Montana rivers

Recent complaints have led to some timely guidance from Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks.

Instead of deciding whether you're a full Montanan or not, let's consider to what degree you act like a Montanan.

This interactive map shows where harmful blue-green algae may be growing in Montana.

A picture shared this week on social media of a barbed wire fence strung across a popular river in Montana was generating passionate comments. Like it or not, fences over rivers on private property are not illegal.

It seems far too soon to be talking about flooding, but it's already happening in some areas of the state, according to the latest info from Montana DNRC.

The stress on Montana's trout streams is very high.

Next week there is a party at the Top Hat downtown Missoula for the support of the Smith River.

Did you know that just a few miles west of Missoula sits a whitewater rafters dream? Yes, the Alberton Gorge is home to class II and class III rapids. This stretch of whitewater boasts five major rapids, and numerous smaller rapids. Not only is this a whitewater lover’s dream, it is just plain fun for anyone.

As we Missoulians know, there is no place like Montana in the summer. The weather is amazing and there is so much to do. It’s one of the best places to live and enjoy the outdoors. If you’re looking for a few ways to enjoy this summer, then here’s a list of things to make sure you do before fall hits.

Four boys, one boat, two oars, one cooler full of food and drinks and six life jackets later we were on the river. It took all of about two minutes on the river before my boys jumped in the water. It was too hot to just sit in the boat and float. It wasn’t too long before I joined them.

Our friends at Destination Missoula have announced that Missoula has been selected by Outside Magazine as a top river town.