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Little Big Horn

The Breakfast Flakes — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:24:23 +0000

Two re-enactments of the Battle of the Little Bighorn are among many activities planned next week in Hardin, Crow Agency and other nearby places. Crow Native Days runs Tuesday through Sunday, June 18-23, while Little Bighorn Days in Hardin is slated for Wednesday through Sunday. Both celebrations include parades and activities for all ages and both put on re-enactments Friday through Sunday, one hour and about 20 miles apart.

The One Room Schoolhouse

The Breakfast Flakes — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:38:09 +0000

Montana’s one-room schoolhouses are joining a list of the nation’s most endangered historic places along with Houston’s Astrodome stadium and New York’s old Pan Am Worldport Terminal at Kennedy Airport. When they homesteaded in small communities, the first thing that went up was a school,” said Shirley Barrick, who started her teaching career at a [...]

An Unbelievable Find!

The Breakfast Flakes — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:22:37 +0000

Underneath the sagebrush and droves of cattle near Newcastle, Wyoming, paleontologists have potentially unearthed one of the most complete skeletons of a triceratops ever found. The scientists from the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research and Naturalist Biodiversity Center began work on the dig in early May. Despite the three-horned triceratops being one of the [...]

I'm An American Picker Wannabe

Andy West — Wed, 29 May 2013 00:37:59 +0000

So I stopped by the Flea Market they have on Hardin Road in Lockwood every weekend to see if I could find either cool mid-century modern furniture or an old cruiser bike I could fix up. I did find an old Raleigh cruiser but unfortunately it was not for sale. There was little in the [...]

Bike, Walk, Bus Week Finishes With A Plop

Andy West — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:48:08 +0000

As I mentioned Friday, had it not been for Bike, Walk, Bus Week I would not even have known about the Loan-A-Bike program through the Downtown Billings Association. They loan out Cannondale hybrid bikes (road and dirt equipped) at no charge. You just have to show your I.D. and give them an imprint of your [...]

In A League of His Own

The Breakfast Flakes — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:01:26 +0000

Among the legendary distance runners from Flathead High, Zach Perrin is definitely in a league of his own after last weekend. The Flathead junior ran the fastest 3,200 ever for a high school from Montana. Perrin clocked 8:55.24 at the Arcadia Invitational track meet on Saturday in Los Angeles, California. He placed eighth out of [...]

Cool Thrift Shop Buy!

Andy West — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:35:45 +0000

Since I live in one of Downtown Billings newly renovated loft buildings designed by High Plains Architects (that reminds me, I have to pay my rent today… oops) I’m always on the lookout for mid-century modern pieces that will look cool in my place. So on the weekends you’ll often see me trolling the thrift [...]

Where Are The Pictographs At Pictograph Caves State Park?

Andy West — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:23:31 +0000

If you're a regular reader of my blog (assuming there are regular readers of my blog... anyone? Crickets.) you know I visited Pictograph Caves State Park this Sunday and had a great time. It is a good, vigorous hike up to the caves from the parking lot, lots of greenery and spectacular views, picnic spots and the excitement of not knowing if a rattlesnake is just around the corner

On The Road Again…

Greg Tillotson — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 22:07:18 +0000

I love playing tourist in my own town, and still being new to the area, I am just a notch under tourist. Today we headed East on 90. First stop was Hardin and discovered the Purple Cow Family restaurant, which is now a Chinese Buffett – I guess they ran out of that special breed [...]

MY NEW APARTMENT

Andy West — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:52:36 +0000

I moved to Billings two weeks ago and have been looking at apartments ever since. I haven’t seen much I liked in my price range until a few days ago. On Montana Ave there are several historically significant buildings that have been converted into cool lofts by a local architectural firm. This is a picture [...]

I ALWAYS THINK OF THE GREAT IDEAS AFTER IT'S TOO LATE

Andy West — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 02:11:07 +0000

We should have given away 3 12-Gauge shotguns yesterday... get it? 12-12-12. I can't believe I didn't think of it last week.

IT'S HAPPENING FOR THE LAST TIME THIS CENTURY

Andy West — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:55:43 +0000

Today the last time this century the day, month and year will be the same number… 12-12-12. It’s also one of the few days each month the date will look the same as it does in Canada where they put the Month first before the Day and Year. While we’re focusing on useless trivia not that [...]

YAM's Docent Second Saturday

Tammie Toren — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:32:26 +0000

If you have kids from 5 to 12 years old, the Yellowstone art museum has some creative fun in store for them! Bring them to Docent 2nd Saturday today from 10-Noon. Today it’s 50 works for 50 states: Art experiments. The budding artists will get a Docent led tour of current exhibits, then they work [...]

America Remembers

Tammie Toren — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:27:47 +0000

Beverly & Pack/Flickr The last thing you need is me pontificating about September 11th. We all know where we were, who we were with and what we were doing. Sometimes though, pictures don’t hurt. I just hope we can turn this tragedy into a day of service. A day where we give of ourselves for [...]

Downtown Billings Historical Tour

Tammie Toren — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:29:46 +0000

I had to turn you on to this cool self-guided tour I found. (I actually found the business card for this down in the parking lot!) Go to the web-site below, scan the code, and get ready for some Montana History! It’s cool and a lot of fun! http://www.walkhistoricbillings.com/

2012 Threshing Bee Next Weekend

Tammie Toren — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 16:51:19 +0000

The Threshing Bee is held the third weekend in August at the Huntley Project Museum of Irrigated Agriculture. It’s the highlight of the clubs yearly activities. You’ll experience demonstrations in blacksmithing, binding grain, threshing, sawmill operations as well as operational tractors and steam engines. Plus the latest restoration of a tractor or stationary engine. [...]

Clark Days Celebration at Pompey's Pillar This Saturday and Sunday

Tammie Toren — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:52:09 +0000

It’s Clark Days this Saturday and Sunday at Pompey’s Pillar. Come out at around 3 P.M.. “Revisiting The Trail” is the theme this year. There will be food, kid and family activities, historical presentations, and free camping on site. Saturday night will wind-down with ghost stories by the fire. On Sunday, enjoy a pancake [...]

Montanans in 2012 Summer Olympics

Tammie Toren — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:12:11 +0000

Two outstanding Montanans will be representing the United States in London at the Summer Olympics. 23 year old Nick Mower of Butte will be competing in the Olympic Shooting Competition. That starts on August 5th. Missoula Native, Sam Schultz, will be competing for the United States on the cycling team in Mountain Biking. That competition [...]

Happy White People's Day

Tammie Toren — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 21:05:45 +0000

Chris rock strikes again! I guess the actor/comedian struck again on the 4th of July with this tweet that sent a lot of people over the top; Happy white peoples Independence Day the slaves weren’t free but I’m sure they enjoyed the fireworks. First, take it for what it is and who sent it. It’s [...]

It's Hot Out There

Tammie Toren — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:05:34 +0000

Man! It’s hot out there! I almost forgot how glorious summer is in Billings! It seems like it’s getting really hot really early, so I did some research about it. This year alone, more than 40,000 daily heat records have been broken. Combine that with last winter being the hottest, driest winter on record for [...]