Protecting The Gallatin Range

Recently, the Greater Yellowstone Coalition (GYC) sent out an announcement saying that 77% of respondents to a survey supported protecting the Gallatin Range with a variety of new designations from recreation area to wildlife management area. I have…

Infected With The Love of Fishing

Montana Grant

One could say that there are good and bad infections. Some bad infections are highly contagious and are caused by things like the coronavirus. Mask wearing has been proven highly effective in stopping the spread of these infections. Other infections…

MT Summer Bucket List

Sarah May

With summer travel shifted to more staycation and less epic destinations, building a summer bucket list is a perfect way to make the most of a summer spent living locally. Whether you’re building a list full of solo adventures or planning one…

A Biologist on the Beartooth

About two hours east of Bozeman, you arrive at Red Lodge, Montana, and the beginning of the Beartooth Highway, which Charles Kuralt once called “America’s most beautiful highway.” The impetus for the road began in the early 1920s as…

Top 10 Best Summer Things To Do In Bozeman

Kate Hulbert

WATCHING THE SUNSET FROM THE M The College M trail is one of the most popular trails in Bozeman. Just a 10-minute drive from downtown, the M hike has two routes, both climbing 850 feet to the base of the M. The easy route wraps its way up the west…

Climbing Kilimanjaro at 60

Phil Knight

Even though I am a lifelong climber and mountaineer, before this year I’d never ventured higher than Mount Rainier, 14,410 feet. I had a desire to experience high altitude, somewhere close to 20,000 feet if possible. Like many travelers, I also…

Navigating New Waters

Greg Louzan

With women being the fastest growing demographic in fly fishing and Bozeman being one of the fastest growing towns in the nation, it’s not too much of a stretch to realize that Bozeman may be the epicenter of the boom in women fly fishermen…

Top 10 Spring Hikes in Bozeman

Kate Hulbert

Spring hiking in Bozeman can be a bit tricky. Many forest service roads are closed this time of year which makes accessing some of Bozeman’s most popular hikes a bit more difficult. So, when it comes to spring hiking in Bozeman…

Recreation Events

Yoga For All

Every Tuesday until Aug. 29, 12:15pm; Every Tuesday until Oct. 31, 12:15pm; Every Tuesday until Dec. 26, 12:15-1pm; Every Tuesday, 12:15pm

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Our movement series meets weekly in the Bozeman Public Library Community Room.

Country Swing Dance Lessons

Every Thursday, 8-11pm

Ponderosa Social Club 515 W Aspen St Suite 100, Bozeman

Join the Country Renegades every Thursday for Country Swing dance lessons at Ponderosa Social Club! All experience levels are encouraged to join for lessons at 8pm and social dancing at 9pm. No partner required! See y'all out on the dance floor!

BPS Ghost Walking Tours

Fri. Jun. 21 8-10:30pm

Corner at the Court House 3rd and Main, Bozeman

Join Bozeman Paranormal on our annual ghost walking tours. Learn about the colorful history of Bozeman's past residents and reports of paranormal activity in various downtown locations. Try your hand at some real ghost hunting equipment.

Big Sky Country State Fair

Wed. Jul. 17 11am-11pm

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Need a dose of fun? Indulge in your favorite fair foods, experience the thrill of the carnival, and take in live entertainment! Enjoy family fun starting Wednesday, July, 17th; gates open at 11 am and close at 11 pm daily (6 pm on Sunday, July 21st).

Saturday Night Fever

Every Saturday, 10pm

Ponderosa Social Club 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman

Cosmic/disco bowling! Late Night Happy Hour drinks, throwback music videos, disco music!

How-To Llama: Owning, Training & Packing Llamas

Sat. May. 18 9am-4pm

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Join Montana Llama Guides for an immersive 1-day seminar designed to unlock the spectacular world of llamas! Whether you're battling springtime cabin fever or simply seeking an engaging activity, our How-To Llama Seminar is the perfect escape.

Regional Campgrounds

Mallard’s Rest Campground

4 miles S of Livingston on US 89, 6 miles E on Pine Creek Rd

Mallard's Rest has 13 designated tent and trailer campsites, latrines, and a boat ramp. Fishing and boating may be enjoyed here.

Fairy Lake Campground

22 miles N of Bozeman on MT 86, 5 miles W on Fairy Lake Rd

A campground in the Bridger Mountains on the Bozeman District.

Greycliff Campground

23 miles W of Bozeman on MT 86, 6 miles N on Madison River Rd

Greycliff Fishing Access Site is located on the Madison River 20 miles from the mouth on the right hand side as you face downstream.

Montana Ski Resorts

MT Smokehouse

50 Big Sky Resort Road, Big Sky

A walk-up shack with picnic tables for outside eating that serves Montana-made Burgers, Chicken sandwiches, pulled pork and BBQ brisket and kid friendly foods. Open during ski season.

Great Divide Ski Area

7385 Belmont Drive, Marysville

Montana's Sunniest Ski Area. Home to Montana's largest terrain parks with more events, parties and fun times.

Discovery Basin Ski Area

Anaconda

An expert's brand of thrills served up in a local's hangout, Discovery is a terrific find that will remind you what skiing in Montana is all about.

Bridger Bowl

15795 Bridger Canyon Road, Bozeman

Bridger Bowl is a private non-profit community ski area located 16 miles north of Bozeman, Montana…