Winter makes it tempting to stay inside, but the wandering biologist argues that getting outdoors is worth the effort. From frost-covered sagebrush to quiet wildlife signs, winter hiking in the ...

The historic Darwin Ranch is one of the oldest, most remote working guest ranches in the country—just don’t expect luxury.

Montana Free Press published more than 1,000 stories and newsletters in 2025. As we approach the turn of another year, we’ve taken a look back to compile some of our most read, most shared, most ...

Ennis’s main street looks like a movie set where John Wayne might stroll by any minute. Those American flags aren’t just decoration—they’re a lifestyle statement. Photo credit: ap0013 Nestled along ...

In a western state where water wars have long been fought by landowners, an unusual brawl is playing out. For several months, a wealthy invitation-only resort watered its golf course at the southern ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. In a western state where water wars have long been fought by landowners, an unusual brawl is ...

Crazy Mountain Ranch and Montana’s water-right regulator have entered into an agreement that tentatively closes the books on a short-lived lawsuit regarding a golf course under construction in the ...

This story has been updated to clarify the process surrounding Crazy Mountain Ranch's halting use of irrigation water for its golf course. Here are some of the conditions of leasing water rights as ...