North Fork in the Spotlight

The North Fork of the Flathead continues to be in the forefront. Under the headline “North Fork in the spotlight” the Kalispell Dailey Inter Lake reported on conservation measures ongoing on both sides of the border. 
http://www.dailyinterlake.com/news/local_montana/article_3763f9e2-28a3-11e3-b28e-0019bb2963f4.html

Art, Craftsmanship, Conservation and History Merge in Helena

An impressive merger of art, craftsmanship, conservation and history will occur at the Prickly Pear Land Trust Harvest Moon Banquet and Auction on Sept. 28 in Helena. http://helenair.com/lifestyles/from-the-ruins-of-bob-morgan-s-boyhood-home-al/article_12340d6a-2353-11e3-9717-0019bb2963f4.html

Elk Foundation Expands Recreational Access

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's purchase near the Big and Little Snowy mountains is a "big win" for Montana recreational access.
http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20130911/NEWS01/309110029/Elk-foundation-s-land-buy-will-improve-forest-access

Bozeman Seeks Open Land, Trails and Parks Proposals

The Bozeman City Commission is ready to start taking applications for open land, trails and parks projects funded from the city's voter-approved $15 million bond program. http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/city/article_658905d4-19ca-11e3-b040-001a4bcf887a.html

Proud to Do Our Part

Travelers for Open Land is proud to help preserve the "open space, majestic views and great access to the outdoors" that visitors love about Montana:

http://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/study-some-percent-of-visitors-like-montana/article_6945a0f1-0818-5582-b59f-df942ccafa5f.html

Five Valleys Land Trust Working to Expand Trails System

Five Valleys Land Trust continues its work on the Route of the Olympian rails-to-trails project west of Missoula. http://missoulian.com/news/local/route-of-the-olympian-rail-to-trail-project-secures-key/article_f7fcef38-1449-11e3-955b-001a4bcf887a.html