Archive for the ‘Lifestyles’ Category
High Water is Dangerous. Don’t Go!
Snowmelt creates high water in our streams and rivers. You might want to get out there in your boat, but high water can be deadly when conditions are too extreme for safe boating.... more
Hunting Permit Drawing Results Now Available
By JOLEEN TADEJ - The wait is over. Hunters can now check the results of the 2019 nonresident combination and elk and deer permit drawing to see if they were successful.... more
2019 International Fly Fishing Film Festival Features Trout-To-Taimen Around the World
World-wide fly-fishing adventures will be premiered at the 2019 International Fly Fishing Film Festival, April 27 at the Wilma Theater, Missoula, MT.... more
Dragon Hollow Expansion in Need of Volunteers and Tools
A Carousel for Missoula is looking for 2,300 volunteers to help refurbish and expand Dragon Hollow Playarea. ... more
27th Annual Run for the Trees Slated For April 20th
By BECKY GOODRICH - Celebrate National Arbor Month with a fun walk or run along the Riverfront trail system.... more
5 Common HOA Rules You Don’t Know About
Here are a few rules that are common among HOA's across the country.... more
How Yurt Housing differs from a Traditional Home
Yurt Living - an Alternative to Traditional Housing – and the Tiny House. Buying a home can be an expensive, lengthy process, and the rent for an apartment is looking increasingly more like mortgage... more
Missoula in Motion Launches January Clear the Air Challenge
For the month of January, Missoula In Motion will challenge citizens to reduce the amount of C02 they emit into the air by trying to limit their solo driving trips.... more
City Sponsors Christmas Ever-Green Tree Recycling Program
By BECKY GOODRICH - The City of Missoula is hosting its annual Christmas Ever-Green tree recycling program, December 26 to January 15. ... more
An Essay on a Bird Feeder
By BRUCE AUCHLY - All animals that spend at least part of their lives in Montana have three strategies for coping with winter: leave, go to sleep or tough it out.... more
Liz Marchi: Life Interrupted
By LIZ MARCHI - As I age, I have found it very valuable to look at life’s circumstances as opportunities to learn more about this amazing journey we call life.... more
Tourism and Innovation. How Montana is Trying to Get Ahead
One of the most northerly of the U.S states, Montana is widely appreciated for its numerous outdoor opportunities, tourist attractions and local culture. ... more
Memorial Rose Garden Volunteer Project Slated for October 27
By BECKY GOODRICH - Parks and Recreation is hosting a volunteer workday on Saturday, October 27, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.... more
Top 5 Vacation Destinations This Winter
Traveling during the winter is something that many individuals and families make the decision to do. ... more
Archery Hunter Breaks Arm in Grizzly Bear Attack Near Gardiner
By JOLEEN TADEJ - An archery hunter was attacked by a grizzly bear Saturday near Gardiner, sustaining wounds to his arm and face.... more
Fort Missoula Regional Park Hosts Old-Fashioned Fall Family Fest on Oct 20
By BECKY GOODRICH - Fort Missoula Regional Park invites kids and their families to the 18th Annual Fall Family Fest and Kaboom! Play Day on Saturday, October 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.... more
Tips for Tennis Parents
Being a tennis parent requires finding the right balance between being a parent and a coach, a cheerleader and a neutral entity in the audience.... more
Liz Marchi: Picking Raspberries
By LIZ MARCHI - The greatest reward for me in my modicum of new found patience is picking raspberries... more
Auditions for Elf The Musical at Missoula Community Theatre
By MICHELLE NYE - The Missoula Community Theatre will hold an open audition for Elf the Musical on Sunday, September 30 from 12:30-4:30 PM. ... more
Stay Safe on the Water This Labor Day Weekend
By JOLENE TADEJ - Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wants to remind boaters to be safe on the water this weekend. ... more
Shop Until You Drop In Missoula
By CINDY CUMMINGS - Missoula has plenty to offer any shopper. Don’t be surprised if you have one too many bags to carry after you are done.... more
7th Annual Doggie Dash Slated for September 8 at Fort Missoula
By BECKY GOODRICH - Missoula Parks & Recreation invites you and your four-legged friends to the 7th annual Doggie Dash Pet Expo and Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 8, at Fort Missoula Regional Park West.... more
Missoula Community Theatre Announces Auditions for Sister Act
The Missoula Community Theatre is holding an open audition on Sunday, August 26 for Sister Act. The audition will take place from 12:30-6:00 PM.... more
Andorcles and the Lion with MCT
The Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) will present a fast-paced, funny version of Aesop’s classic story Adocles and the Lion, Sept 13-14.... more
Stage II Fire Restrictions to Begin Friday on City Open Space
By BECKY GOODRICH - Stage II fire restrictions will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday 8/10, on City of Missoula open space and conservation lands, including Mount Sentinel, the North Hills, Mount Jumbo.... more
Over 140 Players Break in New Fort Missoula Regional Park Pickleball Courts
By BECKY GOODRICH - Over 140 pickleball players, ranging in age from 17 to 84, will compete in Missoula this weekend at the fifth annual Montana Open pickleball tournament.... more
Liz Marchi: Summer on the Ranch
By LIZ MARCHI - Life is good. Summer in Montana…like nothing else. ... more
Thirty Artists Selected For River City Roots Festival Art Show
Thirty artists have been selected for the Juried Art Show on Main Street Friday and Saturday, August 24-25, during the 13th Annual River City Roots Festival in Downtown Missoula.... more
Audition for Sister Act
by MICHELLE NIGH - Get your “Sunday Morning Fever” burning and groove your spirit on over to the MCT Center for the Performing Arts! ... more
Kidsfest 2018 Slated for July 24 at Caras Park
Join us for Kidsfest 2018, a free summer celebration for Missoula families at Caras Park on Tuesday, July 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.... more
Best Day Trips From Missoula for Nature Lovers!
Experience western Montana's Big Sky country for a truly wild adventure, without forgetting the comfort of urban life. ... more
Fort Missoula Regional Park Phase 2 Grand Opening Slated for July 26
By BECKY GOODRICH - The public is invited to the Fort Missoula Regional Park Phase II Grand Opening celebration on Thursday, July 26, 2018 from 6 to 10 p.m. ... more
Sheep Return to City Open Space, Pet Owners Required to Leash Dogs Near Herd
By BECKY GOODRICH - Visitors to City open space are reminded: leash your dog when hiking near grazing sheep this summer.... more
Out to Lunch & Downtown ToNight Launch June 6 & 7
For the 33rd consecutive year, the Missoula Downtown Association (MDA) has developed a vibrant and robust Out to Lunch Summer Series to commence on Wednesday, June 6.... more
MCT’s 7th Annual Adapted Performance
On Tuesday, May 8, MCT will present an adapted performance of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.... more
Make Montana Home
By LIZ MARCHI - I Made Montana Home and it’s made my life enormously rich in the things that are meaningful. Find your meaning in Montana.... more
Mount Jumbo South Zone Opens Friday, March 30
By BECKY GOODRICH - Mount Jumbo’s South Zone will reopen to public use on Friday, March 30, bringing the area’s annual winter wildlife closure to a close.... more
Death Over Dinner
By LIZ MARCHI - Death over dinner is a nonprofit with a goal of getting us to have the most important conversation we are not having, how we want to die.... more
Grizzly Bears Reported Out on Rocky Mountain Front
Just in time for the beginning of spring, grizzly bears have been reported out on the Rocky Mountain Front.... more
Handel’s Julius Caesar February 9-11th
Handel’s Julius Caesar runs February 9-11at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts. ... more
Liz Marchi: 2018
By LIZ MARCHI - The best laugh I got from New Year’s greeting yesterday was Happy 2018, may you look 20 and feel 18.... more
Liz Marchi: The Times of Our Lives
By LIZ MARCHI - My kids get very annoyed at the time I spend on Facebook but I love being visually reminded of what I was doing 8 years ago because I DON’T REMEMBER.... more
Be Safe, Be Seen: Bike Light Campaign Underway
Missoula is renewing its efforts to keep people safe when riding bikes at night.... more
Bird Hunter Shoots, Kills Charging Grizzly Near Front
By BRUCE AUCHLY - A pheasant hunter shot and killed a grizzly bear Nov. 4 near Pendroy along the Rocky Mountain Front that charged him.... more
The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Willy Wonka Kids
Get Your lucky tickets for Willy Wonka Kids--playing Nov. 10-11 at MCT.... more
Fort Missoula Regional Park Hosts Old-Fashioned Fall Family Fest on Oct 21
By BECKY GOODRICH - Fall is here… it’s time for hayrides, apple cider and old-fashioned family fun! ... more
Bird Hunters Need to be Bear Aware
By BRUCE AUCHLY - Upland bird hunting began Sept. 1 and hunters along the Rocky Mountain Front, especially in riparian areas, need to be aware they are in bear country.... more
Light up the Night at Fort Missoula Glow Fest
By BECKY GOODRICH - GLOW FEST, an evening celebration of all things luminous on Friday, September 8, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Fort Missoula Regional Park. ... more
MCT’s Fall Season of Fun for Kids!
Hakuna matata! Grab your golden ticket because it’s going to be a fall of musical theatre adventures with the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT).... more
Over 100 Players to Compete in Regional Pickeball Tournament
By BECKY GOODRICH - Over 100 pickleball players from multiple states will be in Missoula this weekend for the fourth annual Montana Open pickleball tournament at Playfair Park. ... more