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Blue Mountain Observatory to Host Free Public Viewing Nights

brooke — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 16:25:24 +0000

One of the advantages to living in a state with so few residents is the lack of light pollution. Even in Missoula, stars are readily visible on clear, cloudless nights.

Where I grew up, I could see even more stars, and they shone even brighter against the backdrop of the pitch-black night sky

Blazing a Trail in the Rattlesnake? Bring Your Bug Spray!

brooke — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:17:19 +0000

I love spending time outdoors during the summer months, but I do not love all of the multi-legged creatures that make their home in the forest — especially the ones that bite.

A few days ago, I set out on a nice, long run from the main trailhead in the Rattlesnake Wilderness Area. The temp

Alberton Gorge – A Real Montana Adventure

brooke — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:32:09 +0000

If you’ve lived in Missoula long enough, you have probably floated the Clark Fork or the Blackfoot at some point. My friends and I have loaded up our inner tubes and floating coolers dozens of times; we’re always up for a nice, leisurely trip down the river. This past weekend, however, I took the plunge [...]

Summer Running in Missoula: Why Earlier Might be Better

brooke — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:40:13 +0000

Now that the sun is rising earlier and morning temperatures warmer, more and more people are choosing to exercise before work.

All Of Mount Jumbo Open May 1st [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:56:57 +0000

On Tuesday, all of Mount Jumbo will be open to hikers and recreationists. Parts of the mountain are closed during the winter so that a herd of elk thereb will not be stressed by the presence of humans or dogs. Lands Manager Morgan Valiant says the elk herd is still in the area, but is [...]

Pattee Canyon Folf: OPEN

KC — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 02:58:27 +0000

I have never been much for hiking. When someone approaches me and asks “Hey K.C., wanna go on a hike?”, I look at them like “For what?”. For me hiking is pointless unless I have a fishing pole, rifle, bow or a frisbee in my hands. When I need to get out into mother nature [...]