Archive for the ‘Recreation’ Category
Golf As We Know It – In Montana
By TODD WOLVERTON. It has been a long, hard winter; far longer and harder than I expected. It’s only supposed to be 40 degrees today, yet I cannot get my mind off of one thing, “I wonder when the driving... more
NCAA Final Four Contest
ENTER TO WIN! MakeItMissoula.com Final Four Bracket Contest. Join us for ways to make March Madness more fun. Ongoing contests will be announced here. ... more
City of Missoula Needs Help to Smooth Things Over
By RYAN NEWHOUSE. Missoula has experienced above-average levels of moisture this year, and for some in the city that makes things expensive. The Missoula Public Works Department is tasked with filling potholes... more
Once a Lady Griz, Always a Lady Griz
By KRISTA REDPATH PYRON. If there’s one word I would use to sum up the Lady Griz basketball program, it would be family. Little did I know that a summer day in 1994 would change my life and my family forever... more
Un-Bear-able Thursday, Satisfying Saturday
By BILL SCHWANKE. All in all, a good bounce-back Saturday for both the men and women at Montana. But as they say, “There’s a long way to go.”... more
Mouthwatering Bloody Mary at Last Run Inn
By RYAN NEWHOUSE. Fresh powder means one-and-a-half things in Missoula, hitting the slopes at Montana Snowbowl and finishing the day with a slice of wood-fired pizza and a famous mouthwatering Bloody Mary at La... more
The Year of Missoula
By CLAY SPRINMEYER. Happy holidays and blessings of the new year, dear reader. As we flow forward in the river of time into 2011, I've been reflecting on some of the adventures that 2010 brought me.... more
Same Start, Different Finish
By BILL SCHWANKE. It looked like the Lady Griz and Griz were headed for the same destination at the beginning of their games against Wyoming and Cal State-Fullerton last week. But fortunately only one team made... more
Grizzly Bill Schwanke’s Blog Tip-Off
By BILL SCHWANKE. Where to begin, when it comes to blogging about Griz and Lady Griz basketball. Especially when you’re perceived by some to be an expert despite the fact that your more direct contact with Gr... more
A Tough End to a Tough Season
By MICK HOLIEN. It was a season predicated by mistakes and it ended Saturday about how it began – with disappointment and frustration.... more
Let the Brawl Begin
By MICK HOLIEN. Just how big a factor a predicted sellout crowd will have on the 109th meeting between the Grizzlies and the Bobcats will be proven early. The defense has to rock MSU freshman quarterback Denari... more
When Aliens (and Cryptosporidium) Attack
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A UM STUDENT. Blog by Clay Springmeyer. I have aliens chewing on my intestines. Ever seen that cult classic, Alien? Remember that part where the alien baby bursts out of the guy's stomach ... more
Brawl of the Wild – Griz Cat CONTEST
Check out our 2011 Big Sky Classic contest. Enter to win a $50 gift certificate to the Montana Club! 103 years. 109 meetings. One legendary rivalry. Dating back to 1897, the Grizzlies and the Bobcats boas... more
Still in the Hunt
11/14 Blog by MICK HOLIEN. You can say what you want about this year’s edition of University of Montana football but one thing is for sure – while I’ll take a winning mark any old time, this group of Griz... more
Confessions of a Desert Diva
11/12 Blog by Verina Palmer Martin. I really hate to admit it, but I’m not the same Montana girl my daddy raised. More precisely, I’m not the tomboy he took camping, hunting, fishing and competitive trapsho... more
The Fighting Sioux Will Bring Attitude…
11/10 Blog by "Voice of the Griz" Mick Holien. There is little doubt that the University of North Dakota football team will bring attitude to Washington Grizzly Stadium for Senior Day on Saturday. And if the... more
The Need for Tweed
11/09 Blog by Ryan Newhouse. Last Sunday, about 50+ riders donned their dandiest tweed-inspired garb and rode their bikes through the gray, wet streets of Missoula for the first annual Missoula Tweed Ride. The ... more
Down to a Two-Game Season
10/31 Blog by "Voice of the Griz" Mick Holien. Something strange must’ve happened in Montana’s locker room at halftime. About the time the Grizzles were enjoying prosperity, the same Grizzly team that in r... more
A Day in the Life…
A DAY IN THE LIFE A UM STUDENT. Blog by Clay Springmeyer. I play Dungeons and Dragons in a basement on Sundays. On Sunday nights I'm Terran Crane Fist, a half-orc monk that kills zombies and skeletons with my h... more
Hands Full with the Wildcats
10/27 Blog by "Voice of the Griz" Mick Holien. It wasn’t with a warm feeling that I pulled away from Stewart Stadium in Ogden two years ago after the Wildcats handed it to the then No. 3 Griz by outscoring th... more
Missoula Gets Some Streetscape Love
10/26 Blog by Ryan Newhouse. On October 15, 2010 a ribbon was cut to celebrate the completion of the North Higgins Streetscape project. From Broadway north to Circle Square, the city’s street is now more frie... more
Wish You Were Here
10/26 Blog by Verina Palmer Martin. It’s just another Saturday in October and we’re surrounded by the usual crowd of zealous Griz fans wearing a sea of maroon and talking up Montana football. We’ve got a ... more
How to Get in Hunting Shape
10/26 Blog by 'Captain Catchem' Mark Ward. You have no idea how fast a herd of elk can explode in the opposite direction when they get a whiff of my liniment on the second day of the hunting season. As to askin... more
One Wild Saturday
10/24 Blog by "Voice of the Griz" Mick Holien. A single walk-off win is a rare commodity in sports but back-to-back walk-offs… you have just got to be kidding me. But that’s what Montana Grizzly fans have b... more
2011 Hunting Checklist
10/17 Blog by "Captain Catchem" Mark Ward. The opening day for the 2010 Montana deer and elk general rifle season is fast approaching on Saturday, October 23. Antelope season already started on October 9. If yo... more
The Griz Are Still on Track
10/20 Blog by "Voice of the Griz" Mick Holien. In heading to Missoula Saturday, Northern Arizona is facing its second top 10 team in as many weeks. This time, it’s not inside the Walkup Skydome, which is goo... more
Sometimes Good Teams Have to ‘Win Ugly’
Blog by "Voice of the Griz" Mick Holien. That’s what good teams do--win ugly--and indeed, it was at times ugly. But more importantly, they climb into a first-place tie in the Big Sky Conference standings with... more
Inching Closer to the Money
Blog by "Voice of the Griz" Mick Holien. If this is going to be a Montana team that reaches the heights of teams before them in recent years, and obtains goals set by a new coaching staff, there are plenty of ... more
There’s No Place Like Home
By MICK HOLIEN With four of its last six games in the friendly confines of Washington Grizzly Stadium, the remaining University of Montana football schedule rings favorably for the Grizzlies. They've now won... more
A Workman-Like Effort Prevailed
By MICK HOLIEN Even if Grizzly football remains a work in progress, there were signs Saturday afternoon in Colorado that while all things have not immediately been righted with a pair of wins after consecuti... more
Just How Much News Can Happen in a Sports Day?
Blog by "Voice of the Griz" Mick Holien. With the career-ending shoulder injury to fifth-year University of Montana quarterback Andrew Selle, there was little doubt that Justin Roper, the University of Orego... more
A Win is a Win is a Win Baby….
By Mick Holien A win is a win, is a win, is a win baby and I’ll take it. It wasn’t by any means pretty and Saturday’s Homecoming victory over Sacramento State might prove costly but the Grizzlies balan... more
Blue Sky Ahead with Maroon Sprinkled In
Blog by "Voice of the Griz" Mick Holien. There just isn’t much choice than to bring out... more
No Place Like Missoula in the Fall
Blog by "Captain Catchem" Mark Ward. When someone from out-of-state thinks about Montana’s unique scenery,... more
Not Ready to Throw in the Season Towel
Blog by "Voice of the Griz" Mick Holien. I have never awakened in this position... more
A Kicking Chance
Wanted for open tryouts: Someone who can... more
Early Loss is Not a Season Breaker
Well it had to happen some time...... more
On the Road to Cal Poly
It’s on the road for the Grizzlies for the first time in 2010... more
The “X” Factor and Western State College
You spend an entire spring and fall preparing for every possible eventuality and from being around sports for a long time I can tell you it all can go for naught in a heartbeat. I call it an “X” factor b... more
Are You Ready for Some Football?
All the speculation and prognostication aside, there’s already been collegiate football contested and for the Montana Grizzlies the 2010 season is upon in just hours and just how exciting is that? Last nig... 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
Welcome to Mick it Missoula
By Mick Holien So here we go football fans. The long-awaited 2010 season is upon us this week as the FCS national-runner-up Grizzlies take to the home field Saturday to open the 2010 season. And here I ... 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
Pleasing Your Palate in Missoula
Hungry? You'll be able to satisfy just about any craving in Missoula! Whether it's a casual meal for the family, a fine dining experience, or dessert after a concert or play, Missoula offers a wealth of opt... more
Missoula Marathon
If you haven’t heard of the Missoula Marathon yet, it’s time to take notice. After its third year in 2009, the marathon was given a notable honor when it was voted the Best Overall Marathon by the r... more
Montana Natural History Center
The Montana Natural History Center helps cultivate the understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of nature through education. With a variety of programs for all ages, the Center helps both children a... more
Theater in Missoula
From a night at the movies, to live performances, Missoula theaters have something going on you're sure to enjoy. Film festivals, community theater, classics on the big screen, current blockbusters — you... more
Living with Wildlife
Residing in Western Montana means learning to live with wildlife. In Missoula, that often includes sharing your yard with birds, raccoons, skunks, deer, black bears, and even mountain lions. The Montana Depa... more
Sports Fan Paradise
Sports fan? Missoula is a great place to be! For a city of its size, Missoula offers a wealth of spectator sports opportunities. From minor league sports to a bevy of UM athletic events, there are sporti... 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