Archive for the ‘Blogs’ Category
March Madness: Fly Fishing in Missoula, Montana (VIDEO)
By TONY REINHARDT-To most folks March Madness is all about filling out your bracket and the build up to the Final Four. But it means something entirely different to the avid anglers here in Missoula.... more
Travelodge Blues
BY BOB WIRE- On a recent family outing to Seattle for my son's lacrosse match, I made the mistake of trying to save a few bucks on a hotel one night.... more
How To Build a Follow Up System
By MARK RIFFEY - It’s important to develop a system of consistently following up with your clients. A system can all but eliminate the cracks.... more
Should I Stay or Should I Go: Evacuations in Missoula County
By NICK HOLLOWAY - During an emergency or a disaster, your family may need to evacuate to a safe location. Take the time now to learn what to do to keep your family safe. ... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | March 30
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Missoula Public Schools Get a Spark of Creativity
By MATT ANGLEN - SPARK! Arts Ignite Learning is a new program making great strides in our community. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of March 30
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
2015 Peacemakers: Kathi and Glenn “Woody” Wood
Jeannette Rankin Peace Center & The Missoula Peace Quilters announces the 2015 Peacemakers: Kathi and Glenn “Woody” Wood. ... more
Mr. Wire Goes to Helena
BY BOB WIRE- Everyone complains about our government. So this week I went to see Helena to see what the hell was going on there, and how I could help straighten things out.... more
Everyone Can Sell, If you Train Them
By MARK RIFFEY - Sales taining matters--for everyone and on every shift. Here's why--you do the math.... more
Kid Approved, Homemade Cheese Crackers Recipe
By ERIN TURNER - In today's world of overly processed food, I love showing the kids how to make homemade and healthy snacks. Here's my recipe for homemade Cheese-Its Crackers.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | March 23
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of March 23
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- A meeting of college basketball’s two Coaches K’s--Duke's Kryzewski and Utah’s Kryskowiak. Bet you didn't know this about the two coaches:... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of March 23
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
There’s a Method to My March Madness
BY BOB WIRE- There's Nothing like March Madness! After sifting through all the information I gathered from every college basketball game I watched this season, I carefully filled out my bracket.... more
A Simple, High-Value Tactic That Many Miss
By MARK RIFFEY - FOLLOW UP: The most common reason that follow up doesn’t happen is that there’s no system to manage it. Without a system those follow up tasks are soon forgotten.... more
Saint Mary’ Peak Trail
By CHAUNCEY LISTON-How did I get into this fix? It started with my packing. That afternoon I decided I was going to climb the 9,300-foot peak that is Saint Mary’s in the Bitterroot Mountain Range. ... more
A Night at the Theater: MCT is Volunteer Missoula’s Organization of the Month!
By JENNIFER PEPPROCK-This month, we're exted to feature MCT as Volunteer Missoula’s organization of the month! With a vibrant Volunteer Missoula profile and widely popular opportunities, MCT was an easy choic... more
Celebrating St. Paddy’s Day with Homemade Irish Pasties
By ERIN TURNER- As the great granddaughter of an Irish immigrant, I have to admit my own love of Irish Pasties. It is the perfect meal…meat, potatoes all wrapped up in a flaky crust. ... more
Missoula River Etiquette
By TONY REINHARDT -With the unbelievably nice weather everyone is looking to get outside so this is a great chance to discuss Missoula River Etiquette. ... more
Frugal Gardening Tips
By ERIN TURNER-Planting a garden is one of the best frugal methods of saving money. For just a few dollars, you can raise entire bed of produce which would cost you hundreds in the grocery store. ... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | March 16
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of March 16
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
MacLay Flats Nature Trail
By MALLORY KERENSA WELLS - It was a quiet Thursday evening and after a long week I knew that a hike was not only a wanted but a needed.... more
Tower Street Trails: A Bold Dinner Date
By BRENDEN SPERR - I see trees. Trees and squirrels everywhere, squirrels that are so bold they get right next to me then turn and run as if they’re playing chicken.... more
What’s Holding Your Business Back?
By MARK RIFFEY - Are sales down? Don't get desperate. Get Facts. When an owner is desperate for business, (at least) two things often take place in an effort to turn things around:... more
“Work for Peace” Theme for 2015 Art Challenge
ATTENTION STUDENTS OF ALL AGES: Entries for the The Jeannette Rankin Peace Center's annual “Work for Peace” Art Challenge are due April 8, 2015.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | March 9
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of March 9
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Blue Mountain Folf Course: Too Much Fun to Hike Past
By DEVIN SLATER-It seems like if there is anything you want to do outdoors you can find it at Blue Mountain. But honestly, I wouldn’t know those trails. I never get past the folf course. ... more
On the Grill: Colors of the Flag of Ireland…Kebabs
By PAUL SIDORIAK - This year for St. Patrick’s Day, I plan to represent the colors of the flag of Ireland on a shillelagh and make St. Patrick’s Day kebabs.... more
Hiking Blodgett Canyon Trail
By DONNA HULL - How long has it been since you’ve been to Blodgett Canyon, the Bitterroot Valley’s version of Yosemite? Long-time Missoula boomers have probably hiked Blodgett Canyon Trail more times than t... more
Getting the Vid But Missing the Point
BY BOB WIRE-I am not a millennial, but I’m old enough to have taken typing class in junior high, ridden in the back of station wagons with no seat belts, and cruised around on my ten-speed with no helmet. ... more
The Clark Fork River Walk (VIDEO)
By CATHERINE ORFANOS: The Montana campus was quiet. The Oval, empty. Puddles formed across the sidewalk and my path through campus zigzagged between them. ... more
Rattlesnake Valley: Wood’s Gulch to Sheep Mountain
By REBECCA KEITH- I lean up against Jasmine; my red, secondhand mountain bike and stew in frustration. The 11-mile ride from Wood’s Gulch to the top of Sheep’s Mountain was kicking my butt. ... more
National Ground Water Awareness Week March 8-14
National Groundwater Awareness Week is the week of March 8-14 and Kinetico of Montana just wants you to remember a few things about your groundwater and its importance in our lives.... more
Italian White Bread (Grandpa’s Bread)
By JONATHON HARTIG - This bread recipe reminds me of home and my grandfather, and it was a catalyst for me in pursuing a culinary profession.... more
Another Successful Pantry Challenge
By ERIN TURNER-It’s March. What's that mean? If you ask most, they'll say "March Madness" or St. Paddy's Day. If you ask our boys, they'll exclaim it's the "end of the pantry challenge". YEEHAW!... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | March 2
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of March 2
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
Kim Williams Trail: The Unexpected Wilderness in My Backyard
By MARTHA KREBILL- Walking the Kim Williams Trail that night had been a spur-of-the-moment decision, and I was captivated by the natural beauty of what I can describe literally as my backyard.... more
Rattlesnsake Recreation Area
By MEGAN FRANZ - I made it to the Main Rattlesnake Trailhead, locked up the bike, swung my beat up sack over my shoulder and started trekking along the old road that follows the creek. ... more
Missoula: Ten Books I Could Write About Us
BY BOB WIRE-Of all the books that could be entitled Missoula, an investigation into rape is not at the top of my list. Here's ten titles I could write about us.... more
“9-1-1 On Steroids” Can Save Your Life
The Missoula County Office of Emergency Management encourages Missoulians to sign up for new life-saving emergency response program.... more
Early Start to the Fishing Season
By TONY REINHARDT -This time last year we were buried in snow and brutal cold, but the unseasonably warm weather this February has jump started the fishing season for many local anglers.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Feb 23
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- It will be an extra special senior day on Saturday as the Montana Lady Griz honor Carly Selvig and Kellie Ruble before the game.... more
The Best Way to Clean a Kitchen Sink
By ERIN TURNER-My kitchen sink is a work horse. It takes a beating almost every day. So I rely on a super dependable, result-guaranteed method of cleaning my porcelain sink.... more
5th Annual Winter Brewfest Comes to Caras Park, Fri. Feb 27
The Missoula Downtown Association and KettleHouse Brewing Co. will host the fifth annual Winter BrewFest on Friday, Feb 27, 2015 from 5-10 pm in Caras Park.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Feb 23
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Feb 23
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more