Spotlight

Photo of Mike Korn, Montana musicologist

Mike Korn and Montana Music

Mike Korn was Montana’s first folklorist. His Montana Folklife Project produced phonograph records documenting some of the state’s finest folk musicians.

April 25, 2022

Try Glamping, a Luxurious Alternative to Sleeping on the Ground

Do you consider your camping days far behind you? Glamping, or glamorous camping, may be the ideal solution for seniors yearning for the great outdoors.

April 1, 2022

Senior citizen collecting water samples from a river

Have Outdoor Skills? Citizen Science Awaits!

Volunteer citizen scientists help researchers with the specific data needed to make positive changes in our world.

February 1, 2022

Helena's Temple Emanu-El; Photo by Evan Jones, Montana Jewish Project

Montana Jewish Project Reclaims Helena’s Historic Emanu-El Temple

For almost 100 years, Helena has lacked a Jewish community center. Organizers of the Montana Jewish Project hope that’s about to change.

December 7, 2021

Photo of John Kunz’s family at the Ramsentahl Labor Camp in Bayreuth, Germany in 1945.

Born to Remember Nazi Concentration Camps

The Kunz family odyssey began in 1942 when they were taken from their southeastern Polish town and forced to work at Ramsenthal near Bayreuth.

October 4, 2021

Photo of Steve Darnell originally from Billings, Mont., standing in front of his Rat Rod.

Rat Rods: Long, Low, Loud

Rat Rods are vehicles cobbled together from recycled parts. Each design is unique, limited only by imagination and access to … well … junk.

October 1, 2021

Former Olympian Monica Tranel Rowing on a Lake

Former Olympian Monica Tranel Powers Up Campaign

Not many Montanans can say they’ve competed in the Olympics, but Monica Tranel, candidate for our state’s new congressional seat, has—twice.

August 16, 2021

World champion disc golfer Jon Graff, 73, of Missoula, Mont.

It’s High Flying in the Golden Years: Prime Time for Disc Golf

It’s never too late to really get flying! World champ in disc golf, Jon Graff, 73, of Missoula was just getting started in his golden years.

August 2, 2021

Photo of two chantrelle mushrooms growing in the woods.

Fabulous Fungi: Spring Treasure and Autumn Gold

By HOLLY ENDERSBY You don’t need a reason to walk in the woods, but going on a treasure hunt sure adds fun to the outing.

May 13, 2021

Taylor Gordon: White Sulphur Springs–Harlem Renaissance Connection

Emmanuel Taylor Gordon is undoubtedly the most famous Montanan to become part of the Harlem Renaissance (1910-1930).

May 4, 2021

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