The Story Behind the "M"

The "M" is 620 feet above the Missoula Valley floor. It is 125' feet long and 100' feet wide. University of Montana forestry students cut the switchbacks into the side of the hill in the early 1900's. The first "M" was assembled out of whitewashed rocks in 1909, and given a fresh coat of paint by freshmen every year, until 1968, when all those rocks were cemented together with concrete.

Photo by Nelson Kenter, kenterphotography.com

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Oct 6

Check out the various bands and live music all over town sprinkled with an occasional farmers market and fundraisers. ... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Sept 29

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Sept 22

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Sept 15

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Sept 8

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Sept 1

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of August 25

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of August 18

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of August 11

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of August 4

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of July 28

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of July 21

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of July 14

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of July 7

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of June 30

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of June 23

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of June 16

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of June 9

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of June 2

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of May 26

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of May 19

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of May 12

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of May 5

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of April 28

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of April 21

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of April 14

In addition to the Wildlife Festival happening this week, check out the various bands and live music all over town sprinkled with an occasional fundraiser. ... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of April 7

Check out the various bands and live music all over town sprinkled with an occasional fundraiser. It's all happening this week in Missoula, MT... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of March 31

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Griz Ignore Conditions, Open Well at At Manuel

Despite chilly & wet conditions, the Montana track & field teams opened their 2014 outdoor season in impressive fashion Saturday at the Al Manuel Invitational in Missoula.... more

Yonder Mountain String Band Plays the Wilma April 11 & 12

Yonder Mountain String Band has always played music by its own set of rules. Bending bluegrass, rock and countless other influences, Yonder has pioneered a sound of their own. ... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of March 24

From Lady Griz action Monday night against San Diego in the NWIT, to live music all over town. Check out everything that's happening this week!... more

Sam Bush to Headline 2014 River City Roots Festival

By LINDA MCCARTHY - Sam Bush, 2009 Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement award winner, will headline the Main Stage at the 2014 River City Roots Festival in Downtown Missoula, Montana.... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of March 17

Check out the St. Patrick's Day parties, the live music scene as well as theater and fundraisers in various venues all over town.... more

Missoula’s 2014 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festivities

By AUSTIN SMITH - Grab your shamrocks, green beer and Tylenol because Missoula’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities are coming up this Saturday, March 15! ... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of March 10

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of March 3

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Feb 24

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Feb 17

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Feb 3

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Jan 27

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Jan 20

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Jan 13

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Jan 6

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 30

Live Music in various venues all over town. HAPPY NEW YEAR Missoula!... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 23

Live Music in various venues all over town including Nathan Eyre, David Baty, Band in Motion, and Larry Hirshberg. And check out the ECHO Christmas Eve Service at City Life Community Center.... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 16

Live Music in various venues all over town including John Floridis' Christmas Benefit Concert for the Poverello Center, Community U-Nite at the Kettlehouse to support Zootown Arts Community Center and and more!... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 9

Live Music in various venues all over town and Feed the Zoo Fundraiser at Sean Kelly's for the Missoula Food Bank--featuring live music from a variety of bands as well as a raffle and more!... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 2

Live Music in various venues all over town, Jingle Bell Run/Walk 5 K, Tour of Trees Fundraiser, the 11th Annual Parade of Lights in Downtown Missoula, and much more!... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Nov 25

Live Music in various venues all over town, Turkey Day 8K and 3K Fun Run starting at McCormick Park. HAPPY THANKSGIVING MISSOULA!... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Nov 18

Happening this week: Live Music in various venues all over town Photos with Santa at the UC Center, Zac Brown at the Adams Center, and much more!... more