BY CHRISTINE HENSLEIGH Some 9,000 years ago, small bands of nomadic people—most likely family units—congregated at the Pictograph Cave complex. Early humans in the western hemisphere followed vast herds of wildlife, including ancient woolly bison with horns spanning 6 feet. The caves were a natural resting spot, thanks to a nearby spring and abundant native […]

Crow Country’s Ancient Records BY MICHELE MURPHY People flocked to Pictograph Cave State Park last year, doubling attendance from the previous year. Interest in the site may be growing, but it’s nothing new. The three caves—Pictograph, Middle, and Ghost—have been luring people for more than 9,000 years. The natural shelters are nestled in a sandstone […]

Try Blending In—Nothing’s So Obvious as Trying Too Hard BY JUSTIN CASE I get a kick out of people visiting Montana this time of year who try to look western. Not to be unkind, but they stand out like a sore thumb. And so if I may address this phenomenon, while welcoming visitors with open […]