Arcadia Publishing, 2012
The early white settlers in Big Sky
were hardy and persistent, and a
new book brings to life their trials
and tribulations.
Starting with the Hayden Expedition,
which surveyed the region in
the 1870s, Images of America: Big
Sky, depicts 100 years of logging,
mining, homesteading, ranching,
recreation and tourism that followed. Co-authors Dr. Jeff Strickler
and Anne Marie Mistretta
included historic records, character sketches, anecdotes
and more than 175 historic photos.
“I think it’s going to open up a tremendous amount of
interest in Big Sky history,” said Al Lockwood, chairman of
the local Historic Crail Ranch Conservators.
Available online at crailranch.org.
