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Big Sky, Montana Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up Big Sky! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which native penstemons are thriving right now in Big Sky gardens.
  • How Big Sky’s Wildlands 2026 just got bigger for local families
  • How far can Lone Peak’s Big Sky golfers go at state?

Also on today's calendar: Elementary School Thursdays: Afterschool ARTventure Class (2) - Big Sky, MT 2026 and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 60 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy and cooler, temps: high: 47, low: 30.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 44 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Native Penstemons for Low-Water, Pollinator-Friendly Gardens (hortmag.com) — If you garden in Big Sky, Crail Gardens at historic Crail Ranch is showcasing how native penstemons can thrive here while supporting pollinators and conserving water. Local group Grow Wild is experimenting with species like Whipple’s and littleflower penstemon, proving these colorful beardtongues can handle our short growing season and gravelly soils. Their tips can help you pick hardy, low-water plants for your own yard.
   

• Big Sky's Wildlands expands 2026 lineup with new artists and free family music experience (explorebigsky.com) — Big Sky families can look forward to Wildlands 2026 adding new artists and a free Saturday morning Wildlands Family Jam at the Big Sky Events Arena on Aug. 1. The weekend features Jamie McLean, Fader MaGavin and the Risky Livers, plus headliners Carrie Underwood, Riley Green, LeAnn Rimes and Kaitlin Butts, all tied to conservation in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
   

• Lone Peak girls golf wins division for third straight year (explorebigsky.com) — Lone Peak High’s Big Sky-based girls golf team just captured its third straight Class B southern division title, sweeping the individual podium and heading to state with major momentum. Senior leader Cate Leydig is back with her Big Sky teammates after a year training in South Carolina, while younger players are already lining up to keep the program strong.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Resort Restaurant Manager in Big Sky. Apply here.
  • Yellowstone Club posted a job opening for YC Cook III Summer 2026 in Big Sky. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Big Sky here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gardiner

  • The Object Neon Glass Artist Caroline LaCava Didn't Know She'd Need (dwell.com)

Belgrade

  • Gallatin General Store reimagines the classic mercantile (bozemandailychronicle.com)
  • Wesley Ehret breaking Belgrade track records before joining Montana Grizzlies football program (montanasports.com)
  • Habitat for Humanity's Belgrade Restore Doubles in Size, Adds Affordable Housing (kbzk.com)

Manhattan

  • Lone Peak girls, Colstrip boys roll to Southeastern B divisional golf titles (montanasports.com)

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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Big Sky

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