Recreation

FWP and partners create videos on recreating safely, ethically on rivers

Tue. Aug. 22nd, 2023

High water temps prompt daily fishing restriction for lower Madison River

Wed. Aug. 16th, 2023

Grizzly bear euthanized due to cattle depredation in southern Park County

Tue. Aug. 15th, 2023

8.13.23 Granite Peak Climber Rescues

Tue. Aug. 15th, 2023

New Opening Day + Extended April Season = Longest Winter in Big Sky History

Mon. Aug. 14th, 2023

Grizzly bear euthanized after becoming food conditioned in Big Sky

Thu. Aug. 10th, 2023

A Different Kind of Trail: GVLT and Partners Launch Missouri River Headwaters Paddlers’ Trail

Tue. Aug. 8th, 2023

Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some streams in southwest Montana

Sat. Aug. 5th, 2023

3 women injured by otter on Jefferson River

Sat. Aug. 5th, 2023

Keep aquatic invasive species prevention in mind when recreating on water

Sat. Aug. 5th, 2023

The Adventures of Bubba Jones Time Traveling Through Yellowstone National Park

Tue. Aug. 1st, 2023

Kelly Nicholson

Imagine you’re a kid with time travel abilities, sent to Yellowstone National Park to solve a mystery. You’ve got a secret code to decipher, a trail through history to follow, and a powerful relic to protect… and time is running…

The Missouri River Breaks A Land of Visionary Enchantment

Tue. Aug. 1st, 2023

Ken Walcheck

To Meriwether Lewis, Esquire…. “The object of your mission is to explore the Missouri river, and such principle streams of it, as, by its course and communication with the waters of the Pacific ocean, whether the Columbia, Oregan (sic)…

Dead Reckoning

Tue. Aug. 1st, 2023

Peter Brancaccio

Driving down the Taylor Fork on a cold morning can be a rutted-road, chassis-twisting, teeth-jarring, worn-out denim, old-Montana type experience. Real cowboys with dented hats and dusty jeans will be moving horse herds up and down this dirt road to…

License required for training bird dogs using birds not raised in captivity

Mon. Jul. 31st, 2023

FWP to work with partners to determine cause of trout declines on rivers in southwest Montana

Mon. Jul. 31st, 2023

Detection of Harmful Algal Blooms at Hyalite Reservoir and Elk Grove Park Pond

Mon. Jul. 31st, 2023

Warm water prompts full fishing closures and hoot-owl restrictions on parts of some western and southwestern Montana streams

Wed. Jul. 26th, 2023

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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.

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Regional Campgrounds

Battle Ridge Campground

22 miles NE of Bozeman on MT 86

A campground in the Bridger Mountains area on the Bozeman district.

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.

Red Cliff Campground

7 miles S of Big Sky on US 191

This campground sits next to the Gallatin River, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Most campsites are situated among scattered pine and fir trees. Some sites are located in open meadows further from the river.

Snow Bank Campground

15 miles S of Livingston on US 89, 12 miles SE on Mill Creek Rd

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