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🌱 Which Big Sky Fourth of July events will you hit first?

Big Sky, Montana Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Big Sky Fourth of July events will you hit first?
  • How Bode Miller’s Idaho charges intersect with his life in Big Sky
  • Driving 191 between Big Sky and West Yellowstone? Here’s why bees swarm

Also on today's calendar: Montana’s Premier Horse Sale Preview and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 59 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 51, low: 40.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 52 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fourth of July 2026 events calendar (explorebigsky.com) — Big Sky residents have a full slate of Fourth of July fun coming, from a morning 5K at Big Sky Community Park to a downhill race at Big Sky Resort and evening music in Len Hill Park. The calendar also highlights fireworks, rodeos, and parades in Bozeman, West Yellowstone, Ennis, Livingston, and Virginia City if you’re up for a short drive.
   

• Olympian Bode Miller Hit With Criminal Drug Charges In Idaho (theblast.com) — Olympic ski champion and part-time Big Sky resident Bode Miller is facing two misdemeanor drug-related charges in Idaho, even as he continues building ski programs and hosting camps at Big Sky Resort. The story traces how his family’s move to Big Sky after their daughter’s drowning reshaped his priorities toward mountain life, parenting, and water-safety advocacy.
   

• Millions Of Bees Swarm On Trees In Yellowstone After Hives Smashed In Semi Crash (cowboystatedaily.com) — Travelers between Big Sky and West Yellowstone on U.S. 191 are still seeing bee swarms nearly a week after a semi hauling hives flipped in Yellowstone, prompting a temporary 35 mph limit and no-stopping zone. Beekeeping experts explain how the displaced colonies are clustering on “bee trees” while crews work to safely recover them before they disappear into the park.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Boyne Resorts posted a job opening for Huntley Hotel Front Desk Assistant Manager in Big Sky. Apply here.
  • Kerzner International Holdings posted a job opening for F&B/Culinary Coordinator in Big Sky. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Big Sky here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Rosauers To Open New Belgrade Store With Expanded Fresh, Local Offerings (theshelbyreport.com)
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  • EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001493152-26-029701 (sec.gov)

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Ok Big Sky! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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