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 ‘recycling’

Tree Debris Drop Sites Opened; Caution Advised in Parks Due to Tree Hazards

To aid in cleanup efforts after Wednesday’s storm, the City has established six free drop sites for storm-damaged vegetation.... more

Top 5 Most Popular Eco-friendly Home Modifications

The following factors should guide you when deciding on green improvements to make in your home:... more

How to Turn Backyard Recycling into a Profitable Business

Recycling scrap materials can be a profitable venture. However, you must consider a few factors to ensure that the endeavor becomes sustainably successful.... more

How Missoula Is Making The Shift Towards Renewable Energy

If the Missoula County Commissioners and City Council have their way, the whole urban area will run on 100% clean electricity by 2030.... more

How Mailing Bags Are Sustainability In Practice

Let’s explore further how mailing bags are a sustainable packaging choice.... more

The Benefits of Valet Waste Removal You Should Take Advantage Of

Here are some of the many benefits of valet waste removal:... more

How To Responsibly Get Rid Of Unwanted Items In Your Home

Here are some ethical ways of de-owning your things and some tips on going green daily.... more

How To Go Green In 2021

Here are some tips to start going green in 2021, and work to save the planet. ... more

What You Should Know About Different Renewable Energy Sources

Here is everything that you should know about different renewable energy sources. ... more

How to Start a Green Team at Your School

You’ve finally decided your school needs an Eco-messiah, and you’re looking into starting a green team, but you don’t know where to start? ... more

DIRECTV Partners with Easter Seals-Goodwill to Collect Donations and Electronic Waste

Here's a FREE and EASY way keep your non-hazardous computer/electronics out of the Landfill: Dropoff On March 28 from 10 am-4pm at DIRECT TV.... more

Repurposing Hollow Core Doors Into Shelves

By LISA HENSLEY - Thanks to a recent remodeling projects, we have a stash of hollow core doors in our garage. They are ugly, but here's how I repurposed them into shelves for my office... more

DIY Underbed Dresser and Storage

By LISA HENSLEY - We've run out of space for dressers in my boys' room, so I repurposed the drawers from an old, ugly dresser and a nightstand into two underbed storage sets!... more

Can Pigs Build Ponds?

By PAUL WHEATON - Don't even THINK of using a pond liner if you have pigs around. Paul Wheaton shows us a better way to seal a pond using pigs.... more

How NOT to raise chickens

By PAUL WHEATON - This comic artist is exceptionally brilliant at capturing very common and complicated issues that can arise for people who have never raised chickens before. I think the desire to steward chi... more

Greenwashing Light Bulbs

By PAUL WHEATON - The object propelling the greatest greenwashing scheme of all time is the CFL.... more

Keep those branches, twigs, rotten logs, and Christmas trees!

By PAUL WHEATON - Paul Wheaton shows us ways to recycle wood. These tips sure beat making a big pile and burning it!... more