There's few joys greater than the final bell ring on a spring afternoon, especially when it means mountain biking with friends. The past few weeks, Missoula Mountain Bike Coalition and Missoula Parks and Recreation teamed up with two Missoula schools, Lowell and Franklin, to get some kids out on trails. Nic Hertzler, our Field Program Manager, gave a great recap of the two events: The first week went incredibly smoothly and the kids were absolutely loving it! Everyone was pretty excited and a...

Tell us what you think! The University of Montana and the City of Missoula Parks and Recreation are partnering to develop new trails on SW Mt. Sentinel and improve the existing trails. This is Phase 1 of a larger partnership, and they're looking for input from the community on the proposed trails and upgrades. Here's a basic map of the idea: This proposed trail work includes: A new trail from the University Greenhouse parking lot up to the intersection with Maurice Ave (Mt. Sentinel Fire...

It must be springtime because it’s sunny, 60 degrees, snowing, there’s a rainbow over Sentinel, and it’s time for Missoula Gives! We know there are lots of organizations in town who could use your support, and hope you’ll consider sending us a little love as well. The fundraiser has officially started and we have already raised over $6,000 thanks to some very generous donors including Bedrock Sandals (I'm wearing a pair of their clogs now!). What do your donations support? Nic and Dunlin up...