Archive for the ‘Recreation’ Category
Hanging Out with Scarecrows in Stevensville
By DONNA HULL - This boomer city girl had never seen a scarecrow festival. The Stevensville Scarecrow Festival, Oct. 5-13th is Not to be missed!... more
Hunting Access: Ask Early, Don’t Wait
It is Montana law that hunters obtain landowner permission to hunt on all private land. Here are a few tips that could improve your chances to secure permission.... more
Smoke Be Damned: Fall Is Headed Our Way
By PAUL QUENEAU - It’s been bad around the Missoula and Bitterroot valleys these past couple months. But a Pacific deliverance and autumn may well be headed this way.... more
North Central Montana Deer and Elk Hunting Outlook
By BRUCE AUCHLY - The news for big game this fall in north central Montana is decidedly mixed. Elk and white-tailed deer numbers are solid. However, that’s generally not the case for antelope and mule deer. ... more
Missoula Children and Nature Presents National Public Lands Day
Missoula Children and Nature (MCN) and Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks invite kids and families to visit Montana’s newest state park for a day of kid-friendly activities.... more
The Itch to Hunt in Western Montana
By BRUCE AUCHLY - The itch starts about this time of year. The itch to be in the field, trying to bugle in an elk, following a dog along a coulee on a hunt for Hungarian partridge, scouting an antelope buck as ... more
Calling All Divas! Join the All-Women’s 5K Run on Missoula Diva Day
By SUE FALSEY - This year's Diva Day festivities begin at 9:30 on October 6 with the All-Women's 5K. Costumes are encouraged, so prepare to be fabulous!... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: 2012 Homecoming, Eastern Washington Eagles, Sentinel Spartans and the St. Louis Cardinals.... more
Photo Gallery: Griz 2012 Homecoming vs. NAU Lumberjacks
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Montana Grizzlies lost their Big Sky Conference Opener and Homecoming game 41-31 against Northern Arizona University.... more
One last fall hike (or two) at Glacier National Park
By DONNA HULL - Do summer crowds discourage you from visiting Glacier National Park? Now is the time for one last fall hike in a national park that’s practically in Missoula’s backyard.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Joe Glenn, Jerome Souers, David Reeves, and Don Read.... more
The Fish It Guide to Fall Flies
By MATT DEVLIN - The pigskin is flying, the leaves are a’changing, the trout aren’t so willing in the morning. Fall's arrived. Here are the best flies for the season.... more
Get Fit and Have Fun with National Run@Work Day
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - At noon on Friday, Sept. 21, local employers will host group runs/walks to celebrate national Run@Work Day, with help from Run Wild Missoula.... more
Montana Places to Explore: Kerr Dam
By RACHEL SEIDENSTICKER - Kerr Dam, located five miles southwest of Polson on the Lower Flathead River, is one of Montana's best off-the-beaten-path places to explore.... more
Photo Gallery: The Fail Safe Project Plays Monk’s Bar
By AUSTIN SMITH - Clod-stomping, face-melting rock and roll is not dead. If you think so, then you obviously weren’t at Monk’s last night with The Fail Safe Project.... more
Get into a Back-to-School Running Routine
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - Autumn is one of the big running seasons in Missoula, and I find that this time of year is one of the best times to get into a running routine.... more
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough for Montana Adventurer Conrad Anker
By DILLON TABISH - For 30 years, Bozeman resident Conrad Anker has explored the world, including Mt. Everest, as one of its most renowned climbers and mountaineers.... more
Missoula Roller Derby: A Commitment On and Off the Track
By KP NICHOLS - For me the commitment, feeling of ownership, camaraderie, and competition all drive me as a skater. It’s a privilege to be a Hellgate Rollergirl.... more
The Year of the Big Blackfoot
By BRYCE MCLEAN - The Blackfoot River has once again risen to the top of many anglers' lists of the greatest trout streams in North America, and it has been sweet.... more
Press Release: Highlights from New Belgium Brewing’s Missoula Clips of Faith
New Belgium Brewing’s Missoula Clips of Faith stop raised more than $4,600 for Bike/Walk Alliance for Missoula. Check out the photos and highlights from the event.... more
The Run of My Life: The Hardrock 100-Mile Endurance Race
By JOHN HART - This July, I ran the 100-mile Hardrock race in Colorado. I often thought about the encouragement the Missoula running community gave me in the effort.... more
Keeping Pace with Summer in the Flathead Valley
By KELLYN BROWN - The other day at the gym my teacher forewarned the class in front of him that the next exercise made a previous student puke from exhaustion. ... more
Montana Wildernesses: Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - The Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1963 as a habitat for migratory birds and is home to a diversity of wildlife.... more
Raise Some Hell with Missoula’s Hellgate Rollergirls
By KP NICHOLS - Do you lack excitement in your life? Looking for a good time? Want an exciting night on the town? I have the perfect solution for you: Roller derby. ... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Former UM Association Athletic Director, Kathy Noble, Assistant Football Coach, Timm Rosenbaugh, and Paytyn Wheeler.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: MSU Football coach, Rob Ash, Pat Kennedy, Tate Martell, and Brock Ostweiler.... more
The Perfect Pair: Montana Craft Beers & Fly Fishing
By MATT DEVLIN & BRYCE MCLEAN - There's no better way to beat the heat than enjoying a cold beer while flyfishing. Here are our favorite local beer and river pairings.... more
Former Olympian Suzy Favor-Hamilton’s Path to Happiness
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - While 3-time Olympian Suzy Favor-Hamilton's public persona was upbeat, inside she fought depression. Today, she shares her path to happiness.... more
Missoula Day Hikes: Rattlesnake National Recreation Area
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - The 61,000-acre Rattlesnake National Recreation Area is positioned at the northern city limits of Missoula. It's heaven on earth for avid hikers!... more
New “Zoo City” License Plate Provides Recreation Grants for Low-Income Kids
a NEW Parks and Recreation license plate, featuring Missoula artist Monte Dolack’s iconic print, “Zoo City” benefits Youth Recreation Grants for Low-income kids.... more
What Does the Future Hold? Long-Range Planning for Run Wild Missoula
By DAVID SCHMETTERLING - Here in Missoula, we have a successful running club: 1400+ runners of all levels, a fantastic marathon, and more. What does the future hold?... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - The Montana Lady Griz basketball team opens their regular season in Philadelphia against 'Big Five', Temple.... more
Get Inspired by Run Wild Missoula’s Beginner Runner Training Class
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - Were you inspired by the Missoula Marathon? Run Wild Missoula will offer a eight-week Beginner Runner Training Class starting Aug. 15.... more
10 Heavenly Montana Hikes West of the Continental Divide
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Nothing inspires like a heart-pounding hike into Montana's high country. Put these ten picks for memorable hikes on your Montana bucket list!... more
Missouri River Fly Fishing, the Best in America
By BRYCE MCLEAN - I'm lucky to say I learned to fly fish on the mighty Missouri River. Last weekend, I was reminded why the river is the best dry fly fishing in America.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Forty years ago this week a political decision that would change American history had its origins in mutual allegiance to a pro sports team. ... more
The Clumsy Ninjas Take on the Waterton-Glacier Relay
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - The Waterton-Glacier Relay is a 100-mile race from Cardston, Alberta to East Glacier. My team, the Clumsy Ninjas, were up for the challenge.... more
Exploring the Teller National Wildlife Refuge
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Teller National Wildlife Refuge, with its 1,200 acres of tranquil beauty in the Bitterroot Valley near Corvallis, is Montana’s only private refuge. ... more
Missoula Marathon Cool-Down: Set a Post-Race Running Goal
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - Scores of competitors from around the world ran the Missoula Marathon last weekend. To keep up the running mojo, try setting a post-race goal.... more
Take a Walk: The Glacial Lake Missoula High-Water Mark
By KP NICHOLS - 15,000 years ago, Missoula was underwater. Today, you can hike to the highwater mark on Sentinel and Jumbo and use your imagination to fill in the details.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Twenty-five years ago this week a private plane crash near the west Shore of Flathead Lake took the lives of the Montana Band. So what's that have to do with Sports Trivia? ... more
The Run-Up to the Marathon: Ingredients for a Great Race
By TRISHA DROBECK - The Missoula Marathon has a formula for putting on a good race: Focus on participants' experience instead of gimmicks to rack up the numbers.... more
Kayaking and Creating Community at Brennan’s Wave
By JASON SHREDER - Thanks to lots of hard work, Caras Park and Brennan’s Wave have become a place where the community can gather and enjoy the sport of kayaking.... more
The Run-Up to the Marathon: Missoula Marathon Gear Bags
By WAYNE CHAMBERLAIN - It's the little things, like water stops, first aid, and good food that make a race special. So it is with the Missoula Marathon Gear Bag Program.... more
The Run-Up to the Marathon: Back of the Pack Cheerleaders
By PAM GARDINER - Long after the crowd has thinned, the Back of the Pack cheerleaders stay until the very last (best) runner has crossed the Missoula Marathon finish line.... more
The Run-Up to the Marathon: Co-Course Director Mike Foote
By MIKE FOOTE - As a Missoulian and Co-Course Director, it is so important to me to support so many runners in realizing their goals at the Missoula Marathon on July 8.... more
Missoula Strikers U18 Soccer Squad Wins Regional Championship
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Missoula Strikers U18 squad made Montana history on Tuesday when they were crowned US Club Soccer Northwest Regional Champions.... more
Photo Gallery: Montana Whitewater Championship Finals
By AUSTIN SMITH - The final round of the Montana Whitewater Championships were held at Brennan’s Wave in Missoula’s Caras Park on Wednesday.... more
Montana Wildfires: What Are the Odds?
By MARK VOSBURGH - With the Scratch Gravel Hill fire burning near Helena, our wildfire season has begun in Western Montana. What are the odds of forest near you burning?... more
Photo Gallery: Montana Whitewater Championship Pre-Comp
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Montana Whitewater Championships will culminate in the final round of competition at Brennan’s Wave in Missoula’s Caras Park on Wednesday.... more