To Fish or Not to Fish
I really can’t remember when I started fishing, but I do know why. The “when” stretches back over 60 years -as soon as I could lift a fishing rod. The “why” is my dad. He loved the sport and wanted to share with his boys one of the many adventures he enjoyed as a Montanan.
The Rhythm of the River
The ebbs and flows of a river, guided by the rhythms of the natural world, ranging from quiet, tranquil waters to white- water rapids are the same patterns that mimic the life of Shawna Noble. The youngest of five children, Shawna grew up in a single parent household. Her greatest adventures involved riding her bike around the streets of Billings and playing in the backyard.
Roosevelt Center Revitalized
It’s been a work in progress, but the historic Roosevelt Center, a 104-year-old building, which served as the Roosevelt School for over eight decades, is now an event and art center and fast becoming a destination-conference location.
Pedal Power Prevails
When warm weather finally melted the last of the snow from the mountains around Red Lodge and thoughts turned toward the upcoming bike season, Jennifer Drinkwalter already had several bike events planned for the season.
Preserving, Protecting and Maintaining the Back Country
A few years back, on a hot, dusty September day, John Jenkins and a friend packed into the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness from the head of the Boulder River, south of Big Timber. They made their way to Lake Plateau, known for its excellent fishing, and set up camp. Then they headed out to fish - only to get skunked.
Changing the Bluebird World One Box At A Time
It’s unlikely any other Montanan of the 1970s could have surpassed the late Art Aylesworth for the title, “Bluebird Man.” Art had an unbounded enthusiasm for a beloved springtime migrant of the bluebird. The story goes that one wintery spring day, Art and his wife, Vivian, observed a flock of male bluebirds perched in pine trees blanketed in snow near their home in Ronan.
Off the Beaten Path
On a recent spring day, nearly 25 Can Am, Polaris, Honda and Kawasaki UTVs and ATVs gathered in the parking lot of the 307 Bar & Grill in Columbus. Anxious riders greeted each other - some longtime friends, some new to the group, but all excited for a ride with the 406 Side by- Side Group.
Jean’s Cuisines | Spring 2025
I don’t want to take summer for granted and let it roll by without taking advantage of every opportunity. When we do venture out, I try to bring healthy and easy to prepare food along. These recipes are a few of my ‘go-to’s’ because they are just that: easy to pre-make, and pack for a day.
Go Wild With Native Plants
"Plants do not exist to be pretty. They are hubs of life for species above and below the soil. Even if you create a small native garden, you can truly make a difference. They are the foundation of the ecosystem,” Jen Mohler, Executive Director of Grow Wild.
Publisher’s Note | Spring 2025
Warm days have finally arrived! A summer of basking in the sunshine and watching the dormant world come alive is unfolding! It’s a short season in Montana, and we hope to fill it with as many outdoor adventures as possible.