Recreation

Splash Montana officially opened its doors at 11:30 a.m. Friday. People waited in line to get in.

This is going to be handy for anyone who spends time in the woods. The PDF Maps Mobile App, developed by Avenza Systems Inc., is available as a free download from iTunes and the Android Play Store. The app provides access to Forest Service maps, such as motor-vehicle-use maps, which are free while pages from national forest atlases are 99 cents and forest visitor maps are $4...

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...