Hebgen Dam, which controls water flow in the Upper Madison River, abruptly reduced its outflow from 650 cubic feet per second (CFS) to below 200 CFS early last Tuesday, Nov. 30. The cause of the flow reduction was a dam malfunction in the flow gate. The sharp drop in flows left fish stranded…
Ryan, Freshman, Skier at Bridger, Aviation
Late fall in Montana may be the greatest time of year for local anglers. Warm enough weather and sparse attendance at even the most popular fishing access sites make November and early December a perfect time to experience wild trout fishing at its pinnacle. You’ll get rained on, sure. Proba…
Every season in Bozeman offers a variety of outdoor activities. However, some would argue winter is the best time of the year. With mountains to the north and south that receive an abundance of annual snowfall, Bozeman has been recognized as one of the best ski towns in the U.S. multiple yea…
Sports rivalries between universities can change as teams get better or worse, but fly fishing rivalries last as the rivers and streams around these college towns change slowly. Since the fly fishing in Montana is world class, I think it’s time to clarify who has the better fishing. Thankful…
Imagine emerging from your tent to the crisp, cold air and colored leaves covering the ground. A beautiful sunrise greets you on this camping adventure and makes you celebrate how lucky you are to be in the beautiful state of Montana. Bozeman and the surrounding areas give adventurers the o…
Live music filling your ears as you stroll down a row of local vendors presenting the best produce they can gather. Groups of people laughing as they munch on their favorite fruits, and dancing as they walk. It’s a farmer’s market at night, something many do not have the chance to see. It’s …
As summer comes to an end and we prepare for brisk, fall afternoons, some may think that Bozeman’s outdoor recreation opportunities are coming to a close. For freshmen and sophomores who are unaware, MSU has an Outdoor Recreation Program (ORP), located on West Lincoln Street, near Yellowsto…
Fall in Southwest Montana is truly magical. As the weather cools and the cottonwoods shift their leaves from green to gold, I find myself spending as much time outdoors as I possibly can. Recreation opportunities abound in the Bozeman area this time of year and the hardest decision is often …
Just 16 miles down the road and offering some of the most challenging and dangerous in-bounds skiing in the Lower 48 sits one of the most historic and fabled ski resorts in the U.S. — Bridger Bowl. Over the course of 70 years, it has grown and dug roots deep within the community, serving as …
Ahead of the start of the spring semester on Wednesday, Jan. 19, Gallatin County is seeing a record nu…
The MSU Office of Sustainability announced goals for the university to reach carbon neutrality by 2040…
As the holiday season approaches and the days become shorter, multicolored lights illuminated Montana …
The MSU School of Film and Photography (SFP) was packed with families of all sizes on Saturday, Dec. 4…
It’s well known that MSU generates success with its extracurriculars. Whether it’s on or off the field…
Every season in Bozeman offers a variety of outdoor activities. However, some would argue winter is th…