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 MADISON VALLEY JANUARY 2026 “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → We celebrated New Year’s Day Dinner at the Longbranch → Big Sky Resort officially opened. → They tried the first Comedy Night at Willie’s Distillery. →  Hardy folks went Wildlife Tracking on Snowshoes at Jack Creek Preserve. → […]

MADISON VALLEY DECEMBER 2025 “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → MSU Extension presented a Caregiver Respite Retreat at the Madison Valley Library → There was no snow for the Ennis Christmas Stroll. → But there was Live music at Willie’s Distillery, Gravel Bar & Silver Dollar Saloon and […]

MADISON VALLEY MARCH “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → The Missoula Children’s Theater performed “Alice in Wonderland” at the Ennis Schools. → West Yellowstone hosted a Cross-Country Ski Race.  → The Elling House and Humanities Center in Virginia City held a Chautauqua and a Youth Art Show.  → […]

MADISON VALLEY FEBRUARY “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → There was a Business Owners’ Bowl Off at the Ennis Fish Bowl. → Ennis Lions Club hosted a Texas Hold ’em Poker Tournament with a Silent Auction. → Big Sky held their Best in the West Skijoring contest. → […]

MADISON VALLEY JANUARY “HAPPENINGS” →  What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → The Elling House & Humanities Center in VC began their Chautauqua Winter Series. → Jack Creek Preserve held their Winter Wildlife Tracking. → The Ennis Public Library held a Seed Swap, and presentation on “Big Foot in the Big […]

MADISON VALLEY DECEMBER “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley?  The Ennis Christmas Stroll was a big hit, even without a blanket of snow!  → DC Dances presented “The Nutcracker” at Ennis Elementary School. → There was a Christmas Cookie Swap at the Ennis Library. →  The Madison Valley Ranch […]