MissouLOVE

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.

Posts Tagged ‘MissouLOVE’

Mar
28

Multimedia: The Sights of Spring in Missoula

By JEN SLAYDEN - I get a little weary during spring, wanting Mother Nature to hurry up and let the sun shine. While we wait, here are a few early Missoula spring sights.... more

Feb
14

MissouLOVE: Ten Things I Love About Missoula

By JEN SLAYDEN - A musical, multimedia love letter to Missoula and Western Montana. ... more

Feb
13

You Are What You Love

By ERIN TURNER - In honor of Valentine's Day, here's a list of the things I love about Missoula. Add your favorites in the comments!... more

Dec
21

A Musical Missoula Christmas Postcard

By JEN SLAYDEN - A multimedia Christmas tribute to Missoula and Western Montana. We wish all of you a very happy, healthy, and fun-filled holiday season!... more

Nov
23

MissouLOVE: Things That Make Missoula Home

By JEN SLAYDEN - From the rivers to the mountains and all things in between, here are my 10 fave things about Missoula. What do you MissouLOVE?... more