January 2025 Editor's Note: Warmth & Comfort

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” Edith Sitwell

Read the January 2025 digital issue here!

Outdoor Adventures to Beat the Winter Blues

Winter in Montana is a great time to get outside and explore! Our beautiful state offers a wide variety of enjoyable winter activities. Local businesses can help with gear, so you’ll be set to bust th...

Best Billings’ Hot Spots to Escape the Cold

While winter sports and playing in the snow can be a blast, freezing temperatures often limit the fun and games. For those moments when the frost bites a little too hard, there’s nothing better than r...

A Skier’s Dream Shop | Ski Boot Rx | River Werx

If you’re a skier in south central Montana, chances are at least one of your seasons started with a friendly greeting from shop dogs Legend and Macy at the door of SkiBoot RX.

Above and Beyond: How LIFTT Transforms Lives

Living Independently for Today and Tomorrow (LIFTT) has been a lifeline for individuals with disabilities and aging adults in southeastern and south-central Montana. At its heart, LIFTT is about break...

Live Well 2025 Wellness Guide

Welcome to the 2025 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...

Ways to Play on a Winter’s Day

With Christmas and New Year’s behind us, the long stretch of winter can feel daunting. It’s easy to slip into a routine of cozying up indoors, longing for the sun-soaked days of summer. But Montana wi...

Culture, Connection, and Community Lisa Hawley and the Heart of 406 Native Roots

When you step into 406 Native Roots, you’re welcomed by a tangible warmth and authenticity. The store is more than just a shop; it’s a vibrant cultural haven, a support hub, and a bridge between commu...

Rise and Play: How Morning Baskets Make Screen-Free Mornings Simple

Every parent knows the morning rush: the scramble to get everyone dressed, fed, and out the door on time. During this hustle and bustle, it's tempting to turn on the TV, hand over a tablet, or let you...

The Positive Power of Pasta

"When in doubt, eat pasta. That's my motto." - Vince Vaughn
As January arrives, many of us turn our thoughts to healthier habits. After a season of holiday indulgence, the promise of a fresh start s...

Meet the Chef: Homegrown and Handcrafted: Henry Kennah of Yellowstone Pasta Company

Henry Kennah wasn’t always in the pasta business. A chef by training, his relationship with food was deeply personal, a craft shaped by years spent in some of Billings’ best restaurant kitchens. While...

Cook This: Zucca Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Few things are as satisfying as a bowl of fresh pasta draped in a rich, savory sauce. This recipe combines Yellowstone Pasta Company's playful zucca shapes with a simple yet flavorful blend of ripe to...

Design Done Differently with Bighorn Construction

Over his 25 years in the trade, Heath Olson of Bighorn Construction and Drywall has witnessed plenty of redundancy in the home building industry. “A lot of houses have gotten more similar over the yea...

Cold Outside Green Inside

The days are short, and the nights are long. The air is cold, and cabin fever is starting to settle its way into your heart and mind. You’ve enjoyed the holidays and gotten a little rest and relaxatio...