent films with his cello and real-time digital effects. His imaginative, original accompaniment breathes new life into this classic art, bringing the best of cinema
- [Montana Votes GOTV Block Party](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/montana-votes-gotv-block-party) - Join us for the Montana Votes GOTV Block Party on Saturday, September 14, from 4-7 PM at the Emerson Cultural Center Lawn! Featuring live music from Reggie Watts and The Love Darts, a cash bar and BYO Sidewall pizza, and a chance to register to vote and meet your neighbors. Local nonprofits like Forward Montana,
- [Labor Day Pickleball Tournament](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/labor-day-pickleball-tournament) - Labor Day Pickleball Tournament hosted by BSCO. Play will start at 9am. Format is mixed doubles.Email Steven (sreid@bsco.org) with your name and your partner's name by Thursday, August 29 to sign up.
- [Mindfulness Drop-in Sitting Group](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/mindfulness-drop-in-sitting-group-2) - This is a FREE 8-week mindfulness sitting group. All experience levels are welcomed. Please join us to chill and recharge on Wednesday evenings. Facilitator: Dr. Jacquelyn Rinaldi Location: Wellness in Action (WIA), 47855 Gallatin Road, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
- [WMPAC & Beyond Bounds Fall 2024](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/wmpac-beyond-bounds-fall-2024) - Warren Miller Performing Arts Center proudly presents Beyond Bounds, our Fall Season of unforgettable international and local performances for all ages. Experience a captivating lineup of family-friendly shows that promise to inspire & entertain.Don't miss out on Early Bird Savings and Season Package deals - visit our website now to explore the full schedule and
- [BASE Youth Basketball](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/base-youth-basketball-2) - Youth Basketball is available for ages K-4th. Practice (Tues/Wed) and Game (Saturdays) Schedule: - Kindergarten: Tues. 4-5pm, Sat. 9-10am - Grades 1-2: Wed. 4-5pm, Sat. 10-11am - Grades 3-4: Wed. 5-6pm, Sat. 11a-12p -$35 player fee -There will be no games on 10/19 -BASE pass is required -All game spectators must check-in at the BASE
- [Symphony Storytime](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/symphony-storytime) - The Bozeman Symphony invites parents to bring their young children to an exciting and interactive Symphony Storytime session at the Bozeman Public Library's Community Room on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 10:15 a.m. This special event, held during the regular Toddler and Preschool Storytime, is designed to engage children ages 3 to 5 through a captivating
- [Learning Healthy Boundaries 5-Week Series](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/learning-healthy-boundaries-5-week-series-2) - This series is designed to help you establish, communicate, and maintain heathy boundaries. You will learn to feel empowered to protect your well-being, foster healthier relationships, and improve your overall quality of life. Healthy boundaries contribute to more balanced, respectful, and fulfilling relationships. Cost: $120 for the series or $30 per session. Financial assistance available
- [Coffee and Conversation](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/coffee-and-conversation) - Stop by the Resort Tax office for an informal Coffee and Conversation and connect with the team about the status of Big Sky's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). This is a great opportunity to ask questions, gain insights about the CIP projects and learn about the progress being made to move them to the next phase.
- [September BSRAD Board Meeting](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/september-bsrad-board-meeting) - Join the Big Sky Resort Area District for our September Board Meeting and be a part of the discussion and decisions shaping our community's future. Open to the public, the meeting will be held at the Resort Tax office (11 Lone Peak Drive, Suite #204) and virtually. As always, public participation is encouraged.
- [BSRAD Coffee and Conversation, Board Meeting](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/bsrad-coffee-and-conversation-board-meeting) - Stop by the BSRAD office for an informal Coffee and Conversation and connect with the team about the status of Big Sky's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). This is a great opportunity to ask questions, gain insights about the CIP projects and learn about the progress being made to move them to the next phase. Stick
- [A Bold Vision for a New National Monument](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/a-bold-vision-for-a-new-national-monument-2) - Stephen Capra, Executive Director of Bold Visions Conservation, will present a vision for the new Madison Gallatin Wildlife National Monument near Big Sky. This would be a 1.7 million acre national monument in the Gallatin and Madison mountain ranges. The monument would be the first of its kind, dedicated to protection of the unique wildlife
- [Montana GOTV Block Party](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/montana-gotv-block-party) - Join us for the Montana Votes GOTV Block Party on Saturday, September 14, from 4-7 PM at the Emerson Cultural Center Lawn! Featuring live music from Reggie Watts and The Love Darts, a cash bar and BYO Sidewall pizza, and a chance to register to vote and meet your neighbors. Local artists and vendors, as
- [American Legion Fall Bingo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-fall-bingo-4) - Early Bird at 5:30 PM $20 cards $3 daublers $5 exyra cards
- [Virtual Fossil Fridays](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/virtual-fossil-fridays-2) - Join Outreach Program Manager Ashley Hall on most Fridays to explore the fascinating world of fossils! Delve into a specific aspect of prehistory with the help of special guests and fossil specimens. Topics will range from the earliest life forms to dinosaurs and Pleistocene mammals. Bring your curiosity and questions.Join via Zoom with this link
- [Breakfast in Big Sky: The Business of Childcare](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/breakfast-in-big-sky-the-business-of-childcare) - Join us for an educational panel on Thursday, September 26th, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, where we'll dive into an essential topic for both businesses and employees - childcare support. This discussion will explore how businesses can empower their employees to thrive by offering childcare assistance.
- [Big Sky Oktoberfest](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/big-sky-oktoberfest) - Big Sky Oktoberfest is a festival that celebrates German culture in Big Sky, Montana to raise funds to support youth sports in Big Sky. This year's event will be held on September 20-22, 2024.Big Sky Oktoberfest is a festival that celebrates German culture in Big Sky, Montana to raise funds to support youth sports in
- [Prospera Roundtable: Cash Flow and Managing the Seasonality](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/prospera-roundtable-cash-flow-and-managing-the-seasonality-2) - Join Prospera at the Big Sky Medical Center community room for free lunch and a roundtable discussion on cash flow and managing the seasonality. A perfect learning opportunity for new and seasoned businesses alike.
- [Prospera Roundtable: Business Law](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/prospera-roundtable-business-law) - Join Prospera for free lunch at First Security Bank for an hour-long discussion on Business Law. This is a perfect learning opportunity for veteran and new business owners and entrepeneurs alike.
- [Prospera Roundtable: Business Identity and Branding](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/prospera-roundtable-business-identity-and-branding-2) - Join Prospera for free lunch and a rountable discussion on Business Identity and Branding at the Big Sky Chamber conference room. This is a perfect learning opportunity for new and veteran businesses alike.
- [Big Sky Chamber of Commerce: Quarterly Member Meet Up](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/big-sky-chamber-of-commerce-quarterly-member-meet-up-2) - Networking is a top priority for our members! Come to the Rainbow Ranch Lodge to learn more about YOUR Chamber and membership benefits. We hope to see you there!
- [Prospera Roundtable: Growth Planning & Review 2024 and look forward to 2025 and beyond](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/prospera-roundtable-growth-planning-review-2024-and-look-forward-to-2025-and-beyond-2) - Join Prospera for free lunch and a roundtable discussion on Growth Planning - Review 2024 and look forward to 2025 and beyond at the Big Sky Chamber conference room. A perfect learning opportunity for new and veteran businesses alike.
- [Bozeman Sports Cards Show](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/bozeman-sports-cards-show-2) - Bozeman Sports Cards is hosting its 1st Card Show; Experience the epicenter of collecting in MT with Sports Cards, Pokemon, Collectibles, and More. Family Friendly, Free, with multiple giveaways! The Show be at:Best Western Plus GranTree Inn1325 North 7th AvenueBozeman, MT 59715
- [Big Sky Community Week](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/big-sky-community-week-2) - Get ready for a week of community connection, fun, and giving back! From workouts to coffee and pumpkin giveaways, there's something for everyone. Celebrate the spirit of Big Sky at Community Week.
- [Lederhosen Fun Run](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/lederhosen-fun-run) - Put on your lederhosen or dirndl and join us for a 2-mile fun run through Town Center. Build up a thirst and kick off the last day of Big Sky Oktoberfest 2024!Trophy and bragging rights for first place male and female, regardless of age. Must be in festive attire. 21 $20 (Includes entry and drink
- [The Rhythms of Beethoven, Rossini, and Akiho](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/the-rhythms-of-beethoven-rossini-and-akiho-2) - The Bozeman Symphony presents its second performance of the 2024-25 season, "The Rhythms of Beethoven, Rossini, and Akiho," slated for the weekend of October 12 and 13 at the Willson Auditorium in Bozeman. The dynamic program features the highly anticipated premiere of acclaimed composer Andy Akiho's latest work, Nisei: Concerto for Cello and Chamber Orchestra,
- [American Legion Fall Bingo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-fall-bingo-3)
- [Symphony Storytime with a Violin](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/symphony-storytime-with-a-violin-2) - The Bozeman Symphony invites parents to bring their young children to an exciting and interactive Symphony Storytime session at the Bozeman Public Library's Community Room on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 10:15 a.m. This special event, held during the regular Toddler and Preschool Storytime, is designed to engage children ages 3 to 5 through a captivating
- [Free Spanish Classes in Big Sky with World Language Initiative](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/free-spanish-classes-in-big-sky-with-world-language-initiative-2) - Spanish Classes with World Language InitiativeThese unique, no cost Spanish classes are made possible by the contribution of Yellowstone Club Community Foundation (YCCF) and Moonlight Community Foundation (MCF). This class will focus on building a lifelong affinity for world languages and cultures through dynamic and immersive Communicative Language teaching models. Beginner Class - Mondays and
- [Kevin Grange, Guest Author, Grizzly Confidential](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/kevin-grange-guest-author-grizzly-confidential-2) - Grizzly Confidential is about bears but also the inspiring people who look after them. This is a fast-paced, gripping story that educates, entertains, and gives a sneak peek into the secret life of a well-known species. Part science, part travelogue, and a passionate plea for bear conservation, Grizzly Confidential is a lively account for anyone
- [American Legion Bingo](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/american-legion-bingo-3) - Location: Riverhousr
- [Losers Cirque](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/losers-cirque) - WMPAC presents Losers Cirque's The Audition, a study of human competitiveness, our obsession with victory, and the psychological and physical borders people are willing to cross to succeed. This production that fuses circus and physical theater poses such questions as: What price are we willing to pay for success? Is victory something to be jealous
- [Second String Orchestra concert](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/second-string-orchestra-concert-2) - WMPAC - Free admission
- [Mozart's Requiem](https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/mozarts-requiem) - The Bozeman Symphony and Bozeman Symphonic Choir present Mozart's epic Requiem, the first concert in the Choir Series for the 2024-25 season. This monumental work will be performed during the third weekend of November, offering audiences an unforgettable experience. The Requiem stands as one of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's greatest and most profound compositions - a

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