Flathead Lake is the biggest freshwater lake in the West. Live along its shores, and experience not only the delights of lakeside living, but also of the rich ecosystem. It’s no surprise that this watershed is home to some incredible creatures and places. Bigfork MT property owners: get to know the neighborhood.The Prehistoric Sturgeon Acipenser fulvescensThe Loch Ness Monster lurks about the Scottish Highlands. Champ swims his days away in Vermont’s Lake Champlain. And Flathead Nessie reigns as queen of the larges... read more

The nation’s last wader manufacturer sets the industry standard for fly fishing gear—and for Bozeman MT property owners, the factory is just down the street. Here, the story of Simms.An angler steps carefully down the sandy banks of the Yellowstone River. He wades past his knees, then plunges further. He appeals to the blue-ribbon waters, hoping the currents and a little patience will yield a slippery, shimmery trophy. He can wait awhile for that tug on the line. He’s warm and dry, thanks to the world’s sturdiest n... read more

Celebrate the work and life of Old American West painter C.M. Russell, who gave cowboys and Indians their artistic due. Visit the C.M. Russell Complex, just a short drive from Missoula Montana real estate.The winter of 1887 was brutal. Bitter cold and raging blizzards across the West killed tens and thousands of cattle. The foreman of N Bar R ranch needed help, and decided to ask the boss in Helena for help. He couldn’t write or spell, so he turned to one of his cowboys, Charles M. Russell. The Missouri-born cowpun... read more

There are so many ways to measure growth over a year: by the pencil lines on the wall marking your children's height, by the additions to your refrigerator family photo collection, or by the art you've added to your collection. At PureWest, we also like to measure by numbers. We compared market statistics from 2016 and 2017 to see how markets in Southwest Montana grew and changed last year. There's a lot of data below, but we've outlined some highlights, including growth in Big Sky real estate for sale.The Greater ... read more