God, Country & Family – Be the Best You Can Be
Jumping in a pool in full uniform, including boots, holding his rifle above his head and using only one arm to tread water does not sound like a good time. It wasn’t – and it was just one endurance test that National Guard Specialist Cole Bechtold was subjected to as he competed in the 2026 Montana Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition....
The Old North Trail
"There is a well-known trail we call the Old North Trail. It runs north and south along the Rocky Mountains. No one knows how long it has been used by the Indians. My father told me it originated in the migration of a great tribe of Indians from the distant north to the south, and all the tribes have, ever since, continued to follow in their tracks…”
“Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness”
“WHEN in the Course of human Events, it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the Political Bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the Powers of the Earth, the separate and equal Station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent Respect to the Opinions of Mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the Separation.”
From Rusted to Restored
Restoring antique vehicles is a true art. It takes time, patience and often more money than it's worth to return an old rig to its former glory. Yet there are folks willing to do it. Many take on restoration projects for sentimental reasons, but just as many love seeing history preserved.
Jean’s Cuisines - Summer Issue 2026
I always try to keep a few easy options on hand for our hungry crew when summer days run long or I forget to thaw something for dinner. It takes a little prep ahead of time, but it’s worth it.
The Return of the Yellowstone International Airshow
The Billings Logan International Airport has undergone numerous transformations in the last five years, nearly doubling its service for travelers. Last year, they exceeded 1,000,000 passengers for the first time. Jeff Roach, Director of Aviation and Transit, said they are on track to repeat that success this year.
Publisher’s Note - Summer Issue 2026
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. With the warm months stretched before us, we have lots of options for entertaining ourselves – camping, floating the river, fishing, hiking, attending rodeos, farmers markets and county fairs. Now, if we just allow ourselves the time to enjoy!
The Spirit of Stampede Park
It's summer in Cody, Wyoming and the sun has begun its slow, arcing dip behind Rattlesnake Mountain. Dusk has surrendered to the bright stadium lights at Stampede Park and the familiar smell of fried dough and popcorn wafts through the crisp mountain air.
The Lewis & Clark Expedition
The Lewis and Clark Expedition was far more than just mapping the land. Each day of the adventure brought new discoveries, and Montana became center stage as the Corp of Discovery spent more time here than anywhere else on their 8,000-mile journey.