New TFOL Sign at Bucks T-4 Lodge in Big Sky

Check out the new sign inside the lobby at Buck's T-4 Lodge at Big Sky. This photo and brief explanation of the TFOL program has simplified explanation at the front desk and increases the contributions.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Helps Skiers for Open Land

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana has joined the growing list of partners supporting the Skiers and Riders for Open Land at Big Sky event on April 9-10. BCBS will feature the Skiers for Open Land event as part of its Wake Up Your Life campaign. Stay tuned for more details. Thanks to Blue Cross Blue Shield!

Project Helps With River Access

Nice article in the Montana Standard highlights a TU project that provides river access and plans to develop a fishpond. Steve Luebeck (pictured here) of TU is also manager of Fairmont Hot Springs. Fairmont Hot Springs participates in Travelers for Open Land. http://www.mtstandard.com/news/local/article_9e8500aa-16f7-11e0-ba7f-001cc4c002e0.html

Travelers for Open Land Will Offer $15,000 in Grants

Travelers for Open Land will have $15,000 in donated funds to grant in early 2011! Thanks to the participating businesses and travelers/residents who donated in 2010 to make the grants possible.

News About Travelers for Open Land

The Montana Innkeepers Association board of directors voted unanimously yesterday to endorse some exciting new changes for participating businesses in the Travelers for Open Land program. Stay tuned for details.

TFOL Presentation at Fairmont Hot Springs

Looking forward to making a Travelers for Open Land presentation to the staff and management of Fairmont Hot Springs later today. Fairmont Hot Springs participates in the Travelers program and the presentation will offer some staff training and additional information about Travelers

Publication Features Buck's T-4 and Travelers for Open Land

Buck's T-4, Mike Scholz and Travelers for Open Land are featured in the September edition of a publication named Big Sky Monthly Events Calendar. The front page article showcases Buck's and discusses Mike's return to the property and his commitment to Travelers for Open Land.

Thanks to Rich Ranch and Guest

Thanks to the Rich Ranch - and one of their guests - for the $2,000 contribution to Travelers for Open Land. Their guest expressed great support for the program and for the Rich Ranch conservation ethic. TFOL says Thanks!

TFOL Presentation at Clock Tower Inn

Thanks to Steve and the crew at the Billings Best Western Clock Tower Inn for their participation in - and support of - Travelers for Open Land. We gave Steve and crew a presentation on August 11 and it was great to see their commitment to the program. Thanks to Steve for the TFOL contribution and to the Clock Tower Inn for their involvement and engagement in the program.

Welcome Aboard, Best Western Mammoth Hot Springs

The newest participating property in Travelers for Open Land is the Best Western Mammoth Hot Springs in Gardiner, MT, located at 905 Scott Street West. TFOL is pleased and proud to welcome the BW Mammoth Hot Springs to the Travelers program and is especially pleased at the commitment the property is showing toward TFOL. Welcome aboard, and thanks for joining Travelers for Open Land.

Buck's T-4 Takes Travelers Program to the Dining Room

Buck's T-4 near Big Sky is collecting Travelers for Open Land contributions at the hotel and is also promoting TFOL and receiving donations in their dinning room. The restaurant placemat highlights the Travelers program and announces that Buck's will match the first $5,000 collected in the dining room and hotel. Thanks Mike and the gang at Buck's!

Thanks to Magpie Guest House

Had a nice visit today with Kathy Ball of the Magpie Guest House in Bozeman. Thanks to Jeff and Kathy for your support of Travelers for Open Land, and thanks for sending in the contributions from your guests!

Bearclaw Bakery in Cooke City Joins Travelers for Open Land

The Bearclaw Bakery and family of Bearclaw services/businesses in Cooke City are the newest businesses to join the Travelers for Open Land program. The Bearclaw Bakery (Coffee's on at 5:00 AM) is located at 309 E. Main, next to the Super 8. Thanks to Terri Smith and the Bearclaw folks for joining Travelers for Open Land. We're thrilled to have you onboard.

Cooke City Super 8 Joins Travelers Program

Congratulations and welcome aboard to the Super 8 Motel in Cooke City as a new participant in the Travelers for Open Land program. The Cooke City Super 8 is located at 303 Main Street in Cooke City, not far from the northeast entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Managers John White and Sue Lane are enthusiastic supporters of the Travelers program and welcome folks to Cooke City and Super 8.

Great Job, Buck's T-4!

Buck's T-4 Lodge in Big Sky supports Travelers for Open Land by the front desk staff explaining the program/seeking a contribution, and also by promoting Travelers with printed material on the Buck's restaurant placemat. Great job, Buck's!

Firehole Ranch Joins Travelers for Open Land

Travelers for Open Land welcomes the Firehole Ranch near West Yellowstone as the newest member of the Travelers program. Travelers is excited to see the continued support for the program, and is thrilled to see participation from properties like the Firehole Ranch. Congratulations also to the Firehole Ranch for being named in ForbesLife as one of the Top Ten Fly Fishing Lodges in the World. Wow!

Welcome to Gallatin Gateway Inn

Travelers for Open Land welcomes the Gallatin Gateway Inn as the newest participating business in the program. Thanks and welcome, Gallatin Gateway Inn.

Thanks to Grant Creek Inn

Thanks to Lucy, Dusty and the crew at the Best Western Grant Creek Inn in Missoula for inviting us to make a Travelers for Open Land presentation today. It was great to have a chance to meet you all and it gave us a chance to personally thank you for your support of and participation in Travelers for Open Land. Your front desk efforts are vastly appreciated!

Timbers Motel in Bigfork

I'm staying at the Timbers Motel, a Travelers for Open Land member in Bigfork. Nice location, nice breakfast, and a nice room. The Travelers for Open Land window cling is on the front window of the lobby and the TFOL collection box is front and center. Thanks to Rick and the gang at the Timbers for participating in the Travelers program.

Whitehall Store Joins Travelers Program

Tim Mulligan and The Corner Store in Whitehall are the newest members of the Travelers for Open Land program. Tim is owner of The Corner Store, a convenience store/sporting good store on the corner of Whitehall Street and Legion Avenue in Whitehall. Look for the Travelers collection box near the fishing supplies. Tim is an avid sportsman and former Fish, Wildlife & Parks commissioner. Travelers extends a warm welcome to The Corner Store in Whitehall, and thanks to Tim for signing up.