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LACEY MIDDLESTEAD is a Helena-based freelance writer and
outdoor enthusiast whose first love is Montana. She
blogs at bitofgracebitofgrit.blogspot.com. Her work ap-
peared Helena Independent Record, Distinctly Montana,
and SnoWest. www.laceymiddlestead.com
MAKOSHIKA PARK
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SCOTT SERY is a copywriter and outdoor enthusiast living
in Billings, Montana with his wife and son. Breaking
free from society, he enjoys rock and ice climbing,
caving, backpacking, hunting, fishing, and all around
loving what Montana has to offer.
INDIAN SUMMER
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DOUG STEVENS is a freelance writer, photographer and
college educator living near Polson. He has been an
avid wilderness backpacker for nearly 50 years and
also enjoys fly-fishing, bowhunting, and snowshoeing
with his wife, Tania. Access his blog at graytrekker.
wordpress.com.
RAILS OF DESTINY
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SHAWN VICKLUND is a local business consultant and pro-
fessional marketer who enjoys running, the outdoors
and spending time with family.
MONTANA'S PAIRIE SKYSCRAPERS
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TERESA OTTO is a freelance writer, photographer, and
retired pediatric anesthesiologist based in Billings.
When she's not traveling around Montana or our big,
beautiful world, she serves as a waitress and house-
keeper for two rescued cats and a dog. Follow her
travels at www.thenomadsdaughter.com.
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CAROL POLICH has been a nature photographer/writer for
the past three decades with her world travels and teach-
es photography classes in Bozeman. During her "down"
time, she submits her nature photos and stories to vari-
ous magazines in the USA and overseas. Her stories are
featured regularly in Montana magazines, and she uses
them for her keynote lectures when teaching.
DON'T LET THEM GET YOUR GOAT!
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MICHAEL RAETHER lives in rural Western Montana. His
interests include all things outdoors. His work has
appeared in a wide assortment of national and re-
gional publications. He published his first book last
year, The Flyfisher's Guide to Northwest Montana's
Mountain Lakes through Wilderness Adventures
Press. You can reach Mike via his blog, "Life Under a
Big Sky," www.mikeraether.com.
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