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

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

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

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

Saturday Night Fever

Every Saturday until Mar. 7 2025, 10pm

Ponderosa Social Club 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman

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

Poker Tournament

Every Saturday, Sunday, noon-6pm

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

Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament. Prize Pool Guaranteed to be at least $1500. Registration Open at 11:30 - late register by ~1:45. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff.

Poker Tournament

Every Tuesday, 7-11pm

The Golden Zebra 321 E. Main St, Bozeman

Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament. $200 Added. Great way to learn the game! Registration Open at 6:30 - late register by ~7:30. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff.

Get Up & Move: Yoga

First, Third Wednesday until Dec. 18, 10:15-11am

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Join us for kids' yoga and activities every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month! Sessions are designed for children ages 2-6. Siblings of all ages welcome.

Circus & Acro Open Gym

Every Tuesday until Dec. 10, 6-8pm

The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman

Run away to the circus! Learn or practice partner acrobatics, object manipulation, juggling, handstands and unicycling. Join a community of like-minded individuals and elevate your skills in a supportive environment.

Regional Campgrounds

Battle Ridge Campground

22 miles NE of Bozeman on MT 86

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

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.

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.

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

Blacktail Ski Area

Lakeside

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area is a family-friendly, affordable snow sports facility in Lakeside, Montana. The ski area looks over beautiful Flathead Lake.

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.

Bear Paw Ski Bowl

Rudyard

Ski knee deep cheap at the steep and deep! 29 miles South of Havre, MT.