June 1, 2011 I totally donated my truck to Montana PBS. I loved that truck. And now the vehicle belongs to Montana PBS because I signed the title over and a nice man picked it up on a huge multi-vehicle platform tow truck. Super easy to do. Not so easy to actually say goodbye to my old, friend.
June 1, 2011 I don't know if it's been the weather lately or a lack of sleep, but I've needed some restored energy. I've been a little uninspired lately and when that happens I usually need a creative outlet or a little bit of nature to redirect life's perspective (or dare I say purpose?). Well, we're in the right place for the latter so yesterday I got outside and got back in touch.
May 28, 2011 Rapidly changing weather conditions in Montana, northern Wyoming and the western Dakotas have prompted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to make adjustments to previously announced reservoir releases. Future releases will reach record levels considerably higher than those previously announced.
May 22, 2011
May 16, 2011 I've always been scared out of my mind of encountering a bear and I'm not afraid to admit it. Montana back country and bears go hand in hand. My safety is more important to be than sounding like a badass on Monday morning about how gnarly my hiking/camping trip was. Be Bear Aware is a site to study if you haven't taken the time to learn about precautions.
May 12, 2011 Today was the day, the one we've all been waiting for. You could hear the same sentiment echo throughout the Gallatin Valley today, "spring is finally here!" We can't help ourselves from getting a little irritable and impatient around this time every year, even though anyone who has cashed in at least a few years here should know that Montana doesn't have a spring season. It's summer, a short fall and a looong winter.
May 1, 2011 Don't look outside, look at your calender. May is officially here Montanans, which means the calender will also tell you that general fishing season opens this month. On the third Saturday in May (May 21st), Montana's 2011 general fishing season opens. Make sure you're ready.
April 24, 2011 'Back to Good' one little trip at a time. There are no excuses in not living the life we really want. All we need to do is trust and leap- the net always appears.
At the end of a 3 week whirlwind, I was finally able to do something spontaneous and fun
April 19, 2011 Prepare to designate at least 6 months out of the year in Montana as winter. Don't get me wrong, I know this is what we all signed up for and I love winters here but I'm still gonna say it. When we're looking at a Winter Weather Advisory in late April, I can't help it...I'm kinda over it!
April 10, 2011 Getting your fishing license in Montana can be an exciting experience when done for the first time, or a family tradition that happens every year. To fish in Montana, most anglers need two licenses: a Conservation License and a Fishing License. You can even apply online.
April 8, 2011 The Montana Beerfest is tomorrow, which means TODAY is your last chance to get tickets at the discounted price. Last chance to get general admission tickets at the $25 price and VIP tickets at the $35 price
April 4, 2011 There's an interesting article in the Great Falls Tribune today, actually it's a fictional letter from a fourth grader who just moved here from Virginia. She wants to know why Montana doesn't have a spring season (like Virginia). The response from the Tribune column writer sheds light on Montana's unique spring (I think his sincere answer leaves much to be admired). Although he speaks of Northcentral Montana, all seems to apply to Southwest Montana.
