RECENT ISSUES
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Winter 2022/23
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Chris Fritz
Summer 2022
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Angie Finberg
Winter 2021/22
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Tessa Heck
SUmmer 2021
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Terra Flow Trail Systems
WINTER 2020–21
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Montana Modern Fine Art
SUMMER 2020
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Sobba Cycle
Fall/Winter 2019–20
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Snowline Acres
Spring/summer 2019
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Good Stuff Botanicals
Fall/Winter 2018–19
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Picks Bowling
SUMMER 2018
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Rocky Mountain Outfitters
Fall/Winter 2017–18
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Whitefish Massage & Sope
Story Highlights
Editor’s Note: Stories Have Power
Editor's NoteStories Have PowerKatie Cantrell is our one- woman powerhouse of an editor. Without her, this magazine couldn’t happen.KATIE CANTRELL W“hen I was a kid and I’d start complaining —...
Bright Side? What Genius Thought This Was Good News?
SATIREBright Side? What Genius Thought This Was Good News? Even on the bluest bluebird day, there’s always a troll looking for a stormcloud. Some people just aren’t happy unless they’re unhappy....
Restoring Flathead lake
Restoring Flathead LakeThe Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ efforts to allow native fish populations to rebound in Flathead Lake. HeadwatersPhotos by Aaron Augosto | Introduction by Katie...
Love Letter
Love LetterFinding the Bright Side isn't always easy...but we think it’s worth it. We get it, the last couple of years have been a whirlwind of the unexpected, and it can feel really good to pick...
Class Acts
Class Acts:The Teacher Feature.Let’s take a moment and reflect on how lucky we are to have all our schools filled with outstanding, dedicated educators. FEATUREBY KATIE CANTRELLAs Benjamin...
Helping Hands
helping handsLand to Hand’s Gretchen Boyer works tirelessly to make healthy food available to everyone.FEATUREBY COLLEEN O'BRIENAfew days before spring break, veils of virga rim the valley....
Everything is not fine (and that’s okay)
HeadwatersEverything is not fine (and that’s OK) Photo by Mandy MohlerBY STEPHANIE MALTARICH I n the year 2000 Sara Boilen opened up a map of the U.S., closed her eyes, and waved her finger in the...
Soul Sprinkles
Field NotesSoul sprinkles Sometimes the writing on the wall finds its way into your heart.Illustration by Morgan Krieg By Jessie Mazur O n the inside of the slimy walls of the horse-trough...
Let the Sun Shine
Field NotesLet the Sun Shine Two lifelong friends are harnessing solar power and can-do attitudes to make a life in their hometown. Illustration by Morgan Krieg By Thomas Clark W hen Curran...
The Little Things
Field NotesThe Little things Joy can be contagious if we just give it the chance. Illustration by Morgan Krieg By Ashley Peters I shopped at Costco a few days before Easter. And I know that’s...
Drawing On Hope
SPARKDrawing on Hope Local author and artist Jonathan Fetter-Vorm shares the joys of his job.Where it all begins – Jonathan’s notebooks show how the author plans his next project.ANDREW KROP "E...
The Promise of Summer Fun
HeadwatersThe Promise of summer fun For over 30 years, Camp Promise has been providing a full summer camp experience for people with disabilities. Summer campers at Camp Promise STORY BY...
Connected to Community
Business Bonanza!connected to community A local business knows its community inside and out. Meet several who recognize the value of these relationships. Gabe MarimanMACKENZIE REISS WARMING UP...
Giving Is Power
SPARKGiving is Power Charitable efforts remain a driving principal at Flathead Electric.MACKENZIE REISS "When a collective of local farmers and ranchers founded Flathead Electric Cooperative 85...
Getting There with a Smile
CruxGetting there with a smile Despite the twists in Jennifer Lichter’s road to professional running, she stays focused on the joy. Jennifer Lichter on the trail. Photo by Riley Connell....
Non-Profit Highlight: The Samaritan House
Non-Profit FeatureGo Local donates 3% of each issue’s advertising revenue to a local nonprofit organization. This issue supports the Samaritan House. The Samaritan House Q&A with Morgan...