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Another warm sunny day here in the Bitterroot Mountains. 

Much like the day we had yesterday and the day before and the day before that and the day before that. 

Thank God. 

Heidi and I have been hitting the trails like a couple of fanatical pack mules. 

Exploring Blue Mountain yesterday we came to realize that there are way too many places we've not yet discovered. 

Discovery is ...

Just what is the relationship between geography and demographics?  Moreover, what is the relationship between the natural characteristics & topography of a place and its inhabitants?  These are the kinds of questions one might begin to ponder in an attempt to understand the forces that shape Missoula's culture and the politics and beliefs of its population.   

Mountains can be catalytic, when climbing them.  They can easily ...

Winter refuses to relinquish its sloppy grip on our little mountain town.  Last night Missoula received what seemed like about an inch of fresh snow that by noon had half melted into a slushy mess that splashed up in the wake of cars and trucks on the streets and caked everything near by in a brown layer of filthy sludge.  The fresh white snow is now gone, although there were ...

I love burritos.  Well, not all burritos.  There are some burritos that I do not like.  I do not like burritos from Taco Del Mar.  I do not like burritos from Taco Bell or Taco Johns.  There are a lot of places that serve burritos that I do not like and will not eat, but there is one place that serves a burrito that I will never turn down: Taco Del ...

If you’re looking for a way to stay active during the winter months, there’s nothing better than cross-country skiing.  Missoula winters can get a little bleak, and if you’re not proactive about getting out and exercising, it’s easy for your physical and mental health fall by the wayside.  Luckily there's an abundance of ski trails around Missoula, the most popular of which is at Lolo Pass.

A lot of people who ...

With so many places to hike & bike around Missoula, newcomers and tourists often have trouble deciding just where to begin.  Whether you’re looking for a challenging aerobic workout, an easy, slow-paced hike, or just a bird’s-eye-view of the Missoula Valley, the most popular hike in town is undoubtedly the “M” Trail. 

Located at the base of Mount Sentinel on the University of Montana Campus, the trail ...

What’s better than strolling the streets of downtown Missoula viewing local art on a Friday night?  How about consuming mass amounts of free wine while strolling the streets of downtown Missoula viewing local art on a Friday night.  If this sounds to you like high-quality leisure time, then you would definitely get your kicks at Missoula’s First Friday Art Walk.

What started in 1989 as an ...