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March 30, 2006 | Leave a Comment

The Big Sky blogging community has suffered a loss. Allan has passed away. Please send warm thoughts and condolences to Karen, our very own Karbon Kounty Moos.

Spicy!

March 29, 2006 | 1 Comment

From a comment left earlier today that probably deserves to be posted up here:
My husband and I own a fresh, all natural salsa company in Missoula and we are looking for people to do salsa sampling in the Super 1 grocery stores in Kalispell, Columbia Falls, Polson and Whitefish. We are looking for [...]

I saw Sunday’s edition of the State’s Youth Open to the Military
The problem isn’t corruption in recruitment, said Wayne Lewis, who is starting a state chapter of Veterans for Peace. It’s the ease with which the military accesses kids. It grooms them, he said. When they turn 18, signing them up is [...]

I crossed over the Continental Divide this weekend for a booksigning in Great Falls. I always love to make that trip into what I think of as true Big Sky Country. Here in the Missoula Valley our sky is average. Don’t get me wrong, I love Missoula but there is something about the feel of [...]

Here’s some information that could help anyone, looking to move to the Flathead Area.
Flathead County: Property Tax Department
(406) 758-5680
They could probably give you basic information but anything helps doesn’t it?

Property Taxes

March 25, 2006 | 3 Comments

Hello!!!! My family and I are seriously considering moving to your beautiful area! Flathead county is very beautiful! In researching our potential new home, I’m having a hard time getting info on property taxes. What is the approximate percentage of tax relative to the price of a home? Also, how and [...]

I’ll be at Hastings Books and Music in Great Falls on Saturday, March 25th signing my new book–My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys.

Steinbeck Sez

March 21, 2006 | 4 Comments

“I am in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection, but with Montana it is love, and it’s difficult to analyze love when you’re in it.” – John Steinbeck

Safety First!

March 20, 2006 | 1 Comment

Just a reminder: when winter weather hits, as it did this weekend, be sure to check the Montana road conditions before you head out. And not only can you read about road conditions — you can check ‘em out yourself via some handy web-cams!

Bison Pool

March 19, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Strolling through the Big Sky Pool photos over at Flickr, I stumbled across another very cool pool: BISON! Plenty of awesome pictures of bison: sleeping, standing in traffic, and a baby eating. And it’s not just limited to real bison: souvenir-type creations, drawings, and art displays! If you can’t get enough Bison [...]

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