Distinctly Montana Magazine

Publishers A NOTE FROM THE “In spring I HAVE COUNTED ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIX DIFFERENT KINDS OF WEATHER INSIDE OF FOUR AND TWENTY HOURS.” ~MARK TWAIN Thank you, everyone, for your kind words and en- couragement after our Winter 2011 publication of the “all new” Distinctly Montana. We were rather pleased ourselves (blush). And, my, how we have grown since you first knew us! You can now find DM in over 1,400 locations across Montana and another 600 in other states—2,000 places where you can indulge in the many pleasures of life in our Treasure State, from the adrena- line-fueled rush of winter ski-joring to the magnificent tranquility of the “heavenly hikes” found in this issue. And…we always find room for life’s frivolity and enjoyments, the kinds of things you will read in “Montana’s Best Watering Holes” or “12 Montana Golf Courses,” a reminder of where to work on that elusive sub-par golf game. Could ski-joring golf be next? Best of all, Distinctly Montana is now BFF with cyber- space. If you can’t find our print edition, just log on to distinctlymontana.com and click on our flip-book. Voila! (is that still a word?)…you now have an exact digital duplicate ready for your read. And, for your ulti- mate convenience, you can click-through to any one of our busi- ness partners, and get to know their terrific products and services. Are you a Montana- phile? Whether you are resident, visitor or just planning your move, join us on our Web site to enjoy photos, thoughts and humor in our “Why We Live Here” section. And, of course, find us on Facebook, tweet us on Twitter and (really) just write or stop by and see us. We are always available for an email chat or a cuppa Joe. So enjoy our Spring 2011 edition, even as the snow flies into June, and remember that the slush in your shoes is but a harbinger for our Summer issue. Anthea George, Publisher anthea@distinctlymontana.com Bill Muhlenfeld, Publisher bill@distinctlymontana.com WHAT OUR READERS ARE SAYING “I advertise in Distinctly Montana because it’s a great source for business.” DEB YOUNG, owner, Little Bear Interiors, Bozeman, MT “For its visual beauty, adventurous articles, and practical information, Distinctly Montana is my magazine. I read it, I write for it, and I share it with my friends.” VALERIE HEMINGWAY, author, Running With The Bulls: My Y ears with the Hemingways, Bozeman, MT “I would consider this the very BEST of Montana magazines currently published and would like to thank you all for your efforts and hard work, which show throughout the magazine. In other words, SIGN ME UP!” ROBERTA CARSTENEEN, subscriber, Billings, MT 10 DISTINCTLY MONTANA • SPRING 2011

• Cover