Flathead Sandhill Crane Habitat Conservation

Proposal to conserve key sandhill crane wetlands habitat in the Flathead almost funded. 143 other bird species visit the project area. Steve Muller photo

Economic Value of Montana Outdoor Recreation

A $7.1 billion contribution to Montana's diverse economy and helping enjoy the great outdoors are two major benefits of outdoor recreation.

Governor: Outdoor Recreation Office Up and Running This Year

Outdoor recreation office is moving forward. Gov. Steve Bullock told outdoor recreation business owners and executives at the Baxter Hotel that his office has begun looking for a person to head the office and that he hopes it will be up and running by September. He said the office is meant to help grow their industry and support outdoor recreation, which he views as important for multiple reasons.

Montana: Tourist Magnet

Montana is authentic. The Flathead Beacon reports as Montana’s state and national parks continue to bring in record crowds, the tourism industry moves forward to claim a larger piece of the economic pie.

Bitterroot Valley Farmland Conserved

Bitter Root Land Trust, Ravalli County Commissioners and landowners team up to conserve Bitterroot ag lands.

Montana Mountain Goat

Mountain goats live at high elevations, but Montana goat populations seem to be declining. 
Marx photo

TPL Helps Bozeman Create New Community Center

Bozeman "lucky" to have The Trust for Public Land working on new community center.

Classic Montana

Classic Montana: A guy (Stan Meyer), a river (the Blackfoot), a fly rod, a dog (Otter), under the big sky. Have a great summer weekend.

Glacier Lily

Yellow glacier lilies in the Pintler Mountains. Marx photo

New Leader for Glacier National Park Conservancy

Best wishes to Doug Mitchell as he takes the helm at the Glacier National Park Conservancy.

Cheerful Western Tanager

The western tanager is one of those birds that brings on a smile whenever you see it or hear it. 
Dan Casey photo  #wildlifewednesday