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We are the cheerleaders and curators of all things local that we love – small businesses, gutsy entrepreneurs, our burgeoning art and culture scene, and some of the best outdoor adventures in the world.

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Is It Worth It?

Field Notes IS IT WORTH IT? An outdoor addict weighs risk versus reward during an adventure gone wrong. Colton Born The sound of Charlie’s trekking poles rang in my ears, the electricity making them fizzle like a frying egg. The hair on the back of my neck, arms, and...

Montana’s Last Best Skies

HEADWATERS Montana’s LAst Best Skies Since ancient times, humans have gazed upward at a sky sparkling with stars. Although over 80 percent of the world can no longer see the Milky Way or the Northern Lights due to light pollution, Montana still has many places...

The Sting

Field Notes The Sting The last push up the Tally Lake bike trail hurts so good. Pete Thomas celebrating the sting of victory at the Tally Lake overlook.   Pete Thomas A n overlook peers out over Tally Lake, Montana’s deepest jewel of water. The mountain bike...