The Story Behind the "M"

The "M" is 620 feet above the Missoula Valley floor. It is 125' feet long and 100' feet wide. University of Montana forestry students cut the switchbacks into the side of the hill in the early 1900's. The first "M" was assembled out of whitewashed rocks in 1909, and given a fresh coat of paint by freshmen every year, until 1968, when all those rocks were cemented together with concrete.

Photo by Nelson Kenter, kenterphotography.com

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Explore Missoula’s Rich History With Unseen Missoula’s Guided Walking Tours

Historical Guided Walking Tours Running Weekly through September.... more

17th Annual River City Roots Fest Celebrates Missoula

The MDA's River City Roots Festival returns to the streets of Downtown Friday and Saturday August 25-26.... more

Unseen Missoula Expands Guided Walking Tour Offerings

New Tour Explores Downtown Missoula’s “Restricted District”... more

3 Wheelchair Accessible Attractions Fit for the Whole Family in Missoula, MT

When it comes to finding family-friendly activities that are also accessible in Missoula, Montana, there are a variety to choose from.... more

Great Activities for Students in Missoula

Planning to visit Missoula but don't know how to have fun? The city has many interesting locations. Here are great activities for students in Missoula.... more

This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Aug 22

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

This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Aug 15

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Aug 1

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | July 25

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | July 18

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | July 4

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | June 20

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | June 6

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | May 30

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | May 9

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Flora and Fauna Interpreted at MAM

A field note is a means for recording an observation in order to remember and better understand the particular phenomenon later.... more

This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | April 11

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | April 4

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | March 28

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MAM Features Art Installation That Will Evolve Daily

Billings native Abbie Miller to create site-specific installation March 28-31.... more

This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Feb 29

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

This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Feb 22

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Feb 15

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Feb 8

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Feb 1

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Jan 25

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Jan 18

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Jan 11

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Dec 28

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Dec 21

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Dec 14

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Dec 7

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 30

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 23

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 16

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 9

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 2

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Oct 26

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Oct 19

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Oct 5

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Sept 28

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Sept 21

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Sept 14

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Sept 7

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Aug 31

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Aug 24

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Aug 17

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Learning How the Arts are Being Integrated and Connected in Missoula

By TOM BENSEN -The Washington, DC-based Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) visited Missoula to learn how the arts are being integrated and connected with the Missoula community.... more

This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | Aug 3

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This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | July 27

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