Ever felt a snake’s skin? Or a mountain lion’s pelt? What do you think a Skunk’s fur feels like? How about the sound of a beaver’s tail hitting the water, or a big bull elk bugling? The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Visitor Center in Missoula is a beautiful, modern facility where you can not only see the wildlife exhibits, but you can even touch them, feel their texture, and hear the sounds of nature. Read the rest of Elk Country Visitor Center Missoula »
Considered by many the “Town Square” of Missoula, Caras Park offers entertainment for the entire family under the big sky. Located right downtown and alongside the Clark Fork River, this mekka of community gatherings, seasonal events, and just good ol’ daily fun is popular for visitors and locals alike. Read the rest of All in Good Fun: Caras Park, Missoula »
Perhaps no landmark is more closely associated with the City of Missoula than the big, white, concrete “M” on the side of Mount Sentinel. This highly visible and recognizable icon of the University of Montana stands 125 feet tall and 100 feet wide, and sits 620 feet above the heads of new freshmen. A well-used trail leads to the “M,” and hiking to the “M” has, for years, been a tradition for incoming university freshmen and for visitors to Missoula as well. Read the rest of Hiking the Mount Sentinel Trail in Missoula »
Hiking trails can get busy come spring in Western Montana, and if you’re looking to get away from the crowd and see a land in it’s most pristine and unspoiled state, the beauty of the backcountry is where you should be headed. Off of Hwy 93, whether coming from Missoula or Darby, there are numerous drainages to be discovered that lead into the Bitterroot Mountain Range. Being a person who is inspired by exploration and adventure, I wanted to choose a location I had never been to, so I picked one right from the pages of my Montana Atlas and Gazetteer: The Big Creek Trail. Read the rest of Hiking Big Creek—Selway Bitterroot Wilderness; Victor, MT »
When spring arrives in Missoula there’s only one thing on everyone’s minds, and that’s getting outside. There are so many great places in town to take a stroll with friends and family or to cozy up under a big leafy tree for a quite nap in the shade. But for easy accessibility, numerous recreational options, and a great view, Kiwanis Park often lingers at the top of our list. Read the rest of Kiwanis Park– Picnics and Recreation, Missoula »
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