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A history runs through it: Zinke public lands bill follows long trail

A history runs through it: Zinke public lands bill follows long trail

Community groups spend decades crafting wilderness proposals, hoping for political support. Will Zinke’s effort fly or die?

by Robert Chaney September 25, 2026September 27, 2026

Staving off development, Madison County passes first citizen-initiated zoning districts

Growth

Staving off development, Madison County passes first citizen-initiated zoning districts

by Nick Mott September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

‘Page Not Found’: Two Decades of Travel Management Decisions on Verge of Reversal

OPINION: Column

‘Page Not Found’: Two Decades of Travel Management Decisions on Verge of Reversal

by Susan Marsh September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

Bears are ‘spinning out’ in southern Montana. Wildlife managers are at their wit’s end.

Long Read

Bears are ‘spinning out’ in southern Montana. Wildlife managers are at their wit’s end.

by Nick Mott September 22, 2026September 23, 2026

Mollie’s Pack Mostly Back in Yellowstone, but Spurring Threats, Bounties and Drama

Wildlife

Mollie’s Pack Mostly Back in Yellowstone, but Spurring Threats, Bounties and Drama

by Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

Montana Drops Bison Lawsuit Against Yellowstone National Park

Wildlife

Montana Drops Bison Lawsuit Against Yellowstone National Park

by Nick Mott September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

SERIES: Faces of Climate

Receding Glaciers: Jonathan Marquis Bears Witness

by Keely Larson February 6, 2026February 11, 2026

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Balancing Growth and Gravel in Paradise Valley

Balancing Growth and Gravel in Paradise Valley

by Nick Mott April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

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Sand Creek Fire Burns Over Maverick Mountain, Most of Resort Spared

Sand Creek Fire Burns Over Maverick Mountain, Most of Resort Spared

by Robert Chaney August 17, 2026August 19, 2026

Senate Nears Action on National Park Maintenance Backlog

Senate Nears Action on National Park Maintenance Backlog

by Robert Chaney June 17, 2026June 18, 2026

Talk to the Trout: New Web Tool Lets Fish Predict River Conditions

Talk to the Trout: New Web Tool Lets Fish Predict River Conditions

by Robert Chaney June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Dispatch

Pair of Grizzly Cubs Kick Off Busy Year in ESA Delisting Activity

Pair of Grizzly Cubs Kick Off Busy Year in ESA Delisting Activity

by Robert Chaney April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Pages Devoted to Climate Change Have Disappeared From Key Yellowstone Guidebook

Pages Devoted to Climate Change Have Disappeared From Key Yellowstone Guidebook

by Mark DeGraff April 3, 2026May 6, 2026

Fewer Wolves Killed in Montana Despite State Push to Slash Population

Fewer Wolves Killed in Montana Despite State Push to Slash Population

by Nick Mott March 26, 2026April 1, 2026

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Major Forest Service Policies Could be Changing. Here’s What’s at Stake.

Major Forest Service Policies Could be Changing. Here’s What’s at Stake.

by Ellis Juhlin September 14, 2026September 15, 2026

‘Privilege of a Lifetime’: Cam Sholly Looks Back on Eight Years as Head of Yellowstone

‘Privilege of a Lifetime’: Cam Sholly Looks Back on Eight Years as Head of Yellowstone

by Nick Mott September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

‘It Should Not Exist’: Ancient Archaeological Mystery Revealed High in Beartooth Mountains

‘It Should Not Exist’: Ancient Archaeological Mystery Revealed High in Beartooth Mountains

by Nick Mott September 7, 2026

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The Brave New World of Wildland Firefighting

Wildfire

The Brave New World of Wildland Firefighting

by Mountain Journal/Montana Free Press and partners August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

Direct Correlation: Changing Climate Caused Low 2026 Snowpack

Direct Correlation: Changing Climate Caused Low 2026 Snowpack

by Ellis Juhlin August 12, 2026August 13, 2026

Maverick Mountain Faces Montana’s Largest Fire as August Heats up

Wildfire

Maverick Mountain Faces Montana’s Largest Fire as August Heats up

by Robert Chaney August 11, 2026August 12, 2026

Opinion

Op-Ed: The Forgotten Key to Wildlife Management: Values

Op-Ed: The Forgotten Key to Wildlife Management: Values

by Alexander Metcalf

The Art of Being Astounded

The Art of Being Astounded

by Susan Marsh

Aspens: The Ever-Renewing Tree

Aspens: The Ever-Renewing Tree

by Susan Marsh