I grew up in the midwest (SD) and now live on the fringe of Missoula. I am married and we have one daughter, two dogs, and a cat. I am a big Griz and Lady Griz fan. I enjoy fishing, camping, reading and traveling.
Alan K
Monty Python Reuniting
One of the all-time best comedy troupes, Monty Python has reunited. Plans are in the works for a stage show. The group had its first big success with the Monty Python Flying Circus TV show. The five surviving members last performed together in 1998...
USFS Goes Hi-Tech with Map App
This is going to be handy for anyone who spends time in the woods. The PDF Maps Mobile App, developed by Avenza Systems Inc., is available as a free download from iTunes and the Android Play Store. The app provides access to Forest Service maps, such as motor-vehicle-use maps, which are free while pages from national forest atlases are 99 cents and forest visitor maps are $4...
Unique Turkey Dinner Recipes
‘Draft’ magazine has come up with a full Thanksgiving Day menu (seven dishes) and beer is a part of every item. I have some family tradition recipes that I won’t give up but I’m going to try a couple of these.
Luxury Hunting Rig
Imagine the looks of envy you’ll get when you pull into hunting camp with this rig.
Hunters It’s Your Last Chance
This is the last week for hunters to venture afield to try and put some meat in the freezer. It’s also the last week for you to make a guess in the World Famous Dead Elk contest.
New App for USFS Maps
The U.S. Forest Service now offers access to variety of visitor maps for people using Android and iOS devices.
Beer Recipes for Thanksgiving
I just got my latest online copy of ’Draft’ magazine. They are definitely in the holiday mood.
Brawl Countdown Underway
It’s three days from now to the kickoff of the 113th meeting of the Grizzlies and the Bobcats. The Griz are coming off a win against Weber State last Saturday and the Bobcats are hoping to recover after their loss to Southern Utah.
Just Kidding is Not OK
Young people are getting a little less accepting of racist and sexist words and other slurs they see online.
Hunting Numbers Continue Up
This could be the time to head out into the woods if you’re a hunter.
Selfie Pioneered by Craig
"Selfie" — the smartphone self-portrait — has been declared word of the year for 2013, according to Britain's Oxford University Press.
Healthcare in Rural Areas by Robot
This could be a real breakthrough for health care in Montana.