2026 - Spring

March 15, 2026

The Spring 2026 issue of Distinctly Montana traces the state through history, craft, and quiet resilience. Ross Peterson uncovers the lives of Italian internees at Fort Missoula, while Joseph Shelton explores Frank Lloyd Wright's overlooked Montana legacy. Ednor Therriault journeys to Montana's newest state park, and Holly Matkin examines how the Montana Vet Program is reshaping post-war healing for the state's veterans. Other highlights include Sherman Cahill on Yellowstone's tipis, Rick Hull's mysterious pass through the Northern Rockies, and a tender meditation on the life of lichen.