Chasing Fins at Hyalite Canyon

Christopher Dyrland-Marquis, photos by Brian Ripple

In the early morning light that grew on Hyalite Reservoir, a soft breeze rippled above its low waves and settled—slowly intertwining around the evergreens that peppered the water’s edge. I felt the green, Old Town canoe that I relaxed in…

Reroute to Pilgrim for Kids Cycling

Kat Forester

Looking for something fun to do with your kids this summer in Bozeman? Now through August 13, Pilgrim Church [2118 S 3rd Ave, Bozeman] is hosting a race track for kids and families to bike, trike and skate on. The church has converted a portion of…

Tips and Tricks: Floating on the Madison River

Christopher Dyrland-Marquis

The bustling riverbank located shortly off of Montana Highway 84 buzzed with activity, as scores of tube-floating specialists paddled down the meandering Madison River, maneuvered their tubes to shore, and shared generous bounties of drinks and…

Top 10 Last Best Things To Do In August

Kate Emmerich

Just about this time, as sunny, sweet July comes to a close and August rears its fiery head, many Montanans ask themselves the same question: Where did the summer go?! Although I have spent many years lamenting the notion of a disappearing summer…

Recreation Events

Poker Tournament

Every Saturday, Sunday until May. 4, noon-6pm

The Cat's Paw 721 N. 7th Ave., Bozeman

Live Poker Tournaments in Bozeman Every Weekend on Saturdays & Sundays! Join us for No Limit Hold 'em Cash Games 7 days a week starting at 3pm. Food, Drinks & Fun Every Day!

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.

Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival

Sat. Apr. 20 10am-3pm

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Exhibits, festival talks, refreshments, live music, and children's activities!

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).

Regional Campgrounds

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.

Loch Leven Campground

9 miles S of Livingston of US 89 to mile post 44, 2 miles E, 4 miles S Rt 540

Loch Leven Fishing Access Site is located on the Yellowstone River 514 miles from the mouth on the right hand side as you face downstream.

Greek Creek Campground

11 miles N of Big Sky on US 191

A campground in the Gallatin Canyon on Bozeman District.

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.

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.

Lost Trail Powder Mountain

Conner

Offers affordable family skiing in the Rocky Mountains. Located at the top of Lost Trail Pass, at the head of Montana's Bitterroot Valley.

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.