Farcountry Press

Farcountry Press Award-winning regional book publisher—photography, cookbooks, children’s, history & guidebooks.

Farcountry Press is a Montana-based publisher, specializing in photography books, children’s series, & regional history titles nationwide.

🏆 We Have a Winner!Congratulations to Leah, our 2025 Farcountry Press Bookish Sticker Contest champion! 🎉Her whimsical, ...
08/20/2025

🏆 We Have a Winner!

Congratulations to Leah, our 2025 Farcountry Press Bookish Sticker Contest champion! 🎉

Her whimsical, outdoorsy book design instantly won us over—and honestly, who wouldn’t want to stick this on their water bottle for their next hike? 🌲📚

Leah grew up surrounded by the natural beauty of central Wisconsin, where her love for both nature and books began. Today, she channels that same sense of adventure into her illustrations, and we can’t wait to spot her winning sticker out in the wild.

👏 Drop a comment to congratulate Leah! Her design will be printed and available nationwide—keep an eye out at your favorite bookstores.



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

We had a blast going through all the amazing entries for our 2025 Farcountry Press Bookish Sticker Contest! 🎉 But these ...
08/19/2025

We had a blast going through all the amazing entries for our 2025 Farcountry Press Bookish Sticker Contest! 🎉 But these 3 really stole our hearts with their creativity, style, and bookish charm:

✨ Ami – Whimsical and cozy, her dreamy window scene made us want to step right inside.
✨ Jonathan – Clever, fun, and just the right amount of spooky—we couldn’t resist it.
✨ Gisela – Bold, bright typography was an instant favorite!

👏 Drop a comment to give them a big round of applause for their spectacular work!

🏆 Winner reveal coming tomorrow—stay tuned to see which design will be printed and shared nationwide!



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

Remembering Dan Steffensen, a true hero whose courageous fight against the Harris Hill Fire in 2021 and later his battle...
08/18/2025

Remembering Dan Steffensen, a true hero whose courageous fight against the Harris Hill Fire in 2021 and later his battle with cancer inspired so many. After surviving devastating burns, Dan continued to mentor, advocate, and share his powerful story, most recently chronicled in “Burned Over!”

Rest in peace, Dan. Your bravery will never be forgotten.



📕 “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.farcountrypress.com/details.php?id=1060

Viva Las Vegas, here we come! 🎲Farcountry Press is packing up our books and heading to the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort G...
08/15/2025

Viva Las Vegas, here we come! 🎲
Farcountry Press is packing up our books and heading to the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show — September 16–19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall.

Come say hi at Booth #1520 and let’s chat about your 2026 book needs.

✨ Register today!
https://i.snoball.it/p/iUhUQ/f/1



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

08/14/2025

Just dropped 🎧 Bill Markley radio interview about “The Life and Times of Jim Bridger” and tonight’s Tales on the River event! Tune into the adventure as he shares stories of the legendary mountain man, then catch Bill in person tonight at the Moose Lodge in Fort Pierre, SD.

Can’t make it? Bridger’s epic life is waiting for you in the book—available now!



📕 “The Life and Times of Jim Bridger”
✒️ Bill Markley, Writer
📚 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=1090

Gold, greed, and a little frontier justice—the updated “Vigilante Days & Ways” is here! 🤠 Outlaws beware: the Montana Vi...
08/14/2025

Gold, greed, and a little frontier justice—the updated “Vigilante Days & Ways” is here! 🤠 Outlaws beware: the Montana Vigilantes are back, complete with midnight trials, high-noon hangings, and the wildest tales from the gold rush days.

✨ Now with fresh design & illustrations.



📕 “Vigilante Days & Ways: Updated Edition”
✒️ Nathaniel P. Langford
📚 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=114

Wishing a very happy birthday to the incredible Patricia Osborn, award-winning author of “The Ambulance That Could Fly,”...
08/13/2025

Wishing a very happy birthday to the incredible Patricia Osborn, award-winning author of “The Ambulance That Could Fly,” “The Fire Truck That Could Fly,” and “The Spy That Could Fly!” 🎂

As a veteran pilot and the founder of Huey's Books , Patricia has taken us on some high-flying adventures, from mountain rescues to daring forest fire battles. Her stories inspire, educate, and honor the brave crews who save lives in the air. 🚁

Here’s to another year of sky-high adventures and more stories that take us to new heights! 🛩️



📕 “The Spy That Could Fly”
✒️ Patricia Osborn
🎨 Eric Castleman
https://www.farcountrypress.com/details.php?id=1071

📕 “The Fire Truck That Could Fly”
✒️ Patricia Osborn
🎨 Eric Castleman
https://www.farcountrypress.com/details.php?id=1029

📕 “The Ambulance That Could Fly”
✒️ Patricia Osborn
🎨 Eric Castleman
https://www.farcountrypress.com/details.php?id=1034
📚 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!

Mark your calendars, history lovers! Bill Markley, author of “The Life and Times of Jim Bridger,” is speaking at the Tal...
08/12/2025

Mark your calendars, history lovers! Bill Markley, author of “The Life and Times of Jim Bridger,” is speaking at the Tales on the River series this Thursday, August 14th at the Moose Lodge in Fort Pierre, SD. Get ready for an evening of frontier adventures and the incredible story of the legendary mountain man, Jim Bridger! 🌟

https://www.shortgrassartscouncil.org/pages/tales-on-the-river-speaker-schedule

Can't make it? Grab your copy of “The Life and Times of Jim Bridger” today and dive into the epic tale of this iconic explorer! 📚



📕 “The Life and Times of Jim Bridger”
✒️ Bill Markley
📚 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=1090

Discover Montana like never before! “A History of Montana in 101 Places” takes you on a thrilling journey through the st...
08/11/2025

Discover Montana like never before! “A History of Montana in 101 Places” takes you on a thrilling journey through the state's most iconic and hidden gems. From ancient battlefields to bustling taverns, this book reveals the stories that built the Last Best Place.

📸 Stunning modern and historical photos
📝 Expert essays from Montana's top historians
🌄 101 must-see spots across the state

Ready to explore Montana’s past? Grab your copy today! 📚



📕 “A History of Montana in 101 Places: Sites and Stories from the Montana Historical Society”
✒️ Ellen Baumler, Christine Brown, Martha Kohl, and more
📷 Tom Ferris
📚 Available at your local bookstores, museums & gift shops from Montana Historical Society Press and distributed by Farcountry Press, an independent, family-owned, award-winning book publisher based in Helena, Montana!
https://www.farcountrypress.com/details.php?id=1089

Whether you’re curled up with a cup of coffee or out on an adventure, today’s the perfect day to dive into a good book. ...
08/09/2025

Whether you’re curled up with a cup of coffee or out on an adventure, today’s the perfect day to dive into a good book. 📖



📚 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/

Saddle up and journey back to the wild, untamed American West with “The Life and Times of Jim Bridger!” 🌄Meet Jim Bridge...
08/08/2025

Saddle up and journey back to the wild, untamed American West with “The Life and Times of Jim Bridger!” 🌄

Meet Jim Bridger—mountain man, explorer, and the guy who helped make Yellowstone a national park. From blazing trails to taming the wild frontier, this book has it all: adventure, mystery, and one legendary life.

Dive into the adventures of the man who was everywhere... and somehow survived it all! Grab your copy today! 📚🔥



📕 “The Life and Times of Jim Bridger”
✒️ .Markley.Writer
📚 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=1090

The Autumn issue of the Farcountry Press Bookmark is on its way—and it’s packed with valuable publishing tips! 🍂This edi...
08/07/2025

The Autumn issue of the Farcountry Press Bookmark is on its way—and it’s packed with valuable publishing tips! 🍂

This edition includes expert advice on avoiding publishing scams, plus a look at our latest book releases. Get the inside scoop on what’s new and how to make your publishing journey a success.

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

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Farcountry Press is an independent book publisher celebrating 40 years in business. We are family owned and dedicated to producing books aimed to educate, delight and inspire. We specialize in softcover and hardcover color photography books showcasing the nation’s cities, states, national parks, and wildlife, several popular children’s series, guidebooks, cookbooks, and regional history titles nationwide.

That is why we say Farcountry is taking you places. We live in a pretty amazing world and we hope to share as much of it as possible.

Because we’re based out of Montana, we have a special love and focus for the region’s rich history, wildlife, and backcountry. We’re proud to distribute books for several publishers, including Northern Rockies Publishing, Montana Historical Society Press, University of Montana Press, Quick Reference Publishing, and Sweetgrass Books, Farcountry’s custom-publishing division.

Farcountry produces more than 50 books annually; the backlist has grown to more than 400 titles. Visit www.farcountrypress.com or call 1.800.821.3874.