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Montana Backstories

Behind the Adventure
in Yellowstone Country

Montana Backstories

Yellowstone Country’s small towns are its heart, but what truly sets them apart are those who call them home. These dedicated individuals protect, preserve and celebrate this remarkable place through their work and their passion. Their businesses are a reflection of their love for Montana — a way to share its beauty and character while showcasing the care and stewardship that keep this place special. Yellowstone Country is pretty darn phenomenal on its own, but it’s got soul because of these incredible people.

MICK BURLINGTON & DONALD ZANOFF:
A STONE’S THROW BED & BREAKFAST

KATY MARTIN:
FISHTAIL GENERAL STORE

CHIP HURT & JENNY ARR:
PINE CREEK LODGE

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Shauna White Bear:
White Bear Moccasins

KARA TRIPP & LYNAE AXELSON:
DAMSEL FLY FISHING

Amy Beegel:
Easy Tours Yellowstone

BRAD & CYNDI EDWARD:
ELK RIVER OUTFITTERS

MacNeil Lyons:
Yellowstone Insight

Shauna White Bear:
White Bear Moccasins

Shauna White Bear's grandfather always insisted that her name was powerful, and he told her to "put that last name on something." So, she did. White Bear Moccasins began with a single pair of hunting moccasins Shauna made for her boyfriend. And while that initial pair can't compare to the artfully crafted moccasins she makes today, they were the catalyst for her business and lifelong passion. Building White Bear Moccasins has brought Shauna closer to her community in Bozeman, her natural surroundings, and her heritage as part of the Arikara Hidatsa Nation. Her goal as a business owner and native maker is to bring people together and to live her life with authentic passion.

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