montana outdoors: As Wildfire Season Winds Down in Montana, Authorities Warn it’s Not Over Yet
- 08/17/11 07:39 AM
Two consecutive years without major forest fires have left the state’s fire suppression fund fairly healthy, but authorities with state and federal agencies warn: Wildfire season isn’t over yet. Though there have been few fires this summer, several have broken out in the last few weeks, according to InciWeb, a national incident information system. “It certainly isn’t over yet,” Mary Sexton, director of Montana’s Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, said Tuesday. Thus far this year, the state has used only $1.8 million of a $17 million fire suppression fund. But because that money was used to send Montana … (3 comments)
montana outdoors: Over 900,000 Visitors to Yellowstone Park in July!
- 08/04/11 07:24 AM
Yellowstone Park Bison with an Old Faithful Backdrop The number of July visitors to Yellowstone National Park topped 900,000 for only the third time in the park's history this year, the National Park Service said Thursday. The park had 906,935 visitors last month, the second-highest monthly total ever recorded. The total is down from July 2010, which set the single-month record at 957,785. Yellowstone recorded 1,848,658 recreational visitors from January to July of this year. That's about 163,000 fewer visitors than the same time period in 2010, which was a record year. … (3 comments)
It looks like our big rivers have crested and are on the way back down. We have actually had some great fishing despite the high water. The Gallatin RiverThe Gallatin River is located just west of Bozeman and is known for it's abundance of fish and it's unbelievable scenery. Starting about 70 miles south of Bozeman and flowing North following U.S. Highway 191 most of its length, the Gallatin has easy access and is a great choice for wade fishing all year long.Current Conditions & Fishing Strategy07/10/2011 Although the Gallatin is still running pretty high … (5 comments)
montana outdoors: Bozeman Summer Hiking Series - Lava Lake
- 07/02/11 02:33 PM
Bozeman Summer Hiking Series - Lava Lake Lava Lake - Lee Metcalf Wilderness near Bozeman, MT Located just 25 minutes from downtown Bozeman, the Lava Lake Trailhead begins a stone's throw from the west bank of the Gallatin River. Lava Lake is a popular hike due to its proximity to both Bozeman and Big Sky, its gradual ascents along Cascade Creek and the sheer beauty of the lake itself. The trail to and from the lake is a roughly 6 mile loop that meanders through the Gallatin National Forest and Lee Metcalf Wilderness before reaching the hikes namesake. Cascade Creek on … (2 comments)
montana outdoors: Bozeman Summer Hiking Series - Kirk Hill Loop's
- 06/30/11 06:10 PM
Bozeman Summer Hiking Series - Kirk Hill Loop's Looking North into Bozeman with the Bridger Range in the Distance Sunny Saturday's are made for hiking and with a 4 year old's and 2 year old's social calendar to keep up with, short hikes close to town are perfect for getting a quick fix when birthday parties and play dates are one the daily docket. The Kirk Hill Loops fit the bill to a "T" in this situation. Less than 10 minutes from town, the longest of the loops is under 2 miles and even with a handful of stops to rest … (5 comments)
It looks like our big rivers have crested and are on the way back down. We have actually had some great fishing despite the high water. The Gallatin RiverThe Gallatin River is located just west of Bozeman and is known for it's abundance of fish and it's unbelievable scenery. Starting about 70 miles south of Bozeman and flowing North following U.S. Highway 191 most of its length, the Gallatin has easy access and is a great choice for wade fishing all year long.Current Conditions & Fishing Strategy06/27/2011The Gallatin looks like it crested this past weekend … (3 comments)
The Gallatin RiverThe Gallatin River is located just west of Bozeman and is known for it's abundance of fish and it's unbelievable scenery. Starting about 70 miles south of Bozeman and flowing North following U.S. Highway 191 most of its length, the Gallatin has easy access and is a great choice for wade fishing all year long.Current Conditions & Fishing Strategy06/19/2011 With the arrival of warmer temperatures and heavy rain the water levels on the Gallatin have risen substantially. Along with higher flow has come increased turbidity. That's a nice way of saying that the … (3 comments)
For as much attention in recent years that the mountain lion has garnered, they are exceptionally seclusive animals and very few humans have actually seen a lion in the wild. I have been fortunate enough to have seen them on several occasions, at great distance and in close quarters. They are wholly impressive, sleek and powerful, silent and calculating...true predators. Mountain lions are the largest member of the cat family in the Americas and have the most extensive range of any mammal in the western hemisphere, besides man. They rely … (5 comments)
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