2020-2021 Winter
December 15, 2020This issue centers on the quiet endurance required of a Montana winter, led by an account of winterkeeping at Many Glacier. The narrative shifts from the isolation of snowed-in hotels to the rugged tradition of sheepherding and the wild lineage of the Pryor Mountain horses.The collection explores the state’s eccentricities and histories, from Wild West "snake oil" panaceas to a profile of Saleesh House. Notable features include a rancher’s candid take on the series Yellowstone, a look at the future of rural libraries, and a survey of small-town craft breweries.
2020 Fall
August 15, 2020This issue moves from the prehistoric terrain of Makoshika State Park to the eerie, modern abandonment of St. Marie. Features include an unsentimental look at the life of a smokejumper, a tour of the state’s indie bookstores, and a tribute to Native American veterans.Notable pieces explore the "prairie skyscrapers" of the eastern plains, the enigmatic "3-7-77" vigilante code, and a behind-the-scenes look at how Missoula helped the series Yellowstone find its footing.