After overcoming incredible challenges, ZooMontana has become one of Billings’ most recognizable assets. In 2024 and 2025, ZooMontana was ranked in the top 10, and again as a runner-up, of zoos nation...
In Montana, outdoor living has always required intention. Our seasons are short, the weather can shift quickly, and comfort is never guaranteed. Yet that reality may be exactly why creating outdoor ri...
When we think of iconic summer adventures in Montana, our minds often jump to Yellowstone or Glacier National Parks. These places are worth the drive and rightfully earn their bucket-list status, but...
If you’re an avid outdoorsperson, you’ve probably spent years imagining the family memories you'll make once you have kids - tiny boots by the tent door, sticky fingers clutching s’mores, bedtime stor...
If you’re looking for a summer camp that is a little off the I beaten path, Montana has a wealth of unique offerings to keep your children busy and engaged all summerlong, whether you are interested...
It was Keith Richards who said, “There’s something beautifully friendly and elevating about a bunch of guys playing music together.” The musicians behind Amp Camp didn’t just nod along to that idea; t...
Summer in Billings is made for kids who love to explore, create, move, and try new things.
By the time you finish a walk through one of Billings’ parks, you may have noticed more than you expected: the quiet movement in tall grasses, a moth resting beneath a leaf, or the way a single tree c...
While parenting is deeply rewarding, it is also incredibly challenging work that requires support. For foster families, that challenge can often feel heavier as they meet the complex needs of children...
Tumbleweed, a Billings-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting homeless and at-risk youth, has been awarded the most recent Hands of Hope grant from Western Security Bank. The Hands of Hope grant prog...
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Spring is fast approaching, and if you’re a gardener, you’ve likely been planning your beds for weeks. In Montana, our growing season is relatively short, and the weather is notoriously unpredictable,...
A largely invisible, but always lurking threat, food insecurity affects nearly all aspects of life for one in ten Billings Public School students. Every spring, the Billings Education Foundation partn...
In a continuation of a decades-long tradition, Billings School District 2’s fifth graders will once again showcase their creations at the same museum that has displayed works by artistic legends such...
S’mores don’t have to be sweet to feel like summer. The best part is the format, something warm and melty, something crunchy, something you can hold in one hand while you’re laughing around the fire....
S’mores are great, but they’re even better by the scoop. This tot-skillet version turns the campfire classic into a warm, gooey dessert that’s easy to share.
Billings is set to receive a “cool” new addition to its Southwest Corridor this year with the creation of the Signal Peak Energy Arena. Located near Amend Park, this state-of-the-art ice facility will...
Inside the Signal Peak Energy Arena, currently under construction, a second-floor Irestaurant will overlook the ice through a full wall of glass. When I sat down with Jase Muri to talk about the food...
For many longtime Billings residents, Leisure in Montana feels familiar. Some remember it as McCall Pool & Patio, a local business that served the community for decades. In 2008, Michael and Jo McGull...
Step into Wise Wonders Science & Discovery Museum and you’ll immediately feel the energy. You’ll see children deeply engrossed in exhibits, while others giggle and bounce from one discovery to the nex...
Live music in Billings isn’t an occasional treat anymore; it’s part of the city’s everyday rhythm. On any given night, you’ll find something playing somewhere: a touring act downtown, jazz over dinner...
The Billings Public Library has been a cornerstone of the Magic City since its inception in 1901. The Children’s Library, in particular, is known for its lively activities to support families during t...
AN ARTIST WHO RESISTS THE BOXThere are artists whose work exists neatly inside a genre, a venue, a single lane. And then there are artists like Parker Brown, musicians whose careers resist simple la...
Valentine's Day isn't a one-song playlist; it's a whole mixtape. Whether your vibe is slow and romantic, loud and playful, all about friendship, or firmly anti-Valentine's, Billings has a way to match...
Winter in Billings has a way of narrowing your plans. You want a warm, inviting place with great drinks. The Waiting Room checks all of those boxes. Tucked next door to Doc Harper’s, the speakeasy fee...
February has a way of asking us to slow down. Winter still lingers, and home becomes the place where most of life happens. It is a quieter season, which makes it the perfect time to reconnect with our...
When a child breaks a bone, developes scoliosis, or is born with a growth-related condition, specialized care matters. Dr. Heather Hansen is Montana’s only full-time, fellowship-trained pediatric orth...
Discovery – affectionately known as “Disco” - is one of Montana’s most underrated ski resorts. Lift tickets typically cost under $80, and children under 7 ski free with an adult ticket, making it an a...
In a market where new construction often feels repetitive, True North Homes has quietly carved out a different path. Founded by Billings builder Steve and Wendi Baillie, the company focuses on thought...
Some places serve coffee. Others serve people. The best local shops do both.
This rich flourless chocolate cake is indulgently chocolatey, making it the perfect dessert for special occasions or an elegant night in. It is simple to prepare and delivers a decadent, melt-in-your-...
In many ways, Adeliah Curry is like any other entrepreneur - she found a way to turn her passion into profit. Last year, she began raising and selling Nigerian Dwarf Goats and learned to make goat mil...
Walk the halls, and you’ll see walls adorned with children’s artwork and lined with racks of storybooks, and you’ll hear the joyful sounds of young children actively learning. It is like most other pr...
For more than a decade, researchers have been calling attention to what’s often referred to as America’s loneliness epidemic.
Have you ever wished you could step into the pages of a favorite book, feel the music of a royal ball, or toast with characters you’ve only met between chapters?
Dating can look different at every stage of life, but some advice stands the test of time. These tips can help you feel more comfortable putting yourself out there at any age:
Choosing dating profile photos, crafting flirtatious messages, and feeling the rush of butterflies aren’t experiences often associated with life in your 70s, but Robert Mitchell and Gail Cushman are c...
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...
