A Big Sky Summer
If Montana had a state fly, it would surely be the caddis. Like the state mammal, the grizzly bear …
Hot for Huckleberries
Every August brings a fresh rush of huckleberry prospectors to Montana’s prime picking ground in th…
Montana’s Special Scarecrow Festivals
The history of scarecrows and scarecrow festivals go way back. Ancient Egyptians used a variation o…
Missoula’s Red Bird: Chef Jim Tracey
When Jim Tracey and his soon-to-be wife, Laura Waters, took ownership of Red Bird Restaurant in 200…
Cowboy Crickets
With grazing cattle dotting the hillsides and prairies in nearly every county across Montana, you d…
The Gem of Montana: Yogo Sapphires
Sapphires can be found in many places throughout the world, including such exotic locales as Sri La…
Mint Jelly Prohibited
Here’s a leg of lamb recipe that proves a point that I frequently make: Simple is always best.
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WILD WEST WORDS • Spring 2018
Goat
There are about 300 species of wild and domestic goat in the world. The only species indige…
WILD WEST WORDS (Winter 2018)
Banjo
There has been speculation surrounding the origin of the term banjo. The Oxford Dictionary…