about bozeman: How Did The City of "Bozeman" Get Its Name? - 12/30/16 12:09 PM
The town of Bozeman was named after the man who made the Bozeman Trail, John Bozeman. Mr. Bozeman took part in the gold rush and traveled west from the mines in Colorado to mines in Deer Lodge, Montana, leaving his wife and children behind. Having failed in his quest for gold, he decided to take on a different venture—trail blazing. 
With help from his friend, John Jacobs, he created the Bozeman Trail in 1863 as a shortcut for gold miners traveling west from the Oregon Trail in Wyoming to Virginia City, Montana, a historic gold mining town.
Admiring the beauty of the Gallatin Valley at … (1 comments)

about bozeman: 10 Trails Around Bozeman, Montana - 12/20/16 02:11 PM
Nestled in the middle of Montana’s great mountain ranges, Bozeman offers adventure seekers almost limitless trails to explore. Here’s 10 of our favorite trails around Bozeman, Montana.
Sourdough
Located within close proximity to town, Sourdough Trail, also known as Bozeman Creek Trial, is popular among Bozemanites. Following the Bozeman Creek, it has an easy grade, and the distance you hike, bike, or cross-country-ski on this 10 mile trail is up to you. The trail ends at Mystic Lake, with interconnected logging trails and roads to continue your adventure.
Lava Lake Trail
Following the Cascade Creek under a thick evergreen forest canopy and through open green meadows, this trail … (1 comments)

about bozeman: Bozeman Montana Will Have Second High School - 06/16/16 01:14 AM

 
Make some room Bozeman High School—it looks like you will have some company soon in Bozeman, Montana. The phrase now feels much more real, thanks to a 6-1 vote by the Bozeman School Board to build an entirely new, 9 -12 high school in Bozeman Montana. Bozeman has been one of the fastest growing small towns in Western United States.
Bozeman High School currently has 2,000 students but has been expanding year over year. By 2020, the date a new high school should be opened, that enrollment will reach 2,400, hence the split.
The Bozeman School Board, as well as its high school … (0 comments)

about bozeman: New Phone Application Will Map Bozeman Montana Trails - 06/13/16 03:03 AM

As the outdoors continue to bring more and more people to Bozeman, Montana, the city has put a bit of organization back into nature. One of Bozeman’s biggest attractions is its 80 mile, in and around town trail system. Bozeman continually updates and improves its trails, knowing they are one of the main attractors to local residents. The trail is used by adults, children, runners, walkers and bikers. Whether for exercise or for travel, the trails have become a part of Bozeman’s outdoor culture.
Starting sometime this year, the Gallatin Valley Land Trust and the City of Bozeman will create a new … (0 comments)

about bozeman: New Pathway Planned For Bridger Canyon Hikers and Bikers - 06/09/16 03:18 AM

The “M” Trail and the Drinking Horse Trail attract a host of daily hikers, trail runners, bikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. Bridger Canyon Road is also one of the more beautiful and fun biking roads in the area. As the area’s popularity has increased, Bridger Canyon road has seen a lot of pedestrian and recreational traffic.
Currently, only a small shoulder exists for people who want to get to the trail heads without having to drive. Using a previously passed bond, the city will construct a new pathway from Bozeman that will go to both the "M" and Drinking Horse Trails. The … (0 comments)

about bozeman: Bozeman Montana Company Wins Award from US Department of Commerce - 05/25/16 03:34 AM

The U.S. Department of Commerce rewards companies across the nation for making a substantial contribution to the expansion of US exports.
The “E” award, created by President John F. Kennedy, is the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive from the department.  
Simms Fishing Products from Bozeman, Montana received the award in mid-May, showing the company’s growth and its consistency in delivering top quality goods.
The awardees this year contributed $2.23 trillion dollars worth of goods and services in 2015. These companies also provided 11.5 million jobs that were supported by exports.
Bozeman becomes more worldly each and every day. Business is not limited … (0 comments)

about bozeman: Old Bozeman K- Mart to Be Demolished for New Development - 05/18/16 03:15 AM

The building that housed the Kmart in Bozeman will be demolished. Bozeman’s planning office approved a demolition permit this week as city officials continue to try to attract new development, both commercial and residential, in Bozeman’s Midtown district.
Kmart closed in Bozeman in 2014 due to financial struggles from the national brand. The land under the building was rezoned in early May by the Bozeman City Commission in an attempt to spur more business development in the area.
The demolition permit has approved tearing the building down to its concrete slab. Workers will remove the building material and then fence the remaining site … (0 comments)

about bozeman: Study Suggests Bozeman Bring Back Paid Parking - 05/13/16 01:39 AM

A studied performed by Oregon based Rick Williams Consulting suggested that Bozeman Montana update its plans for managing parking in its downtown district. Parking demand has increased in Downtown Bozeman, the city’s historic district, due to new development and new visitor’s being attracted to the area.
Bozeman will need to develop a strategy for parking along Main Street and the rest of downtown if it wants to keep the area a convenient place to eat, shop and find entertainment.
As Bozeman grows, existing parking lots might be used for infill development. A precedent has already been set in Midtown Bozeman to favor commercial … (0 comments)

about bozeman: New Runway and New Airline Coming to Bozeman/Yellowstone Airport - 05/04/16 03:32 AM

Bozeman will be the first airport in Montana to officially service American Airline flights. Starting in June, the airline will start servicing a direct flight from Bozeman, Montana to Dallas, Texas. Based on how the experiment goes, American Airlines hopes to expand into other Montana cities, as well as increase Bozeman’s travel options. Bozeman's airport had more than a million visitors last year.
By adding an entirely new airline with additional direct flight options will increase a traveler’s ability to get to Bozeman. Bozeman’s tourism industry has lead to many visitors becoming permanent residents. Yellowstone has broken its visitor record in subsequent … (0 comments)