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he winter of 2022-23 was especially long and cold in Montana, with some near-re-
cord-breaking subzero temperatures that stretched on for what felt like months.
Cars would not start. Diesel engines gelled up and became immobile. Going out-
side in forty-below-zero weather was a good way to remind yourself that humans are
fragile, life is short, and so you best focus on whatever is most important to you!
Now, mercifully, the temperature is finally rising. The diesel engines aren't gelling
over, cars are turning over on the first crank (some cars, anyway), and spring is finally
in the air. For us, of course, spring means we get to produce and deliver another issue
of Distinctly Montana. Hooray—we've survived another season as well! This issue
brings you on a journey that spans Montana's lakes and waterways, from ancient to
present; lakes to rivers, hot springs, and everything in between.
This issue also kicks off our 2023 Best of Montana Con-
test! Last year was our contest, and it was a huge success.
Be sure to visit our website and nominate your favorite
Montana businesses. You can get to the contest direct-
ly at www.distinctlymontana.com/bom2023, or you can
scan the QR code below with your phone camera, and it
will open right up.
You can nominate your favorite businesses once per
day, and every time you do, you'll be entered into our
sweepstakes to win $500 in cash. It's a great way to both
thank your favorite businesses and take a stab at the
chance to put an extra $500 in your pocket. The odds
of winning are excellent, and the more businesses you
nominate, the better your odds become. There will be a second $500 drawing at the
end of the voting phase, so you get two shots at winning $500.
Thank you for being a faithful reader—we are grateful for your support. Please
accept our entire team's best wishes and enjoy the spring weather!
A N O T E F R O M T H E
P U B L I S H E R P U B L I S H E R
CHRIS MUHLENFELD, PUBLISHER
chris@distinctlymontana.com
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