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Gayle Joslin: Roadless Rule protects what makes Montana the 'Treasure State'

Defenders of Montana’s roadless backcountry know the importance of vigilance. Threats to the wild public lands we cherish, it seems, never end and we continually find ourselves needing to speak up on their behalf. The latest threat is a plan hatched in Washington, D.C., to end the 2001

Conservationists sue the FS to stop Cooke City deforestation project on the border of Yellowstone National Park | Mike Garrity (copy)

The Cooke City area of Montana has one of the healthiest whitebark pine forests in the region. Yet now, the Forest Service wants to apply an unscientific method of logging across more than 2,000 acres of these whitebark pine forests on the northeastern border of Yellowstone National Park. Whitebark

Barb Cestero: Wilderness study bill puts Montana traditions at risk

Montanans have a long tradition of finding the center when it comes to public lands management. Across history, our leaders in both parties have conserved the places that are part of our way of life for future generations, while finding a balance with other uses of the land. Whether we

Humbug Spires: Butte's climbing and hiking destination

South of Butte in the western reaches of the Highland Mountain range, the Humbug Spires rise to a height of more than 600 feet above the landscape’s trees and boulders. These rock formations are part of an igneous or granitic intrusion. Magma rose from the depths, intruding into the

"Mother Range" set to premiere in Big Sky Film Festival

"Mother Range" set to premiere in Big Sky Film Festival

Hidden within the sweeping landscapes of the Absaroka-Beartooth wilderness, two women balance the struggles of family life and maintaining their ranches, all while raising sustainable beef. The documentary “Mother Range” captures their story. The film — set to premiere at the Big Sky Film Festival this Saturday — tells the story

Meet mayoral candidate Douglas Fischer

Meet mayoral candidate Douglas Fischer

While in high school, a teacher told a young Douglas Fischer that democracy works when people show up and get involved. After nine years serving in the public sphere, he is aiming to bring this sentiment to the mayoral seat. Fischer is a journalist-turned-city-commissioner seeking to bring

Five Books You Should Read in College

Five Books You Should Read in College

College can be a time of profound transformation, but that growth depends on exposure to different kinds of people, ideas and experiences. It is important to nurture an understanding and appreciation for perspectives that differ from your own. These are the five books that I believe can help you to