Many people who live in Missoula have come from somewhere else. Silke Jauck is a German native and Missoulian by choice. She and her family have packed and unpacked their suitcases and moving boxes in four continents and have finally settled in Missoula and called it home. In her blog posts below, you’ll find her thoughts on why she loves Missoula and plans to stay.
Growing Roots in Missoula
Hints of Spring in Missoula
By SILKE JAUCK - Inspired recently by a Caras Nursery sign reading “S... more
Take a Walk in Missoula’s Target Range Neighborhood
By SILKE JAUCK - The South Avenue Trail, (in the Target Range neighborh... more
The Missoula Marathon: You Can Do It!
By SILKE JAUCK - “Yes, you can do it!” So says Anders Brooker, the ... more
A German-Style Christmas in Missoula
By SILKE JAUCK - My Missoula friends ask me about our German Christmas traditions and if we celebrate Christmas "German-style." Here are some of our favorites.... more
The Last of Its Kind: The Orchard Homes Country Life Club
By SILKE JAUCK - You may not be familiar with the Orchard Homes Country Life Club. It's the last Country Life Club in the entire United States, truly the last of its kind.... more
Photo Gallery: The Missoula Hay Bale & Corn Maze
By SILKE JAUCK - Have you taken your children to the Missoula Maze yet? Lucky you, it's open until November 4 on afternoons and evenings Thursday to Sunday.... more
Photo Gallery: Missoula’s New Favorite Down-and-Dirty Race
By SILKE JAUCK - On Sept. 15, I saw one of the funniest events I have ever seen. The crowd dressed as everything from a bride to a moose. Behold, the Dirty Dash.... more
Take a Walk: Exploring Historic Fort Missoula
By SILKE JAUCK - Fort Missoula is the perfect place for a leisurely afternoon stroll. Nestled between the Bitterroot River and South Avenue it's quiet, green, and open.... more
Take a Walk: A Stroll Around the University Campus
By SILKE JAUCK - A few days ago, I took a walk down memory lane at the University of Montana. I'd forgotten how beautiful campus is and how many hidden gems you can find.... more
Cultivating Outdoor Leadership with Missoula’s AWOL Institute
By SILKE JAUCK - Missoula's recently-founded AWOL Institute provides young women the experience of overnight backpacking trips and unique learning opportunities.... more
Take a Walk: The Maclay Flat Loops
By SILKE JAUCK - Though the Maclay Flat trail loops near the Bitterroot River are not long, they offer a bit of everything, from an easy stroll to abundant bird watching.... more
Take a Walk: The Glacial Lake Missoula High-Water Mark
By KP NICHOLS - 15,000 years ago, Missoula was underwater. Today, you can hike to the highwater mark on Sentinel and Jumbo and use your imagination to fill in the details.... more
Take a Walk: Mission Mountain Ridge
By SILKE JAUCK - For those who like to travel beyond Missoula city limits, the breathtaking Mission Mountains have plenty of foothills and nearby ridges to explore.... more
Take a Walk: Wildflowers on Waterworks Hill
By SILKE JAUCK - Windswept and seemingly barren, Waterworks Hill reveals its charm when you step foot on it. It's perfect for a short, easy walk with rewarding views.... more
Take a Walk: The Quilt Barn Trail
By SILKE JAUCK - The Quilt Barn Trail winds its way through Missoula's Orchard Homes neighborhood, past historic barns adorned with quilt-patterned murals.... more
Share the Bounty: Missoula Spring Seed Swap
By SILKE JAUCK - Come exchange spring plants and seeds at the second Missoula Plant & Seed Swap on May 11 at the Orchard Homes Country Life Club.... more
Good Ideas: Repair It, Missoula
By SILKE JAUCK - I've started a “Repair It, Missoula” list on Make it Missoula! Add local repair shops for shoes, books, watches, etc. in the comments and we'll have a go-to community resource for repairs.... more
Winter Anticipation in Missoula
By SILKE JAUCK - Christmas has passed, but one word keeps lingering in my head: Anticipation. Anticipation is the winter sun rising over Mt Sentinel and making its way to my Target Range neighborhood. ... more
Made in Montana Christmas Gifts
By SILKE JAUCK - Proud as I am to be German, I am also proud to be American. I try hard buy American-made products. Here are some made in the USA and Montana Christmas ideas.... more
A Mom’s Letter to Santa
By SILKE JAUCK - Dear Santa, I know there are several weeks till Christmas, but I thought would ahead of all the children writing. I know you are a very busy man, but I hope you read my letter before it goes in... more
Happy Hiking: Discover Missoula and the Bitterroot on Foot
By SILKE JAUCK - Fall has become one of my favorite seasons and Montana is the perfect place to spend it. On most days, the Big Sky is truly a big sky and I like waking up to the calls of our surrounding mounta... more
Share the Bounty: Missoula Seed Swap
By SILKE JAUCK. Save the date - and your seeds! Missoula Seed Swap: January 20, 2012 at Orchard Homes Country Club.... more
Don’t Kill the Light
By SILKE JAUCK. Moving to a different country also means learning more about its language. Sometimes I feel very close to English, even dream in it. Other times I feel like there are worlds apart between Engli... more
From Germany to Montana: How We Made it Missoula
By SILKE JAUCK Moving to Missoula was an easy choice. I first came here in fall of 1993 to set up my foreign study exchange year at the UM. My love for the mountains was satisfied each morning with a 360-... more
Thanks for the welcome. I truly feel honored to be one of the Make It Missoula bloggers. Molly, a German Sprachtisch sounds great. Lets do it!
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