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“A wilderness, in contrast with those areas where man and his own works dominate the landscape, is hereby recognized as an area where the earth and community of life are untrammeled by man, where man himself is a visitor who does not remain.” Read more >>
Nothing motivates like a challenge—be it a grade-school dare, a first-ever marathon, or starting a new business. Read more >>
We often wax poetic about the millions of acres of pristine public land surrounding Bozeman, but the reality is, our trails, Read more >>
We all love Bozeman—no doubt about it. But the times, they are a-changin’. Gone are the quaint, small-town attitudes, the relaxed pace of life, and the slow, steady growth. Read more >>
Women getting after it together. Time, kids, careers, motivation: these are just some of the things that make spending time outside difficult for many local women. Luckily for them, there’s a club ready to offer encouragement. Read more >>
Last fall, the City of Bozeman approved the master plan for Story Mill Community Park, an ongoing Trust for Public Land (TPL) project on the north side of Bozeman. Read more >>
With its crystalline rivers, striking mountain ranges, and abundant wildlife, southwest Montana is an outdoor photographer’s dreamland. Read more >>
Rules to live by. Hey you! Howdy. Welcome to town. Obviously if you’re here, you know that Bozeman’s a pretty special place. We want to keep it that way, so there are a few things you should know about living here so it—and we—will survive. Read more >>
How Outside Bozeman got me to run the Ridge Run.“You have to write an essay,” said a local runner. We were talking about registering for the Ridge Run. She had been completely coherent up until this statement. I began to assess her for a stroke. Read more >>
Ever wonder what life was like for Bozeman-area homesteaders in the 1800s? The Museum of the Rockies has taken painstaking efforts to keep the memory of our geographic forbears alive, by recreating a realistic portrait of the Gallatin Valley’s early days. Read more >>
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Sep 4 2020 - 7:00pm to Sep 6 2020 - 7:00pm
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While Bozeman is surrounded by acres and acres of public land, full of recreational opportunities, the city limits are chock-full of fun, too.There are trails, beaches, boulders, and bike paths. Here are some numbers to consider. Read more >>
It’s only natural that the two biggest schools in the state are rivals. But is our university that much better? Let’s take a look and find out. Read more >>Cast Fishing Guide
The lower Madison in spring. Spring is a tricky season for the angler: weather is unpredictable, fish are elusive, and stream flows are in constant flux. Finding a waterway worthy of your time and effort can be challenging, but where there’s a will there’s a way. Read more >>Tales
Contests
The best of the best—that's what's in store this season, as we've plucked our personal favorites for a top-ten list of classics that never lose thier luster. Hitting 'em all won't be easy, but we've got faith in you—this is why you live here, right? Read more >>
With the new season comes a new giveaway—and this one’s a keeper. Roll up to the river in style, fish with a professional guide, then spend the rest of the weekend in cool comfort, ogling all your new outdoor gear and apparel. Read more >>
Submissions are now closed. Congratulations to Hannah Hutchinson and her furry friend Kayak, who won this season's contest. Keep an eye out for next season's contest: an adventure weekend with a camper-van rental, guided fishing trip, and gear from Timber Trails and Dan Bailey's.-- Read more >>People
When John Kemp Starley introduced the modern form of the bicycle in 1885, women’s suffrage was well underway but not yet a national movement. Women still wore binding corsets and voluminous hoop skirts. Nary a breeze would graze their ankles on a sizzling summer day. But the bicycle changed all... Read more >>
For these three stalwarts of southwest Montana's recreation scene, building an outdoor community is a labor of love. Read more >>Videos
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Below is our Spring 2020 crossword puzzle. Answers will be revealed on or around June 1, 2020. Good luck! Read more >>
Below is our Winter 2019-20 crossword puzzle. Answers will be revealed on March 1, 2020. Read more >>
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