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‘Love and water’: Riverhorse Nakadate shares love for the outdoors in new book

‘Love and water’: Riverhorse Nakadate shares love for the outdoors in new book

The sounds of laughter and a faint smell of beer filled the Montana Troutfitters shop well past closing time last Wednesday. Community members gathered to meet Riverhorse Nakadate, a Patagonia fly-fishing ambassador and author of “Water Lines: A Life on Marshes, Rivers, Seas, and in the Rain.” The main

Bear with them: it’s bulking season

Black bears roaming around town have never been a rare sight for Bozemanites — especially in the fall — however, this year's series of social media posts have captured the furry friends in areas that they probably shouldn't be. American black bears are incredibly common in wooded areas

Wolves’ endangered species status under review

Wolves’ endangered species status under review

Widespread eradication of wolves began in the late 1800s as new settlers in the West faced livestock conflicts with the native predator. By the mid-1900s, wolf packs were nearly extinct in the lower 48, according to the National Park Service (NPS).

Local chapter of Wild Montana to host annual volunteer program

Local chapter of Wild Montana to host annual volunteer program

The Madison-Gallatin chapter of Wild Montana will host its annual Trail Work Program again this June, bringing volunteers together to protect and maintain local recreation areas. Wild Montana was founded in 1958 by Bozeman locals Ken and Florence Baldwin. The organization works to bring people and communities together around

Forest Service reorganization sparks confusion and concern

Forest Service reorganization sparks confusion and concern

“Caring for the land and serving people.” Since the mid 1980s, these words have been the motto of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). In a National Public Radio 1A podcast episode on April 15, current USFS Chief Tom Schultz said that message still stands, even amid recent reorganization plans.

NRWG keeps tradition of woodworking alive

The smell of wood shavings filled the Bozeman High School (BHS) workshop last Tuesday as members of the Northern Rockies Woodworking Guild (NRWG) gathered to chat and watch a wood-turning demo. The NRWG — a local chapter of the American Association of Woodturners — aims to continue the woodworking tradition in

406 Flea promotes environmental sustainability in fashion

406 Flea promotes environmental sustainability in fashion

Last Friday, racks of worn denim and weathered weathered flannels lined the walls as a bustling crowd of vendors and customers gathered at the Gallatin County Fairground for Bozeman’s monthly 406 Flea market. The market, which was started in 2024 by Megan Estes and Olivia Wiemholt, promotes sustainability, creativity