Farcountry Press

06/05/2025

Listen in as author A.J. Otjen and Montana firefighter Dan Steffensen join The MisFitNation podcast to share the powerful true story behind “Burned Over!”—a harrowing account of survival, resilience, and the spirit of a community in crisis.

🎧 Listen here: https://www.themisfitnation.com/videos/burned-over-the-fire-the-fight-and-the-spirit-of-survival-with-aj-otjen-dan-steffensen/



📕 “Burned Over! The Survival of Montana Firefighter Dan Steffensen”
✒️ A.J. Otjen
📚 Available at your local bookstores, museums & gift shops from Sweetgrass Books, a division of Farcountry Press, an independent, family-owned, award-winning book publisher based in Helena, Montana!
https://www.sweetgrassbooks.com/biography-memoir/burned-over

06/03/2025

Farcountry Press is celebrating 3 awesome wins in the 2025 Creative Child Awards! 🏆

Both “Burrowing Owl Cuties!” and our fresh new look for the fan-favorite, “Who Pooped in the Park? Yellowstone National Park” are 2025 Book of the Year Winners! 🦉 While the fun “Color Your Own Dinosaur Postcard Book,” won a Seal of Excellence! 🦖

👏 Huge congratulations to our incredible authors, illustrators, and photographers! We're honored to see these fun, educational titles recognized — and can't wait to see them in the hands of readers everywhere. 📖



📕 “Who Pooped in the Park? Yellowstone National Park: S**t and Tracks for Kids”
✒️ Gary D. Robson
🎨 Robert Rath
https://www.farcountrypress.com/details.php?id=1087

📕 “Burrowing Owl Cuties!”
✒️ Steph Lehmann
https://www.farcountrypress.com/details.php?id=1058

📕 “Color Your Own Dinosaur Postcard Book”
🎨 Lucas Petrin
https://www.farcountrypress.com/details.php?id=1063
📚 Available at your local bookstores, museums & gift shops from Farcountry Press, an independent, family-owned, award-winning book publisher based in Helena, Montana!

05/30/2025

What do you get when you cross a teenage German immigrant, a gold rush, open-range cattle drives, and the birth of a state? You get “Henry Sieben and the Montana Story”—the epic true tale of one man’s journey from humble beginnings to Montana legend. 📖

From and historian Ciara Ryan brings this untold story to life with vivid detail, rare historical sources, and heart. If you're into Western history, pioneer grit, or just love a great real-life adventure, this one's for you.

Grab your copy and discover the man who helped build Montana—not with politics, but with pure determination.



📕 “Henry Sieben and the Montana Story”
✒️ Ciara Ryan
📚 Available at your local bookstores, museums & gift shops from Sweetgrass Books, a division of Farcountry Press, an independent, family-owned, award-winning book publisher based in Helena, Montana!
https://www.farcountrypress.com/details.php?id=1086

05/26/2025

Say cheese and raise your cameras—it's Max Foster's birthday! 🎂

The lens legend behind “Minnesota: A Photographic Journey” is celebrating another lap around the sun! From the vibrant streets of Minneapolis to the tranquil beauty of Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, Max has captured the North Star State in all its stunning glory.

Happy Birthday, Max! Thanks for showing us Minnesota in its best light—literally. Here's to more adventures, shutter clicks, and breathtaking views! 📷



📕 “Minnesota: A Photographic Journey”
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📚 Available at your local bookstores, museums & gift shops from Farcountry Press, an independent, family-owned, award-winning book publisher based in Helena, Montana!
https://www.farcountrypress.com/details.php?id=1055

05/26/2025

Happy Birthday to author, angler, storyteller, and the man who boldly reminds us that “Most Trout Don’t Read,” Scot Bealer! 🎂

Scot’s book is a love letter to fly fishing, full of warmth, wisdom, and just enough wilderness mishaps to keep things lively. Paired with Lea Frye’s stunning photography, it’s an absolute catch for anyone who loves trout, tales, and time on the water. 📖

As Fly Fisherman magazine put it:
“This charming and easy read is perfect for anyone looking to better understand the nuances of fly fishing for trout… and it’s all accompanied by his wife Lea Frye’s incredible full-color photography.”

So here’s to you, Scot—may your drifts be drag-free, your casts clean, and your birthday full of joy (and maybe a few cooperative fish)! 🎣



📕 “Most Trout Don’t Read: Lessons from Time on the Water”
✒️ .bealer
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📚 Available at your local bookstores, museums & gift shops from Sweetgrass Books, a division of Farcountry Press, an independent, family-owned, award-winning book publisher based in Helena, Montana!
https://www.sweetgrassbooks.com/guides/most-trout-dont-read

05/22/2025

It’s time to show off your bookish best—Farcountry Press is hosting a BOOKISH STICKER CONTEST and we want YOUR whimsical, pun-filled, genre-loving, outdoorsy designs! ✨

Winners get:
💵 $50 cash
📣 Shoutouts to thousands
🖼️ Your art printed & shared nationwide
🎁 Farcountry Press swag + $100 in books/calendars
🎨 Illustrator credits in our catalogs & site
📦 3 packs of your winning sticker to flaunt or hoard

💡 Designs must be original, illustrated (no AI), and around 2–3 inches in size. U.S. residents only.

🗓️ Deadline: June 15, 2025
Submit here 👉 https://www.farcountrypress.com/

Tag your fave artists & let’s stick some bookish joy in the world!



📚 Farcountry Press is an independent, family-owned, award-winning book publisher based in Helena, Montana!

Farcountry Press is an award-winning publisher of photography books, children's series, cookbooks, guidebooks, and regional history titles nationwide.

05/21/2025

Exciting news for young explorers! 🎉 “Who Pooped in the Park? Yellowstone National Park” has been re-illustrated with vibrant new artwork and updated for even more educational fun! 🐻

Follow Emily, Michael, and their family as they track Yellowstone’s wildest residents—one s**t at a time! 💩 Perfect for kids (and curious grown-ups) who love adventure, animals, and Yellowstone National Park!

Grab your copy today and get the scoop on p**p! 📚

**tHappens

📕 “Who Pooped in the Park? Yellowstone National Park: S**t and Tracks for Kids”
✒️ Gary D. Robson
🎨 Robert Rath
📚 Available at your local bookstores, museums & gift shops from Farcountry Press, an independent, family-owned, award-winning book publisher based in Helena, Montana!
https://www.farcountrypress.com/details.php?id=1087

05/12/2025

Saddle up, book lovers! 🤠 Our friends at are hosting the fabulous Chris Enss tonight at 7PM to celebrate her new book “The Sharpshooter and the Showman!”

If you're in Tulsa, don't miss this FREE in-store event in the Algonquin Room (221 E. Archer St). It’s sure to be a rootin’-tootin’ good time!



📕 “The Sharpshooter and the Showman: May Lillie, Pawnee Bill, and their Wild West Show”
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📚 Available at your local bookstores, museums & gift shops from Farcountry Press, an independent, family-owned, award-winning book publisher based in Helena, Montana!
https://www.farcountrypress.com/details.php?id=1083

05/11/2025

Happy Birthday to the one and only Gary Robson! 🎂 From s**t facts to science fun, his “Who Pooped in the Park?” series has helped kids (and adults!) explore nature one dropping at a time 💩🐾

Here’s to a wild and wonderful day filled with adventure—Montana-style!

**tHappens

📕 “Who Pooped in the Park?” Series
✒️ Gary D. Robson
🎨 Robert Rath
📚 Available at your local bookstores, museums & gift shops from Farcountry Press, an independent, family-owned, award-winning book publisher based in Helena, Montana!
https://www.farcountrypress.com/search.php?q=Gary+D.+Robson&submit.x=0&submit.y=0&searchby=keyword&menu1=%3Fsearchby%3Dkeyword

05/09/2025

The Summer Issue of The Farcountry Press Bookmark is almost here—and it’s a fun one! ☀️
This edition is all about creativity, community, and connection—with a spotlight on our Farcountry Press Bookish Sticker Contest! 📚

You’ll also find Farcountry news, sneak peeks at upcoming releases, and fresh calls for photos and illustrations.

Don’t miss out—subscribe now and let unique publishing tips land right in your inbox!
➡️ http://bit.ly/farcountrynewsletter



Farcountry Press is an independent, family-owned, award-winning book publisher based in Helena, Montana!
https://www.farcountrypress.com/

05/07/2025

Saddle up for a fascinating Lunch and Learn with author Chris Enss at the Oklahoma Historical Society tomorrow, May 8th, 12–1 PM! She'll be sharing stories from her latest release, “The Sharpshooter and the Showman”—the wild, headline-making tale of May Lillie and Pawnee Bill. 🤠

Can't make it? No worries—the event will be on Zoom too!

https://www.okhistory.org/calendar/event/lunch-and-learn-with-author-chris-enss/



📕 “The Sharpshooter and the Showman: May Lillie, Pawnee Bill, and their Wild West Show”
✒️ Chris Enss
📚 Available at your local bookstores, museums & gift shops from Farcountry Press, an independent, family-owned, award-winning book publisher based in Helena, Montana!
https://www.farcountrypress.com/details.php?id=1083

05/05/2025

It’s Children’s Book Week and we’re celebrating with this shoutout from Roundup Magazine for “Yellowstone for Kids” by Allen Morris Jones:

“Comprehensive history for young readers of our beloved first national park. . . . Interesting and beautiful paper-cut illustrations and lots of historical photos.”
– Rocky Gibbons, Roundup Magazine

From ancient volcanoes to bison comebacks, this beautifully illustrated book dives into the epic story of Yellowstone National Park—it’s a Yellowstone adventure for the whole family. 🦬



📕 “Yellowstone for Kids: The Story of Our First National Park”
✒️ Allen Morris Jones
📚 Available at your local bookstores, museums & gift shops from Bangtail Books, distributed by Farcountry Press, an independent, family-owned, award-winning book publisher based in Helena, Montana!
https://www.farcountrypress.com/details.php?id=1041