Archive for the ‘Camping’ Category
September is Bear Aware Month
Being outdoors means being with wildlife. Here's some simple advice for staying safe while exploring the outdoors and in bear country.... more
FWP REMINDER: Be Bear Aware When Recreating Outdoors
As you make plans for the July 4th holiday, be sure to review these precautionary steps to “Be Bear Aware”:... more
5 Tips for Visiting National Parks With Children
Our national parks can feel intimidating when you're watching out for little ones. Here are some useful tips for managing:... more
The Dos and Don’ts of Taking Your Dog Camping: What You Need to Know
Here are some dos and don’ts to keep in mind as you draw closer to your next adventure with Fido.... more
5 Ways to Make Your Camper Feel Like Home
With a bit of effort and money, here’s how to make your camper look homier. ... more
Setting Bad Habits Ablaze: 7 Campfire Cooking Mistakes to Avoid
Next time you want to cook up some camp stove burgers for the family, here are seven campfire cooking mistakes to avoid.... more
Dry, Hot Conditions Call For Special Consideration When Living With Wildlife
More than 70 percent of Montana is experiencing severe drought conditions. You can help avoid conflicts with wildlife by following these suggestions:... more
Wildlife Officials, Blackfoot Community Work Together on Fatal Bear Attack Details and Next Steps
Wildlife officials and the local Blackfoot Valley community are working together to wrap up details of the July 6 fatal grizzly bear attack of a camper in Ovando.... more
How To Pick The Right Spot To Go On Your Next Camping Adventure
Whether you’re the kind of camper who loves doing group activities or someone who prefers hiking off-trail, here are some tips for picking the right camping spot. ... more
Hiking VS Camping – Why Not Both?
Today we’ll talk about the differences and similarities of camping and hiking, as well as the reasons why you can do both in one run.... more
There Are A Million Ways You Can Camp: Check Out The Most Common Ones
Ways to spend time in the wild vary almost as widely as the gear required for the activity. Take your pick from any of the following forms. They’re presented from least to most glamourous. ... more
Useful Things You Might Want to Bring on Your Next Camping Trip
Tents, sleeping bags, clothes, and so on. Here are some useful things you can take with you on your next camping trip. ... more
Be Bear Aware When Recreating Outdoors
Bears are emerging from dens with the onset of spring, and people are reminded to “Be Bear Aware.”... more
All You Need to Know About Prepping
Here's all you need to know about prepping for a trip outdoors. ... more
Is it Better to Own or Rent a Camper?
Whether you want to permanently adopt the RV lifestyle or are simply interested in some enthralling getaways, there are some key factors to consider.... more
Expert Survival Tips for Hikers and Campers
If you are looking to leave everything behind and enjoy a few days of nature's raw beauty, here are a few expert survival tips for hikers and campers.... more
Man Injured in Grizzly Bear Attack on Sun River
A man was attacked by a female grizzly bear on Sunday morning near the Sun River. The attack left the man with non-life-threatening injuries.... more
FWP Announces Updates to COVID-19-Related Closures and Suspensions
People looking to get outside and enjoy spring will continue to have ample opportunities with Gov. Steve Bullock's phased approach to re-opening the state.... more
Local Snowmobile Store to Host Annual Avalanche Training Event
Gull Boats & RV will host a free annual avalanche traiing event at Big Sky Brewing on October 30 at 6pm featuring instructor Mike Duffy from the American Avalanche Association.... more
Ways to Stay Safe on Your Next Family Camping Trip
As exciting and eventful as a family camping trip can be, your safety has to take priority. Here are some tips for staying safe on your next outing:... 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
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
10 Heavenly Montana Hikes West of the Continental Divide
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Nothing inspires like a heart-pounding hike into Montana's high country. Put these ten picks for memorable hikes on your Montana bucket list!... more
Is Spring Early or Late?
By BRUCE AUCHLY - The warm weather of February and early March could lead one to believe in an early spring, which feels nice but is not necessarily a good thing.... more
Reports of Swimmer’s Itch Prompts Fish, Wildlife and Parks Advisory
By BRUCE AUCHLY - Reports of swimmer’s itch in reservoirs on the Rocky Mountain Front have prompted Fish, Wildlife and Parks to issue an advisory. What is swimmer's itch anyway?... more
Becoming an Outdoors Woman Summer Workshop August 7-9
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' popular Becoming an Outdoors-Woman summer workshop is set for Aug. 7-9 at Lubrecht Forest, east of Missoula.... more
Summer Forecast has FWP Keeping Close Watch on Streams
By JOLEEN TADEJ - With high temperatures and depleted snowpack runoff, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is gearing up now to protect fish from stress of low flows and elevated water temperatures.... more
Park Service to Open Iconic Sun Road On Glacier’s West Side
By DILLON TABISH - Summer is Here! The National Park Service announced Wednesday that the Going-to-the-Sun Road, is expected to fully open on the west side on Thurs., June 11.... more
Motorists Hauling Watercraft Must Stop at AIS Inspection Stations
FWP officials remind private and commercial boaters that state law requires all motorists hauling watercraft to stop at inspection stations.... more
Airstream: Where Classic Meets Contemporary
By CLAY SPRINGMEYER - Ready for a new take on a timeless tradition? Check out the Bretz RV Airstream Trailer Show this Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM at Caras Park. ... more
Summer Season Begins in Glacier National Park
Memorial Day Weekend marks beginning of primary visitation season at national park.... more
My Most Spectacular Failure Was a Gift
By SHELLI JOHNSON - Former Lady Griz hoopster, Shelli Johsnon tells how getting cut from the team and losing her scholarship was a game changer that led her to an Epic Life! ... more
Milestone Season Comes to a Close
By DILLON TABISH - More than a century after it was established, Glacier National Park is more popular than ever.... more
Tourism Mishaps
By KELLYN BROWN-As a 20-something slinging trash for the park service in the early 2000s, I was privy to my fair share of tourist mishaps, from the comical to the tragic. ... more
FWP, Anglers Work Together to End Illegal fish Introductions
Montana fisheries officials and major statewide angling groups signed an agreement recently aimed at curbing the spread of illegal fish introductions into state waters.... more
Becoming an Outdoors Woman Summer Workshop August 1-3
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' popular Becoming an Outdoors-Woman summer workshop is set for August 1-3 at Boulder Hot Springs near Boulder.... more
Montana Wildernesses: Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - The Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1963 as a habitat for migratory birds and is home to a diversity of wildlife.... more
Missoula Day Hikes: Rattlesnake National Recreation Area
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - The 61,000-acre Rattlesnake National Recreation Area is positioned at the northern city limits of Missoula. It's heaven on earth for avid hikers!... more
10 Heavenly Montana Hikes West of the Continental Divide
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Nothing inspires like a heart-pounding hike into Montana's high country. Put these ten picks for memorable hikes on your Montana bucket list!... more
Missoula Non-Profit Spotlight: The AWOL Institute
By TOM DIDDEL - The AWOL Institute is a Missoula non-profit organization in its first year that takes girls ages 10 to 18 on a week-long overnight outdoor adventure.... more
Montana Natural History Center
The Montana Natural History Center helps cultivate the understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of nature through education. With a variety of programs for all ages, the Center helps both children a... more
Living with Wildlife
Residing in Western Montana means learning to live with wildlife. In Missoula, that often includes sharing your yard with birds, raccoons, skunks, deer, black bears, and even mountain lions. The Montana Depa... more
Take a Hike
The seemingly endless hiking and backpacking opportunities in and around Missoula offer thousands of miles of trails in wilderness areas, Forest Service lands, and BLM lands. Information on hiking in the bac... more