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

Posts Tagged ‘Things to do in Missoula’

A Guide to Montana Lottery: MT Lotto Winners & Games

Montana is one of the best places to be if you like playing lottery games. The state supports a series of national, multi-state and Montana-only lotteries. ... more

Effective Practices That Will Keep Your AC System Last Longer

If you’re not familiar with things beyond turning the AC on and off, allow your eyes to be opened with these small changes you can make to prolong the life of your AC.... more

The Importance of Varying Dry Fly Patterns While Fly Fishing in Missoula

Here are some things to keep in mind when preparing a fly fishing expedition in Missoula and planning where to cast your favorite dry flies for trout.... more

Buying Your First E-Bike? Here’s What You Need To Know

Here are some facts everyone interested in having an E-bike should know about.... more

Why You Want to Score Well on the SAT

The following are some obvious and not too obvious reasons why getting good marks on SATs is something you’d end up wanting:... more

Must-Have Items for Every Hunting Trip

No matter what hunting destination you’ll go to or the type of hunting activity you’ll partake in, there are certain essentials that every hunter should get before they go out in nature.... more

Make the Right Choice – Celebrate the End of Summer With a Sober Ride

Local Law Enforcement and the Montana Highway Patrol will be watching for impaired driving through the Labor Day Weekend.... more

Top 10 Tips for Choosing an MBA Program

Here are 10 top tips on how to choose an MBA program that’s right for you.... more

Top Five Entertaining Things to do While in Missoula

There are many entertaining activities anyone can indulge in while visiting Missoula, and here’s a list of some of the top five:... more

5 Ways You Can Work on Your Golf Game off the Course

Whether you’re new to the sport, or a seasoned pro, there is always room for improvement when it comes to upping your golf game. ... more

Centerfield Cinema: Stop Making Sense

Ready to have a (safe, socially-distanced) dance party? This may be as close as we see to a concert under the Big Sky this summer!... more

Camp Cooking: What You Need to Know

If you are preparing for your next camping trip right now, read on below to find everything you need to know about camp cooking. ... more

Serverless Computing: Is It Really Secure?

Serverless architecture has become a hot topic within the world of cybersecurity. It is growing rapidly, and few people know that it even exists.... more

Everything You Need to Know About Choosing the Right School

Finding the right school might be tough, but with these guidelines, you will pick the right school. ... more

Do Parents of Autistic Children Have Enough Social Support?

Growing up as a child with autism must be confusing, difficult, stressful, and harsh, but how many people stop to think about the parents raising that child?... more

What You Should Know About Commercial Real Estate

In a market as big and complex as the real estate market, investments can translate into opportunities that mean huge successes.... more

8 Innovations and Trends in Online Gambling Industry

Years ago, you wouldn’t imagine that people would be gambling in their smartphones; and now, the number of online players is increasing exponentially every year.... more

Top 4 Hunting Weapons You Can Use Easily

We’ve created a list of the top 4 weapons you can easily start with to become a better hunter. ... more

Third Season of the Unseen Missoula Guided Walking Tours Begin in June

With a focus on providing safe, educational, and entertaining opportunities in Downtown Missoula, Unseen Missoula Guided Walking Tours are back for a third season! ... more

The Technology Running Today’s Online Casinos

Digital gambling makes the best use of modern technological achievements to ensure every gambler's convenience and safety. ... more

7 Reasons Why Today Is the Best Time to Have A Career in Health Care

If you’re among those whose looking for a new career, consider a position in the health care sector.... more

Taking Care Of The Elderly Can Be Easier Than You Think

Growing old is a fact of life, and many people need different levels of care when they reach the twilight of their lives. ... more

MDA to Forego Out to Lunch & Downtown Tonight for 2020

With a focus on community health and safety and compliance, the MDA will cancel the annual Out to Lunch and Downtown ToNight Summer Series for 2020.  ... more

4 Ways To Ruin Your Gambling Experience

In order to get the best experience out of gambling here are four things you need to avoid in order to not ruin your gambling experience.... more

5 Insanely Creative and Fun Things to do in Missoula

From local farmer's markets to natural hot springs, we've compiled a list of the top-rated places to check out in The Garden City.... more

How To Improve Your Hunting Skills

It takes time, dedication, and guidance but anyone can become a safe and efficient hunter. ... more

Common Challenges to Face After a Work-Related Accident

Here are some common challenges you will most likely face after a work-related accident. ... more

3 Simple Ways To Improve Your Golf Swing

If you want to improve on your swings, never hold yourself back, here are three golf swing basics to help you play better. ... more

5 Essential Items You Should Have When Playing Golf

There are several items you can take along when going to play golf. Some items are more important than others.... more

How to Enjoy Basketball While Staying At Home

With sports activities suspended all over the world, you might be looking for ways to stay active and enjoy playing basketball despite the restriction.... more

Top Reason to Play Online Slots–And How You Can Do So

Here are some of the top reasons why you should play online slots today.... more

Family Activities in Missoula

Missoula offers a wide variety of activities that can be fun and entertaining for parents and children alike.... more

How To Take Advantage of A Suffering Economy

There are real opportunities during a recession and with careful planning you can make a lot of money. ... more

4 Biggest Compound Archery Mistakes That You Should Avoid

Archery is an excellent sport for building confidence and can make you mentally stronger.... more

7 Research Paper Writing Tips for the University of Montana Students

Here are some tips for writing a research paper and tricks you can use to make your research papers better.... more

Clark Fork River Market Opens With Curbside Pickup Service

The Clark Fork River Market kicked off the season a little differently on Monday when it began accepting online orders for its new curbside pickup service.... more

Want To Be A DJ? Here’s What You Need To Know And Prepare

Have you always dreamed of performing in front of hundreds, thousands, or even millions of people?... more

Furthering Your Education Without Ever Leaving Missoula

Lifelong learning will benefit your brain and your career. Rather than resting on the laurels of a rewarding career, why not try and develop yourself further?... more

How To Cope With Self-isolation And Quarantine

How to cope with social isolation? It’s not easy, but it’s something you can do by understanding how social isolation psychology works.... more

Pet Nutrition: The Do’s and Don’ts of Dog Food

Owning a dog can improve the quality of your life, can decrease your blood pressure, your cholesterol levels, and your feelings of loneliness.... more

Be Bear Aware When Recreating Outdoors

After a long winter, bears are out and about. And, as COVID-19 quarantines continue, humans are seeking solace and activity in the outdoors.... more

Garden City BrewFest Posponed to June 20

After considerable thought and deliberation, the Missoula Downtown Association has decided to postpone Garden City BrewFest due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.... more

7 Things You Should Do To Maximize Your No-Fault Accident Claim

Here are some ways that can help you get the most out of your no-fault accident claim:... more

What to Do While Restaurants Are Closed in Missoula?

Now is a hard time for every person in Montana. However, careful planning and budgeting will help you get through this trial. ... more

Boat Maintenance for Beginners: The Only Guide You Need

There are certain things you should know and do when it comes to boat maintenance. You should check out our guide here to learn more.... more

Common Hiking Aches & Pains

Make sure you understand what the different aches and pains are that you can get from hiking, and this will help you deal with them in the best possible way.... more

State Lands Remain Open For Day Use

Fish Wildlife and Parks adjusts facility management in response to COVID-19; and state lands remain open for day use. ... more

COVID-19 Update in Downtown Missoula

By LINDA MCCARTHY-We encourage you to continue to care for yourselves and your families, and we ask you to support your business neighbors and friends.... more

New to Surfing? Here’s What You Need to Know

If you are serious about venturing into the surfing world, though, there are some things that you need to know.... more

Missoula Community Theatre Postpones Matilda the Musical

the Missoula Community Theatre has made the difficult decision to postpone Matilda the Musical, the final production of the 2019-2020 season.... more