Local Buzz: Meet "The Plant Lady of Billings" 🌿, Winston the Sloth: Road Safety Ambassador, & Hooligans Sports Bar!

The Trailhead Buzz

Trivia Question❓

In what year was Billings, Montana officially incorporated as a city?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Alive After 5 – July 24

📍 Tiny’s Tavern | 🕔 5–8 PM
🎵 Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts

Saturday: Farmers Market, Downtown | 8am–12pm
Wednesday: Trivia Night @ Thirsty Street | 7pm
Ongoing: Yellowstone Art Museum: "Montana Unfiltered" exhibit

Local Buzz: Meet “The Plant Lady of Billings” 🌿

You might’ve heard whispers about Tamara—aka “The Plant Lady of Billings”—but it turns out the green-thumb spotlight may belong to a rising star named Monet Bjerken. At just 21, Monet turned her passion for rare and exotic houseplants into a growing business right here in Billings. With over 180 plants in her personal collection and a Facebook group connecting local plant lovers, she’s on a mission to make our homes a little greener—one tropical cutting at a time. Keep an eye out—her dream shop might be sprouting up soon!

Quote Of The Day

"Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you." - Walt Whitman

Introducing Winston the Sloth: Billings' New Slow Down Ambassador for Road Safety

In Billings, Montana, a new "slow down ambassador" named Winston the Sloth has been introduced to remind residents to drive safely and follow traffic laws.

The mascot, created by the City of Billings Vision Zero Task Force, will be used in various campaigns to promote road safety and awareness.

Winston is depicted as a friendly sloth holding a stop sign, with the slogan "Slow Down, Save Lives." The hope is that Winston will help reduce traffic accidents and encourage drivers to be more mindful on the roads.

Exploring Billings, Montana: A Hiker's Paradise

Billings, Montana offers a variety of hiking trails for outdoor enthusiasts to explore.

From easy strolls to challenging climbs, there are options for all skill levels.

Some popular trails include the Four Dances Trail, Zimmerman Park Trail, and Phipps Park Trail.

These trails provide beautiful views of the surrounding landscape, including rivers, mountains, and wildlife.

Hikers can enjoy the peacefulness of nature while getting exercise and fresh air.

With a range of trails to choose from, Billings offers a diverse hiking experience for all visitors to enjoy.

This weeks newsletter sponsored by:
HOOLIGANS SPORTS BAR

Welcome to the best damn sports bar in Billings! Hooligans Sports Bar prides itself on offering the most sporting events in town. From the NFL to the NBA, and NHL to the MLB, we'll have your game on the biggest flat screen in Montana!

💡 Answer to Trivia Question:

Billings, Montana was officially incorporated as a city in 1882.