More than a hotel. A shift in how we see downtown. Find out more at the link in our bio! @jennunderthebigsky, @ae.sma.design
For Patrick Parker, getting outside with his kids isn’t a special occasion; it’s just part of everyday life. From hiking and camping to pickup games and spontaneous exploring, he’s built a routine aro...
What looks industrial on the outside reveals something much more refined inside. Read the story in this month’s issue or at the link in our bio. @jennunderthebigsky, @nathansatranphoto, @hannessonhome...
It’s a beloved Billings summer tradition. Every week, at parks across the city, the Billings Education Foundation hosts Reading Rocks. The program is designed to help prevent the dreaded “summer slide...
Summer holds plenty of opportunities for fun and education, and Montana has plenty to keep brains engaged while school is closed. With some planning, your family can see for themselves Montana’s histo...
The Dad who grills deserves a clean one. Read the tried-and-true tips and tricks for grill cleaning in the latest issue. @maloree_everett
Smoky, sticky, and packed with flavor, find the recipe for these Backyard Bourbon Burnt Ends at the link in our bio. The kind of recipe that disappears fast and keeps everyone coming back for seconds....
We talked to the owners of Plush Coffee and Soda, so you no longer have to wonder what piloncillo is. You're welcome. Full story in our May issue! @maloree_everett, @plushcoffeeandsoda @jamieblotske
Montana summers mean more time in the sun, but are you staying sun smart? Learn what most people get wrong about sunscreen, sunburns and summer skin care from local expert dermatologist Dr. Tanya Ridd...
On the outside, Adaptive Performance Center looks like a gym. But for the veterans who walk through their doors, it's so much more. Co-founders Karen Pearson and Mitch Crouse built APC, the nation’s f...
Western Security Bank's latest Hands of Hope grant recipient is doing life-changing work for veterans in our community. Meet Adaptive Performance Center, the first veterans-exclusive gym in the nation...
What does it take to be a good dad? According to Eric Basye, it includes giving and receiving a whole lot of grace along the way. A Billings local, adoptive father, and Executive Director of Child Bri...
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park offers a unique transition from the expansive Montana sky to a subterranean world millions of years in the making. While the caverns are the centerpiece, the park serv...
We asked local dads what they really want for Father’s Day. The answer was clear: shared adventures and memory-making over gifts and gadgets. Read our latest article to discover how to plan a low-fric...
In our latest feature, we talk with Marcie Smith and DeAnn Visser about the "Dignity in the Details," like the specific sensory equipment and the upcoming Phase 3 splash pad that will make Montana sum...
Nature Nuts @ Montana Audubon Center, BillingsOutdoor play for ages 18 months–5 years, every Tuesday 10–11am, year-round. Catch bugs, splash in puddles, and grow little naturalists. $5/child | Free f...
For Gusty Sauer, growing up between Idaho and Montana meant being raised by the land as much as by her dad. From goose hunting and horseback riding to river guiding and land stewardship, those early e...
A new creative space is taking shape in Billings, and it brings people together one piece of clay at a time. Founded by Max Acoba, Ohana Ceramics Studio is more than a pottery studio, it’s a place whe...
On a summer night in downtown Billings, it feels effortless: the music, the crowds, the energy. Like it just… happens. But it doesn’t. Behind every Alive After Five, Strawberry Festival, and every nig...
Montana turns up the volume in the summer, and the music doesn’t stay in one place. From big-name festivals and mountain amphitheaters to small-town songwriter stages and under-the-stars performances,...
Red Lodge has a way of slowing things down. How one local homeowner designed a space that feels like part of the experience, not just a place to stay. @jennunderthebigsky, @mirandamurdockphoto, @jenn...
Not sure what to plant in Montana? Start here. @jennunderthebigsky, @stories_yet_untold,
Some artists create beauty. Others create stories. Rilie Tané Zumbrennen does both. Across Billings and beyond, her murals, wood-burned artwork, and seasonal window illustrations are quickly becoming...
Finding your first summer job as a teenager is a rite of passage, but it can be daunting to know where to start applying, particularly if you want something other than food services.
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
