Archive for the ‘Blogs’ Category
Warm Flows Prompt “Hoot-Owl” Fishing on Dearborn, Smith and Sun Rivers
By BRUCE AUCHLY: Montana FWP has advised anglers on three central Montana rivers that all fishing will close daily from 2 pm to midnight until conditions improve.... more
Missoula Scientists Study Wind Flow and the Affects on Firelines
By MARK VOSBURGH - Researchers at the UM Flight Lab and the Missoula Fire Sciences Lab are analyzing birds in flight in order to understand wind flows and their affect on fire lines.... more
Scott Gragg’s New Title: Marathon Man
By JOEL CARLSON - All anybody really wants, when they are minutes away from starting a 26.2 mile marathon, is a moment of levity. Scott Gragg, UM Assistant Head Football Coach found his on Sunday.... more
Kidsfest 2013 Slated for July 30 at Caras Park
Hey Kids! Join Missoula Parks and Recreation for Kidsfest 2013, a free summer celebration for Missoula families at Caras Park on Tuesday, July 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ... more
Two Unique July Festivals Make Missoula Special
By LINDA McCARTHY- For a unique Missoula experience, don’t miss out on the International Choral Festival July 17-20 and the Missoula Celtic Festival July 26-28.... more
Inspiring Curious Learners with a Lesson on Hummingbirds
By BRANDON KENDALL - As a teacher, I don't have all answers. As I tell my students, I'm learning as well. I see myself as I life-long learner and I try to inspire that in my students.... more
Spend the Day (or Night) at Painted Rocks Reservoir
By DONNA HULL - Do you like to go exploring? My husband and I were curious about Painted Rocks Reservoir and decided to find out why friends and neighbors RAVE about it. All I can say is WOW!... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of July 15
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Big Sky Preseason Poll, Missoula Osprey, the John Deere Classic, Bill Moos (former UM Athletic Director) and more!... more
Mount Sentinel: The Landmark of Missoula, Montana
By DAN SAXTON - The best way for me to get a feel for a new place is to climb the most prominent local mountains, and for Missoula, Mount Sentinel perfectly fits that bill. ... more
Tripp Named Preseason Big Sky Defensive MVP
By JOEL CARLSON - Montana senior linebacker Jordan Tripp was named the Big Sky Conference preseason Defensive MVP, the league announced Monday. Here are the rest of the All-Big Sky picks.... more
The Day After the Missoula Half Marathon
By BRIAN MARSH - It's the day after my son, Trevor, and I, along with four other dear friends, joined the almost 4000 runners and walkers for the 2012 Missoula Marathon. And what a day it was.... more
Volunteering for Fun and Employment
By CHERY SABOL - Stymied in your job search? A new study suggests a powerful way to help yourself find a job is to help your community first. Volunteering increases your likelihood of finding work by 27%.... more
Homemade Strawberry Jam
By ERIN TURNER - Yesterday I created some memories with my kids when we visited a nearby U-Pick strawberry patch and made homemade strawberry jam--pure magic!... more
UM’s Donated Soccer Balls Making a Global Difference
By JOEL CARLSON - One photo. One ball. How many lives changed for the better? But set one of those balls loose, see that it gets to Africa, and smiles break out all over. A Griz-sponsored epidemic. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of July 17
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: The International Choral Festival, Out to Lunch, Missoula Farmers' Market, Open Mic Night and More!... more
Liz Marchi on Making Room in Life: Less is More
By LIZ MARCHI - Every day I am living and learning, less IS more. I am learning to hit delete to meetings, events and information that don’t really matter. After all, I have a garden to grow.... more
What NOT to Buy Your Wife For Your Anniversary
By BOB WIRE - I'm told that the responsibility for celebrating wedding anniversaries falls completely on the husband and that a vacuum cleaner may NOT be the best choice in gifts.... more
The Day Before the Missoula Half Marathon
By BRIAN MARSH - This is my second Half Marathon and my last. Why, you ask? Because i'm not built to be a marathoner--but bring on the 5K and 10K!... more
Missoula Marathon Festivities Bring Thousands to the Garden City
By LINDA McCARTHY-One of Montana’s largest events takes place this weekend (July 12-14, 2013) right here in the Garden City, as thousands of Montanans and out-of-staters flock to the Missoula Marathon.... more
Commissions, Collaborations, and the Workshop Life
By MONTE DOLACK - As a maker of paintings I am constantly thinking about images and concepts I want to create. Some of them have been put off for years and others have just come to light.... more
The Most Expensive, Stressful Thing On Your Desk
By MARK RIFFEY - Nothing destroys a work day like distractions. Clutter doesn't help - and I mean clutter of all kinds - physical as well as electronic. These things are waiting to distract you. Eliminate them.... more
My Unique Situation in Missoula, Montana
By DAN SAXTON - So far, Missoula has been an awesome place to get to know. However, as someone with a hearing disability, I do face some unique challenges as I settle down here.... more
The Easy and Frugal Way to Clean Your Shower Floor
By ERIN TURNER - With three boys who like to go barefoot in the summer, I struggle keeping the shower floor clean. Here's a little secret that is both easy and frugal.... more
Knitters ‘Bomb’ the Flathead
By JUSTIN FRANZ - Kalispell’s Camus Creek Yarn is behind a growing trend in the Flathead: yarn bombing. The Main Street in Kalispell has been beautified with the intricacies of yarn.... more
My Guitar’s On Fire and That’s OK
By BOB WIRE - I love my guitar. And now that it's 'El Fuego' with a custom paint job, I love it even more! This functional piece of art allows me to play what I call 'Maximum Honky Tonk'.... more
UM Sports Trivia | July 8
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Brad Stevens and Rick Pitino, Cincinnati Reds pitcher, Homer Bailey, Johnny Callison of the Phillies and more!... more
Make it Missoula Monday – Week of July 8
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Missoula Osprey, Downtown ToNight, Out to Lunch, Monday Night Movie, Community Unite and more!... more
Celebrating America’s Independence in Missoula, MT U.S.A.
By LINDA McCARTHY - Independence Day. Why don’t we call it that anymore? Instead we call it the "Fourth of July"? As for me, I'm celebrating INDEPENDENCE DAY in Missoula, MT U.S.A.... more
End of and Era: Annette Rocheleau Hanging up Her Whistle
By JOEL CARLSON - Annette Rocheleau, who has been with longtime Montana coach Robin Selvig as a player or assistant coach for all but 13 of Selvig’s 798 career wins, has announced her decision to retire.... more
Summer Heat Has FWP Watching Conditions For Possible Fishing Restrictions
With recent temperatures leaping into the 90s throughout Montana, state fishery officials are gearing up now should the need arise to protect wild fish. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | July 1
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: The Missoula Osprey, the Dempsey-Gibbons fight, the Yale Bulldogs, and more!... more
The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation Issues $35,000 Challenge Grant for All-Abilities Playground Project
The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation has issued a $35,000 challenge grant essentially doubling the impact of dollars donated for the All-Abilities Playground at McCormick Park. ... more
Family Adventure: Exploring the Clearwater Canoe Trail
By ANNIE GRAHAM - If we can take our six children (all with varied personalities and needs) on a canoe trip, then so can you. Our latest adventure: The Clearwater Canoe Trail.... more
Extra Patrols are Out to Deter Impaired Driving
Alcohol-impaired driving crashes make the Fourth of July one of the deadliest holidays of the year, so the Missoula Police Department is stepping up traffic patrols to help keep travelers safe.... more
Summer Safety Around Water
By BRUCE AUCHLY - Summer swimming in Montana's lakes and rivers can be a great way to cool off if a few simple precautions are taken. How simple? Try these tips:... more
My First Impressions of Missoula, Montana
By Dan Saxton - I'd made the decision to Move to Missoula, MT. What would be my first impression of the Garden City? Was its beauty real or or simply ordinary--it's people hospitable and friendly?... more
Tinkle Rounds Out Staff With Familiar Name
By JOEL CARLSON - Montana men's basketball coach Wayne Tinkle fills his staff vacancy with former grad assistant, Kurt Paulson. He replaces Freddie Owens who moved to Oregon State University.... more
Three Griz Named to Preseason All-America Team
By JOEL CARLSON - Three University of Montana football players have been named to the Sports Network’s Football Championship Subdivision preseason All-America team.... more
Repurposing Hollow Core Doors Into Shelves
By LISA HENSLEY - Thanks to a recent remodeling projects, we have a stash of hollow core doors in our garage. They are ugly, but here's how I repurposed them into shelves for my office... more
Make it Missoula Monday – Week of June 24
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Missoula Osprey, Monday Night Movie, The Cave Singers and the Hasslers, Community United and more!... more
So you Have OCD? BFD
By BOB WIRE - Five million Americans suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD. There are thousands of us who actually enjoy it.... more
The 7th Running of the Missoula Marathon – July 14
The 7th Running of the Missoula Marathon to Take Place on July 14. Over 6,500 Participants Expected in the Missoula Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k and Kids Marathon, July 13 – 14; The Marathon and Half Marathon ... more
The Unexpected Message Clients Get From You
By MARK RIFFEY - Have you ever received a "new-customers-only" offer from someone that you already do business with? Is it better than what you're paying? How does that make you feel? Mad as hell? It should!... more
So Why Missoula, Montana?
By Dan Saxton - I’ve recently arrived in Missoula after moving up from Southern California. Many may wonder: why did I leave the land of eternal sunshine; why Missoula, Montana?... more
UM Sports Trivia | June 25
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Annette Whitaker Rocheleau, Freddie Owens, Yasiel Puig, Mike Kleckner and more!... more
Save Money by Knowing Your Usage Patterns
By ERIN TURNER - It seems one of the most frequent questions I get is: “How do you know how much to stock up on an item?” It's pretty simple: know how much you use of that item.... more
Make it Missoula Monday – Week of June 24
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Missoula Osprey, Monday Night Movie, The Cave Singers and the Hasslers, Community United and more!... more
How to Avoid Fraudulent Job Scams
By CHERY SABOL - Fraudulent job scams on the Internet swindle money or personal information out of people made vulnerable by their unemployment. Here are some things to be wary of:... more
Fillet of Beef Grilled in Coffee Beans with a Velvet Chili Sauce
Firing up the grill offers an easy way to entertain during your summer get-togethers with out-of-town guests. This recipe combines coffee beans and tenderloin, but any cut of meat will do.... more