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The Big Game (Bobcat Football 2012)

Sun. Sep. 2nd, 2012

August 30th was the big game. There are a lot of new players and even some that played last year. First, John Ellis who was a big receiver last year, now that Akpla is gone he might be noticed even more. Ellis is one player to watch. Secondly, Tray…

MSU hosts welcome activities to get students engaged for the fall semester

Sun. Sep. 2nd, 2012

In addition to the cooler weather and changing leaves, September also brings students back to Bozeman as the fall semester gets underway. In order to get students involved, MSU hosts many exciting events each year during the first weeks of school…

Victory: a true adventure short story

Sun. Sep. 2nd, 2012

The delicate spring flowers shyly displayed their new attire as we stepped lightly along the rough stone-filled trail. Butterflies, some golden, some blue, darted in front of us, as if to lead the way. We had not sensed that this was anything more…

Warm Water Fly Fishing in MT?

Sun. Sep. 2nd, 2012

So what in the world is a fly shop guy in Bozeman, Montana talking about fishing for bass, Sauger, Walleye and other “non-game species” for? That is a legitimate question. After all, we are in the heart of trout country — is there…

Raptors: The Extinct Kind, The Living Kind, and Those We Might Create

Sat. Sep. 1st, 2012

Are dinosaurs flying over Bozeman? Why is world renowned paleontologist, Jack Horner, the keynote speaker for The Bridger Raptor Festival? If you know very much about dinosaurs or have visited the Museum of the Rockies, you know the answer to this…

Fear Bear: Roadtrip to Glacier National Park

Sat. Sep. 1st, 2012

Recently, I took a trip up to Glacier National Park with one of my best friends. She arrived at my apartment the evening before we departed, and I was determined to host a barbeque that night, despite wailing winds and looming thunderclouds. It was…

Doggies On Your Mark

Sat. Sep. 1st, 2012

Bozeman Canine Classic, who brought Bozeman the K9-9K in May, is coordinating two events this fall for those who like to gain foot mileage in the company of their furry best friends. The 2nd annual Doggie Dash is a 1 mile fun run (or walk) on Sunday…

Dry Flies – What’s the Draw?

Tue. Jul. 31st, 2012

Before I delve into the subject, a disclaimer, I’m not a dry fly guy, I’m a streamer fisherman, and so my perspective on dry flies comes from my desire to catch big fish, therefore you won’t find me chasing a Trico hatch, or even a…

Bike to Meet Your Farmer

Tue. Jul. 31st, 2012

A grassroots organization called Human-Powered Mountaineers Inc. has sprouted out of the 2011 rain and is going strong this summer. The organization, teamed with local farmers, has been on a mission to educate the Bozeman area community about ways to…

Gladys and I: A Biking Tale

Tue. Jul. 31st, 2012

Growing up, I was never very interested in biking. However, all of that changed when I moved to Bozeman, land of black labs named Bridger, Subarus, and bicycle enthusiasts. Although I have not yet been able to swing the acquisition of an…

Hungry For Bikes: The Bozeman Bike Kitchen

Sat. Jun. 30th, 2012

Hungry for a bike? Bikes are on the menu at the Bozeman Bike Kitchen. We recommend you begin with an education appetizer served by a bike mechanic mentor. Not interested in an appetizer? Entrées include a bike frame; drivetrain and gearing;…

Top 10 Hikes Around Bozeman

Sat. Jun. 30th, 2012

#1 Hyalite Creek Trail – 11 miles – This hike is for easy to moderate hikers and offers stunning views. Including passing 11 waterfalls! Definitely one of the most beautiful hikes in the Bozeman area! #2 M Trail – 1.6 miles…

Sweat, Dust, and Thundering Hooves: Summer Rodeos within 150 miles of Bozeman

Sat. Jun. 30th, 2012

Rodeo is a sport different from any other sport out there because it requires a connection between both animal and human, that involves trust, love, and adrenaline,” said Shannon Sleven, a recent Bozeman high school graduate and participant in…

Small Stream Splendor

Thu. May. 31st, 2012

Ask anyone around the world about fly fishing in Montana and you are likely to hear about all of the big rivers and the close proximity to so many famous fishing destinations like the Madison, the Yellowstone, the Missouri, the Big Hole, the Bighorn…

Flowing Free on the Yellowstone

Tue. May. 1st, 2012

Throughout my fishing ventures I’ve yet to find a river anywhere else in the world that conjures up the vivid imagery and breadth of emotions for me that the Yellowstone River does. The Yellowstone draws its water from Yellowstone Lake in…

A New Fast Pass to the Biggest Skiing in America

Sat. Mar. 31st, 2012

At the beginning of March Big Sky Resort began a new pilot program for the Tram called Fast Pass. The Fast Pass is a complimentary pass for a reserved timeslot on the Lone Peak Tram available to season pass holders and one-day ticket holders at no…

An Attempt at Winter

Wed. Feb. 29th, 2012

My alarm started singing to me at 6:45 AM. Yes, my alarm sings — it doesn’t chirp — a lovely little song that repeats the phrase, “Get up.” I hazily hit snooze and told my phone I didn’t want to get up, that it…

Four Legged Racing

Wed. Feb. 29th, 2012

Runners, like many athletes, have their routines and rituals. Many must run with music, some have to run alone, and there are runners who enjoy constant companionship when logging the miles. While company and conversation can help keep your mind off…

Beneath the Surface: The Dangers of Pre-season Skiing and Boarding

Wed. Feb. 1st, 2012

Any day now, that early season storm will roll through, dumping some fluffy white powder in the mountains and subsequently covering their inherent rugged features. The anticipation and temptation of busting out our skis or snowboards for the first…

Clomp and Waddle: Snowshoeing Bohart Ranch

Wed. Feb. 1st, 2012

I moved to Bozeman in the fall of 2009, and after a massive early snowstorm, it became immediately apparent that I would need to get excited about a winter sport in order to thrive in this town. Lacking qualities such as coordination and grace, I…

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Gyrokinesis - An Introduction

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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!

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