Trekking Tribble

Marion Jackman

Bozeman is an outdoor lover’s paradise that attracts people from around the globe. Not only are we mere hours away from two national parks that are world renowned for their natural wonders, we are also surrounded by tall mountain peaks and a…

Alternatives

Steve McGann

Bozeman is changing, growing before our eyes. The edge of town moves almost daily; you can see it, and also hear it in the sound of nail guns on the frames of countless new buildings. The whole place is vibrant, moving, exciting, and alive. Says me…

May Day! May Day!

Phil Knight

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Observing Nature with the Montana Master Naturalist Program

Kelly Nicholson

"Hey dolla dolla bill, y’all!,” I say melodically, then laugh. My attempt at a birdsong mnemonic for the white-crowned sparrow isn’t quite accurate, but it’s always fun to say.I learned how to create these memory-jogging catch phrases during…

The Ten (Or So) Hiking Essentials

Steve McGann

“Be prepared. That is my belief and that is my motto. My practice, however, is a little different. I tend to go off in a more or less random direction myself, half-baked, half-assed, half-cocked, and half-ripped. Why? Well... all that bloody…

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).

Regional Campgrounds

Moose Creek Flat Campground

9 miles N of Big Sky on US 191

Moose Creek Flat Campground is located in the Gallatin Canyon, 32 miles south of Bozeman on US Highway 191.

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…

Battle Ridge Campground

22 miles NE of Bozeman on MT 86

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

Montana Ski Resorts

Moonlight Basin

101 Madison Rd. , Big Sky

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

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.

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.