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

Posts Tagged ‘healthy lifestyles’

Improving You: What You Need to Know About Cosmetic Surgery

Your decision to go through with cosmetic surgery should also involve carefully choosing the right cosmetic surgeon. Among the factors you’ll need to consider include:... more

4 Great Reasons To Consider An Associate Degree As A Medical Assistant

A medical assisting job is a gratifying career. It allows you to help many people who are suffering.... more

4 Tips to Improve Your Family’s Health

Everyone wishes for their family to be healthy and happy. Here are four tips to improve your family’s health today.... more

Why Your Teens Need More Sleep Than You

As an adult, you should know that your teen needs more sleep then you do.... more

5 Ways to Maintain a Social Life and Be Healthy

Below are some ways through which you can manage to attain your health goals and at the same time have a great social life:... more

Amazing Role of Cannabis in Helping People with Cardiovascular Disease

Medical marijuana is linked to heart health, where it is said to play important roles in treating cardiovascular disease.... more

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing a Health Insurance Policy

This guide will help you choose a health insurance policy.... more

How Does CBD Oil Make Your Feel?

To find out whether CBD oil can really take you high, let’s take a closer look at the origin of CBD and its chemical composition.... more

How Organic Food is Making the World a Better Place

Here is how organic food is really making the world a better place. ... more

5 Tips That Will Help You Choose The Right Yoga Pants

Here are 5 tips that will help you choose the right yoga pants whether you’re working out or just looking for everyday comfortable wear: ... more

Powerful Places To Go When You Are Feeling Stuck In Life

It doesn’t matter how successful and hardworking you are or how much you have achieved in life eventually, people reach a plateau in their life.... more

5 Ways to Save Water in Missoula in 2020

As environmental issues take the center stage of international concerns, it becomes inevitable for each person to try everything possible to reduce his or her adverse effects.... more

6 Holistic Ways to Recover from a Mental Illness

If you have been diagnosed with a mental illness, your recovery can be boosted further with the help of various holistic therapies and approaches to healing. Here are a few to put to the test. ... more

How to Care Properly for Diabetes Supplies

If you were diagnosed with diabetes recently, you must focus on your body’s needs and follow your diabetes management strategy as carefully as possible.... more

6 Questions To Ask Yourself For A Happier Life

Here are 6 questions to ask yourself so you can start building your life to be what you want it to be!... more

Things You Can Do To Be Healthier This New Year

Here are some easy things you can do to have a fresh start this year.... more

7 Ways a Stay-at-Home Mom Can Lose Weight

Here are 7 easy ways that can help you start losing weight even as a stay at home mom.... more

How to Pick the Right King Size Mattress

Here are several tips on how to choose the best king size mattress for a good night's rest.... more

6 of the Most Fun Lawn Games for All Ages

There is nothing like spending the day out in your backyard and playing some fun games with your family and friends.... more

Original Mattress Factory and The Bed Buying Tips For Families

Here are some helpful tips from the Original Mattress Factory on how to buy a new mattress for families.... more

Why People Are Finding Alternatives to Smoking Cigarettes

Here are some specific reasons why people are finding alternatives to smoking cigarettes:... more

5 Great Tips for Moms with New Babies

Here are 5 great tips to ensure your baby is safe, happy, and healthy.... more

Why Spending Time in Nature Is Good for Your Health

If you don’t get to spend lots of time outdoors, here are a few benefits that might make you do that more often. ... more

Top 3 Attitudes to Develop When Overcoming Addiction

To effectively overcome addiction and reduce the chances of relapse, you can adopt the following attitudes in your recovery journey.... more

How to Become a Personal Trainer

Becoming a personal trainer can be a gratifying career. So what does it take to be a personal trainer? ... more

Things You Need To Do During Pregnancy

Pregnancy comes with a lot of challenges and changes that you must adopt for both your health and that of the baby.... more

Looking After Your Health While Working: A Guide

The importance of your mental health is something that can simply not go disregarded.... more

Why We Crave Comfort Foods

Ideally, comfort foods are high fat, energy dense as well as sweet.... more

How to Deal With Depression

When you're dealing with depression, everything ends up feeling more challenging.... more

Vaping Laws in Missoula Montana

As vaping continues to grow in popularity, various states and municipalities are expanding their laws and regulations that govern the entire scene.... more

Missoula in Motion Launches January Clear the Air Challenge

For the month of January, Missoula In Motion will challenge citizens to reduce the amount of C02 they emit into the air by trying to limit their solo driving trips.... more

Building More Muscles with SARMs

SARMs are bodybuilding supplements that aren’t injected like anabolic steroids.... more

Is It Possible To Gain Weight on a Keto Diet?

The Ketogenic diet is famous for being low-carb and its amazing health benefits. But it is possible to gain weight on a Keto diet. ... more

How to Support A Parent Moving Into a Care Home

One of the hardest things in life is watching your parents age. ... more

Canada Legalizes Recreational Marijuana, but Border Rules Still Apply

By MOLLY PRIDDY - No marijuana is allowed in or out of the country through the borders, even if it's legal in the U.S.... more

The Art of Making Good Decisions And the Science Behind It

There is a lot of science behind the decisions we make, but in the end, good decision-making is an art.... more

How to be There for a Friend Confronting Their Alcoholism

Being there for a friend as they come to terms and begin recovering from an addiction is one of the most selfless things you can do for someone you love.... more

How is Missoula Fighting Back Against Terminal Cancer?

By JOHN DANIELS - Missoula is a county in Montana that has made big strides against cancer in recent years. ... more

More Missoula Residents Are Signing On For Tummy Tuck Plastic Surgery

If you’re at your ideal weight or close to it, but your stomach just doesn’t look as sleek and toned as you want it to, this cosmetic procedure will be a good fit.... more

How To Safely Treat Sun Spots And Melasma

By MARK ALVARADO - Whether you're a beach bum or you're somebody who prefers sunny days over any other weather, you may well be aware of the dangers of extreme sun exposure.... more

Missoula Agencies Encourage Families to Unplug and Play

Let's Move Missoula and Unplug and Play Outside-April 21-28. A week-long series of SCREEN-FREE activities for Children including a free Unplug and Play Outside Festival on Apr 21, from 1-4pm.... more