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Greg Klevgard and his sons, Bo and Shane, from Ismay, Montana stopped by the Badlands Cafe and Scoop Shoppe in Terry. The last time they had stopped by for lunch Greg and his family enjoyed the atmosphere so much they promised to come often. (more…)

Santa Claus meets Sinterklaas at the Stockman Bank in Terry, Montana

Dateline: Terry, Montana
December 4, 2009
By: Bob van der Valk

Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle arrived at the Festival of Lights Parade in Terry, Montana on December 1st this year. He visited with the people along the parade route as well as stopping by the shops along Logan Avenue all lit up with bright holiday lights.

Saint Nicholas getting a Montana Huckleberry candy treat from Dale and Kathy Galland at the Prairie Unique in Terry, Montana

Saint Nicholas is a legendary figure who, in many Western Cultures, brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24th or on his Feast Day, December 6th (Saint Nicholas Day). This legend has part of its basis in tales concerning the historical figure of gift giver Saint Nicholas. (more…)

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Aaron Flint and Bob van der Valk in front of the Badlands Cafe and Scoop Shoppe in Terry, Montana before doing the Voices of Montana broadcast

Terry, Montana
November 29, 2009
By: Bob van der Valk

The Badlands Cafe and Scoop Shoppe in Terry, Montana was visited by host Aaron Flint and his Voices of Montana radio show on Friday, November 27, 2009. His broadcast was beamed live from the cafe across the State of Montana on the Northern Broadcasting Network. (more…)

The Evelyn Cameron Gallery in Terry, Montana

Juli Thorson is the Editor and Associate Publisher of the Horse & Rider Magazine

Yesterday, I was finally able to do something I’ve wanted to do for a very long time.

I got to visit the Evelyn Cameron Gallery of her pioneer photography in Terry, Montana.

Never heard of her? That’s OK–most people haven’t, even though she is in the Cowgirl Hall of Fame and was the subject of a 2005 PBS documentary. (more…)

Landon Pigg and the Troth of Us with Inger Koppenhaver

Landon Pigg and the Troth of Us dropped by the Badlands Cafe and Scoop Shoppe in Terry, Montana on Saturday afternoon November 7, 2009. He and his group were on their way from Minneapolis to Seattle and felt an urge to drink some good coffee. They also picked up a basketball and football at Netzer Trustworthy Hardware store for some athletic recreation to keep them occupied during their road trip. (more…)

The Great Northern Railroad was completed in 1893

Dateline: Terry, Montana
November 7, 2009
By: Bob van der Valk

In Wall Street parlay: “Warren, let’s do lunch next time you’re in town”. This is an invitation for Warren Buffett to visit our small town of Terry in Eastern Montana. He will discover the rich history of Terry includes being one of the original stops on the railroad line built by the Northern Pacific railroad line. (more…)

Dateline: Terry, Montana
October 10, 2009 4:00 PM MDT
By: Bob van der Valk

Hungry hunters will have another place to eat for breakfast in Prairie County, Montana just in time for the start of the hunting season in Eastern Montana. (more…)

Print of Custer's Last Fight - Courtesy of the New York Public Library

Hardin’s Last Stand: Battle of Big Horn with the American Private Police Force

Dateline: Terry, Montana
By: Bob van der Valk
October 9, 2009 4:00 PM MDT (updated article)

4:00 PM 10/9/09 – The American Private Police Force has pulled out of its deal with the Two Rivers Authority and will not attempt to run the Hardin Detention Facility. The announcement was made by Becky Shay during a press conference in Billings this afternoon.

The tale of woe would have continued for the Two Rivers Authority (TRA) Detention Center. This announcement came after Michael Hilton aka Captain Michael had passed along yet another one of his many tall tales through his spokesperson to the media. (more…)

Jack the Horse and Shelby his owner trekked over 8 hours from Western Montana to Terry, Montana just to enjoy some of the Badlands Cafe's delicious marinated tomatoes and Montana's famous Huckleberry ice cream

Dateline: Terry, Montana
October 4, 2009 7:00 AM MDT
By: Bob van der Valk

The nightly sunset puts a special glow over the town of Terry, Montana presenting a very picturesque setting ready for a master’s brush. Kids are practicing at their special brand of soccer in Murn Park in the center of town or riding their bikes up and down the paved streets. (more…)

Inger and Arline Koppenhaver cutting the ribbon to officially open their Badlands Cafe and Scoop Shoppe for business on 9-5-09

Dateline: Terry, Montana
Article by: Bob van der Valk
Pictures by: Kay Braddock of the Terry Tribune

Arline and Inger Koppenhaver officially opened their new cafe in Terry, Montana on Saturday, September 5, 2009. Their families and Terry residents were in attendance to watch the ribbon cutting ceremony that went off with great fan fare. (more…)

The scary part is the one as you drive up the building where you are greeted by a giant T-Rex that seems to be bursting fright through the wall of the building into the parking lot.

The Koppenhaver and van der Valk families traveled to Glendive, Montana last June to view the exhibits on display at their just recently opened Dinosaur and Fossil museum. (more…)

Dateline: Terry, Montana
August 31, 2009 6:00 PM MDT

On Saturday, September 5, 2009 “The King of Rock N’ Roll” will make his appearance at the grand opening of the Badlands Café and Scoop Shoppe on Logan Avenue in Terry, Montana. (more…)

9th Annual Ranch Rodeo held by the Terry Roping Club at the Prairie County Fairgrounds on August 9, 2009

Dateline: Terry, Montana

We moved to Terry, Montana in May of 2009 to be close to family and since then tried to learn more about the beautiful area we now call home. Meanwhile, we are enjoying life in our new town and its quiet country style atmosphere. (more…)

This charming cafe will be a delight to local as well as “just traveling” through town diners with its creative menu. (more…)

The town of Terry, Montana has been abuzz lately with the report that a new eatery, Badlands Café and Scoop Shoppe, will be opening soon! Arline and Inger Koppenhaver, a mother/daughter-in-law team, have recently purchased a restaurant located in the central business district of Terry, Montana. (more…)

Later this summer we’ll be spending some time out at the Bar N Ranch in West Yellowstone. It’s one of those cozy, unbeatable places where it’s strongly advised to book as far in advance as possible, and plan to struggle debating between the many activities available and your natural desire to just sit back and watch the sun set. In response to strong and growing demand, they’ve made a big announcement this week.
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We’ve seen so many carousels from coast to halfway-to-the-other-coast, and this one is as good as any, but better in a number of ways. Sure the one at the San Francisco zoo is the oldest, and the one in Missoula is the most unique, and the one at the roving carnie-fest was the scariest, but this one is unique for many of its own reasons, not the least of which is the ice cream parlor it hosts, and struggles to outshine.
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This coming Tuesday is National Pancake Day. Sure, it’s only marked on the most comprehensive of every-holiday calendars, but it happens every year, and it’s a day for win-win benefit all around, so maybe you need to gear up for a hot breakfast this Tuesday, February 24th, and get ready to chow down… for the children.
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Big Sky Resort is already famous as one of the best skiing destinations in the nation. Its high peaks, long runs and vast diversity in types of runs available – designed to satisfy the first-timer, die-hard slope junky, and everyone in between – but once you get off the shushing slopes, you’re going to be hungry, and that’s where Big Sky really veers away from its rivals.
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No matter which Ivar’s full service restaurant you choose, there’s always a breathtaking waterfront view waiting and amazing seafood this Valentine’s Day, and we’ve got something special lined up! Start with complimentary Ivar’s clam nectar, an aphrodisiacal treat of which Ivar Haglund once said is so potent, “not over 3 cups of Clam Nectar to any married man without permission of his wife… no exceptions.”
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A decades-old fixture of Helena, the Staggering Ox was recently voted by MAXIM Magazine* as creating one of the top 3 sandwiches in the country (for “The Nuke”.) Our little stop off proved more to us than that they know their way around the kitchen. We found they know the way around the whole experience of people dropping by for food, fun and an array of stimu-tainment ranging from musical to visual with many stops in between.
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