Distinctly Montana Magazine

w w w. d i s t i n c t l y m o n t a n a . c o m 9 JOE MCDONALD PAGE 68 DOUG STEVENS (aka "graytrekker") is a retired scientist and college educator. He is also a freelance writer and photographer living near Polson. Doug's printshop can be found at: graytrekker.darkroom.tech/ HIGHWAY FATALITY MARKERS PROGRAM PAGE 72 HOLLY MATKIN is a native Montanan who lives with her husband at the foot of the Elkhorn Mountains. She covers a wide variety of topics as a freelance writer for multiple local and national publications, and especially enjoys writing travel, history, and human interest pieces. LEE STEEN AND THE TREE PEOPLE PAGE 78 LINDSAY TRAN is a freelance copywriter living and working in Helena. Originally from Bozeman, her writing and research interests include history, health and wellness, literature, and historic preser- vation. She enjoys gardening, hiking, reading, and horror movies. THE POWER OF POITIER PAGE 82 KARI BOWLES was born and raised in the Gallatin Val- ley before spending time in the American Mid- west and the Scottish Lowlands. She is a lifelong lover of cinema and literature and enjoys writing about both. She can also be found as a DJ at 95.9fm KGVM, where she plays film soundtracks. DEER LODGE COUNTY PAGE 87 A native Montanan, BRYAN SPELLMAN has lived all over the state, and now lives in the foothills of the Cabinet Mountains. A graduate of UC Berkeley, he is now retired from a career centered in the School of Fine Arts at the University of Montana. In retirement, he spends his time on weaving, photography, travel, writing, and, yes, geocaching. MONTANA MUSINGS PAGE 94 BILL MUHLENFELD is the former owner of Distinctly Montana and a self-described serial entrepreneur. When he is not puzzling over the human condition he enjoys puzzling over crosswords. CONTIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS OPERATED BY: Interactive. Immersive. Experiential. LOCATED IN INDIAN BATTLE PARK Lethbridge, Alberta 2024 SUMMER SEASON HOURS 1-866-320-3898 403-320-3777 galtmuseum.com For off-season information: Welcome to the 1870's and to Fort Whoop-Up where history and folklore, legend and tradition combine into an interactive and experiential story. June 6 th –16 th Thurs–Sun 10 am–5 pm June 19 th –Sept 1 st Wed–Sun 10 am–5 pm SCAN QR CODE TO LEARN MORE! Helena Farmers Market is the longest Running and BEST market in the state. Saturdays on Fuller Avenue Downtown Helena 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. From the end of April - end of October See you at the Market!! www.helenafarmersmarket.com NOMINATE US WIN $1000 FOR YOUR CHANCE TO of B E ST M O N TA N A A S V O T E D B Y R E A D E R S O F 2023 W I N N E R ! Cheryl Ackerman American Legion of Montana Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives Sherman Cahill Columbia Pictures Daly Mansion Preservation Trust Greg Harbac Library of Congress McDonald Family August Millard Christopher Muhlenfeld Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art Tom Rath Darrin Schreder Doug Stevens Lindsay Tran The West Yellowstone Smokejumper Base Hallie Zolynski

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