Big Sky Resort is open for business, to the delight of skiers and snowboarders in Southwest Montana and beyond! Winter is here. But for Big Sky Montana property owners, the fun never ends.** This story is from our newest issue of Pure Montana magazine. Read more here. **Our dream day here would defy the seasons. Big Sky has three distinct areas, each named for their beautiful natural characteristics. The Canyon, through which the Gallatin River runs, shines in summer. And the Mountain, home to America’s biggest ski... read more

At the dawn of the 20th century, there was a peanut stand on Main Street in Bozeman.** This story is from our newest issue of Pure Montana magazine. Read more here. **It soon was built into a storefront, and later became a U.S. Post Office. The Ellen theatre opened its doors right across the street in 1919, and as the 20’s roared into Bozeman, locals welcomed the final transformation of the peanut property, in 1924, into the glamorous, art-deco-styled Rialto Theatre. While the Ellen hosted vaudeville theatre and ot... read more

The tiny community of Bigfork is known as Montana’s Christmas Village. From its volunteer elves gathering to deck the halls in fragrant evergreens and light the historic Swan River Bridge, to the Bigfork Playhouse’s two week run of A Christmas Carol, the little town by the bay is full of holiday cheer!When the Bigfork Chamber of Commerce announced its first-ever holiday window display contest, local marketing firm Only in Bigfork wasn’t going to let the lack of a storefront stand in their way of participating. They... read more

FEATURE PHOTO: Property near Montana downtowns, featuring MLS # 322694.We're always talking about the remote, wild, magical corners of this state, but Montana downtowns—the places we really call home—are just as inspiring and enriching. Our community centers are robust and vibrant when it comes to the arts, dining, and shopping/commerce, and they're also so wonderfully livable, with incredible green spaces, tight-knit neighborhoods, and a lot of character. Here, we've rounded up five homes that are close to downtow... read more