I was raised in Missoula and grew up fly fishing on my grandparents' ranch. My introduction to radio was by way of cutting commercials for my mom's business when I was nine. I went on to become a writer and lived in both Minnesota and Maine, but Montana will always be home. You can usually find me hanging with my husband and our two rescue dogs, at the gym, hiking to bodies of water, or with my nose in a book.
Ashley
Montanans Are Ranked in the Top 3 For This Social Trait
If you find it difficult to get to know your neighbors or make new friends when living in Montana, it's not just you. There is data now to support why Montanans seem to keep to themselves.
The Best Hot Springs in Montana You’ve Never Heard Of
It won't feel like a resort or like you're roughing it, but it will definitely feel like you're having a Montana experience.
All the Missoula Area Events for April 2023
Here's a rundown of the big events happening in the Missoula area during the month of April.
Want to Support Women-Owned Businesses in Missoula? Here’s a List
I wanted to "pay it forward" during Women's History Month and highlight some of the businesses owned by women in Missoula.
Montanans Won’t Eat Lab Grown Meat. What About Woolly Mammoth?
So the latest "lab-grown" phenomenon had me wondering, would this at least make Montanans curious?
Here’s An Idea for Missoula’s Parking App, Now Will You Use It?
What if the Passport Parking App that we use in Missoula could make life even easier?
Here’s How to Make Your Montana Garden Welcoming for Wildlife
For many of us who garden in Montana, we're looking for plants that won't attract wildlife, rather than plants that will. That is unless you think about the smaller wildlife, like pollinators.
The Best Stargazing Near Missoula to See the Planets Align
There's another opportunity to look towards the skies tonight--this time to see a rare celestial event.
9 Hard-to-Get Places in Montana You Can See with Google Street View
Here's a list of places in Montana you can catch a glimpse of using Google Street View without having to strap on your hiking boots or wondering if your front-wheel drive can handle it.
7 Reasons Why Missoulians Should Visit Spokane
Getting out of the valley only makes a person appreciate Missoula more. Here are 7 reasons Missoulians should visit Spokane, Washington.
One Local Family’s Resilience Shows Need for Awareness in Missoula
The Angelman Walk, which will be Saturday, June 10 at the Missoula Fairgrounds this year, is an important fundraiser for families who are dealing with the challenges that come with Angelman's Syndrome.
Did You Know You Can See Iconic Missoula Views Using Google Street View?
When I stumbled on this neat trick today, I audibly gasped and said, "Oh my god!"