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Get Ready for Warm Weather With Some Summery Gifs

Hannah Gutenplan — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:24:35 +0000

Next week is the first day of summer, so we'd like to get you ready for the warmer months with a few summer GIFS.

11 Awesome Sand Castles That Make Us Want Summer Now

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:19:06 +0000

Summer's right around the corner, and you know what that means—- beach time, baby! But if you’re not a shore lover, you should be. Why? It’s where awesome happens, AKA where insanely cool sand castles are born

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Could Your Flip-Flops Make You Sick?

brooke — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 13:01:01 +0000

Here in Montana, we are hundreds of miles away from the nearest beach. But that doesn’t stop us from sliding our feet into one of America’s favorite beachwear items: flip-flops. And why wouldn’t we? They are the epitome of cool, carefree summer fashion. Plus, with some pairs as cheap as $5 — or even less [...]

5 Places to Dine Outside in Missoula

brooke — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 11:39:43 +0000

Photo courtesy of ibm4381/Flickr After being cooped up inside all winter, most Missoulians want to spend every possible moment outside as the weather begins to turn warmer — even at mealtime. Luckily, many Missoula restaurants boast awesome outdoor seating areas to accommodate the summer crowd. Here are five local al fresco favorites: Many Missoula restaurants [...]

Biggest Summer Movies of 2012: What Was a Hit and What Flopped

Mike Sampson — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:28:59 +0000

A lot of movies came out in the Summer of 2012. Some were good and some were…not so good. But one thing’s for sure: they made a lot of money. We took a look back at some of the biggest movies of the Summer of 2012 to see what worked and what didn’t. Some films won’t surprise you – you mean ‘The Avengers‘ was a big hit?… – but others – people still go see those ‘Ice Age’ movies?! – will.

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Summer – The Best Season in Montana

brooke — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:01:28 +0000

When I was a kid, I always dreaded seeing the first “Back to School” ad on TV. It reminded me that summertime wouldn’t last forever — that eventually, my days of swimming, bike-riding and playing with my friends would be replaced by homework, quizzes and tests

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New Survey Reveals More Teenagers Try Drugs and Alcohol During the Summer

Mike Adams — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 08:02:18 +0000

While the summer months are supposed to fun and a much needed break from the previous school year, a new survey finds that many teens are using their summer vacation to try drugs and alcohol.

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Are You Watering Your Lawn Efficiently?

brooke — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:02:53 +0000

I do the majority of my runs during the afternoon hours, which — especially of late — means it can be pretty warm outside.

Not surprisingly, the increase in temperature has led to an influx of active sprinklers

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Homemade Backyard Waterslide Looks Like Killer Fun

Mithun Divakaran — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 15:32:05 +0000

Dubbed by its makers as the “Backyard Waterslide of DOOM,” this group of fun-loving people built a killer backyard waterslide complete with a loop-the-loop. Watch as two people slide down simultaneously at opposite ends without ever making contact.

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Parks and Recreation Asks Drivers to Slow Down [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:32:31 +0000

Summer activities grab kids' attention.

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Simple Non-alcoholic Party Drinks

Joy Larson — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 02:52:08 +0000

Bitterroot National Forest Kicks Off Summer Season

Steve Fullerton — Sun, 27 May 2012 10:56:03 +0000

Here are the phone numbers of the ranger stations.

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Yellowstone Set for Summer Season Kick-Off

Associated Press — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:28:07 +0000

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Yellowstone National Park is ready for another summer season. All park entrances are open, and the road over Dunraven Pass linking Canyon Village and Tower Fall is scheduled to open on Friday morning. Also set to open Friday is the Beartooth Highway, which connects the communities of Red Lodge [...]

Hiking in the Bitterroot? Head to Lake Como

brooke — Sun, 20 May 2012 23:44:06 +0000

..sometimes I get the itch to get out of town and hike somewhere new — even if it’s only 20 minutes down the road.

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How to Motivate Yourself to Exercise When it's Hot Outside

brooke — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:54:23 +0000

Running in the heat doesn't have to be torture. Here are some fun ways to motivate yourself to get out there.

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5 Ways to Enjoy the Summer Weather in Missoula

brooke — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:41:41 +0000

Looking for an excuse to get outside? Here are five ways to enjoy the beautiful summer weather in Missoula.

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Summer Gas Prices May Not Be As High As Expected

Shauna Wright — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:28:24 +0000

Many analysts predicted doom and gloom for gas prices this summer, with some saying they could reach as high as $6 per gallon.

But it seems those concerns were for naught — fuel costs have been on the decline and are now expected to stay well below last year’s prices.

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Spray Tanning: A Cautionary Tale

brooke — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:19:42 +0000

When I heard about spray tanning, I thought I had found my sun-kissed glow godsend. Turns out, not all spray tans are created equal.

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Who Has the Best Milkshakes in Missoula?

Jordan Dawson — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:27:43 +0000

Summer is just around the corner, and one of the best treats of this time of year is undoubtedly the milkshake. We want to know where you think the best place to grab one in Missoula is.