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Quiz: How "Zoo" Are You?
Sure, when people ask us where we’re from, we all say Missoula. But some of us are just a little more Zootastic than others. Take this quiz to find out where you fall along the Missoula spectrum.
1. When you approach a crosswalk, you:
a. Look both ways before crossing
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5 Things I Will Miss Most About Missoula
All good things must come to an end. I always knew that I would have to leave Missoula eventually, but I can’t believe that the time has really come to pack up and hit the road. I have a feeling that it won’t sink in until I’m hundreds of miles away from Zoo Town and unable to satisfy my craving for a banana-chocolate milkshake from Big Dipper, or a carne asada burrito from El Diablo, or a trail r
Goodbye for Now, Missoula
Perhaps there is some truth in that old saying, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.”
5 Things Every University of Montana Student Should Have
It's almost time for UM students to load up on gear for the fall semester. Here's what you'll need besides pens and notebooks.
University of Montana Students Can Save Money on Textbooks
The long list of student fees tacked on to most college tuition bills is enough to make any student scream. When I was enrolled at The University of Montana, it seemed like fees were being added or increased every single semester, and I will be the first to admit that half of the time, I didn’t even know what I was paying for...
“Lost and Found Montana” Project Creates Buzz
What makes a town, a town? The Montana Department of Transportation was faced with that question in 2000, when it proposed eliminating 18 towns from the state road map.
Butte Historical Tours – A Great Reason to Get Out of Missoula
For most Montanans, Butte is famous for two things: St. Patrick’s Day and the Berkeley Pit. But, there is more to Butte than green beer and toxic water.
Montana 4-H Celebrates 100 Years
While most fair-goers show up for the food, games and rides, the fair is so much more than ring tosses and corn dogs.
5 Real Montana Bars in Missoula
Give visiting friends and family members a taste of real Montana culture at one of these local watering holes.
Does Your Brain Need a Break?
One of my favorite summertime indulgences is simply doing nothing.
Some people might consider it a waste of a day, but to me, there is nothing better than grabbing a towel/blanket/mat/chair, heading to the park or the beach, and just lounging out in the sun...
Blue Mountain Observatory to Host Free Public Viewing Nights
If you’ve always been interested in astronomy, but never had a guide to give you a tour of the night sky, then you're in luck.
Blazing a Trail in the Rattlesnake? Bring Your Bug Spray!
I love spending time outdoors during the summer months, but I do not love all of the multi-legged creatures that make their home in the forest.