Archive for the ‘Health’ Category
Back of the Pack Runners Welcome New Members
By PAM GARDINER, Wellbuddies Coaching Run Wild Missoula’s Back of the Pack mailing list started up just a year ago. Since that time, more than 100 dedicated runners and walkers have gathered around the mot... more
The Facts of Life
By VERINA PALMER MARTIN. If I were to name two things I learned during my college years that have resonated with me throughout my life, it would be these: 1. Always check your facts. 2. Never forget how little ... more
The Growth of a Nation
11/10 Blog by Bob Zimorino. I thought about calling this segment “The Girth of a Nation” because according to the Centers for Disease Control while men have gained an average of an inch and a half in height... more
Missoula Wins Playful City USA Award
In 2009 KaBOOM!, a national non-profit organization, confirmed what many Missoulians already knew to be true – Missoula is one of the most Playful Cities in the nation. Playful City USA is a KaBOOM! progra... more
Run for Your Life
Missoula runners. They are everywhere. On Blue Mountain, on the river trail, downtown…usually followed by a dog that looks like he just entered canine nirvana. What are they doing? Why do they run? ... more
Missoula’s Markets
Saturday mornings aren’t just for cartoons or sleeping in. In Missoula, Saturday mornings are for shopping Missoula’s outdoor markets – at least when the weather is warm. When market season hits, three... more
Missoula History
The first inhabitants of the Missoula area were Native Americans from the Salish tribe. They called the area “Nemissoolatakoo,” which translates roughly to “river of ambush," and eventually gave rise to... more
Cycling City
If you spend any time in Missoula, you'll notice lots of bikes on road. Cycling is a way of life for many residents of the city. Missoula’s biking heritage can be traced back to 1976 when a group of 4 Ohio... more
Take a Hike
The seemingly endless hiking and backpacking opportunities in and around Missoula offer thousands of miles of trails in wilderness areas, Forest Service lands, and BLM lands. Information on hiking in the bac... more
Missoula in Motion
Missoulians embrace green living and you'll find sustainable transportation options readily available in the city. Missoula in Motion aims to promote the city’s popular sustainable transportation system and i... more