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Head to Head: Bridger Versus Big Sky

Head to Head: Bridger Versus Big Sky

For MSU students, it often comes down to two choices for skiing and snowboarding: Bridger Bowl for its proximity and local loyalty, or Big Sky Resort for its expansive terrain and lively vibe. In this head-to-head, it's a clash of ski vibe: local diehards versus resort

Gallatin Ice expansion aims to meet growing demand in Bozeman

Gallatin Ice expansion aims to meet growing demand in Bozeman

On any given night, the sounds of skates cutting across the ice and pucks hitting glass fill Gallatin Ice. There, players of all ages share a space that has long served as a hub for the Bozeman hockey community. Gallatin Ice is currently moving forward with a major expansion project

What makes a good hiking trail? An expert breaks it down

MISSOULA, Mont. — Thousands of Montanans use hiking and running trails every day, but the work that goes into building and maintaining those paths often goes unnoticed. Jamie Kirby, the natural areas manager at the University of Montana, says there is more to even a simple switchback than what people see

'Plundered': Senegal fishers feel sting of illegal, industrial vessels

'Plundered': Senegal fishers feel sting of illegal, industrial vessels

Ibrahima Mar first lost his livelihood then lost his son when the fish off Senegal's coast began to disappear, rupturing a way of life that had sustained his family for generations. Industrial and illegal fishing, among other factors, have contributed to a sharp decline in the region'

Group offers teens stewardship, wilderness experience

The Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation (SBFC) is offering 10 free youth wilderness expeditions for the summer of 2026. Now entering its third year, SBFC’s Youth Wilderness Program takes participants ages 12–18 on six-day backpacking expeditions into the Frank Church–River of No Return and Selway-Bitterroot

Asheville among top spring break destinations as mountain travel continues to trend

The mountains win again, as the song goes, and a mountain city in western North Carolina leads the charge. Asheville ranks second among United States destinations trending for this year’s spring break according to Google Flights, beating out more stereotypical beach destinations in Florida and California. While the mountains

The Appalachian Trail Makes History With Its First Appearance on the Most Visited National Parks List

The Appalachian Trail Makes History With Its First Appearance on the Most Visited National Parks List

For the first time in its more than 100-year history, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail has entered the National Park Service visitation rankings. The NPS recorded 6.2 million visits on its managed sections of the trail in 2025, making the Appalachian NST the ninth most visited national park