Winter has officially struck in Montana, and with it comes the not-so-ideal road conditions. We've compiled a list of the best advice on how to safely commute through the snow to and from Livingston, Montana, and the infamous Bozeman Pass. For our newest home residents who have never had the privilege of experiencing Montana's gorgeous winter months, these are some of the best tips to keep in mind while you make your way out on snowy roads!

1. Invest in Snow Tires

Maybe a new concept for many, but here in Southwest Montana, we switch our normal tires out for those with studs for added traction in the snow and ice! Helpful on slippery corners and on snowy roads that haven't been plowed yet, winter studded tires can mean the difference between…

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The snow is starting to fly and the chill is setting in! We've compiled a list of the five best local coffee shops (in no particular order) in Bozeman, Montana guaranteed to warm you up as we head into our snow months.

Cold Smoke Coffeehouse

Starting up in 2011, Cold Smoke Coffeehouse has been a staple to all coffee lovers and group project meetups. Curated to the quality of its home-roasted coffee by sister company, RamsHead Coffee Roasters, and its delicious food made in-house with baked goods to dream about, Cold Smoke aims to make every customer feel like family. Offering private reservable meeting rooms, plenty of seating room with wall outlets to plug in your electronics, and a cozy fireplace at both locations, this coffee shop is every…

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Travel Leisure magazine has named Big Sky, Montana one of the top eight small towns in the US to buy a vacation home, which comes as no surprise to us. Sitting alongside beautiful places such as Seaside, Florida and Wailea, Hawaii, it's easy to see why Big Sky has been added into the "quaint towns that offer understated luxury in a serene environment" category. As the article states, Big Sky may offer a gorgeous winter getaway boasting world-class skiing, but "locals know that there's plenty to do here year-round with its several ski and golf communities that have put the real estate market here in a league of its own".

With the view of the Rocky Mountains and neighboring Yellowstone National Park, Big Sky stands out as one of the most ideal…

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We proudly announce our newest Guest Artist showing in our downtown Bozeman office! Stop by to view Duncan Bullock's stunning watercolor and acrylic paintings on canvas through November.

About Duncan

"Growing up in metropolitan Detroit and spending adventure-filled summers on lakes and in the woods of up north Michigan, Duncan Bullock lived an artful life. Discovering Yellowstone National Park as a young adult was life-changing. Painting and photography in the park became a lifelong passion. She and her family moved to Bozeman in 1981. She enjoyed a rewarding and award-winning career in graphic design, marketing, and entrepreneurship but created fine art throughout. 

Bullock’s oils at age 14 and acrylics in college led to watercolors in 1985. Plein…

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ERA Landmark is proud to announce that our September guest artist in downtown Bozeman, George Kalantzes, raised $12,220 towards his charity and donated 100% of the proceeds towards Alzheimer's research in honor of his late mother. The show was an incredible success and we were so happy to host George. Running through the whole month of September and with the help of ERA agent Mark Meissner, the exhibit showed during the downtown Bozeman ArtWalk summer series bringing in hours of viewers who eagerly purchased artwork right off the wall. Paired with his online fundraiser which offered the same donation-based print purchasing of his photographs and flat prints in-store, this solo guest artist exhibit was the most successful to date.

Here are a few…

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