Recreation

Unseasonably warm weather and recent heavy rain have brought Missoula area rivers and streams to very high levels. Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Fishing Site Access Coordinator Chet Crowser said on Tuesday, that its just too risky to be out on the water floating or rafting right now.

Come to the grand opening of the new Parks and Recreation Sports and Wellness Center.

This Wednesday, November 28 the Missoula Parks and Recreation Department wants to hear from city residents about Hellgate Park. Dave Shaw is the Parks and Trails Development Mgr. He said the master plan for Hellgate Park will define the community’s “vision” for the park and lay the groundwork for future park development...

FW&P is seeking public comment on site improvements at Weigh Station Access Site on the Blackfoot near Bonner.

On slopes above 6000 feet in elevation and steeper than 35 degrees there is CONSIDERABLE AVALANCHE DANGER in the West Central Montana backcountry. The instability in the upper snowpack from last week’s storm has gained strength; but old, persistent, weak layers in the snowpack still exist...