Archive for the ‘Community’ Category
River to Table: A “Blast and Cast” Trout and Duck Harvest
By BRYCE MCLEAN and MATT DEVLIN - As big game season comes to an end, we find ourselves looking for other ways to spend our weekends. Fortunately, fishing season lives on and duck season still has two months to... more
Validation: Montana Grizzlies in Round 2 FCS Playoffs
By MICK HOLIEN - Everybody loves a winner, don't they? I fondly remember the first time the Grizzlies defeated a ranked team when they upset Northern Iowa early in Don Read's tenure.... more
Mount Jumbo to Close Dec 1 for Elk Herd Winter Range
The snow has started to fly, and that means it's time for Mount Jumbo's elk herd to return to their winter range. The North and South Zones of Mt. Jumbo will close for the winter on December 1.... more
Dial “M” for Mandolin
By BOB WIRE - I bought a mandolin. Don’t worry, the bluegrass world is safe. ... more
Dreams of Running and Running in Dreams – in Missoula
By MISTY GAUBATZ - Recently, I dreamt I was running. As I ran the Turkey Day 8k last week, I remembered the dream I had and I realized I was living the dream while I was running.... more
How to Lose a Staring Contest with an Elk
By PAUL QUENEAU - Montana’s rifle hunting season is over, my freezer sits empty, but I’m more grateful than ever for this place that I live.... more
It’s a Funny Thing: Missoula a Starting Point for League of Talented Comedians
By TOR HAUGAN - While Missoula's comedy scene may lack the scale of a larger city's, the Garden City circuit has served as a starting point for a growing group of successful comedians.... more
Hunting for Clarity on Thanksgiving Break
By CLAY SPRINGMEYER - Whether you're in Missoula or not, if you live or have ever lived in Montana, count yourself lucky. 20 years of Big Sky Country have taught me to be thankful.... more
What’s Happening This Week
IT'S MAKE IT MISSOULA MONDAY. Here's what's happening this week around Missoula.... more
Fun & Frugal Christmas Activities for Families
By ERIN TURNER - As we move into the full swing of holidays, many parents yearn for low-key, quality time with their families. Here are some ideas for fun, economical family Christmas activities.... more
The 2011 Missoula Parade of Lights
The Missoula Downtown Association's annual Parade of Lights is way more than just a parade! From photos with Santa to the big Christmas tree lighting, check out what's going on this year.... more
All Things Lady Griz: Reintroducing Shannon Cate
By KRISTA REDPATH PYRON - Shannon Cate is Montana-made and proud of it. And she's even more than just the most talented Lady Griz player to ever don the uniform.... more
2011 Missoula Festival of Trees
Mountain Home Montana's annual Missoula Festival of Trees is one of the merriest ways for the whole family to put the Christmas season in full swing. Festivities begin on December 1.... more
How To Thank A Horse
By DANIELLE LATTUGA - How do you thank a horse? It depends on the horse. That’s the first thing you should know. I thank Smoke every day we are together.... 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
Early Season Skiing: First Turns of the Year at Lolo Pass
By TRAVIS GOODKIND - It was hard to image a better ski day, considering that it was my first day on skis since May. I was jealous of the stories of great early-season skiing. It was time to make some turns of m... more
Diabetes and Running: A Beginner Runs the Missoula Half-Marathon
By GINA BROWN - I am a runner, and I happen to have type one diabetes. But I wasn't going to let that stop me from running the Missoula Half-Marathon.... more
Watch the Griz Playoff Game on ESPN3.com
Even though the second-round Griz playoff game on December 3 won't be televised locally, you can still watch it on ESPN3.com for free if you're an Optimum Internet subscriber. ... more
Declutter & Donate with a Playroom Cleanout Day
By ERIN TURNER - To get ready for Christmas and maximize our storage space, we do a playroom overhaul and donate the toys our boys don't play with anymore.... more
What’s Happening This Week
IT'S MAKE IT MISSOULA MONDAY. Here's what's happening this week around Missoula.... more
Folk Musician Chris Bathgate Plays at the UM FLAT
By CLAY SPRINGMEYER - Last Monday, my band The Trees had the privilege of opening for Michigander folk musician Chris Bathgate and his band. I must say, I'm still giddy from the show. ... more
Photo Gallery: Griz Upset Bobcats to Win 2011 Brawl of the Wild
Photos by PATRICK RECORD The University of Montana Grizzlies exacted their revenge this year in the form of a 36-10 victory over the Montana State University Bobcats. UM Journalism student Patrick Record was... more
Brawl of the Wild – Griz Cat Game 2011
BRAWL OF THE WILD scouting report by Brint Wahlberg. Here's the 4-1-1 on the general stats, players to watch, and the keys to a Griz victory in today's game!... more
Music Lessons For Your Kids and Other Ways to Waste Money
By BOB WIRE - I never learned to read music. Hell, sometimes it’s all I can do to read English. So I learned to play by ear. I’m equipped with a strong sense of rhythm, so the guitar was a natural choice.... 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
Missoula Cross-Country and Nordic Skiing – Big Things Happening!
By MARK VOSBURGH - Big things are happening in Missoula's cross-country and Nordic ski scene. There are BIG opportunities for great XC/Nordic skiing on our local trails due to the efforts of our area ski clubs.... more
Ski Gear Review: MFD All Time Touring Bindings
By TRAVIS GOODKIND - With their All Time touring binding, MFD has combined what we love about alpine bindings and touring bindings. We’ve been waiting for this. ... more
Creating Art and Literature at Missoula’s Poverello Center
By DEBBIE SAYLOR of the Poverello Center - Clients of the Poverello Center and members of the Missoula homeless community recently produced the first issue of “30 Days In,” a literary and art magazine that ... more
The 2011 Griz-Cat Brawl of the Wild Contest
What's your Griz-Cat Big Sky Classic game tradition? How do you get psyched for the big brawl? Any rivalries under your roof? Tell us and you could win a $50 gift certificate to the Montana Club.... more
GRIZ GRIT: Fall Out at Penn State
By MICK HOLIEN - As a parent, and now as a grandparent, the one thing you want to be assured of when your son or daughter is entrusted to another adult for any activity is that those responsible will protect th... 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
Back of the Pack Runners Welcome New Members
By PAM GARDINER, Wellbuddies Coaching Run Wild Missoula’s Back of the Pack mailing list started up just a year ago. Since that time, more than 100 dedicated runners and walkers have gathered around the mot... more
What’s Happening This Week
IT'S MAKE IT MISSOULA MONDAY. Here's what's happening this week around Missoula.... more
How to Make Tin Can Lanterns
By LISA HENSLEY - I was having some friends over for a housewarming party last week, and wanted decorate with luminaries. I almost rushed out to buy luminary bags before I remembered that I could make tin can l... more
Missoula Black Friday Sales – A Holiday Shopping Tradition
By ERIN TURNER - Black Friday either creates fear, disgust, or excitement in people. You either love it or hate it.... more
A Salute to Our Troops: The Remembrance Day Roll Call Ceremony
A group of UM Journalism students filed this multimedia piece about the Remembrance Day Nation Roll Call Ceremony at Montana State University on November 11, 2011.... more
A Salute to Our Troops: Photos of Veterans’ Day Events in Montana
A photo gallery of moments from Veterans' Day ceremonies across Western Montana.... more
GRIZ GRIT: Redemption for Athletes in Trouble
By MICK HOLIEN. Drafted No. 2 in the 1998 draft after taking Washington State to the Rose Bowl, Great Falls native Ryan Leaf was a Heisman Trophy finalist who was a bust in the professional ranks.... 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
A Salute to Our Troops from The United States of Hope
By SAMUEL PASCAL REDFERN - This Veterans' Day, we honor our Veterans for serving our country in uniform. Despite all the challenges we face have much to be grateful for. Enjoy your Veterans’ Day!... more
Gourds in Space – Or Punkin Chunkin Missoula Style
By BOB WIRE - They call it Punkin Chunkin’, and it’s one of the things that make people wonder why the hell anyone would move to Montana.... more
Make it Missoula Photo Caption Contest for November
Photo Caption Contest: Give us your best photo caption and you'll be entered into a drawing to win. Enter to win by 11pm on Sunday, November 13, 2011.... more
Fall – A Season to Anticipate Winter – and Skiing!
By TRAVIS GOODKIND - (VIDEOS) There's nothing quite like fall in Montana. Fall is the perfect transition to winter, our favorite season.... more
Lady Griz Tradition: Some Get to Wear It
By LINDA WEYLER - Every year, the Lady Griz team has new faces, but, in my eyes, the honor of being a Lady Griz is forever.... more
Best Bars in Missoula for Getting a Free Birthday Drink
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - I’ve put together a list of the best bars in Missoula for celebrating a birthday, based on extensive research, phone calls, and personal past experience.... more
Snowbowl Set to Expand, Make Public Freestyle Terrain Park
By BILLIE LOEWEN - Montana Snowbowl ski area is preparing to expand their terrain park to bring freestyle skiing in western Montana to new heights.... more
Jesus Statue on Big Mountain – Religious Controversy in Whitefish, MT
By DAVE SKINNER. The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) wants our Jesus gone from Big Mountain? Um, I beg to differ. ... more
A Salute to Our Troops: The Fallen Soldier Memorial at the University of Montana
By PATRICK RECORD Last Friday, as the rain began to turn to snow, I stood and watched as a handful of Montana’s military men and women revealed the new Fallen Soldier Memorial at the University of Montana.... more
Fall is for Swinging for Steelhead
By MATT DEVLIN and BRYCE MCLEAN - Fly-fishing for steelhead trout in the high-desert hills of eastern Idaho is all one could ever ask it to be.... more