Recreation

Community Pond Program grant money available

Sat. Jan. 6th, 2024

Big Sky Buck Ridge Injured Snowmobiler

Tue. Jan. 2nd, 2024

Beehive Basin Injured Skier

Tue. Jan. 2nd, 2024

Big Sky In the 1970’s Generations of Friends

Mon. Jan. 1st, 2024

Liz Bischoff

In celebration of Big Sky Resort’s 50th Anniversary, I wanted to share a story of friendship that spans nearly 45 years, spills into three generations, and travels over four states. I’ll paint the picture: It’s 1976 and, in Spring…

Musing On Adventure Lists

Mon. Jan. 1st, 2024

Steve McGann

At times it seems as if lists run our lives. Lists of chores, of errands, of work duties, groceries; calendars of meetings, on and on. But there are fun lists too. Lists for Santa, guest lists for celebrations and, of course, bucket lists. The name…

Top 10 Bozeman-y Things to do this Winter

Mon. Jan. 1st, 2024

Alex Sokol

Here are ten ways you can enjoy the month of January.SkijoringEver seen someone on a skateboard being pulled around by a dog? Skijoring is the same thing, with skis. The indigenous Sámi of Northern Europe were the first to throw a harness…

Application period starts Jan. 2 for Smith River permits

Sun. Dec. 31st, 2023

Big Sky Resort to Install Its Second Eight-Place Bubble Lift, Replacing Six Shooter

Fri. Dec. 29th, 2023

Start your New Year with a First Day Hike

Fri. Dec. 29th, 2023

FWP solicits comment on several items for February Commission meeting

Fri. Dec. 29th, 2023

FWP to require field day for youth who take Hunter or Bowhunter Education online

Fri. Dec. 22nd, 2023

Hyalite "Zach Attack" Ice Climber Rescue

Mon. Dec. 18th, 2023

MOGA Applauds Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission for Strategic Hunting Season Changes

Fri. Dec. 15th, 2023

CWD management hunt to open in portion of lower Ruby Valley

Thu. Dec. 14th, 2023

Sourdough Trail Rescue

Wed. Dec. 13th, 2023

Cash reward increased to $21K for information on wolverine killed illegally in southwestern Montana

Fri. Dec. 8th, 2023

Hunting for male mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 130

Tue. Dec. 5th, 2023

Fish and Wildlife Commission adjusts December agenda to remove black bear regulations, add final decision on wolf rule amendments

Fri. Dec. 1st, 2023

Montana Holidays Outdoors

Fri. Dec. 1st, 2023

Steve McGann

My favorite Christmas ornament is a pine cone. It is fitted with a little eye screw and strung on a faded old ribbon. My Mother sent it to me as the wrapping for a present years ago. She included a description typed on her old Underwood, taped to the…

Winter Camping Deserves A Spot in the Sun

Fri. Dec. 1st, 2023

Joseph Montalbano

Camping in winter is a physically demanding task. It’s a test of physical ability to get anything done in hostile conditions, when the difference between being prepared or unprepared is crucial, and making one too many mistakes can mean heading…

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Recreation Events

Poker Tournament

Every Saturday, Sunday until May. 4, noon-6pm

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

Live Poker Tournaments in Bozeman Every Weekend on Saturdays & Sundays! Join us for No Limit Hold 'em Cash Games 7 days a week starting at 3pm. Food, Drinks & Fun Every Day!

Yoga For All

Every Tuesday until Aug. 29, 12:15pm; Every Tuesday until Oct. 31, 12:15pm; Every Tuesday until Dec. 26, 12:15-1pm; Every Tuesday, 12:15pm

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Our movement series meets weekly in the Bozeman Public Library Community Room.

Country Swing Dance Lessons

Every Thursday, 8-11pm

Ponderosa Social Club 515 W Aspen St Suite 100, Bozeman

Join the Country Renegades every Thursday for Country Swing dance lessons at Ponderosa Social Club! All experience levels are encouraged to join for lessons at 8pm and social dancing at 9pm. No partner required! See y'all out on the dance floor!

BPS Ghost Walking Tours

Fri. Jun. 21 8-10:30pm

Corner at the Court House 3rd and Main, Bozeman

Join Bozeman Paranormal on our annual ghost walking tours. Learn about the colorful history of Bozeman's past residents and reports of paranormal activity in various downtown locations. Try your hand at some real ghost hunting equipment.

Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival

Sat. Apr. 20 10am-3pm

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Exhibits, festival talks, refreshments, live music, and children's activities!

Big Sky Country State Fair

Wed. Jul. 17 11am-11pm

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Need a dose of fun? Indulge in your favorite fair foods, experience the thrill of the carnival, and take in live entertainment! Enjoy family fun starting Wednesday, July, 17th; gates open at 11 am and close at 11 pm daily (6 pm on Sunday, July 21st).

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Regional Campgrounds

Battle Ridge Campground

22 miles NE of Bozeman on MT 86

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

Red Cliff Campground

7 miles S of Big Sky on US 191

This campground sits next to the Gallatin River, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Most campsites are situated among scattered pine and fir trees. Some sites are located in open meadows further from the river.