Forest Bathing: A Dose of Nature

Kelly Nicholson

I woke up this morning in a shady, creekside campground south of Red Lodge, and finally realized why I’ve been feeling down the last few weeks: I’ve been spending too much time inside. The summer heat has made me lethargic; my packed…

The Bear & Me

Peter Brancaccio

Fear is relative. Until you are in the middle of it. Last week, at dawn, I drove up the Taylor Fork Road to the four-mile mark. At the split, I turned south and followed Wapiti Creek until the dirt road ended. Two moose were grazing out on a piece of…

Top 10 Ways to Reduce Everyday Stress

Steve McGann

The best way to eliminate stress and ensure good mental health is to retire. This approach has worked for me for a number of years. To many of you that will sound smug, patronizing. Yet it does provide an insight into good practice. I remain busy…

Recreation Events

Yoga

Every Tuesday until Aug. 29, 12:15pm; Every Tuesday until Oct. 31, 12:15pm; Every Tuesday until Dec. 26, 12:15-1pm; Every Tuesday until Dec. 17, 12:15pm; Every Tuesday until Dec. 30, 12:15pm; Every Tuesday until Jan. 27, 12:15-1pm; Every Tuesday until Feb. 2 2027, 12:15-1pm

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Join certified yoga instructor Sara Clary for a gentle 45-minute flow.

Gyrokinesis - An Introduction

Every Thursday until Oct. 30, 12:15-1pm; Every Thursday until Nov. 20, 12:15-1pm; Every Thursday until Dec. 18, 12:15-1pm; Every Thursday until Feb. 26, 12:15-1pm; Every Thursday until Feb. 4 2027, 12:15-1pm

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Discover the joy of movement in this gentle, seated class led by certified instructor Erin Groth, and designed to support spinal health, body awareness, and overall well-being.

Game Night Live Trivia

Every Tuesday until Dec. 29, 6-8pm

Outlaw Brewing 2876 N 27th, Bozeman

Our games are free to play and are for everyone who likes to play games and win prizes!

Way to Grow! Houseplant Basics

Sat. Sep. 26 1-2pm

Phoenix Garden Center 1770 Cobb Hill Road, Bozeman

FREE class about indoor plant care! Perfect information session for beginning & intermediate plant parents. Get hot tips to keep your house plants healthy & happy!

BPS Ghost Walking Tours

Fri. Sep. 11 8-11pm

Court Hours Corner of 3rd and Main Street, Bozeman

Join Bozeman Paranormal on our annual ghost walking tours. learn about the colorful haunted history of Bozeman.

Show and Tell

Fri. Sep. 4 7-9pm

Studio Wheelhouse 10 Evergreen Dr Ste B, Bozeman

Join The Bozeman Poetry Collective for show and tell. Bring your poems, paintings, songs, a new recipe, a cool rock you found! This is our most open format open mic. See you there!

Regional Campgrounds

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.

Battle Ridge Campground

22 miles NE of Bozeman on MT 86

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

Hyalite Canyon Mulitple Campgrounds

Chisholm - 18 miles S of Bozeman on
S 19th to Hyalite Canyon Rd
Hood Creek - 17 miles S of Boz. on 
S 19th to Hyalite Canyon Rd
Langhor – 11 miles S of Bozeman on 
S 19th to Hyalite Canyon Rd

Built in the 1940s, Hyalite Canyon has year-round recreational possibilities and refreshing…

Montana Ski Resorts

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.

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.

Moonlight Basin

101 Madison Rd. , Big Sky

Moonlight Basin was a ski resort in southwestern Montana, located in the Madison Range of the Rocky…