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Summer's Warm Weather Brings the Threat of West Nile Virus [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:15:55 +0000

Summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21, but Health Officer Ellen Leahy with the Missoula City-County Health Department said on Monday that one summer hazard is already here. “The mosquitoes don’t know its not summer yet, so they’re out,” Leahy said. “West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitoes, and as its name says, it is [...]

Hiking in the Bitterroot? Head to Lake Como!

brooke — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:55:06 +0000

Although there is an abundance of awesome trails right here in Missoula, sometimes I get the itch to get out of town and hike somewhere new — even if it’s only 20 minutes down the road.

After hearing nothing but good things about the trail that loops Lake Como — the largest lake in the Bitterroot Valley — I decided to check it out for myself last summer

Mount Jumbo Reopens To Hikers Thursday [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:17:19 +0000

Parts of Mount Jumbo that have been closed to hikers and their dogs for the winter will reopen on Thursday, March 15th. I spoke with City of Missoula Lands Specialist Morgan Valiant about the change on Wednesday. That interview is attached. Valiant says parts of Mount Jumbo are closed each winter to keep humans from [...]

Lost Hiker Survives By Cuddling Cat for Warmth

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:03:25 +0000

After almost a month lost in New Mexico’s Gila National Forest, Margaret Page was found emaciated and malnourished but alive. And she may have her cat to thank for that. With temperatures dropping below freezing most nights, the 41-year-old cuddled with her kitty for warmth during her ordeal. “Her cat was in better shape than [...]

Top 7 Weather-Proof Hiking Boots for the Winter Adventurer

Carl Pettit — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:03:38 +0000

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Hiking boots are making a comeback, but still too many people wear the wrong foot attire for the winter (Hint: UGG boots aren't proper snow shoes, ladies). If you're the kind of person who enjoys excursions out into the cold outdoors, you should know that nothing ruins a hike like numb toes and soggy socks. Here are

Our Top 5 Places To Hike Around Missoula [Sponsored]

samanthasteven — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:51:49 +0000

Missoula residents hike more than they walk, and with so many hidden valleys, mountains, lakes, and wildlife to discover, hiking never gets old. Neverending mountain trails lead not only to breathtaking scenery, but also offer a serene reprieve from the noise of every day life. Here’s our top five Missoula hikes: Doug Loneman 1 Mount [...]