Winter can make staying active feel like a challenge and can tempt even the most dedicated to retreat inside. But fresh air, movement, and a little sunlight are just as important in the colder months....
If all you want to do in January is stay curled up under the covers, these layered looks for both men and women might just change your mind. Each outfit proves you can comfortably brave the cold witho...
When life starts to feel like a never-ending loop between home and work, it’s easy to forget there’s space for something more. Somewhere to exhale, connect and simply be. Sociologists call this the th...
When the temperature drops and the daylight fades, it’s easy to slip into survival mode. But what if this season wasn’t something to endure or “get through”? What if it became a season that invites us...
Here's your guide to the city's best visual arts studios, music programs, theaters, and movement spaces to spark creativity all year long!
Most New Year’s resolutions focus on improving ourselves physically, mentally, or spiritually. But more often than not, unless those resolutions become a full-on lifestyle change, we rarely, if ever,...
Welcome to the 2026 Wellness Guide! This resource connects you to local fitness experts, health professionals, and wellness centers. Look to these industry leaders for all your health and wellness nee...
Montana summers come fast and full. Long days, nonstop activity, and easy connections with the people around us. By fall, we welcome the slower pace, and the first snowfall feels almost magical. Then...
It’s the season of fresh starts, so let’s talk about keeping your food fresh too because nothing kills “new year, new me” energy faster than discovering your spinach has liquefied again.Turns out, a...
I recently attended a dinner party and had the kind of salad that makes you stop mid-conversation. It came with a homemade dressing so good it deserved its own round of applause. It didn’t feel like a...
At first glance, Kylie's Confidence Closet looks like a stylish pop-up boutique, but amidst the colorful clothing and thoughtful details, it is a space for healing, joy, and helping women who've walke...
Since its inception in 1939, the Silver Run Ski Education Foundation has been cultivating its core values of community, perseverance, integrity, and responsibility among its coaches, athletes, their f...
You may have heard that pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. Because it requires minimal equipment and experience, it’s a sport accessible to nearly every age. Once seen as a game for o...
Last year, the Billings Education Foundation awarded a whopping $150,000 in classroom grants for things like Skyview’s Digital Media Club’s television and podcast production equipment, and an alphabet...
When a massive hailstorm tore through Billings in the summer of 2019, most homeowners were left dealing with the usual aftermath: insurance claims, endless repairs, and the stress of putting everythin...
When Danielle Dahl talks about Resilient Stories, you hear a heart finding its rhythm again. After two decades in management and a master’s in management and leadership, she realized her career lacked...
For many of us, life happens in two main places: home and work. They take up most of our time and attention but rarely give us everything we need socially or emotionally. In a season of life filled wi...
This time of year, the gift lists can get overwhelming. It’s not that they’re too long; often it’s that it’s hard to pin down what to bestow. Gift-giving is an expression of love or friendship, and no...
“A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes…” If you’re dreaming up the most magical way to spend the holiday season, look no further than Walt Disney World! From twinkling lights and festive parades to fall...
Each winter, as the crisp Montana air settles and snowflakes gather in soft drifts along ZooMontana’s winding paths, something extraordinary begins to take shape. Strings of color, the smell of cocoa,...
In the months following 9/11, the country was swept up in a wave of patriotism. America was in shock, united by a deep desire to take action and support those serving. For Hunter Jones, then an eighth...
Since 1988, Eagle Mount Billings has been helping children and adults with disabilities “embrace life without limits” through adaptive recreation. From adaptive skiing and snowshoeing to summer camps...
Kendra Lewis didn’t set out to run a nonprofit. Trained as an occupational therapist, her background was in healthcare, not organizational leadership. Today, she leads Cutting Fences Foundation, a non...
As the holiday season approaches, many of us feel inspired to give back to our favorite nonprofits, causes, or places of worship. But according to Ryan Gomendi, Financial Advisor, Certified Kingdom Ad...
Billings is a community built on generosity, where neighbors show up, lend a hand, and work quietly behind the scenes to make life better for others. Our 2026 Non-Profit Guide celebrates the organizat...
We often think of volunteering as something we give- such as our time, energy, or hands- to help others. But as local Behavioral Health Therapist Astghik Poghosyan reminds us, giving back gives so muc...
At Intermountain Health, volunteers are the heartbeat of compassion, dedicating their time and energy to support patients, families, and staff, while discovering they gain just as much in return. From...
This holiday season, the School of Classical Ballet (SCB) is bringing a dream to life with its very own, entirely original production of The Nutcracker. For the first time in the studio’s 55-year hist...
T‘is the season for giving! In exchange for the typical tangible item, why not consider something memorable and meaningful? This Christmas season, skip the toy aisle, department stores, and gift cards...
How would it feel to be without a home for the holidays? Sadly, many youth in our community experience the cold and loneliness of being homeless, not just during the holidays, but year-round.
The room is alive with excitement and smiles as doctorate students from Rocky Mountain College’s Occupational Therapy program make pizzas with Eagle Mount participants in RMC’s adaptive kitchen, equip...
If you search for directions to Hope Ranch, Apple Maps will drop a pin just outside of Luther, Montana. Nestled beneath the Beartooth Mountains and just a few miles from the famed Beaten Path trailhea...
There’s something magical about the way the holidays invite us to slow down, gather close, and create meaningful memories together. Whether it’s baking cookies or crafting ornaments, these simple trad...
12 Days, 12 TreatsA Billings Holiday Pairing GuidePlaces to go and treats to partake!
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From twinkling lights to the scent of pine and cinnamon in the air, the holidays have a way of transforming our homes and our moods. This season, local designers and home experts are embracing a retur...
Behind every great renovation is a story, not just of beautiful design and craftsmanship, but of the people who make it happen. For Tom Boyce, owner of Boyce Built, that story began with a shared pass...
When Tally Monteau stepped into her role at TRIIA, she not only assumed a new position but also took on a mission. TRIIA began as a digital marketplace for Native artists, envisioned as an Etsy for In...
What began as a single mom’s dream has blossomed into one of Billings’ most unique small business hubs. The Maker’s Market is more than just a store - it’s a vibrant community of over 100 local makers...
With the holidays just around the corner, the Maker’s Market is the perfect place to discover gifts that are thoughtful, handmade, and full of character. Get all your stockings stuffed under one roof...
COOL WATER JEWELRY OUTLET IN JOLIETJewelry that reflects the rustic beauty of Montana, the materials are earthy and rugged, but mixed with more delicate shapes and shimmering hues. Materials are sou...
As the 2025 holiday season draws near, there’s something extra special about finding gifts that come from the heart of our own community. This year’s Holiday Gift Guide celebrates the joy of shopping...
What if the simple act of saying thank you could lower your stress, help you sleep better, and even add years to your life? Science says it just might. More than a polite gesture, gratitude is proving...
Are you thinking of signing up for Billings’ Run! Turkey Run! 5K on Thanksgiving Day this year? Whether you’re aiming to jog the whole way or just make it across the finish line with a smile (and an a...
November can be a bit… unpredictable. If you’ve lived in Montana for any amount of time, you are fully aware of how quickly the weather can shift.Sunny and warm one day, snowy and cold the next. Nove...
When considering a trip to visit a national park, most travelers would plan for the peak summer months. School is out, the weatheris warm, and the days are long, allowing for more time to sightsee an...
For many families in Billings, the holidays come with a mix of excitement and stress.It’s tough to make the holiday season feel magical when you're worried about makingends meet. That tension is wha...
In the heart of downtown Billings, tucked inside the vibrant walls of the NOVA Center for the Performing Arts, kids aren’t just learning to act. They’re also learning to trust themselves, take creativ...
Sunny Day Real Bird’s latest endeavor started with a dream long in the making: in addition to the standard offering of Spanish, German, and French courses, she wanted students in Billings to have the...
It’s a staggering yet often unseen reality: one in five people in Yellowstone County are food insecure.Back in 2007, nutritionist Ginny Mermel recognized that many students were going hungry when fre...
