summer

I know that it is only Spring in western Montana, but I am already dreading the thought of 90-100 degree days. Thankfully I have discovered a way to prepare for the heat, before it gets here.

With Spring here and bonfires and barbecues in our very near future, it’s time to break out the smores. This recipe is a great way to break out the smores any time of day or night. It is one of those treats that looks like it takes a lot of time and hard work to make, but is actually really easy.

There are a lot of things I miss about home, and being gone for a year will definitely make you appreciate all the things you took for granted.

Montana is one of the most incredible states I've ever lived in. Just saying the word Montana makes you think of trees, river activities and wide-open spaces that are iconic to the Big Sky State. But, when it really comes down to it, the people themselves are what truly make the state unique.

With the summer in full swing and 90 degree temperatures knocking on our doors almost every day, a sunburnis almost an inevitability. There’s not much worse than spending time enjoying a Montana summer day, only to find you look like a Maine lobster.

I recently played 9 holes of golf at the Highlands Golf Club. I shelled out $15 in ones for the cashier. "Tip money," I assured him. I did not elaborate. I'm an average golfer. Sort of a weekend warrior on the links. They say it takes about 10,000 hours to get good at something. With this measurement, I'm about a quarter of the way to golf mastery. But you wouldn't know by watching my sw

It's lunchtime and you've got your sandwich crafted from last night's leftovers. Your coworkers have already taken over the break room. It's way too nice to devour that grub inside. Leave your stuffy office and head to one of Missoula's parks for your lunch...

When I was a kid, I always dreaded seeing the first “Back to School” ad on TV. It reminded me that summertime wouldn’t last forever — that eventually, my days of swimming, bike-riding and playing with my friends would be replaced by homework, quizzes and tests...

If you’ve got a set of wheels and a day to kill, why not take a mini-vacation to one of these great Montana towns?

Looking for an excuse to get outside? Here are five ways to enjoy the beautiful summer weather in Missoula.

If you thought costume parties were just for kids, think again.

Floating the river is an annual rite as cherished to Missoulians as the farmer's market and Grizzly football games. Even though the river is a few summer days away from being in prime floating condition, you can get ready for that perfect day - after all it's just around the corner. Start getting ready now.