Around the Bozone
The forgotten value of sauntering.Saunter: To wander or walk about idly in a leisurely manner. —Webster's Dictionary, 1913 Read more >>
Not only is it summertime, but it's also the Gallatin Valley Land Trust’s Summer Trails Challenge. Which means that every time you head out, you’re supporting GVLT—which in turn supports trail-building, trail-maintenance, and preservation of the scenic, wildlife-rich open land surrounding those... Read more >>
The once-impenetrable fortress of our public-land rights is under siege. To greedy, gluttonous invaders, our lands and our riversare a resource to be grasped, wrenched free, and fed to a distended belly that can never be satisfied. Read more >>
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Crossword Puzzles
Below is our Spring 2020 crossword puzzle. Answers will be revealed on or around June 1, 2020. Good luck! Read more >>
Below is our Winter 2019-20 crossword puzzle. Answers will be revealed on March 1, 2020. Read more >>
All right, brainiacs, start your engines. Below is our fall-season crossword. Take a stab at 'er, and if you think you nailed it, swing by the O/B office with your completed puzzle for a chance to win some swag. Read more >>
A crossword for longtime locals.If you've been in Bozeman a while, you know that a lot's changed. But do you remember exactly what, when, and how? If you can solve this puzzle, be proud—your memory is solid, your status as a legit local secure. Read more >>News & Notes
Celebrating & conserving public-land access. These days, few topics interest outdoors folk as much as public lands—and here in Montana, where most of our activities take place on state and federal land, it’s even more important. Read more >>
According to two years of research by the Adventure Scientists, Gallatin Valley has a plastic problem. Read more >>
If you’ve visited Peets Hill recently, you’ve probably noticed the construction crews and utility vehicles stationed on the lawn at Bogert Park. “What are they up to now?” you might wonder. The answer is restoration. Read more >>By the Numbers
Montana’s backcountry is a dreamland for skiers, snowmobilers, and ice-climbers, but sometimes, things go south. Read more >>
The Gallatin River is our backyard playground—we fish it, paddle it, swim it, hunt it, meander it. Come spring, it’s more dynamic than ever, waking from a season-long slumber, roaring to life once again. Here are some facts and figures about Bozeman’s beloved local waterway. Read more >>
It’s spring, and you know what that means: it’s time to load up the car and take a road-trip to your favorite climbing, biking, or trail-running destination. Here are some stats to consider as you plan your next journey. Read more >>
Montana boasts some of the healthiest elk populations in the country—that’s why so many folks flock here to Read more >>Bozeman Vs.
The Ridge. The Tram. Both icons are so ingrained in southwest Montana ski culture that there is no confusion when their names come up. Read more >>
It’s only natural that the two biggest schools in the state are rivals. But is our university that much better? Let’s take a look and find out. Read more >>
We all love Bozeman—no doubt about it. But the times, they are a-changin’. Gone are the quaint, small-town attitudes, the relaxed pace of life, and the slow, steady growth. Read more >>
Before an angler makes his or her first cast into a cold, fast-flowing Montana river, countless decisions must be made—not least of which is whether to don waders. Sometimes it’s obvious—at both ends of the temperature spectrum, for example—but other times, it’s a matter of personal taste. Read more >>Lingo & Etiquette
Tips for Bozeman newbies. “If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.” —Jesse Potter Read more >>
