outdoors

Felt restless lately? Thinking about taking time off? Talking to your Lab? You might have "The itch."

I’m usually not all that into getting dirty when I run. I sidestep mud puddles and steer clear of mushy surfaces like wet grass and slush. That’s not to say that I am a complete stranger to muddy mischief. I have many fond memories of the early years of my running career, when a spring puddle-stomping run came as a welcome break from an otherwise serious training schedule ...

After suffering through subfreezing temperatures all winter, it might sound silly to complain about hot weather. But just as “it’s too cold” is a common excuse to scrimp on exercise during the winter months, “it’s too hot” is a go-to reason to forgo a workout during the few months that it is actually warm in Montana ...

I recently committed to running the Missoula Half-Marathon on July 8. At 13.1 miles, it will be the longest race I have ever attempted. To help increase the odds that it also will be the longest race I have ever finished, I have been going on some pretty long training runs — way longer than I’m used to ...

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

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.

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.

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks is getting ready to sell “surplus licenses” on a first-come first-served basis.

This past weekend I took the plunge — quite literally, it turns out — and agreed to float the Alberton Gorge on a river raft.

I’ve floated the Blackfoot as I’m sure many of you have. It’s too nice to not get involved and help keep it clean.

Learn more about bears and enjoy a cool summer evening around the campfire at Big Pine Fishing Access Site.

After a 44 year-old Anaconda woman was drowned in the Blackfoot River on July 4th, authorities are reminding recreationists who are rafting or tubing on Western Montana rivers to use safety equipment and common sense. Vivaca Crowser is Public Education Coordinator for Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks. She says area rivers are still running high and fast, and the cold water can slow reaction times,