Fitness Inspirations

Our health is entrusted to doctors and nurses throughout our lives. We seek their advice, answers, and expertise. It’s fitting that we might also look to them for fitness inspiration, as health and wellness are at the heart of their profession. Husband and wife physicians, Dr. Gordon Riha and Dr. Jamie Riha, lead by example with a routine that balances work…

Healthy Homes

A home should be a safe haven, a place of comfort and respite, a place where we can take a deep breath and recover from the world. We know a clean home is a happy home, but sometimes there are hidden pollutants affecting our households that aren't removed by mops, rags or vacuums. Local professionals offer advice for maintaining a healthy, clean environment…

Well Pared

Our bodies require fuel to function, plain and simple. Yet, the foods we eat are more than just calories. They impact every aspect of our health and wellness by providing the necessary nutrients and energy we need to thrive. Making healthy choices at mealtimes is incredibly important, but many of us are daunted by the task of prepping and selecting…

Beyond the Resolution

Each year in January, New Year's resolutions march into town like the Macy's Day Parade. Social media is cluttered with declarations of change as people assert their bold plans for the future. The idea behind resolutions is sound: new year, new goals, new you. Yet, many of us fail to see them through because the catalyst for these changes is…

Holiday Dreaming

Do you ever find yourself daydreaming about that perfect gift, the item you would love to unwrap on Christmas morning? We asked three local influencers to spill their ideal holiday wish lists, filled with items to suit their individual passions. This compilation of handpicked local goods, tailored to the Billings lifestyle, will inspire even the naughtiest among us to be nice this season. 

Hot Spot

The curtains are closing on 2018, and the promise of a new year shines bright. Welcoming 2019 is cause for celebration, and many choose to venture out on the town for New Year's Eve festivities. The Windmill & Bar 51 provides patrons with a destination of casual elegance, complete with fine dining options and a refined yet fun atmosphere. Long regarded as one of…

The Bucky Beaver Ground Grippers

It all began on a golf course. While hitting the links at Pryor Creek in 1992, Joe Link and George Devries were inspired to create a musical group with a unique (and now well-known) band name. Johnny Link, the original drummer, slipped while taking a shot. The golf pro at Pryor Creek, Johnny Walker, exclaimed, “You should have had your ‘Bucky Beaver…

Renovate and Refine

A flair for home decor runs in Kelsey Meier's family. Her grandparents founded Wagner's Home Furnishings in Missoula 65 years ago, a business that specializes in making "houses into homes." Her own interest in decorating flourished from an early age.

(Not) Home for the Holidays

At their heart, holiday celebrations are built upon two fundamental ideas: tradition and togetherness. Though we may honor them in different ways, we all share the desire to be surrounded by family and friends on those sacred days. For people who serve and protect the community, the privilege of being home is not guaranteed. First responders are often asked to sacrifice…

Give by Number

Rez Dog Rescue of Montana helps strays, abandoned, injured and ill dogs from the Crow Nation and Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservations. All rescued dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and properly cared for until they are ready for adoption by a qualified family. The organization is an all-volunteer, foster-based nonprofit dog rescue. Due to the high cost of veterinary care, monetary donations are its greatest…