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Cameron Graves

Warriors and quiet waters

For many of our nation's most heroic military personnel, returning to civilian life is an incredible challenge. After going through the toughest of experiences, feeling at peace in a world so different from that of combat is an immensely difficult obstacle to overcome. The Warriors and Quiet Waters

Bobcat Football preparing for spring season

While some of the major conferences in Division I college football are playing ball this fall, the Bobcats haven’t had the opportunity to take a snap yet. The Big Sky Conference announced in August that the football season would have to wait until there is a way to play

A view best taken in from the saddle

Plenty of MSU students have been able to see the beauty that our neck of the woods has to offer through hiking, biking and boating. But there's another form of transportation that is under-appreciated: exploration on horseback. While visions of cowboys and cowgirls may run through one’

Social distancing streamside

As the streamside foliage changes color, so do the fish. Buttery brown trout and hefty rainbows fill the minds of anglers who have been waiting for this spectacular season all summer long. Fall is the prime time for fishing in the Rocky Mountains, as trout are moving upstream to spawn

Only You Can Prevent Wildfires

Only You Can Prevent Wildfires

Wildfires have always been a part of the landscape in the American West. Fire’s violent ability to destroy also ensures the health and regenerative ability of the forests and grasslands in which we recreate. Its impact completes an important step of the nitrogen cycle in the soil and helps

Fall Hunting for Grouse

Fall Hunting for Grouse

Every year, most experienced hunters in our neck of the woods are running through the mountains looking to arrow a nice Montana bull elk. However, on their way to the elk grounds, they are most likely passing through excellent habitat for a much less sought-after bounty: grouse. “Thunder chickens,

Rodeo 101: Bring your boots and beer

Rodeo 101: Bring your boots and beer

Fall is usually a time when sports fans in Montana turn their attention to Bobcat football, volleyball and cross country after a long summer full of anticipation. But, in this unique year, local rodeos are one of the few events permitted. In our small community, you can find a great