trails

I've never heard of "prescription trails". But apparently it's a thing - and we have some in Missoula that are about to get upgrades.

The Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research at the University of Montana recently polled people across all Montana counties on the issue of State Parks.

Montana will play host to a meeting discussing ways to improve the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail.

The Missoula County Parks, Trails & Open Lands Program has launched an new online mapping tool to help Missoulians discover new sites across town.

The Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen (BBCH) organization is helping the Bitterroot National Forest on trails again this weekend.

As part of National Trails Day, several groups are helping clear trails in the Bitterroot National Forest Saturday, June 7.

Trails on the Sula Ranger District of the Bitterroot National Forest will be in better shape after this weekend's work by members of the Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen.
The group has been helping the forest maintain trails almost since it started - 30 years ago...

The U.S. Forest has a huge trail maintenance backlog, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
The Forest Service manages more than 158,000 miles of recreational trails and maintenance includes removing downed trees and bridge repairs (see photo)...

A new trail called the Palisades Trail will be constructed this year on the Beartooth Ranger District of the Custer National Forest.
District Ranger Traute Parrie approved the project following a public comment period, according to a Forest Service news release...

Fall is my favorite time of the year, so it only makes sense that I am always looking for ways to get outside and enjoy the crisp weather and beautiful colors. The best way to accomplish this is to lace up your hiking boots and head out to one of the many day hike destinations that Missoula offers. …