The weird and wonderful Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts defies description. It was established by Archie Bray as a center for “all who are interested in the ceramic arts” in 1951t. At any one time, the Bray is the home to 10-12 of the worlds best ceramic artists, who receive year-long fellowships to … Read more
Montana is the crown jewel of outdoor recreation. Our wide-open spaces lend themselves to spending every waking moment in nature, mountains tower over head, the sky is so large it seems to engulf the entire landscape, and there is a scenic overlook at nearly every turn. And yet, amidst all of the access to the … Read more
Take a look at a map of Helena. It’s a small city surrounded by green. That green means public land, and public land means hiking. The mountains around Helena are absolutely full of extraordinary hiking opportunities. In fact, there’s something like 70+ miles of hiking options within walking distance of downtown. There are a whole … Read more
Fun fact I recently learned: We can close our eyes to shut out sight, but we can’t actually close our ears to shut out sound. Even when we are in deepest sleep, our ears are still open. I discovered this fact because this morning my cat decided that 2am was the appropriate time to practice … Read more
Something about the crisp autumn air beckons exploration. Maybe it is our attempt to hold onto summer, with it being just warm enough to wander without a coat, or the deep colors of fall that beg us to connect, or the roads which are craving use before they become coated in snow and ice. For … Read more