Fifteen Seconds in Lamar Valley

Lisa Vandenbos

On October 22, 2016, my husband John and I were charged by a grizzly in Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley. All turned out fine for us and the bear, but the memory is still vivid ten years on. We had parked at a pullout east of Tower Junction, then…

Fall is Falling

Steve McGann

It happens in late August on a day of hiking in the high country. There is a suddenly-noticed reddish tinge to the undergrowth near the trail. A cool breeze runs down the slopes; perhaps a cloud dims the sun for a moment. Autumn is making an…

Arctic Oil Montana Wild

Simon Nathans

The world exists in cycles, which we split into eras and epochs. There is a herd of caribou, around 180,000 strong, that have been migrating from what is now the Yukon and Northwest Territory of Canada to the arctic coastal plain of Alaska — a…

Ross Pass & Peak

Steve McGann

The Bridger Mountains mark the eastern boundary of the Gallatin Valley. The range forms a wall that rises four thousand feet above the plains. Though the Bridgers reach farther both to the north and south, the central high peaks are continuous from…

Flathead Pass The Northern Bridgers

Steve McGann

I like to call the Bridger Mountains Bozeman’s front yard. From the parking lot at the ‘M’ to the parking lot at Fairy Lake twenty miles north, there are always vehicles waiting for people to return from their Bridger adventures…

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; Every Tuesday until Dec. 30, 12:15pm; Every Tuesday until Jan. 27, 12:15-1pm; Every Tuesday until Feb. 2 2027, 12:15-1pm

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

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

Gyrokinesis - An Introduction

Every Thursday until Oct. 30, 12:15-1pm; Every Thursday until Nov. 20, 12:15-1pm; Every Thursday until Dec. 18, 12:15-1pm; Every Thursday until Feb. 26, 12:15-1pm; Every Thursday until Feb. 4 2027, 12:15-1pm

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!

BPS Ghost Walking Tours

Fri. Nov. 6 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.

Senior Sing Along with Kate Bryan (Projected Lyrics)

Every Tuesday, 1:30-2:30pm

Pilgrim Church (Emmett Room) - Enter South Door 2118 S. 3rd Avenue, Bozeman

Joyful, fun-filled sing-along gathering. Friendship and connection through music (ages 45 to 105). No singing experience required — just bring your love of music. songs from multiple generations & genres (pop, country, folk, , blues, rock, etc).

Teen D&D Sessions: Group #1

Sat. Nov. 7 11am-1pm

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Soar high into a world of adventure with DM Peter!

Regional Campgrounds

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…

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.

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…

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.

Bridger Bowl

15795 Bridger Canyon Road, Bozeman

Bridger Bowl is a private non-profit community ski area located 16 miles north of Bozeman, Montana…