Archive for the ‘Lifestyles’ Category
Rogers Joins Lady Griz Coaching Staff
By JOEL CARLSON - Despite the size sevens she wore, whoever replaced longtime assistant coach Annette Rocheleau on Robin Selvig’s Lady Griz staff was going to have some big shoes to fill .... more
Elite Runners to Participate in the Missoula Mile on Sept. 8
F.Y.I. - The region’s fastest runners will step to the starting line of Run Wild Missoula’s Missoula Mile on Sunday, September 8 during Sunday Streets Missoula. ... more
Return of the Dragons
By ISABEL MAKMAN - Over the weekend of Sept. 7 and 8, the Flathead Valley will be inundated with participants and spectators for the second annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival.... more
Griz Hoopsters Have 16-Game Home Schedule in 2013-14
By DAVE GUFFEY - The defending Big Sky Conference UM basketball team will play 16 home games this season, and have a formidable five game non-league road schedule as well.... more
Complete Fishing Closure Begins Thursday on Blackfoot River and Tributaries
In an effort to protect fish from the stress of low stream flows, Montana FWP is imposing a complete closure to fishing on the Blackfoot River effective Sept. 5, 2013.... more
Events in the Flathead After Labor Day? Absolutely!
By MOLLY PRIDDY - September is a time when the Flathead Valley takes a deep breath after the summer rush. Here are a few major events highlighting the best month of summer. ... more
Downtown Missoula Full of Fabulous Events This Weekend
By LINDA MCCARTHY - The first weekend in September will be extremely business in Downtown Missoula as several events throughout the weekend will draw thousands of folks to the heart of the community.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Sept 2
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Grizzly Football, Dave Dickenson, Monte the Mascot, Missoula Osprey and more!... more
Riding on a Ferry to Prince Rupert
By DONNA HULL - Hello from the Alaska Highway. What is a Missoula boomer doing on a road trip in the wilderness of the Yukon, Northern British Columbia and Alaska? Come along and find out!... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Sept 2
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Out to Lunch, Downtown ToNight, Tons of Live Music all over town & more!... more
PHOTO GALLERY: Griz Roll Appalachian State in Season Opener
By AUSTIN SMITH - (PHOTO GALLERY) Led by reinstated quarterback Jordan Johnson, the Montana Grizzlies opened their 2013 season with an unchallenged 30-6 victory over the Appalachian State Mountaineers.... more
The Big Sleep
By BOB WIRE- I like sleep. You like sleep. Everybody likes sleep. But my teenaged kids really, really like sleep. They don’t sleep so much as hibernate on a 24-hour cycle.... more
Hiking Sawmill Gulch
By DAN SAXTON - Hiking Sawmill Gulch via the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area on the north side of Missoula is a wonderful opportunity to see majestic forest country within a half-hour’s drive from town.... more
Vacating UM’s 2011 Big Sky Conference Football Title Is Wrong
By JIM O'DAY - The NCAA has redacted the University of Montana's 2011 championship from the record books. Here is why making that victory vanish into a football Bermuda Triangle is unfair.... more
Montana vs Appalachian State Game SOLD OUT
By DAVE GUFFEY - The University of Montana’s 2013 season opener against Appalachian State this Saturday, August 31, is OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT, as of early this morning (Thursday, Aug. 29).... more
Fall Fun with Missoula Parks and Recreation
F.Y.I. - Missoula Parks and Recreation’s Fall 2013 Recreation Guide, featuring Currents Aquatics Center, adult sports and much more, is now available online. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Aug 26
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: With the season opener knocking on the door, this week's trivia is ALL Grizzly Football Baby! ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Aug 26
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Out to Lunch, Downtown ToNight, Tons of Live Music all over town & more!... more
No-Wait Nonresident Deer Hunting Licenses Going Fast
F.Y.I. - With fewer than 300 no-wait nonresidents deer combo hunting licenses left for sale out-of-state hunters still hoping to trek to Montana this fall need to move fast.... more
Prepping Kids for Grizzly Game Day
By KIM S. - In addition to dressing our kids to the nines for game day,safety is our number one priority. Here are some Grizzly game day safety tips for parents with little ones. ... more
For Outdoor Enthusiasts: The Rocky Mountain Map Gallery
By DAN SAXTON - Whether you're a hiker, climber, fisherman, hunter, or outdoor enthusiast in general, check out the incredible selection of maps at the Rocky Mountain Map Gallery.... more
Jets’ Hilliard Out for Season with Shoulder Injury
By DILLON TABISH - Former Flathead Brave and Montana Grizzly, Lex Hilliard, suffered a season-ending injury in Jets' practice yesterday and will undergo surgery next week after fracturing his shoulder blade.... more
Pinkerton Named Montana’s First Softball Coach
By JOEL CARLSON - Jamie Pinkerton, the former head coach at Tulsa and Arkansas and most recently an assistant coach at Iowa State, has been named the first head coach of the nascent Montana softball program.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Aug 19
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: UM Volleyball, Ryne Sandberg, UM's mascot Monte, FCS football and more! ... more
Roots Fest This Weekend in Downtown Missoula August 23-25, 2013
By LINDA McCARTHY- The 8th annual River City Roots Festival is coming up this weekend August 23-25 in Downtown Missoula--showcasing live music, juried art, family fun, food, drink and a four-mile run.... more
Dog Days of Summer Fishing Tips
By TONY REINHARDT - August is typically one of the toughest months for visiting anglers. Hare are several things you can do to stack the deck in your favor and find plenty of Montana’s wild trout. ... more
Let’s Take a Road Rrip to Washington Wine Country
By DONNA HULL - Ever wonder what’s on the other side of the Bitterroot Mountains? Well, I can tell you—it’s the wine country of Walla Walla, Washington.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Aug 19
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Out to Lunch, Osprey Baseball, Tons of Live Music all over town & more!... more
Seahawks or Broncos?
By LINDA McCARTHY- Since Montana is essentially halfway between Seattle and Denver, Missoulians are oftentimes split between their love of the Mariners and the Rockies, the Seahawks and the Broncos.... more
Battle in the Big Sky: College Football Preview
By DILLON TABISH - Bobcats are back and ready to defend their Big Sky Conference Championship, Grizzlies return ready for a fresh start.... more
Parks and Recreation and Little Griz Team Up to Offer Flag Football for First-Graders and Up
F.Y.I. - Missoula Parks and Recreation has teamed up with Little Grizzly Football to offer Jr. Playmakers Flag Football to boys and girls in first through sixth grade.... more
Comment Sought on Fishing Regulations Changes
The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission is seeking comment on proposed 2014 fishing regulations.... more
Hunters Must Expect to See Bears
With Montana's upland game bird season opening Sept.1—and the bow hunting season set to open Sept. 7—remember that hunters will soon be sharing the landscape with bears.... more
Griz Started Preparing for the 2013 Season Several Months Ago
By DAVE GUFFEY - When you watch the 2013 UM football players and coaches go through the tedious and regimented routine of fall camp drills, you can sense the focus, determination, and excitement.... more
Griz Tabbed 20th in the Sports Network’s Preseason Top 25 Poll
The University of Montana Grizzlies are ranked 20th in the nation in The Sports Network’s pre-season top 25 poll which was announced today (Tuesday, Aug. 13) by that organization.... more
Tour of Historical Buddha Relics Makes First Visit to Missoula
A world-wide free public exhibit of ancient and sacred relics of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and other great Buddhist masters will be on display in Missoula Aug. 16-18 at the Missoula College.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Aug 12
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Brent Hathaway and the Missoula Mavericks, UM Football, Major League baseball and Ed O'Neil a.k.a. Al Bundy.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Aug 12
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Out to Lunch, Osprey Baseball, Tons of Live Music all over town & more!... more
‘Throwing Down’ With Nick Dunbar of Mountain Standard Time
By EVAN CLARK - The 5-piece bluegrass/progressive rock band, Mountain Standard Time, of Nederland, CO, will be performing at the Top Hat Lounge on Aug14th in Missoula. ... more
Johnson Leads the Way in First Griz Scrimmage of 2013 Fall Camp
Quarterback Jordan Johnson played in three series and the result was three touchdowns at UM's first scrimmage of fall camp Sun. (Aug. 11) evening in front of approximately 1,000 fans.... more
Getting Kids to a New Dentist? It’s not Like Pulling Teeth Anymore!
By KIM S. - Upon moving to Missoula, one of the first things we did is find a doctor and dentist for the kiddos. A fun dentist experience? Who knew?!... more
Missoula Symphony in the Park: Sunday Aug 11, 2013
By LINDA McCARTHY- The Missoula Symphony will host its annual Symphony in the Park this Sun., Aug. 11, 2013 This FREE event is a ‘do not miss’ event for Missoula! ... more
FWP Considers Buying 189 Acres of Land on Flathead Lake
By FLATHEAD BEACON STAFF - Acquisition near Somers would add shoreline farmlands and wetlands to management area program.... more
Somewhere in the Middle of Montana
By ROB BREEDING. I didn’t toss it all to move to Montana two decades ago because of a song. My primary affliction was trout, and there’s a lot of trout-rich habitat in the Northern Rockies. ... more
Biologist: Flathead Lake Likely to Reach Warmest Temps Ever
By BEACON STAFF - The vast waters of Flathead Lake could reach their warmest temperature on record this summer.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Aug 5
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Brent Hathaway and the Missoula Mavericks, UM Football, Major League baseball and Ed O'Neil a.k.a. Al Bundy.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Aug 5
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Out to Lunch, Osprey Baseball, Tons of Live Music all over town & more!... more
Enjoying the Great Outdoors in and Around Missoula
By LINDA McCARTHY- One of the best things about living in Missoula, Montana is the access you have to the wild open spaces and recreation places throughout the region. ... more
Miracle Fish
By ROB BREEDING - I caught a trout the other day. Then another, almost. That second fish exploded out of the water, holding itself above the Flathead River by the fury of its beating tail. ... more
Top Ten Rules for a Good Yard Sale
By BOB WIRE- Pay attention to my top 10 Rules for a Good Yard Sale and you’ll make more money, more friends, and have a much smaller pile of useless crap to take to Goodwill afterwards.... more