Montana Gift Corral Blog

You don’t have to wait for gray skies to clear up to put on a happy face if you live in Montana! There’s a sense of pride that comes with living in Big Sky Country, and it’s that pride that makes us happy to be at home in Montana. 

Today, Thursday, August 26th, is National Dog Day! Much of the Montana Gift Corral staff are dog people, in fact, it's hard not to be a dog person living in a place like Southwestern Montana! 

To celebrate the occasion we would like you to meet some of our staffs wonderful four-legged friends! 

If there is one thing we know for certain, it is that Bozeman is unarguably one of the best places to spend a long weekend! Whether you are in town to explore the outdoor playground that surrounds the city limits, or are wanting to experience its exceptional night life, Bozeman has something for anyone.

Spring is upon us! Given the introduction of a new season, it is time to refresh your space with some new home décor.  We get it, redecorating your home can be stressful.  Don't fret! We have a vast selection of home décor that is perfect for spring, which we know you will love.  To make your life a bit easier, we have compiled a list of some of our favorite home décor vendors and have highlighted some of their most spring-inspired items! Check out MGC's favorite home décor products:

As you probably already know, 406 day is right around the corner.  This being said, now is the time to plan your 406 day celebrations!  Needing some 406 day inspiration? What better way of showing your Montana pride than getting out and enjoying the outdoor playground that our great state offers?  To make your life easier, we have compiled a list of a few of our favorite hiking trails in the Bozeman area! 

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, our community has weathered several new and unanticipated changes.  Given current social distancing regulations, there is no denying that St. Patrick's Day will look a little different this year!  Regardless of current economic conditions, Montana has historically offered a broad array of St. Patrick's Day events in which we are able to look forward to in the years to come!

A huckleberry is a common name for small wild berries that sometimes look like blueberries. The word huckleberry appears to be an American word derived originally from “hurtle-berry,” a corruption of the Saxon heart-berg or “the hart’s berry.” 

Huckleberries range from deep red to purple in color. There’s a ton of range of taste, habitat and appearance because there are over 30 species in North America that people generally refer to as huckleberries. Out of the 7 species that occur in Montana, only two are commonly found in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem! To complicate things even further, many of these species classifications are in dispute. The Globe Huckleberry (Vaccinium globulare) and Mountain Huckleberry (Vaccinium membranaceum) are considered the same species by the USDA. 

When I first moved to Bozeman, I was greeted with a lovely autumn. The hiking that I explored was brisk with a few snow showers during over-night camping trips in the hills above the valley.

In the summer, the t-shirt is king. This is the perfect time to fill your t-shirt drawer with the softest and most stylish t-shirts you can find. Move fast on these styles because they are moving quickly and don’t forget to use the code MTSHIRT20 at checkout to receive 20% off!

Sometimes it's challenging to make it to the places we have always wanted to go. This is why we're bringing Yellowstone National Park to your home! Sit back in comfort, and start planning. Yellowstone National Park is worth the wait, and it will always be here. While the world is on hold, the Bison will continue to roam.