Archive for the ‘Blogs’ Category
Just Another Missoula 5K Race (or Not)
By SCOTT & DARA ROUSE - The Catchem If You Can 5K takes place on Saturday, February 11 at 9:30 a.m. It features the most unique 5K format in town - and free ice cream!... more
What’s Happening This Week
Listen to the Trail 103.3 FM each Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. for the live version of "Make it Missoula Monday." Our DJ's share what's hot this week.... more
A Year in Review
By ERIN TURNER - Today, I celebrate my one year anniversary of writing the Save It blog for Make It Missoula! What have you learned and what should I write about in 2012?... more
Bob Wire’s State of the Union
By BOB WIRE - As is my tradition, I have put together a translation of the President's State of the Union Speech. What follows is its true meaning, stripped of all euphemism, double-talk, and Capitol-speak.... more
Liquid Planet’s Wine Passport Program: ‘A Journey in Every Sip’
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - Missoula oenophiles may be pleased to know that you can quite literally take your palate on a global expedition and get rewarded for it at Liquid Planet.... more
Whitewater Kayaking Essentials: The Roll, Part 1
By JASON SHREDER - One of the things I love about whitewater kayaking is that’s its constantly challenging. One of the biggest challenges beginners face is learning how to roll (AKA: The Combat Roll).... more
Montana Skiing Decisions? Choose Wisely, Grasshopper.
By MARK VOSBURGH - If, like me, you have Split Ski Loyalties Syndrome, you faced a lot of choices last week. Last week's cornucopia of ski options reminded me how great it is to live in Missoula.... more
The Importance of Running (and Playing)
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - Running is an important part of my life, but it’s easy to put it on the backburner. But I always realize when I get out and run that it makes me more efficient, creative, and energetic.... more
It’s Not the Snow in the Dog, It’s the Dog in the Snow
By DANIELLE LATTUGA - What makes dogs love the snow? Something is altered in them—this energy propels them forth, regardless of short legs and snowballs.... more
What’s Happening This Week
Listen to the Trail 103.3 FM each Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. for the live version of "Make it Missoula Monday." Our DJ's share what's hot this week.... more
What’s so interesting about Pinterest?
By ERIN TURNER - Have you heard about the new social network addiction called Pinterest? It's my new favorite way to get inspired, save time, and be frugal.... more
Keep those branches, twigs, rotten logs, and Christmas trees!
By PAUL WHEATON - Paul Wheaton shows us ways to recycle wood. These tips sure beat making a big pile and burning it!... more
Gluten-Free with PMD: Seared Opaka Over Lentils
By P.M. DEVLIN - I live a gluten-free lifestyle to the utmost. This week's recipe is inspired by the very reasonably priced and quite nice fillets of wild-caught Opaka from Pattee Creek Market.... more
Keep on Keepin’ on, Lady Griz!
By BROOKLYNN LORENZEN - As Lady Griz, we’re taught not only how to play basketball at the highest level, but also how to be upstanding student-athletes, role models, and people.... more
The Big Snow Cometh: Schools Closed, 30 inches at Lost Trail
By PAUL QUENEAU - Missoula awoke this morning a foot of snow and flakes still falling. Here are the latest snowfall reports from around Western Montana.... more
Don’t Underestimate Fishing in Winter in Montana
By BRYCE MCLEAN - People often underestimate winter fishing in Montana. Sure, you might go 4 days without catching a fish, but on the fifth day, you might catch the biggest trout of your life. ... more
The Real Snowbirds of Missoula County
By JEN SLAYDEN - Just the other day as I was heading home, I took a detour the back way to Bonner, through East Missoula. When I showed up, I saw there was a party going on. ... more
Why Much of the Internet is Blacked Out Today
By MARK RIFFEY - What is Intellectual Property? And what's it got to do with much of the Internet being blacked out this week? Mark Riffey of the Flathead Beacon explains.... more
Hear Running Coach Jeff Galloway in Person (and It’s Free!)
By PAM GARDINER - Run Wild Missoula is bringing Jeff Galloway to town for a free talk on Wed., Jan 18. This event will inspire all runners who want to run for a lifetime, without injury. YOU CAN DO IT! ... more
The Big Storm: A Foot of Snow in Town by Friday?
By PAUL QUENEAU - It appears that winter might make up for lost time. The National Weather Service is calling for two inches overnight Tuesday followed by as much a foot in the valley by Thursday morning.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Here is a little UM sports trivia with mentions of Joe Glenn, Brent Pease, former MSU player Dane Fletcher (now of the Patriots), former UM Basketball coach Blaine Taylor, and Alex Smi... more
Cheap Homemade & Store-bought Snacks on a Budget
By ERIN TURNER - It seems every year about this time, my sons have some major growth spurts. In order to keep them full, I’ve come up with a bunch of easy, budget-conscious snacks.... more
What’s Happening This Week
Listen to the Trail 103.3 FM each Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. for the live version of "Make it Missoula Monday." Our DJ's share what's hot this week.... more
Griz Grit: Tinkle and Krystowiack
By MICK HOLIEN. Following a legend once is difficult enough, but to do it twice as both an athlete and a coach and with equal success is almost unimaginable.... more
No One Pushes Me Around Like My Chiropractor
By BOB WIRE - I first noticed the pain in the summer of 2009, and two years later, it's still there. So, cautiously pessimistic, I went in to see Dr. Jim the Chiropractor for my initial consultation.... more
Get Your (Bar) Game on in Missoula
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - This week, I’ve put together a very small list of bars and other places you can go in Missoula to have a drink and play games with your friends.... more
A Letter from Georgia
By MARK RIFFEY - We almost didn't open it, thinking it was junk mail. Why would the University of Georgia send us mail way out here in Montana?... more
New Year’s Resolutions: Horse$#%@!
By DANIELLE LATTUGA - Smokey the horse is the reason I resolved to slow down. A resolution is a very personal thing. Shouldn’t it reflect where you are at one crystal moment in your life?... more
Testing to see if you are an Eco Poser
By PAUL WHEATON - It's cool to be green. Especially in Missoula. Here's how to test to see if you are an Eco Poser.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Here is a little UM sports trivia with mentions of Mike Breske, Flash Gordon, Larry Kryskowiak, and Mike Montgomery.... more
Galloway Training for the 2012 Missoula Marathon
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - Marathon running gets more popular each year. Run Wild Missoula's Galloway Training Class uses Olympian Jeff Galloway’s run-walk-run method to finish a marathon injury-free. ... more
A Guide to Missoula Bars & Nightlife on a Budget
By AARON TRAYLOR - If you've got an evening off that doesn't fall on a Friday or a Saturday, where do you go, what do you do? And how do you do it on a budget? This is where I can help.... more
What’s Happening This Week
Listen to the Trail 103.3 FM each Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. for the live version of "Make it Missoula Monday." Our DJ's share what's hot this week.... more
Why a Household Budget is Necessary
By ERIN TURNER - The first step to fulfilling a New Year's resolution to save money, reduce debt, or manage finances better, is to set up a household budget. Here's how to do it.... more
Singin’ The Post-Christmas, Hungover New Year’s Blues
By BOB WIRE - I’m petitioning Congress - by that I mean complaining to my mail lady - to officially repeal January first as New Year’s Day.... more
Black Star Beer Barter Returns to Whitefish
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - “What would you do or trade for a year’s supply of Black Star beer?” The Great Northern Brewing Company's 2nd Black Star Beer Barter is coming to Whitefish on Feb 4.... more
Gluten-Free with PMD: Coffee-rubbed Cowboy Steak
By P.M. DEVLIN - I live a gluten-free lifestyle to the utmost. This week's recipe is not only gluten-free, it can be vegetarian, too: Coffee-rubbed Cowboy Steak with wasabi mashed potatoes and greens.... more
The 20 Best Montana Outdoor Photos of 2011
By PAUL QUENEAU - Missoula writer and photographer Paul Queneau shares his twenty favorite outdoors photos that he took around Western Montana in 2011. Enjoy!... more
I’ll Take a Pass. No. Really. I’ll Take a Pass, PLEASE?
By W.T. FUCHS - Local skier Jim Sylvester became a household name in Missoula overnight. He was on the front page of the paper yesterday, mad as hell for being denied a Snowbowl ski pass.... more
Line Gaming: A Bit of Vegas in Missoula
By JEN SLAYDEN - For Christmas vacation, I traveled with my family through four states and down to Vegas. Apparently, something bigger than a bit of sunshine followed me back from Sin City.... more
Warhol’s 15 Minutes: Long Before ‘The Bachelor’ Hot Mess
By W.T. FUCHS - My man Andy Warhol once said that “in the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.” After watching ABC’s The Bachelor last night, I have to think he was a damned prophet.... more
My New Year Running Goals
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - I've been thinking about what I want for 2012: My goal is to run a sub-20 minute 5K. There, I said it. It’s out to anyone reading this, so now I HAVE to work toward it.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Here is a little UM sports trivia with mentions of Joe Glenn, Andy Larson, Rob Ash, John Elway, and actress Rooney Mara.... more
What’s Happening This Week
Listen to the Trail 103.3 FM each Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. for the live version of "Make it Missoula Monday." Our DJ's share what's hot this week.... more
In 2012 I Resolve to be Frugal
By ERIN TURNER. Happy New Year, Everyone! If you’re like me, I take the New Year seriously and try to make realistic resolutions which will improve my well-being, my house and my family. ... more
Just Say No to a New Years Resolution
By W.T. FUCHS. Olive drops. Ball drops. Panty drops. You name it, New Year's celebrations are a night of shedding - mostly inhibitions and troubles from the preceding year. But mostly, New Year's eve is a disa... more
Dogsitting: It’s Not All Beer and Kibbles
By BOB WIRE - Ahh, on cold mornings like this, nothing feels better on the bare feet than a wood floor in a gas-heated home. Until you step in the dog vomit.... more
Lady Griz Basketball Pre-Game Rituals
By KRISTA REDPATH PYRON - I've been reminiscing about Lady Griz memories and pre-game rituals. Routines, rituals, superstitions... call them what you want, they formulate after years of playing together.... more