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On this episode of Field Days, sixth-generation rancher Jake Miller and his parents work cows on one section of the vast Miller Ranch.

In 2019, the Yellowstone County Museum celebrated their 65-year anniversary. The museum is housed in a small wooden cabin atop the Rimrocks across from the Logan International Airport in Billings. Executive Director Terry Steiner and Joe McGeshick from the Native American Achievement Center at MSUB joined Resounds hosts Corby Skinner and Anna Paige in the studio to discuss the history of the museum and the vast collection of western artifacts.

On this episode of Field Days, host Sarah Brown meets Jake Miller, a sixth generation Stillwater County rancher taking his family’s ranch in a new direction.

Like many Montana counties, Cascade County came about because of the railroad, and particularly a plan between two influential men, Paris Gibson and Robert Vaugh. They plotted a city near what is now called the Great Falls, in order to take advantage of the falls to create hydroelectric power. Railroad magnate James Hill provided much of the financing for the early town of Great Falls, which was built on what was once Blackfeet land. The city now relies as much on the Air Force base as its other primary industries.

On this episode of Field Days, sixth-generation Stillwater County rancher Jake Miller learns ultrasound technology to better manage his herd on his own.Field Days is an award-winning weekly audio diary following the day-to-day life of a Montana rancher, produced by Yellowstone Public Radio. Theme music by John Kosel of the High Country Cowboys.

In Big Sky country, we drive. Inevitably, we end up at the gas station to refuel. As the car fills up with gas, we run into the store to use the restroom or to pick up a snack. Instead of my usual gas and dash from the gas station, I took an in-depth look at Holiday Stationstore 470.

In the height of summer, the smoky aroma of food cooking over a fire gathers people together. Though precautions need to be taken during this COVID 19 Pandemic, experts agree that dining al fresco is safer, allowing for social distancing while still enjoying friends and great barbecue.

Gerry Robinson, an enrolled member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana was recently informed that he will be awarded the Western Heritage Award for Outstanding American Western Novel in recognition of his recently published book The Cheyenne Story: An Interpretation of Courage.

January 18, 2021

Jamie Harrison did not envision a career as a writer, despite her father Jim Harrison’s illustrious literary career. After graduating from college with an English degree, she spent several years working as an editor in New York City. She moved to Livingston to work for a small publishing company and only took to writing after the business closed. Her four murder mysteries were published between 1996 and 2001. She retired from writing for nearly 16 years to raise a family.