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The Bale of Hay was quiet. The last of the wedding party had stumbled out to their horses about 20 minutes before. He loved the fact that in 2025 he was serving customers at Montana’s oldest saloon who rode away on horseback. The history of this place seemed to weave perfectly with the present. 

The Ennis Lions Club joined forces with the Ennis School’s Lunch Ladies last Friday to serve up the beloved annual Homecoming BBQ. Together, they grilled over 400 hamburgers for students and staff, adding a hearty helping of fun to the day’s festivities.

“Have you talked to Janet?” The text message popped up mid-afternoon dog walk on a delightful early fall day. I didn’t know anyone named Janet. 

“Did Janet find you?” Different sender this time. What the heck is going on? 

“???,” was my response. 

On Sept. 27 136 riders from as far away as Nashville and Colorado descended on Virginia City to take part in the Golden Gravel Grinder bike race. Gravel bike racing is the fastest growing sector of bike racing and is a perfect fit for Montana according to event organizer and competitor Scott Kelly. 

An unusual federally designated wilderness, the Lee Metcalf Wilderness has four distinct units spread across the Madison Range and Spanish Peaks in Southwest Montana. Trails span 300 miles of the total 259,000 acres. Twenty-eight trailheads provide entrance to alpine and canyon hikes, camping,

Several Madison County communities spread the love of small towns.

Sheridan hosted the Ken Steiner Memorial Car Show and Icecream Social.

Harrison had their Ranch Field Day.

Virginia City hosted Miner's Day 2025.

Shovels dug dirt and pickleballs popped into the air as the Ennis Pickleball Club broke ground on their future Ennis courts on August 25 th . The new facility, located on Hot Springs Loop Road, will have six courts for year-round outdoor play for members and the public. Completion of the project will be in Spring, 2026.