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  • New Book by Local Author Matt Wemple

    MATT WEMPLE, Author|Aug 5, 2026

    In this new book, Headwaters Folk: Everyday People in Southwest Montana, author Matt Wemple sets out to capture the stories of area locals who have built and shaped Headwaters Country. This anthology is a collection of interviews that the author published in the Lewis and Clark Journal, in his column Conversations, from 2023 to 2024. These interviews capture the unique history, lifestyles, and stories that make the Headwaters region distinct in southwest Montana. Signed copies now available at...

  • Water

    MATT WEMPLE|Apr 15, 2026

    Here, in the heart of southwest Montana, we are blessed to live among rivers with international reputations. Locally, we each have our favorites. Whether it's the Jefferson, Madison, Gallatin, or Missouri, these rivers still retain much of their natural character and, relative to many parts of the country, are downright healthy. Make no mistake, though, these rivers are fragile, and changes brought on by nature and man may be changing what we've been used to for so long. We need healthy rivers,...