A Mad Float on the Madison

Kent Goodman

It was the mid-1970s and a perfect day for a lazy float down the Madison.

Coming Home The STATION Foundation

uses a sense of community and connection to nature to help soldiers return from war

Sarah Cairoli

R4: Run, Ruck, Ride Relay

Ranger Rick: Tales From a Former YNP Ranger

Tell the Mother I Have Found Her Child

Rick Gale

It was close to 8 p.m. when she had gone back to the tent to check on her 15 month-old toddler and couldn’t find him.

Spruce Moths: The Quiet Hatch

People travel to our great state to chase the famed Salmon fly hatch, the prolific Mother’s Day caddis hatch, our blanket PMD hatches, and our epic hopper “hatches” (albeit not in recent years). You don’t hear about many…

Bozeman Reel Company

At the Heart and Soul of Bozeman Fly Fishing

Danielle Martin

The buzz and whir of machines cutting and shaping aluminum fills the North Church Avenue production facility of the Bozeman Reel Company.

Fly Fishing Around Summer Storms

Next time you are on the river and see a storm front coming in, don’t row to the take out, put on the rain jacket, change up your patterns, and catch some fish.

Dog on Board: Traveling with Fido

Missy Seu

As another school year draws to a close and the summer months approach, families are preparing for road trips to enjoy the outdoors, visit relatives, or explore new places.

Out of Town: Summer Day Trips

Kate  Glasch

Everyone needs a break from bustling Bozeman life. Head out to one of these summer destinations.

Active Families and Healthy Sleep

The best advice I can give to parents is to set limits; children need boundaries and sleep is not an exception.

The Road to Bozeman

A successful Kickstarter campaign brings friends from Pittsburgh to Montana.

Ramona Mead

This is the time of year when many students are breathing a sigh of relief, with classes behind them and the summer ahead, full of potential. An ambitious group of friends from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania have decided to make the most of their time…

Southside Saturdays

Bozemanites are known for getting outside and exploring, leaving no stone unturned in our search for adventure.

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

Greek Creek Campground

11 miles N of Big Sky on US 191

A campground in the Gallatin Canyon on 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.

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.

Bear Paw Ski Bowl

Rudyard

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

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…