Archive for the ‘Attractions’ Category
Parks and Recreation Offers Summer Job Training for Teens
Missoula Parks and Recreation offers “Teen Workreation,” a summer volunteer program which provides on-the-job training in recreation and aquatics.... more
Rivers Are On The Rise In Western Montana
By JASON SHREDER - The local river users are bursting with joy as the water levels continue to rise. Here are some safety tips that will assure you of a memorable yet safe experience.... more
Glacier Plows Make Progress Toward Logan Pass
Plow crews in Glacier National Park are slowly making their way up Going-to-the-Sun Road. As of May 3, the road was open to vehicles as far as Avalanche on the west side and Rising Sun on the east side. ... more
5 Things to Include in Your Personal Flotation Device
By JASON SHREDER - Here are the 5 "must have" items I make sure are either in or on my personal flotation device (PFD) when I hit the river.... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Restoring Brennan’s Wave
By TOM DIDDEL - One of Missoula’s best downtown spots for outdoor and water-sports enthusiasts is in need of donations in order to make necessary repairs.... more
City of Missoula Receives Grant for Accessible Playground in McCormick Park
On Thursday, January 17, Mayor John Engen accepted a $150,000 grant from the Morris and Helen Silver Foundation to begin construction of a new, universally-accessible playground in McCormick Park.... more
Get in the Halloween Spirit at the Haunted Dragon Hollow
Looking for a haunted house in Missoula? The haunting of Dragon Hollow continues this Thursday, Oct. 25, through next Monday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. each evening.... more
International Efforts Help Preserve the North Fork
By JUSTIN FRANZ - Conservation groups in the United States and Canada celebrate raising $10 million to reimburse mining companies in southeast British Columbia. The legislation prohibits mining and energy extra... more
Public Invited to Celebrate 19th Annual National Public Lands Day
FYI - On Saturday, September 29, Missoulians are invited to volunteer at Fort Missoula Regional Park or Milltown State Park to celebrate the 19th annual National Public Lands Day.... more
Chief Cliff: Legendary Landmark
By MAGGIE PLUMMER - It presides over the "big arm" of Flathead Lake, a looming sentinel above the town of Elmo. Chief Cliff is a sacred monument to the Kootenai people who live near its base. ... more
Montana Places to Explore: Kerr Dam
By RACHEL SEIDENSTICKER - Kerr Dam, located five miles southwest of Polson on the Lower Flathead River, is one of Montana's best off-the-beaten-path places to explore.... more
New “Zoo City” License Plate Provides Recreation Grants for Low-Income Kids
a NEW Parks and Recreation license plate, featuring Missoula artist Monte Dolack’s iconic print, “Zoo City” benefits Youth Recreation Grants for Low-income kids.... more
Kayaking and Creating Community at Brennan’s Wave
By JASON SHREDER - Thanks to lots of hard work, Caras Park and Brennan’s Wave have become a place where the community can gather and enjoy the sport of kayaking.... more
Photo Gallery: Montana Whitewater Championship Finals
By AUSTIN SMITH - The final round of the Montana Whitewater Championships were held at Brennan’s Wave in Missoula’s Caras Park on Wednesday.... more
Photo Gallery: Montana Whitewater Championship Pre-Comp
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Montana Whitewater Championships will culminate in the final round of competition at Brennan’s Wave in Missoula’s Caras Park on Wednesday.... more
Kayaking is FUN!
By JASON SHREDER - Whether you paddle casually or attack the biggest rapids in the world, just make sure you're kayaking for the right reason: To have fun.... more
A Sunday Afternoon Yard Sale on the Lochsa River
By JASON SHREDER - It’s that time of year where flocks of Missoulians head over Lolo Pass to run the Lochsa River. Just remember: Don't cheer 'til both feet are dry.... more
Spring River Buzz: Early Season Kayaking Tips
By JASON SHREDER - Spring is just around the corner and the river community is buzzing with joy, eagerness, and excitement. Here are a few tips to get you geared up.... more
Photo Gallery: Backcountry Skiing at Downing Mountain Lodge
By TRAVIS GOODKIND - Downing Mountain Lodge near Hamilton has everything for the perfect ski trip: Deep snow, great accommodations, and killer backcountry skiing.... more
Photo Gallery: Missoula St. Patrick’s Day Parade
By ABBY REDFERN & AUSTIN SMITH - Crowds lined Higgins Avenue for the 32nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade amidst snow, rain, and green bouncy balls Saturday afternoon.... more
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Events in Missoula
By AUSTIN SMITH - Missoula will come alive this weekend with a St. Patrick's Day parade and events to rival even the world-renowned Butte celebration.... more
Photo Gallery | Gratitude as Mount Jumbo’s South Zone Reopens
By PAUL QUENEAU - Today, Mount Jumbo's south zone reopens to people after its winter hibernation so that the elk and mule deer could range in peace. ... more
Whitewater Kayaking Essentials: The Roll, Part 2
By JASON SHREDER - The roll significantly affects your safety, skill progression (both mentally and physically), and the amount of fun you can have on the water.... more
Whitewater Kayaking Essentials: The Roll, Part 1
By JASON SHREDER - One of the things I love about whitewater kayaking is that’s its constantly challenging. One of the biggest challenges beginners face is learning how to roll (AKA: The Combat Roll).... more
Holiday Gift Ideas for River Rats (aka Kayakers)
By JASON SHREDER - Just in time for Christmas, here are my top 11 gift ideas that are sure to please that river runner in your family and guaranteed to get some use!... more
Elk Hunting in Montana: A Bit of History
By BRUCE AUCHLY - Thanks to conservation efforts, there are now roughly 150,000 elk ranging in Montana. Whether or not you got your elk, these are the good old days of elk hunting.... more
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
Get Out of the Kitchen Next Week: My Favorite Missoula Restaurants
By MARGARET HORTON - Thanksgiving is next week and it’s got me thinking: I’ll provide place to stay and the home-cooked meals for my guests, but it’s also fun get everybody out for a meal.... more
Winter Kayaking Motivation: Don’t Hesitate, Just Go!
By JASON SHREDER - The ultimate winter day is going to Snowbowl in the morning and surfing Brennan’s Wave in the afternoon. How many places can you do that?... more
Photo Gallery: The Beginnings of Winter in Missoula
By PAUL QUENEAU - Could the mountains above Missoula see 40 inches by this weekend? The snow might not have stuck much to the valley floor, but the mountains are eating it up.... more
Storm Bears Down – Prelude to a 2011 Monster Montana Winter?
By PAUL QUENEAU - [Photo Gallery] - Late tonight, a powerful cold front will sweep across western Montana. Could we be in for a repeat of last year's epic winter weather?... more
‘Tis the Season for Cold Weather Running
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - Kickstart the holiday season with the Turkey Day 8K and 3K Family Fun Run on Thanksgiving Day. The event will be on Thursday, November 24 at 9:30 a.m. Races start near Toole Park on the Ri... more
Paul Queneau Showcases Missoula’s Stunning Fall Foliage
Paul Queneau sent us so many gorgeous fall color photos for his post, Missoula's Fall Colors: The Best Ever?, that we couldn't resist putting them all in one big gallery for you to enjoy.... more
Missoula’s Fall Color: The Best Ever?
By PAUL QUENEAU - I’m just going to say it: This might be the best fall color the Missoula Valley has ever seen. A bold statement, I know, but so are the colors.... more
Kayaking’s Best: The Rider of the Year and Whitewater Grand Prix
By JASON SHREDER - There are many different platforms to showcase the sport of whitewater kayaking. Whether it's big wave surfing in remote places or whitewater parks nestled in the heart of town, they all cont... more
Looking for a Missoula Pumpkin Patch or Corn Maze?
Get info on corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and more Halloween family fun in Missoula, Montana.... more
Chchchchanges: Autumn Comes to the Other Side of the Mountain
By JENNIFER SLAYDEN. Just as we can predict that there will be changes in the weather in Missoula each fall, we can also know that life on the other side of the mountain will be in cycles of change for years t... more
Black Bear Hit on I-90 Leaves Orphaned Cubs
By PAUL QUENEAU. Driving my sons to school Monday morning along I-90, a driver in front of me suddenly pulled off on the shoulder between East Missoula and the Van Buren exit. Then I saw the reason: A good siz... more
Missoula’s Bucks are Ready to Rumble
By PAUL QUENEAU A tension is mounting around Missoula. Look any direction from town and you may likely see gangs of mule and whitetail deer bucks growing increasingly at odds. Turbulent. Agitated. A month... more
Make a Splash – At Splash Montana
With summer finally here, taking a splash in cool water sounds great! The best way to take a dip and enjoy outdoor water fun in Missoula is to head on over to Splash Montana outdoor water park.... more
2011 US Freestyle Kayaking Championships in Missoula June 30
Jason interviews Kevin "KB" Brown, owner of Strongwater Paddle Sports, about the 2011 USA Freestyle Kayaking Championships in Missoula, Thursday, June 30.... more
20+ Things to Do for Kids Visiting Missoula
By PAUL WHEATON. Paul has family coming to visit. He could go on and on about how great Missoula is, and this post lists some of his top attractions!... more
The National Bison Range at Moiese
By MARGIE EWING. The gray rainy Missoula skies makes one wonder if spring will ever get here. Fortunately for zoo town residents the National Bison Range is the perfect place to find spring in all its glory a... more
Go with the Flow and Get in the Know
By JASON SHREDER. Water is powerful and is many times underestimated by people. The river is constantly changing and sometimes is unforgiving and demanding. Please remember to be prepared this season. Get ... more
Missoula – A River Runs Through It
Missoula - a river does indeed run through it. In 1992, the Oscar-winning feature film A River Runs Through It brought notoriety to a town in the Pacific Northwest and the world was introduced to Missoula, Mon... more
12th Annual Best in the West Freestyle Kayak Competition
MAKE IT MISSOULA MOMENT: 12th Annual Best in the West Freestyle Kayak Competition--a fundraiser for the MAX WAVE.... more
Kayakers – One Big Family
By JASON SHREDER. No matter where you’re from, what you’ve been through, who you’re with, or how good you are, the river is a common ground. We all kayak for different reasons and that’s ok. ... more
The Selway River: A Preseason Kayaking Treat
By JASON SHREDER. The Selway is an epic river trip. It’s a wild and scenic river and is considered by many to be one of the premier wilderness floats in the lower 48. It’s a tough river to get a permit fo... more
Youth Kayaking
By JASON SHREDER. The future of whitewater kayaking, and most other sports lies in the hands of the youth. The younger generation of kayakers keep pushing the limits of kayaking and are discovering what is pos... more
Old Dawgs, New Tricks
By JASON SHREDER. Last weekend I drove over to the Lochsa River, one of my all time favorites. It was a classic Lochsa weekend, rainy, snowy, with an occasional beam of sunshine. The crowd, mostly from Misso... more