Cyd Hoefle Cyd Hoefle

Billings Logan International Airport

The April 19 ribbon cutting and unveiling of Concourse B at the Billings Logan International Airport was a significant step in the airport’s Master Plan, which began nearly twenty years ago.

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Jean Peterson Jean Peterson

JEAN’S Campfire CUISINES

Summer’s coming and so are opportunities to take your cooking outdoors. We’ve included a couple of one-pan meals and dessert to make over an open flame using a Dutch oven or aluminum foil.

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Amy Grisak Amy Grisak

The Key to Keyhole Gardening

Besides being a beautiful, functional garden which raises plants to an easy-to-reach level, keyhole gardens incorporate biomass to create a moisture retaining system…

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Cyd Hoefle Cyd Hoefle

Publisher’s Note - Spring 2024

Tough times aren’t new. Everyone faces them. A pastor once said most everyone is either in the midst of a trial, just coming out of one, or soon headed into one. While that isn’t encouraging, it is, unfortunately, true…

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Randyn Gregg Randyn Gregg

A Day in the Life of a Farrier

Farrier.  No, not fairy, not furrier, and no, not ferrying boats across a river.  Believe it or not, these have each been mistaken when I describe, in my humble opinion, one of the best jobs on the planet. 

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Cyd Hoefle Cyd Hoefle

When Calving and Cold Collide

When January’s weeklong cold snap sent temperatures and wind chills plummeting to well below zero, many Montana ranchers were relieved calving season was still several months away.  But for the L Bar W Cattle Company…

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Cyd Hoefle Cyd Hoefle

Hats off to the Hatter

The cowboy hat is one of the most defining statements of a cowboy’s image. First introduced in the mid-1800s as head protection from the elements, the cowboy hat has evolved into an iconic expression in the world of western wear. 

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Susan Metcalf Susan Metcalf

Thrift Shop Benefits Many

It’s a bargain hunter’s delight. But don’t haggle. The prices are low enough that it's not necessary. And besides, the proceeds go to good causes.

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Amy Grisak Amy Grisak

Plotting & Planning

This time of year, with seed catalogs stacked high, a gardener may feel like a kid in the candy shop anticipating the upcoming season.  It’s an opportune time to set gardening goals. 

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Jean Peterson Jean Peterson

Jeans Cuisines - comfort food

Comfort food and winter go hand in hand. And what could be more inviting than coming home to a delicious smelling dinner. These are tried and true easy dinners that are not only family favorites…

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Cyd Hoefle Cyd Hoefle

Feb 2024 Pub Note

Last year we had so much fun partnering with PBR that we’re doing it again! Check out the ad for details. One lucky RITW reader will win a package worth $1000 for the weekend of April 13th…

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Kayla Walker Kayla Walker

His Life Became a Legacy

“If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.”

While the old adage is one of merit, for most it falls short of reality. But the oft heard yet rarely achieved saying…

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Cyd Hoefle Cyd Hoefle

Finding Heaven Under the Big Sky

Tenderhearted and compassionate, yet relentless and determined, Scott Miller loves getting to the heart of the matter, whether it’s a friend in turmoil, or a community in crisis.

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Cyd Hoefle Cyd Hoefle

Riding High in the Saddle in Sidney

In addition to Julie, the cowgirls, ranging in age from 64 to 77, consist of Charlene Netzer, Kathy Wyman and Cherie Gatzke, and all live on ranches within five miles of each other.

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Cyd Hoefle Cyd Hoefle

Life Recast Through Determination

DuWayne and Carrie are a strong couple, grounded by faith, loved and admired in their close-knit community, and respected and cherished by their boys and families. They are the kind of neighbors everyone wants…

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Cyd Hoefle Cyd Hoefle

His Home Was On The Range

As Tom Mattingly recounts his early years, visions of a life a century ago emerge. On the ranch where he and his family lived, work was done by horses, there was no telephone, television…

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Jean Peterson Jean Peterson

Christmas cookie exchange

It’s time to begin planning for holiday baking and who doesn’t love to bake cookies and receive them! These recipes are perfect for a cookie exchange, an open house or as a gift for the neighbors.

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Cyd Hoefle Cyd Hoefle

Fall 2023 Publisher’s note

As often as we have room, we try to include a feature on individuals we call “Colorful Characters.” These are typically folks in Montana who exemplify the spirit and character of a life well lived under the big sky.

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