2021 Spring
March 15, 2021This issue balances the grit of frontier history with the modern cultural shifts of the Big Sky State. It delves into the unvarnished realities of the past, exploring the stench of the frontier and the arrival of "orphan train" riders from New York.Contemporary features include an insider’s account of being an extra on Yellowstone, a fly fisherman’s guide to the Beartooth Highway, and a profile of a Butte news reporter. From the evolution of Malmstrom Air Force Base to the superstitions of cowboy poker, the Spring 2021 edition offers a diverse look at Montana's enduring and often eccentric character.
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.