Archive for the ‘Lifestyles’ Category
Lily Gladstone’s Beautiful Future
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Born and raised in Browning, Lily Gladstone returned there last year to work on “Jimmy P.,” a film about a psychologically- puzzling Blackfeet World War II veteran, starring Benicio De... more
Former Griz Brock Coyle Has Shot at Seahawks Roster
One day, more than a decade ago on a chairlift at Big Sky Resort, one of the best young ski racers in Montana told his coach that his future wasn’t on the slopes.... more
Pet Fest to Feature Davis’ Muttley Crew from America’s Got Talent!
The 9th Annual Pet Fest will celebrate International Homeless Animal’s Day at the Adams Center, Sat., Aug. 16, from 10am-3pm and features Davis' Muttley Crew from America's Got Talent.... more
Warm Flows Prompt “Hoot-Owl” Fishing On Dearborn, Smith and Sun Rivers
Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks has advised anglers on three central Montana rivers that all fishing will close daily from 2 p.m. to midnight until conditions improve; effective Aug. 8th.... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | August 4
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 8/4/14-- brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Griz Picked 5th in 2014 FCS Preseason Coaches’ Poll
By DAVE GUFFEY-First the good news. The University of Montana Grizzlies has been picked to finish fifth in the 2014 FCS preseason coaches’ poll.... more
Sailing the Flathead
BY XAVIER FLORY - An evening race with the North Flathead Yacht Club, which was founded in 1976 and currently has 132 members. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of August 4
Check out the various bands and live music all over town sprinkled with an occasional farmers market and fundraisers. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of August 4
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN-Saturday’s dramatic state title win for the Missoula Mavericks gave the program its 8th title since 1984.... more
New Fireline Grill Opens at Splash Montana
Splash Montana is proud to announce the ALL NEW Fireline Grill, a mobile kitchen offering fresh, restaurant-quality food options to guests at Splash Montana and in Playfair. ... more
Griz Start Fall Football Drills August 5th
By DAVE GUFFEY - The University of Montana Grizzly football team will hold its first practice of the 2014 seasons Tuesday, August 5. All players report to camp on Sunday, Aug. 3.... more
What Do Ants Taste Like?
By BRUCE AUCHLY-So does an ant taste like a bitter, or lemony, crunchy morsel to a rainbow trout? Nobody knows, and the trout I’ve talked to, don’t answer.... more
Moksha Aerial Studio Collective (PHOTO GALLERY)
By BILL MUNOZ - Recently I was lucky enough to be introduced to Moksha Aerial Studio Collective (MASC) at the Missoula Farmers Market. Oh what fun it is to shoot these colorful artists. (PHOTO GALLERY).... more
Visit Glacier Park While It Still Has Glaciers!
By BOB WIRE- Plans are underway to change the name of Glacier National Park to reflect its eventual lack of glaciers. 'Large And Somewhat Damp Mountains National Park' is in the running for finalist.... more
Roots Run Registration Party Friday August 1st
The MDA and Run Wild Missoula will host a River City Roots Run Registration Party Friday, Aug. 1 from 5-8 pm at Runner’s Edge and the alley behind the store located at 304 North Higgins. ... more
First Friday Featured Artist: Sarah Jaeger
By MATT ANGLEN-Art is big in Missoula. If you don’t believe me just head downtown on the First Friday of every month and you’ll see sidewalks overflowing with people eager to catch the latest exhibition.... more
The Name Game
By ROB BREEDING - I used to correct people when they used the A word. Pronghorns are not true antelope, I’d explain, and are actually an animal in a family all by themselves.... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 7/28/14-- brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Mid Summer Missoula Fishing Report
By TONY REINHARDT -The season is flying by! The fishing has been great in Missoula so far this year, and with plenty of water still in our rivers that should continue through the rest of the season. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of July 28
Check out the various bands and live music all over town sprinkled with an occasional farmers market and fundraisers. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of July 28
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN-Grizzly football fans are hoping for a winning streak for the Griz after Paul McCartney’s concert just like the program had when the Rolling Stones appeared at Washington Grizzly stadi... more
Hill and Sullivan Not Done With Basketball Yet
By JOEL CARLSON-Torry Hill and Jordan Sullivan, seniors on last year’s Lady Griz team, both were raised on basketball, and even though their college playing days are over, their basketball careers are not. ... more
Kidsfest 2014 Slated for July 29 at Caras Park
Join Missoula Parks and Recreation for Kidsfest 2014, a free summer celebration for Missoula families at Caras Park on Tuesday, July 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.... more
Wayne and Kathleen Newton Set Up Shop in Lakeside
By JUSTIN FRANZ-Kat’s Korner is one of several new shops and restaurants that have popped up in the small community of Lakeside and Wayne Newton, 72, said it’s no surprise the town is growing.... more
Visit Yellowstone Before it Blows Up
By BOB WIRE- One way to get around Yellowstone is aboard one of the Historic Yellow Buses. They can sometimes be seen roaring around a corner and scaring the bejesus out of some poor buffalo.... more
Henderson Named to CFPA’s 2014 Watch List for FCS Kickoff Returners
By DAVE GUFFEY - Montana's Ellis Henderson has been named to the 2014 CFPA Kickoff Returner Award Watch List, as announced by College Football Performance Awards.... more
UM Dining Wins NACUFS Grand Prize for Sustainability
UM Dining’s commitment to limiting our impact on the environment earned national recognition at the 2014 National Association of College and University Food Services Conference.... more
Flies Really Bite. Are they Bugging the Cows?
By PAUL WHEATON-Biting flies can sure make life miserable for cattle, horses and even people! Big or small, those insects can inflict painful sores. Here are a few solutions for getting rid of biting flies:... more
Washington-Grizzly Stadium Undergoing Upgrades
By JOEL CARLSON-People who attend a Montana Grizzly football game this fall will notice three major upgrades to the stadium, all added to enhance the fan experience.... more
Going Home Again
By ROB BREEDING - I went back to one former home recently, my old stomping grounds in the Bitterroot Valley.... more
All 12 Griz Football Games in 2014 to be Televised
All 12 of The University of Montana’s football games in 2014 will once again be televised this season, by either Cowles Montana Media or ROOT Sports, announced UM Athletic Director Kent Haslam today (Tue... more
Monte Dolack: Nature of Art
By MONTE DOLACK-My personal creative and restorative touchstone to nature is not far from our Missoula home. It is The Crown of the Continent ecosystem and the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. ... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 7/21/14-- brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Volunteers Needed to Help Install All-Abilities Playground
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Due to some last-minute changes in the construction schedule, volunteers are needed to help install the new All Abilities Playground later this week.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of July 21
Check out the various bands and live music all over town sprinkled with an occasional farmers market and fundraisers. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of July 21
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN-This fall the Montana Grizzly football team will face a lot of first-year head coaches. Four of the Grizzly’s first 6 games will be against teams with new head coaches.... more
Single Game Tickets for the 2014 Season go on Sale July 21
Single game tickets for the University of Montana’s 2014 football season home games will go on sale Monday, July 21 at the Adams Center Box Office. ... more
Rock the Hood: ZACC puts the ART in Block pARTy
By MATT ANGLEN-I love block parties. There’s something about sipping a beer and eating food from a truck in the middle of a normally busy street that just screams freedom.... more
Do the Right Thing
By ROB BREEDING - The fish that were in Montana first are worthy of our best conservation efforts.... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 7/15/14-- brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Griz Picked to Finish Second in Both Preseason Polls
The Montana Grizzlies have been picked to finish second in the 2014 Big Sky Conference preseason polls by both the league coaches and media.... more
Five Griz Named to Preseason All-league Team; Wagenmann Vote Defensive MVP
By DAVE GUFFEY - Montana had five players named to the 2014 Big Sky Conference preseason all-league teams and one player tabbed the preseason MVP on defense.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of July 14
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- Griz fans will be conflicted on which game to attend on Feb 29th--when Larry Krystiowiak’s Utah UTES take on Wayne Tinkle's OSU Beavers. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of July 14
Check out the various bands and live music all over town sprinkled with an occasional farmers market and fundraisers. ... more
Families Invited to play All-Abilities Baseball at McCormick Park
Missoula Parks & Rec is teaming up with the All-Abilities Playground Project to host free baseball games for people with and without disabilities on 7/19 and 8/2.... more
It’s Hot Outside: How Animals Cope With the Heat
By BRUCE AUCHLY - Tales and Trails is a twice monthly natural history column. This week's topic: How animals cope with hot weather. If they don’t stay cool, they die.... more
I Love Me Some Grass
By BOB WIRE- Ahhh the final glory days of a nice, green lawn. The current heat wave will surely have our yards as crispy as hash browns from the back of the griddle by the end of July.... more
Zack Wagenmann Named to 2014 Buck Buchanan Award Watch List
Zack Wagenmann is one of 20 players who has been named to the 2014 Buck Buchanan Award (Football Championship Subdivision’s defensive player of the year) Watch List.... more
20 Tips for Staying Cool and Saving Money in the Summer
By PAUL WHEATON-It’s hot! So it is perfect timing to talk about how to stay cool on the cheap – both long term and short term. Here are 20 tips on staying cool this summer and saving money too.... more