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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
