The Big Sky Community Organization (BSCO) was awarded $45,000 from a recently submitted Recreational Trails Program grant which is administered through the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks. The funds will be used for Beehive Basin trailhead improvements.
 
With the purchase of 7.5 acres to become open space parkland, on which the Upper Beehive Basin trailhead is located, BSCO is designing improvements to add additional parking and needed trailhead amenities like a bear proof trash can, a toilet facility and an updated trailhead kiosk. These improvements will enhance the existing trailhead facilities and safety by protecting the land and reducing the number of vehicles parking on the roadway, allowing better access for emergency services and the public.


BSCO is also pleased to report raising over $5,400 from 48 donors during this year’s Give Big Gallatin Valley fundraising event, which will support this project. Thanks to LUXE Sprits & Sweets and Compass Café, the BSCO was able to host two tremendously successful donor lounges highlighting our plans for the trailhead. The BSCO increased the amount raised by 200% this year, thanks to increased exposure and awareness about what the funds would be used for. Prior to these two funding successes, BSCO had raised $219,275 from private donors for this project. We thank all our supporters for their generosity and believing in our mission.

The final funding piece for this project to be completed is in BSCO’s annual Big Sky Resort Area Tax District grant request. Please help support our request by sending a letter or email to the BSRAD Board at PO Box 160661, Big Sky, MT  59716 or info@resorttax.org or attending the question and answer session on June 4th at 1:00 p.m. at the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center to make a public comment in support. More information about our full BSRAD request, Beehive Basin and ways to be involved with us can be found on our web site www.bscomt.org.