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Hunters and Hikers, Be Prepared for Extra Bear Activity Around Berries
With many bird seasons underway and archery season opening this weekend, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds hunters that bears are active right now, searching out food from late summer...
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Eastern Half of Going-to-the-Sun Road to Close Monday
This weekend will be the last chance to drive the entire 50 miles of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park before construction will start Monday. Beginning September 23, 7 a.m. the road...
View ArticleAn Aerial View of Bob Marshall Wilderness’ Chinese Wall
Have any of you been hunting or hiking in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex? It is extremely rough terrain, popular with hunters who have pack horses, and few get to see one of the most popular...
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You Should Always Have at Least One of These In Your Pack
Whether you’re hunting, fishing, hiking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing or doing anything in the mountains of Montana (and everywhere else), there is one item that should always be included in the...
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Discover the 10 best Hikes in Glacier National Park
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will offer a free one-hour program on the top 10 hikes in Glacier National Park on Feb. 27 at Montana Wild, 2668 Broadwater Ave., next to Spring Meadow Lake State...
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Montana Trappers Association Hosting First MT PLUS Event in Missoula on May 31st
What: The Montana Trappers Association will be hosting the first MT PLUS event on May 31, 2014 in an effort to unite all the groups in Montana, who utilize public lands, consume natural resources and...
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Western Montana Wildflower Watch
For most of you Montana Outdoor Radio Show fans, walking around in the woods is only interesting if you are carrying a rifle, scope and a tag during hunting season. But, there are a few of us earth...
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Hey Mom, Go Take a Hike!
When asked for one line that describes our dear mother for a birthday card one year, my sister came up with the best one: “Two miles my a$$!” It may sound crass or rude to some, but in my family it is...
View ArticleGORP Recipe – A Little More Than Good Old Raisins and Peanuts
GORP-and acronym for Good Old Raisins & Peanuts, or trail mix. Trail mix is considered an ideal snack food for hikes, because it is lightweight, easy to store, and nutritious, providing a quick...
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Griz & Hiker Nearly Come Nose to Nose on Highline Trail in Glacier
(Photo: PHILIP GRANRUD ) It was captured in a photo, which of course is worth a thousand words. A grizzly bear was trodding along the Highline Trail in Glacier National Park, a notoriously narrow,...
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Pike, hoppers and flash floods?: Brench French Radio Show Preview
Northern pike fishing has been good at Tongue River Reservoir this past week, according to folks at the marina. Fish up to 10 pounds have been taken. The pike are biting on bottom bouncers with worm...
View ArticleA Pair of Severed Legs Found By Butte Hikers Still Baffles Detectives
It is a scene straight out of the Sopranos; a bag filled with severed legs ditched on a remote road. The only difference is this is a true story, not a TV show. And instead of New Jersey, it happened...
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How to Avoid and Diffuse a Mountain Lion Attack
I remember hearing a story being told by somebody years ago about a couple of hunters who were out in the woods, and a cat crossed their paths. Apparently, all of the men panicked and ran while...
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Best Outhouse in Bigfork Has a Library!
One of the more unpleasant parts of being an outdoor woman is finding a decent place to take care of business. I was pleasantly surprised to stumble across what is arguable the nicest, well-maintained...
View Article10 Outdoor Activities to Enjoy With Your Kids Before School Starts
As a kid summer NEVER lasted long enough. For parents, I imagine the opposite might be true this time of year. But don’t wait until September for your kids to start learning again; summer is the best...
View ArticleMoose Charges While Group of Hikers Can Only Watch
Picture this…you’re hiking in the mountains, and there’s waist-deep snow off of the path….and then you spot a moose during a lunch break. You take pictures and wonder what it’s doing….and then it...
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Leave Your Legacy with the Help of a Legacy Stick
Do you find yourself picking up large sticks and using them as walking sticks while you’re out hiking or walking around the mountains? Whether you have a new or old injury or maybe you just want that...
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Ten Must-Do “Heavenly” Montana Hikes
It’s finally starting to warm up enough to get out on those spring hikes we love so much–but where should you go first? We found a list of the top “10 heavenly Montana hikes west of the Continental...
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A Short Walk to Where the Fish Are Biting
If you are looking for a semi-short hike, good for the whole family, and good for fishing, as long as you don’t mind catching small fish, then Camas Lake might be the place to check out. Even if you...
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The Ultimate Trail Mix Recipe?
Not all trail mix is created equal. Trail mix is a valuable asset to the hungry hiker but good trailmix should beg to be eaten. To make trailmix that is filled with protein and great flavor start by...
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The Cost of Play (by Brett French)
We Montanans love to play in the woods. Hiking, hunting, ATV riding, backcountry skiing – no matter the activity we all want a place to play. But as our population grows and more tourists visit, we’re...
View ArticleRMEF Did it Again! [VIDEO]
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation did it again! There are now over 400 more acres available to the public!
View ArticleThe Ptarmigan Tunnel in Glacier National Park
There is a 240-foot tunnel that was built by the Civilian Conservation Corp in the 1930s for horses and some early park tours in Glacier National Park. Glacier National Park is full of famous...
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Waterfall Hikes in the Big Sky
Montana is full of so many beautiful outdoor spectacles. You can hike to the peak of a mountain, you can swim in the lakes of the valleys! You can even find treasures during your hikes, and if you’re...
View ArticlePREVENTING PAIN WHILE HIKING
Hiking is an escape for many of us. Especially in the gorgeous terrain that Montana has to offer! However, it can take a heavy toll on the body, specifically the joints and the knees. Not to worry,...
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