2025-26 Winter

December 15, 2025

The Winter 2025-2026 issue explores Montana’s rugged heritage, from the legacy of pioneer teacher Lucia Darling and the 703-mile expanse of Highway 200 to the harrowing history of regional smallpox epidemics. Features include the cultural rebirth of the Three Chiefs Museum , hospitality at Sage Lodge , and the immigrant history of Black Eagle. This edition also highlights the Montana Circle of American Masters , the career of author Robert Sims Reid , and a deep dive into Lake County , balanced by humorous ranching columns and vintage Treasure State recipes.