forest service

We put together a list of the top 10 Montana animals that can be hunted year-round.

The week of November 28th may produce clouds of smoke coming out of our National Forest areas just outside of Bozeman. There are prescribed burns scheduled, although they are weather dependent.

"Favorite" and "highest rated" can be tricky terms when it comes to Montana camping. My ideal and your ideal could be very different.

I've noticed a lot of chatter from friends wanting to spend time this summer in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. That got me thinking...if so many people I know haven't ever been there, they probably don't know how 'wild' the wilderness IS in The Bob.

Already making plans for the summer? Check out one of Montana's Fire lookout towers that you can actually rent. Most of us are familiar with Garnet Mountain, but there are MANY others.

Know The Snow Before You Go. Be safe in our back country with the latest avalanche information from the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center.

Some folks don't like to share good stuff like this but I don't mind sharing one of my best kept secrets - the Meyers Creek Forest Service Cabin is going to be available to rent all the way through November 27th which is WAY longer than normal.

Still need to get your Christmas tree fresh from the forest? No problem...but you DO need a $5 permit to cut your own tree.

Here are the latest details on the fire that was sparked a week and a half ago by lightning and know as the Emigrant Fire from the National Forest Service: