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Kootenai Creek climbing ................5Summer ski ....................................7Fishing St. Regis River ..................10Scooters........................................11Surfing Montana waters................13Travel close to home ....................14Missoula Marathon ......................16

HIKE BIKE RUNMissoula area� Trail info and map symbols ..........20-21

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By MICHAEL MOOREof the Missoulian

S TEVENSVILLE – KootenaiCreek is the birthplace of mysecond life.

Life after Mississippi.Jagged, soaring mountain life after

a flat-earth existence, no horizonother than the next band of trees. Lifewith a child born under the gleaming

watch of St. Mary Peak.Life made more worthwhile by

rock and water. No matter where I go,part of me always comes back toKootenai.

So when my daughter Kate camehome from California recently, one ofthe first things we did was head forKootenai Creek. We didn’t drive bythe old cabin, where Kate spent her

first night home sleeping in a drawerbecause a bassinet her aunt wassending hadn’t made it to Montanayet.

We instead went straight to thetrailhead on North Kootenai Road,then made the quick hike to what rockclimbers call the First Buttress, whichlooms above the north side of the trail

Kootenai memoriesBitterroot creek an easy place to go for a climb

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Kate Moore climbs one of the south-facing buttresses along Kootenai Creek near Stevensville. Climbing routes can be found within thefirst five minutes of walking on the trail.

within the first five minutes of walking.I’m not encouraging you to go

climbing – some are drawn to it, othersaren’t, and you know who you are –although Kootenai is one of Montana’sbest and oldest climbing areas. The firsthalf-mile of the canyon boasts dozens ofsport and traditional routes on bothsides of the creek.

Kate and I climbed on an extremelyhot day, too hot really. We’d hoped tocross the creek and climb on the southside, but our copious snowpack and coolspring rendered Kootenai Creek awhitewater froth that is wondrous tobehold but death-inducing to cross.

Generally, you can hopscotch acrossthe rocks to reach what’s known as theOuterlimits Wall, which is cool andshady with its north-facing aspect.

But you’d have to be seriously nuts tocross the creek in mid-spring, especiallywith a 30-pound climbing pack on yourback. While it’s possible you’d survive aswim, it’s more likely that you wouldn’t.

By comparison, climbing is theepitome of safety. Because we couldn’treach the shady north face, we were leftwith the scorched vertical earth of thesouth-facing buttresses. We climbedtwo routes, one tolerable and one just toodang hot before depleting our waterbottles and surrendering to the heat.

Still, the views from the top werestellar, the churning creek a marvel tobehold and the chance to walk through abit of family history too good to pass up.

When Kate was a baby, her momWendy and I used to bring her to a littlepool in the creek near the trailhead. Thepool had a rhythmic, circling eddy wherewe let Kate just drift in an inflatablegreen turtle that doubled as a bath athome.

Kate, who quickly grew into an even-tempered child who was mercifully easyon her parents, was a bit of a pill as ababy. If she wasn’t eating or sleeping,she was quite possibly cranky. ButKootenai Creek possessed some sort ofmagic that soothed her furrowed babybrow.

Wendy always attributed it tonature’s peaceful cadence, and I thinkshe was probably right.

A walk or climb up Kootenai would

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Michael Moore rappels down the rocks of Kootenai Creek.


By MICHAEL JAMISONof the Missoulian

LOGAN PASS – I knew things weregoing to get hairy the moment thegalloping goat pulled into the

passing lane and sprinted by, horns andhooves flashing like a wild and woollyeggbeater.

There wasn’t time to be startled,really, he blew past so quickly. It wasmore an amused awe, a detacheddisbelief that after nearly 30 years ofskiing it was all going to end with a facefull of fur, the goat and I tumbling overthe edge and onto the rocks below.

The fact is, I knew this goat, had methim more than an hour before whilekicking toe-hold steps into steep hard-pack snow above Glacier National Park’sLogan Pass. When I first met him at 8a.m. on a summer’s morning, it wasalready brilliant bright and hot in themountains, and inside the big, blackplastic telemark boots my socks weresoaked.

In the valley below, temperatureswould hit 100 degrees in a few shorthours, while up here the heat was blownaway every so often by a breeze liftingsoft and clean, scented by snow andalpine fir.

Usually, by the time these dog days ofsummer have arrived, Logan Pass is wellon its way to melting out, the snowfieldsreplaced by spongy clumps ofwildflowers and tundra. But that year,thanks to late-season snows that dumpedseveral feet in May and June, the pass andthe mountain chutes above were stillburied, still cool, and still prime formidmorning tele-turns.

When I arrived at the pass, only oneother car sat lonely in the parking lot, itsoccupants buckling down ski boots for atrek into the Bird Woman Falls basin. Agraceful cirque hangs above the falls,carved from the precipitous northeasternflank of Mount Cannon.

After several hours of sweat, kicking aladder of steps into the ice, they wouldski the cirque, some 700 vertical feetdown to the top of the falls. From there,the meltwater freefalls and tumbles

another 700 feet to join Logan Creek,then to McDonald Creek, LakeMcDonald, the Middle Fork FlatheadRiver, the Flathead’s main stem, FlatheadLake and on to the Pacific.

I, on the other hand, was headed forthe icy north face of Reynolds Mountain,

less than a mile away from Bird Womanbut a continent distant in terms ofsnowmelt. Ribbons of snow still weredraped across Reynolds, high aboveGlacier’s Hanging Gardens, where meltwater pours into Reynolds Creek, St.

Summer skiIn Glacier’s high country, telemark with the goats

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A telemark skier makes turns at Glacier National Park’s Logan Pass. Late-season snowcan extend skiing in the park’s high country into the dog days of summer.


Mary Lake, and finally theArctic by way of theSaskatchewan River andHudson Bay.

But no matter where itgoes, it all starts here, atop theDivide.

The first leg of the daytraversed the gentle HiddenLake trail, still hidden beneathdeep snow. The popularwooden boardwalk that keepsfeet off the tundra wasnowhere to be seen, stillburied under winter’s weight.

Bright sun had pocked thesnow surface as if with anoversized ice-cream scoop,leaving sculpted sun cups justright for a size-11 boot.

As we gained elevation,however, the snow hardenedand smoothed and the slopesteepened, forcing us to chiselhalf steps into the snowfield.Rocks, dropped from cliffsabove, lay scattered on thesnow, many half concealed asthey slowly melted their wayto the surface.

It was there, among therockfall, halfway up the firstpitch, where I met the goat forthe first time.

He stepped out of a patchof krumholtz, looking shaggyand rough and itchy with thelast of his winter coat hangingin tatters around hisshoulders. The mountain goatseemed curious – a bit toocurious, for my taste – andkept approaching closer acrossthe snow. I brandished an iceax, doing my best billy-goat-gruff voice, and he ambledaway downslope.

Thirty more steps and Istopped to catch my breath,turning to look east at Going-to-the-Sun Mountain’s highpeak, and there he was, 10steps behind, still following upthe chute.

He kept pace all the way tothe top, occasionally breakingoff to explore the bordering

limber pine, a tree made soflexible for surviving wind andsnow that you can quiteliterally tie its branches in aknot.

High up in the stuntedalpine trees hung fuzzyclumps of goat hair, snaggedthere when snows were 15 feetdeeper. Beneath, in ridges ofrock exposed by sun and wind,pink patches of moss campionbloomed amid the drifts.Soon, they would be joined bysky pilot and forget-me-notsand bright white phlox,mountaineering plants thatmust make the most of a veryshort summer season inGlacier’s high country.

We labored while the goatwalked an easy mosey, his feetbetter designed for snow andice and argillite and dioriteand slopes too steep to ski.

By the time we reached thetop of the snowfield, the treesand flowers were far belowand the goat, thankfully, wasnowhere to be seen.

We crested the ridge, theContinental Divide, andlooked down into a still frozenHidden Lake, its icy coveringfractured by a spider’s web ofcracks and fissures.

A quick lunch, a drink oficy, rushing snowmelt, a long360-degree view of jumbledpeaks soaked in unfiltered sunand it was time to ski.

The plan was to drop downthe upper snowfield, perhaps20 or 25 turns on a sharppitch, then to arc hard to thenorth in a sweeping left turn,traverse a thin snow bridgebetween a cliff and a screeslope, emerging into yetanother snowfield where we’ddrop a few dozen turns intothe Hanging Gardens. Therewe would stop, strap our skisto our backpacks, and climbanother chute.

The first part of the plancame off without a hitch, and Ilet the weight of my packswing my body from turn toturn.

Then the sweeping left,edges crunching into the

spring corn, for the run acrossthe narrow snow bridge.

I was skiing fast, relaxed,looking up at the chutescarved into ClementsMountain, when the goatpassed me.

He just chugged on by, acouple feet to my left, nevereven giving me a glance.

I don’t know where he hadbeen, where he came from,where he was going in such ahurry; but just as I entered thesnow bridge, he passed me,and I could hear him breathinghard as he hurried to cross thebridge first.

He was almost comical –goats aren’t necessarily builtfor speed – and I actually hadtime to snort a short laughbefore he leaped onto therocks bordering the uphill sideof the bridge; and then heleaped right back down, tostand broadside in my path.

Stopping was not anoption; I’m no goat. The stripof snow was only five feetwide or so, and there was noroom to turn the skissideways. I tried an awkwardsnowplow, realized I wasabout to hit the goat, andmade myself as narrow aspossible.

Perhaps the goat moved abit.

Perhaps the mountainmoved a bit.

Perhaps I’m just skinnierthan I thought.

When I hit the secondsnowfield, the goat was stillstanding on the bridge, therocks were still just a couplefeet from his horned head, andI had no white fur stuck to me.My sleeve, however, wasripped and my arm bleeding abit where I had scraped itacross the rock face, not quiteskinny enough.

The goat watched, a studyof nonchalance, as I called hima few names. Then, turningwith what for all appearancesseemed a measureddeliberation, he melted into athicket of krumholtz, workinghis way back down themountain.

Two hours later, skis againstrapped to our backs, westepped off the glacial moraineslung low beneath ClementsMountain and began to climbthe saddle between Clementsand Mount Oberlin. It wassteep, dropping fast into astring of meltwater pools onlynow emerging for the summerseason.

The day was growinghotter, the snow turningcream-cheese soft beneathour boots, but that freshbreeze still ran cool across thesnow, fanning away therecord-high temperatureswith a whiff of pine.

We stepped onto the saddlejust as a family of six goatsscrambled down from above,hopping from rock to rock onthe exposed ridgeline.

I eyed them closely,watching as they crossed theDivide into Bird Woman Fallsbasin, and wondered whetherthe skiers I met earlier in theparking lot would in turn meetthe goats below. A ravencaught a thermal rising fromthe super-heated rocks,drifting lazy across the face ofthe mountain, his shadowracing across the snow tofollow the goats to BirdWoman.

We watched for a moment,then turned east, settling intothe cool and shaded quiet ofthe mountains beforedropping toward Logan Pass,linking turn after turn afterturn.

Far below, hundreds of air-conditioned cars circled likethe raven above, crowding oneanother, looking for a place toroost in the scorching sun; andsuddenly the company ofgoats, no matter howunpredictable, seemed finecompany to keep in the heat ofJuly.

Michael Jamison coversGlacier National Park and theFlathead for the Missoulian.He can be reached at 1-800-366-7186 or [email protected].

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By GREG LEMONfor the Missoulian

T he early afternoon washot. The kind of heatthat made your mouth

dry, your hands sticky andyour feet anxious for acobblestone river bottom.

Even in the deep canyonsof western Montana, the sunbeats down, dryingwildflowers on the stem andpunishing would-befishermen looking for theperfect hole.

Fly-fishermen won’t findmuch literature on the St.Regis River. By anymeasurement, it’s not one ofMontana’s famous troutstreams.

It spills out of the northern

Bitterroot Mountains west ofMissoula and dumps into theClark Fork River at the smalltown of St. Regis.

The St. Regis River collectsseveral no-name highmountain streams andsnowmelt springs and followsInterstate 90 from the top ofLookout Pass. I had drivennext to it a hundred timesbefore I finally pulled off toactually fish it. Lower down,the river meanders nicely justa few miles before it joins theClark Fork. Higher up, it flowsclear, cold, fast and straight –partly because it’s pinched bythickly wooded mountains,partly because it’s hemmed inby the freeway.

Jeremy Lurgio and I drove

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It was mid-July, a time inwestern Montana when themornings are still cool, butwading mountain streamswithout your waders is aviable option on hot days.This was a hot day. Thetemperature pushed 95 as westrung up our fly rods.

The upper part of the St.

Regis is a little surreal to fish.The scenery in and aroundthe river is nothing short ofpristine. The granitemountains that feed the riverhave blanketed the bottom ofthe river with sparkling whitesand, multi-coloredcobblestones and theoccasional boulder.

You hear about “gin clear”water, but when thetemperature is pushing tripledigits, the clean mountainwater feels like heaven.

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Scooters have been aroundfor a hundred years or so andcome in a variety of shapesand sizes.

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Scooters are now made tokeep up with most trafficsituations – there’s a scooterto ride to Sturgis if you dare(500 cc) or just across town(50-150 cc).

When you considerdriving any vehicle it’simportant to learn local andstate laws.

In Montana, anymotorized two- or three-wheel vehicle that does nothave pedals, regardless ofengine size, requires a driver’slicense and motorcycleendorsement and needs to betitled and licensed. Thismeans a scooter is amotorcycle and the ridermust meet thoserequirements. However, amoped meets the state’s legaldefinition for bicycle, whichhas pedals for forwardmovement, does not exceed30 miles per hour and has noengine or an engine under 50cc.

Any vehicle ridden onpublic roads must be riddenin a predictable and safemanner. A road designatednon-motorized always meansnon-motorized.

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We also encourageeveryone to take the

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Think about yourpotential need for repairs,tune-ups and parts when youpurchase any form oftransportation.

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riverbank gives way totowering steel retaining wallsthat hold back the roadbedabove. Even as you fish, youworry about getting nailed bya stray rock kicked over theguardrail above by a passingcar.

In these spots, you’relikely to be casting to troutholding next to old beer canstossed from passing cars orold truck tires from historiccrashes. It’s the plight ofrivers and streams across theWest whose fate it is to have aroad built next to them.

Knowing Montanamountain streams are filledwith big grasshoppers andstoneflies during the summermonths, Jeremy and I bothtied on Madam X’s at thetruck.

As we eased down thesteep bank, I spotted a largeboulder near the other side ofthe river. It was as good a

place to start as any.I stepped into the fast

water and it sent a chill up myspine that shook the tip of myfly rod. It was cold, ice cold. Ibriefly looked west to makesure there wasn’t asnowstorm brewing in themountains.

I shook out my fly and thefirst cast past the boulderbrought a rise. The next castwas a hook up.

As I brought the 13-inchcutthroat to net, I lookeddownstream and Jeremy wasbattling his own trout.

We worked our wayupstream and around a shortbend in the river was thetowering steel retaining wall,which not only held back theInterstate but reverberatedwith the sound of the trafficpassing above.

The steel wall disappearedinto the small river formingabout 100 feet of streambankon the outside edge of theriver bend. The fast watercrashed against the steel andgouged out a trench that

looked like it would hold fish.The only way to fish the

steel hole was from upstreamand I moved into position. Itseemed a bit sacrilegious tocatch a trout out of amountain stream with suchhuge foreign object intruding,but I’ve never been pickyabout such things.

I was still fishing theMadam X and I cast it downpast the fastest water next tothe wall and into the deepswirling water at the base ofthe hole. The first cast wentastray and I quickly picked upmy line again. To get close tothe wall, I was going to haveto bounce the fly off the steel.

I made two false casts andthen cast my fly into the steelwall. It bounced off andlanded within three inches ofthe wall and into the sweetspot of the hole. On cue, acutthroat emerged frombeneath the wall and struckviciously at the fly. The fightwas short and sweet and thisfish looked like a carbon copyof the first fish.

Our success on the St.

Regis River surprised me. Wecaught several anxiouscutthroats, most less than 15inches. The portion of thestream we fished had littleholding water. Good holeswere separated by longstraight riffles. But every spotthat looked fishy held a fewtrout.

Lurgio and I both spendthe majority of our timefishing the rivers close tohome – Rock Creek, theBitterroot River and the ClarkFork. These are rivers thathave made Montana a fly-fishing destination. Thedownside is on any givensummer day their crowdedwith fishermen.

But a quick glance at aMontana atlas shows manyrivers just like the St. Regis –small, out of the way andoften overlooked. It’sMontana’s big rivers thathave made it famous, butgood trout, isolated fishingand beautiful scenery isreadily attainable on many ofthe state’s smaller streams.

St. RegisContinued


By K.B. BROWN

S o you grew up in themountains and have alwaysbeen fascinated by surf

culture. You’ve spent hot Montanasummers just wishing you could godown to the beach, hop on asurfboard and catch a wave. Well,look no further – surf’s up righthere in Missoula.

Missoula is an inland surfers’paradise. Brennan’s Wave, a man-made wave feature in the Clark ForkRiver near downtown Missoula, ismaking people’s surfing dreamscome true.

Brennan’s Wave was designed

primarily for whitewater kayaks.However, at higher river flows,Brennan’s becomes an awesomewave for shredding on traditionalocean surfboards as well. Brennan’sWave has provided a new level ofexposure and accessibility for bothfreestyle kayaking and river surfing.Increased popularity in the sportshas even created a new business inMissoula: Strongwater, “Montana’sfirst surf shop for the mountains.”Strongwater’s surf vibe embodiesthe fun, creative, outdoor lifestyleand spirit of Missoula. Strongwaterspecializes in whitewater kayaking,surf and stand-up paddle boarding,

or SUP.Stand-up paddle boards are the

future of inland surfing. Stand-upsurfing is one of the fastest-growingsports in the world right now. SUPstarted in Hawaii and is movinginland at a rapid pace. Montana is anepic place to live and paddle board.Paddle boarding is an awesome wayto explore Montana’s abundance oflakes and rivers. Imagine glidingacross Lake McDonald in GlacierNational Park on a sunny Julymorning.

SUP is not only fun, it’s a greatworkout. Stand-up paddle surfing

Catch a waveKayak, surf or paddle board Montana’s waters

See WAVE, Page 15

KURT WILSON/Missoulian

Brennan’s Wave makes Missoula an inland surfers’ paradise. Try your hand at whitewater kayaking, surfing or stand-up paddleboarding Montana’s rivers and lakes.

By TIA TROY

I n the current economicdownturn, manyMontanans are watching

their money more than in thepast. And while it may beprudent to hold off on thatEuropean tour or rescheduleyour East Coast road trip, youdon’t have to quit travelingaltogether. Instead, staycloser to home.

Montanans live in one ofthe most diverse states in thenation, with mountainregions, open grasslands,badlands and rivers allclaiming their corner of BigSky Country. Known as a“playground” to the millionsof out-of-state visitors whotravel here each year, thissummer seems like the idealtime to take advantage of thesplendor in our ownbackyard.

Whether you’re a lifelongMontanan or relatively new tothe state, it’s likely there’sstill something for you todiscover this summer.

Glacier National Park: TheBlackfeet called this the“Backbone of the World” andtoday it’s commonly referredto as the “Crown of theContinent.” The park isgearing up to celebrate itscentennial in 2010 and hasnumerous recreationalopportunities with plentifultrails for hiking and biking, aswell as lakes and rivers foundwithin the park’s boundaries.

Instead of driving theGoing-to-the-Sun Road inyour own car this summer,try hopping one of the iconicred buses with a tour guidefrom Glacier Park Inc. Orpark your car and takeadvantage of the free shuttlesystem as it travels along theroad. For more information,

visit www.glacierparkinc.com/Transportation.

Another option that isideal for a family-focused tripis a visit to one of the nation’spremier wildlife refuges – theNational Bison Range inMoise.

Established in 1908, it’sone of the oldest refuges inthe nation and was created tosupport the American bison.Today, the refuge is home to350 to 500 bison, as well aselk, whitetail and mule deer,antelope, bighorn sheep,black bears and numerousspecies of birds.

On your visit, be sure tostop at the visitor center andcheck out the interpretivedisplays. Through Oct. 12, thevisitor center is open from 8a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdaysand from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. onweekends and holidays.

After a stop at the visitorcenter, take one of the scenic

drives through the refuge: thePrairie Drive/West Loop(open year-round) or the RedSleep Mountain Drive (openmid-May to late October). Besure to get out of the car andlet the little ones stretch theirlegs on one of the range’swalking trails. For moreinformation, visit www.fws.gov/bisonrange/nbr.

Another little-known gemis the Hiawatha Trail. Thetrail is operated by LookoutPass Ski Area and is opendaily from May 24 throughOct. 5. The 15-mile trailtravels through 10 tunnelsand across seven trestles,with one of the tunnels morethan 1.5 miles long andcrossing the Montana-Idahostate line.

Load the bikes onto yourcar and head west to LookoutPass on Interstate 90 toexperience this scenic trail.Or, if you prefer, bike rentals

and shuttle service areavailable to and from the trailas well. For moreinformation, visit www.skilookout.com/hiawatha.

There are many charmingcommunities throughout theregion, with several playinghost to unique events duringthe spring and summer.There are also numerousmuseums and otherattractions throughoutwestern Montana thatprovide endlessentertainment.

Events andattractions of note include:�Thompson Falls: Flatiron

Quilt Show, April 24-26. Oneof the largest quilt shows inthe Northwest, there aremore than 200 handmadequilts on display with quiltmakers from Montana, Idaho

Backyard treasuresIn tight times, there’s plenty to do at home in Montana


The National Bison Range is one of the nation’s premier wildlife refuges – and it’s right here athome, in Moiese.

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and Washington inattendance. While inThompson Falls, be sure tovisit the Old Jail Museum.�Missoula: River City

Roots Fest, Aug. 29-30. Thiscelebration of all thingsMissoula attracts 10,000people and features livemusic performances on MainStreet, a juried art show,entertainment for childrenand families, and a four-milerace through downtown.While in Missoula, be sure tovisit the SmokejumperVisitor Center and the RockyMountain Elk FoundationVisitor Center.� Libby: Logger Days,

June 25-27. Head to thenorthwest corner of the stateand celebrate the area’slogging heritage. Festivitiesinclude logging events, atraditional water fight,parade, ax throw, ma-and-parelay and more. While in theLibby area, take a detour tothe Ross Creek Cedar Groveand walk beneath theseancient cedars.�Darby: Strawberry

Festival, July 18. Each year,this Bitterroot communityhosts an old-fashioned icecream social with localmusicians entertaining the

crowds, raffles and more.While in Darby, check out theDouble H Hat Co. and meetJimmy “The Hat Man”Harrison. Each year, Jimmymakes the hat for Miss RodeoMontana. After trying onhats, take a jaunt to LakeComo, located just northwestof Darby.� Bigfork: Bigfork

Festival of the Arts, Aug. 1-2. Located on the shores ofFlathead Lake, thispicturesque communitycelebrates the arts, crafts,food and music in the streets.While in Bigfork, catch ashow at the Bigfork SummerPlayhouse or take a charteredcruise to Wild Horse Islandon Flathead Lake.�Trout Creek:

Huckleberry Festival, Aug.14-16. This year marks the30th anniversary of thefestival and includes arts andcrafts vendors, vendorsfeaturing huckleberry-themed foods,entertainment, a parade andchildren’s activities. Be sureto stop by the huckleberrypancake breakfast and fillyour stomach for the day.

For a complete listing ofevents and other getawayideas in western Montana,visit www.glaciermt.com.

Tia Troy works for theGlacierCountry RegionalTourism Commission.

TreasuresContinued

can be performed on all kindsof water bodies. SUP can bedone in the calm ocean, onwaves, on calm lakes, behindboats, in moving current oreven down raging rapids. Thisvariety of use makes stand-up a form of surfing foreveryone. It’s even ideal forfamilies with lake cabins. Thekids can play around off thedock with the boards, andmom and dad can use them

for a workout.If you’re looking to get in

shape or simply just have funin Montana, try out somewhitewater kayaking, riversurfing or SUP. Stop byBrennan’s Wave andStrongwater in downtownMissoula to check out theaction. It’s time to quitwishing you were surfing andcatch the new wave.

K.B. Brown co-ownsStrongwater whitewatersupply store on Missoula’sHip Strip.

WaveContinued

likely do the same thing foryou. The trail runs aboutnine miles before a series offorks take you to a stunningset of four high-mountainlakes at about 6,200 feet.

But you don’t have towalk to the lakes to have agreat time. Although thefirst mile or so of walkingcan be a bit of a social sceneon a nice weekend day, go abit farther and you’ll likelyhave the trail to yourself. It’sa gorgeous walk the wholeway, and the creek can begood fishing for small troutonce high water is over.

Although I’ve done theround trip to the lakes acouple of times, I’m mostlydrawn to the canyon’smouth. In part, that’sbecause that’s where the

climbing is, and climbinghas become one of the knotsthat forges the tight bondbetween father anddaughter. But it’s alsomemory.

From our old cabin, youcould see into the mouth ofthe canyon, the FirstButtress looming above thecreek. Seems like there wasalways an eagle or a hawkhovering. Everything was sobrand new: Montana,family, fatherhood,adventure.

It’s too much to sayKootenai Creek was thecause of all that richness,but in my mind it stillstands for all those goodthings. So we always gohome.

Michael Moore is areporter for the Missoulian.He can be reached at 523-5252 or [email protected].

KootenaiContinued



On the runChallenge yourself – and help kids –

in the third annual Missoula Marathon By RAMEY KODADEK

W hat better way toexperience a Missoulaadventure then to

participate in the third annualMissoula Marathon on Sunday,July 12.

Our community is full ofathletic people who take advantageof the trails, rivers and slopes thatthis beautiful area offers. Peoplechoose to live here not only

because of the easy-going lifestyle,but also because they have apassion to be outside. Drive up tothe Rattlesnake, Blue Mountain orPattee Canyon on just about anyday and you’ll see a parking lot fullof cars with people – and theirdogs – smiling from ear to ear asthey head out on the trails.

So, what better way to makethis a memorable summer and earnbragging rights than to compete inthe Missoula Marathon?

Both the full and half marathonwind their way from the outskirtsof town to the finish line on theHiggins Avenue Bridge. This year,the folks at Run Wild Missoula areencouraging both runners andwalkers to participate. They wantseasoned and novice racers. Andthey want anyone looking for anadventure. There is even a relayteam option where you and three

See RUN, Page 17

LINDA THOMPSON/Missoulian

A runner with balloons brings a fun attitude to the Missoula Marathon.

other people can each run asix-mile leg to complete thefull 26.2 miles.

Missoula is a place that isnot only physically fit, butsocially conscience. Peopleseek out ways to be engagedand get involved with thediverse nonprofits in ourcommunity. We like toparticipate in activities thatare not only beneficial to ourheath, but to the health ofour community. Themarathon is no exception.

Last year, thanks to thegenerosity of Run WildMissoula, Youth Homes wasable to bring together 41community members whomade up the Run 4 KidsTeam and raised anincredible $41,322 for the180 children and youth whoare cared for in Youth Homesgroup homes, shelters,family and foster care andwilderness treatmentservices.

In the lives of the kidswho are cared for each day,all have the same challengesof childhood/adolescenceand then some. They areoften faced with thesestruggles with no realsupport from healthy adults,they may have sufferedunspeakable pain and theymay be just trying to figureout how they view what“family” means when allthey have experienced intheir short life has beenconflict.

Youth Homes thought themarathon was a greatmetaphor for the kids incare. Just as they are facingdifficulties and challenges,so, too, are the members ofthe Run 4 Kids Team as theytrain and run or walk themarathon. Just like a personhas a goal of crossing thefinish line, the kids have agoal of a healthy, positiveand productive life.

This year ,Youth Homes islooking to grow the team to75 runners and walkers at avariety of fitness levels andexperiences to join the team.Through the generosity ofthe team’s major sponsor,Montana Rail Link, members’race registration in either thefull or half marathon is paidfor and they will recieve aYouth Homes Run 4 KidsTeam shirt for race day. Therewill also be a pre-racebarbecue and a private teamcelebration at the finish line.In return, each participant isasked to set a goal of raising$1,000.

Run 4 Kids Teammembers will raise money totake care of the kids YouthHomes helps each day inwestern Montana. As publicdollars are spread thin, theorganization is faced with thechallenge of continuingquality care for kids beyondjust the basics of food andshelter.

Youth Homes believeseach child deserves security,a sense of belonging and aplace to call home. It alsobelieves that ourcommunities supportchildren like ours and want to

help. Youth Homes needsyour help to ensure this is notjust a statement, but rather apromise to each child served.

If you are interested inlearning more about theYouth Homes Run 4 KidsTeam, visit www.youthhomes.com/run4kidsor call 721-2704, Ext. 240.

No matter how youchoose, getting out andactive is right. But without adoubt, the MissoulaMarathon is a classicMontana adventure. Theenergy the race provides issomething you don’t want tomiss out on. When your feetpound the pavement in theearly morning light and youpass through our beautifulcity, you will trulyexperience the magic ofMissoula.

To learn more about theMissoula Marathon, visitwww.missoulamarathon.org.

Ramey Kodadek is theincoming developmentdirector for Missoula YouthHomes.

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The popularity of the Missoula Marathon continues to grow,with hundreds and hundreds of runners expected for thissummer’s event.

MAYSaturday, May 16

Biothon (2-3M and 3-5M)Where: StevensvilleContact: 777-5552 x203

Sidney DuathlonWhere: SidneyContact: 480-4194

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure (5K or 1M)

Where: HelenaContact: www.komenmontana.org

Sunday, May 17

Scary Forest 10K Where: MissoulaContact: www.halloffamesportsacademy.com

Unravel the Scratchgravel (5.5M)Where: HelenaContact: www.montanacycling.net/documents/fl yers/2009/URTSGFlyer.pdf

Saturday, May 30

6th Children’s Health River Run (.5M, 5K, 10K)

Where: LivingstonContact: www.active.com

23rd Evaro Mountain Challenge (5K and 10K) Where: EvaroContact: 726-3695

Great Northern 5K Fun Run and Walk Where: KalispellContact: www.gn5k.com

Sunday, May 31

2nd Annual Buffalo Jump Half Marathon, 10K and 3M

Where: UlmContact: www.ugf.edu/Athletics/Cross CountryTrack/tabid/111/Default.aspx

JUNESaturday, June 6

Governor’s Cup (5K, 10K and bike race) Where: HelenaContact: www.montanagovernorscup marathon.org

Plains Day 5K Where: PlainsContact: 826-6108

Yellowstone Days 5K Fun Run/Walk Where: GardinerContact: www.gardinerchamber.com

Sunday, June 7

Torch Scholarship Run (Half marathon and 5K)

Where: PolsonContact: [email protected]

Thursday, June 11Montana Senior Olympics 5K Road Race

Where: KalispellContact: 586-5543

Friday, June 12

Montana Senior Olympics 10K Road RaceWhere: KalispellContact: 586-5543

Saturday, June 13

4th Annual Hamilton PTA Fun Run (10K, 5K, 1M)Where: HamiltonContact: 544-7255

Buzzard Day 10K and 5KWhere: GlendiveContact: www.makoshika.org/buzzard_day.htm

Chief Victor Days 5K Run/Walk for Victor Park District

Where: VictorContact: www.victormt.com

Jim Bridger Trail Run (10M)Where: BozemanContact: www.bsfnordic.com

6th Annual Pengelly Double Dip (13M and 5M)Where: MissoulaContact: [email protected]

Heart and Sole Run (10K, 5K, 2M)Where: BillingsContact: www.svfoundation.org

Thursday, June 18 Summer Road Mile

Where: BozemanContact: [email protected]

Saturday, June 20

24 Hour Bike RaceWhere: RapeljeContact: www.yvcclub.com

Harlowton Wind Festival (Multiple events)

Where: HarlowtonContact: www.wheatlandmemorial.org

Herron Hustle Trail Race (5.5M) Where: KalispellContact: http://herronhustle.com

Janet Clarkson Memorial TriathlonWhere: West YellowstoneContact: www.janetstriathlon.org

Longest Dam Race (10K & 5K) Where: Fort PeckContact: www.glasgowmt.net

Run for Wishes (3.25M)Where: MissoulaContact: www.runmt.com/Run for Wishes Registration Form.pdf

Wulfman’s Continental Divide Trail 14K

Where: ButteContact: www.buttepissandmoanrunners.com

Sunday, June 21

Rocky Mountain Bank Summit Solstice Triathlon/Duathlon

Where: KalispellContact: www.summithealthcenter.com

Treasure State TriathlonWhere: BozemanContact: www.tri-mt.com

COMPETE!

COMPETE!Saturday, June 27

41st Annual Beartooth Run and Burn (4.4M & 8.2M)

Where: Red LodgeContact: www.beartoothrun.com

Early Bird XC Mountain Bike Race (5M)

Where: Whitefi shContact: www.skiwhitefi sh.com

Kickin Assphault (Half Marathon, 10K & fun run)

Where: Great FallsContact: [email protected]

Logger Days 5K/10K Where: LibbyContact: www.libbyrunners.com

Mountain to Meadow Half Marathon and 5K Fun Run

Where: Lolo PassContact: www.runlolopass.com

Terry Badlands Trail RunWhere: TerryContact: www.geocities.com/terry_badlands_trail_run/index

The Whitefi sh Lake RunWhere: Whitefi shContact: www.sportsmanskihaus.com

JULYSaturday, July 4

4th of July Freedom Run (5M) Where: BroadusContact: 436-2778

Let Freedom Run (5K and 1M)Where: ChoteauContact: www.grizzlyactivities.com

Make It Hurt on the Dirt Off-Road Duathlon (10K + bike +5K)

Where: BozemanContact: www.homestakelodge.com

Reach’s 2nd Annual Run for Independence (10K, 5K and 1K)

Where: BozemanContact: www.reachinc.org

Saturday, July 11

Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County 5K Fun Run & Walk

Where: KalispellContact: www.runmt.com/5Kentry brochure2009.pdf

The Glacier Challenge (6-leg multisport)Where: Whitefi shContact: www.theglacierchallenge.com

Sunday, July 12

Missoula Marathon (& Half Marathon) Where: MissoulaContact: www.missoulamarathon.org

Spring Meadow Lake Olympic & Sprint Triathlons

Where: HelenaContact: www.usatriathlon.org

Sunday, July 19

Tour of the Bitterroot Where: HamiltonContact: www.tourofthebitterroot.blogspot.com

Saturday, July 25

Swancrest 100Where: Swan LakeContact: www.swancrest100.com

Tour de Bozeman (two day)Where: BozemanContact: www.tourdebozeman.com

Sunday, July 26

Wild Horse Creek “Just Tri Off Road” Triathlon (600yd Swim, 7M MTB, 3M Run)

Where: BozemanContact: www.bigskytri.com

XTERRA Wild Horse Creek (1200yd Swim, 16M MTB, 6M Run)

When: BozemanContact: www.bigskytri.com

Friday, July 31

Headwaters Relay (232M 3-day team relay race) Where: Three ForksContact: www.headwatersrelay.com

AUGUSTSaturday, August 1

Aquathon at the Pond (1000 Meter Swim & 5K Run)

Where: FrenchtownContact: [email protected]

Butte 100 Where: ButteContact: www.tripleringprod.com

Grizzly Marathon (& Half Marathon, 10K & 5K)

Where: ChoteauContact: [email protected]

The HURL Elkhorn (50M & 50K)Where: Helena Contact: www.helenarunningclub.com

Sunday, August 2

The 2nd Madison Marathon (& Half Marathon & Team Marathon)

Where: EnnisContact: www.madcoedc.org

Saturday, August 8

31st First Security Bozeman Classic (10K & 5K)Where: BozemanContact: www.windrinkers.org

Goats in the Meadow (7.3M)Where: HelenaContact: www.helenarunningclub.com

Saturday, August 15

Annual Madison River Run (10K & 5K) Where: EnnisContact: 682-4388

Pine Needle Stampede (6K & 10K)Where: West YellowstoneContact: www.westyellowstonechamber.com

Legend

Running

Biking

Multisport

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When you’re out on Missoula’strails, whether in town or in thenational forest, remember that youare one of many traveling thesepathways. If you meet other peopleon the trail, be considerate andcourteous. It will make everyone’souting safer and more enjoyable.

Show respect for the land, too.After all, Missoula’s natural beauty isone of its greatest assets. Trails areone of the best ways to get out andexperience our city and itssurroundings. Don’t let misuse oftrails diminish the quality of thisopportunity for you and others in thefuture.

Here are a few simple “rules” oftrail etiquette:

Make your contacts with otherspleasant, no matter how brief.

Tread lightly and leave no trace.Don’t litter. Stay on the trail; you candamage vegetation and contribute toerosion by leaving the trail. Don’t cutcorners at switchbacks.

City regulations require that dogs

be leashed on city trails and in cityparks, unless otherwise posted, andthat owners remove their pet’s waste.A few areas on conservation lands aredesignated as “voice restraint” areas– please observe all regulations andrespect wildlife and other park users.Visit www.missoulaparks.org formore information.

Missoula City/County AnimalControl is responsible forenforcement regulations regardingdogs. Report violations at 541-7387.

Dogs must be leashed whenencountering grazing livestock on

city conservation lands.Always be willing to yield the right

of way. This is a matter of safety, aswell as courtesy. Hikers andbicyclists: This is especially truewhen you encounter equestrians orpeople with llamas or other livestock.

Bicyclists, speak up or ring yourbell. Try not to startle people orlivestock. When you approachoncoming livestock on narrow trails,speak, slow down and don’t makesudden motions or loud noises. Ifpossible, move off the trail to thedownhill side. When approachinglivestock from the rear, speak out andask any nearby people forinstructions.

If you smoke, do so only whereyou can be sure there is no chance ofstarting a fire – and don’t litter theground with cigarette or cigar butts.

Observe rules posted at trailheadsregarding permitted use of trails.

Respect private property and routeclosures. Don’t trespass!

Try not to disturb wildlife.

The Lolo National Forestand the Missoula RangerDistrict Visitor InformationOffice is located at Building 24A atFort Missoula. This office providesinformation on Forest Servicecampgrounds, cabin and lookoutrentals, maps, firewood permits,Christmas tree permits, hiking trails,and other Forest Service information.Please call the Lolo National ForestSupervisor's Office at (406) 329-3750,or the Missoula Ranger District Officeat (406) 329-3814 or visitwww.fs.fed.us/r1/lolo.

Smokejumper Visitor Center islocated at the Aerial Fire Depot west ofMissoula. The Visitor Center is open

from Memorial Day through Labor Day.For tour information, call (406) 329-4934.

Missoula Convention andVisitors Bureau, 1121 E. Broadway,Ste. 103, Missoula, MT 59802; 1-800-526-3465. Free city maps,historic tour maps, Lolo National Forestbrochures and other local information.

Adventure Cycling, 150 E. PineSt., Missoula, MT 59802; (406) 721-8719. Mountain biking, Missoula-areamap, $3.95. Delineates 10 routes nearMissoula. Also available from LoloNational Forest.

Bicycle-Pedestrian Office,City of Missoula, 435 Ryman St.,Missoula, MT 59802; (406) 523-4626.

Missoula bicycle map.Montana Department of Fish,

Wildlife and Parks, Missoula area,3201 Spurgin Road, Missoula, MT59801; (406) 542-5500.

U.S. Department of the Interior,Bureau of Land Management,3255 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula,MT 59801; (406) 329-3914.

Missoula Parks andRecreation, 300 Cregg Lane,Missoula, MT 59801. Call (406) 721-7275 or go to www.missoulaparks.orgfor more information about citybicycle/pedestrian trails and trails oncity conservation lands.

Other sources for Missoula-area trail info

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Please be courteous on the trail


Trail ‘blaze’ marksMany national forest trails at

Blue Mountain and other areasare marked with this “blaze.” Ifyou’re using a trail that doesn’thave signs, watch for thissymbol carved into trees tomark the route.

Trail use symbols

Mappingsymbols

Symbols that appear onmaps in this guide indicatingspecial features of trails

The symbols that appearwith trail descriptions in thisguide indicate the trail uses thatare permitted and specialfeatures of trails, such asaccessibility to people inwheelchairs and opportunitiesfor scenic views.

Walking and jogging

Cross-countryskiing

4-wheelvehicle

Hiking Handicapaccessible

Snowmobile

Bicycle

Motorcycle Wildlifeviewing

Horsebackriding

4-wheelATV

Scenicviews

RestroomParkingTrailhead

Missoula andsurrounding areas

Point ofinterest

Picnicarea

Interpretivetrail



Ron MacDonald Riverfront trail systemSouthside

Orange Street to University of MontanaMiles: 1.5Elevation gain: None

Thanks to combined efforts of the city of Missoula, the MissoulaRedevelopment Agency, the University of Montana and the Missoulian,this stretch of riverfront has been transformed from a railroad andpower line right of way to an attractive open-space corridor.

The trail on the south side of the Clark Fork connects some popularcommunity parks and recreation areas.

McCormick Park, at the western end of the trail, is a 26-acre citypark with a public swimming pool, children’s fishing pond, tenniscourts, playground and ball fields. In winter, ice skating is available.

John C. Toole Park, a 12-acre city park west of the Madison StreetBridge, has a 400-meter public running track and a large grassy areathat’s a favorite spot for tossing Frisbees. You’ll find restrooms in thispark. Along the river, look for several large rocks – good places toperch and watch the river flow.

Jacobs Island, just south and east of the Van Buren Street

P aths along the downtown riverfront are at the heartof Missoula’s trail network. Walking, bicycling and,in some places, horseback-riding paths along the

Clark Fork River connect city parks and open space,neighborhoods, businesses and the University ofMontana. Routes branching off this central corridor linkurban Missoula with its surroundings and provide far-reaching access to the great Montana outdoors.

Riverfront trails extend from west of downtownMissoula into Hellgate Canyon, east of town. You cancross the river on any one of the three street bridgesacross the Clark Fork within this zone – the OrangeStreet, Higgins Avenue and Madison Street bridges.There’s also a footbridge off Van Buren Street, just northof the University of Montana campus, and another offCalifornia Street, and under the Madison Street Bridge.

Missoulians of all ages enjoy these trails from sunriseto sunset. All the trails are wide and level, with virtually nochange in elevation. You’ll find some nice views of themountains surrounding Missoula. Dogs are allowed onthese trails, but please keep them on a leash and cleanup after them.

The riverfront is a favorite place to take a middaybreak or an evening stroll after dining out. If you’re avisitor to Missoula, go to the riverfront to stretch your legsand clear your mind after a day on the road. You’ll get alook at Missoula and a feel for its unique character.

See Page 28to continue east on Kim Williams Nature Trail.

See SOUTHSIDE, Page 23

Old Fox site to the Van Buren Street FootbridgeMiles: 2Elevation gain: None

Caras Park, a 15-acre city park downtown along the Clark ForkRiver, is considered the hub of the Missoula trails network. Here,you’ll find ample parking, restrooms, picnic tables, benches and

an outdoor amphitheater for community events – plus readyaccess to downtown shopping, restaurants and other points ofinterest.

In the summer, be sure to join the Out to Lunch program heldevery Wednesday in Caras Park. It’s a weekly Missoula celebrationwith free music and other entertainment, and a variety of foodoptions available for purchase from vendors.

On the west side of Caras Park, check out A Carousel forMissoula, a hand-carved carousel that was created through theeffort of Missoula volunteers, and its companion Dragon Hollowplay area.

From Caras Park east to Bess Reed Park, the trail is paved andreadily accessible to wheelchairs and people who need a smooth,level surface for walking. Enjoy the close-up view you have of theriver along this stretch and, in spring and summer, notice thewildflowers that bloom along the riverbank.

Just east of the Higgins Avenue Bridge, look for the sculpture“Returning” by Montana artist Jeffrey Funk. Children love to touchand climb on Funk’s trio of trout.

There’s a short gap in the riverfront trail just east of Bess ReedPark, but you can easily follow city streets to get back on the trailat Kiwanis Park. From Bess Reed, turn left (north) on WashingtonStreet, then right (east) on Kiwanis Street. This street dead-ends atKiwanis Park, where you can pick up the pathway on the levee nextto the river. You’ll find a picnic area, a baseball field and tenniscourts in the park.

The trail follows the levee through Kiwanis Park to a residentialarea next to the Madison Street Bridge. At this point, you’ll need tomake another detour onto city streets to continue east. Go left(north) on Parsons Street to East Front Street. Turn right (east) onFront, continue across Madison Street and pick up the trail nearthe Van Buren Street Footbridge.

At the footbridge, you can cross the river to the Southside Trailor continue north to access trails in the Rattlesnake Valley and theRattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness. Note thatthe Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center is just north of thebridge; inquire there if you need more information.

North Hills Moon-Randolph HomesteadThe historic Moon-Randolph Homestead, part of Missoula’s

open space system, is open every Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.,from May to the end of October (fire danger and weatherpermitting). Visitors are welcome to picnic in the apple orchard,tour the historic farm buildings with one of our trained volunteers,or just nap under the black locust trees. During the rest of theweek, the homestead is open for research, youth programs andartistic pursuits. The North Missoula Community DevelopmentCorp. works with Missoula Parks and Recreation to manage thehomestead for the public. Call 728-9269 or [email protected] to inquire about volunteeropportunities and programs.

Access: You can reach the homestead on foot fromtrailheads on Greenough/Duncan Drive. If you bike or drive,follow Scott Street north over the bridge, take a left onto RodgersStreet, then turn right on Shakespeare Street (which becomesCoal Mine Road). Turn right immediately after you go under theinterstate and then turn right again after the second cattle guard.We try to discourage car visitors, but if you do drive please parkon the right side of the road before the cattle guard.

Northside

See Page 39for connectingNorth Hills trails

footbridge, is a popular place to picnic or simply lounge. Warm,sunny spring and fall days draw University of Montana students tothe grassy banks of this nine-acre city park. The east end of theisland has the Bark Park, a designated area for dogs to play off-leash.

Another city park, the Clark Fork Nature Park, has beendeveloped just east of McCormick Park and the Orange StreetBridge.

Enjoy the natural vegetation along the trail, but pleaseremember not to trample plants along the river’s edge; theyreceive a yearly beating during high water. This vegetation iswildlife habitat, so keep your eyes and ears open for beavers,songbirds, great blue herons, and, if you’re fortunate, a bald eagle.

Just east of Jacobs Island, the trail becomes the Kim WilliamsNature Trail. You can follow this trail east of town through HellgateCanyon, cross the Van Buren Street footbridge to get on thenorthside riverfront trail or travel a short distance to the “M” trail.

To get to the “M” trail, follow the sidewalk south from the VanBuren Street footbridge for a block to Campus Drive and turn left;the trailhead is on your left about a half-mile up Campus Drive.


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South Missoula trails

Larchmont TrailMiles: 3/4 mileElevation gain: None

Part of the city’s commuter link along Larchmont Golf Course,following South Reserve Street from Old Fort Road to Old Highway 93.

Fitness Loop at Fort Missoula

Miles: 0.9Elevation gain: NoneSurface: gravelDogs: On leash when sports fields are in use

for league play.

This loop trail can be accessed from the parkingareas off South Avenue and Fort Missoula Drive. It surrounds the softball diamonds in the park and connects trail users to archery range, Bark Park (dogs can be off leash inside the fenced area), horseshoe pits and tennis courts.

Bitterroot Branch TrailMiles: McDonald to Livingston streets – two-thirds of a mile; Milwaukee Road right of way to North Avenue – two milesElevation gain: NoneDogs: On leash

The city is working to acquire a 2,500-foot gap in the trailbetween North Avenue and Livingston Street. It provides accessbetween Southgate Mall and the Safeway grocery store as partof the Missoula Commuter Bike Network.

Tower Complex LoopMiles: 0.78Elevation gain: NoneSurface: Gravel and earthDogs: Under voice control

This trail loops through the TowerStreet open space area, passing through a rich riparianzone and along the banks of the Clark Fork. Trail userscan get out on a rocky terrace on a bend in the riverand watch many different birds that live in the area.Access the trail from the parking area at the north endof Tower Street. To help protect the abundant wildlife inthe area, dogs must be under voice and sight control.

Big Sky TrailMiles: 1Elevation gain: NoneDogs: Under voice control

Running between Tower Street and North Avenue, this trailprovides many entrances to Big Sky open space, Missoula’sbiggest expanse of open space on the valley floor. It ties in with theEquestrian Park, and is popular with horse riders.

South Avenue Trail

Miles: 2Elevation gain: NoneDogs: Under voice control

Connects Fort Missoula and its historical museum complex, baseball and

Playfair jogging trailsMiles: 1.75 total – varies depending on route.Elevation gain: LittleSurface: Gravel

Playfair Park has a series of looping trails, 1.75 miles in total,that offer a variety of options for trail users. The perimeter trail is1.4 miles. The east and west loops are 0.6 miles each. The southloop is 0.5 miles. The trails are all relatively flat except for shortlengths where the trail climbs up or down the park’s storm waterlevees. Dogs are welcome on the trails but must be leashed, andowners must remove their pet’s waste. The trails are great forwalking, jogging and easy bicycling. Access the trails from parkinglots on Bancroft and Pattee Creek Drive.

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Bigfork Whitewater Festival (2 day)

Where: Bigfork

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Saturday, May 30

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Friday, June 19

Anaconda Bicycle Festival (3 day)

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RATPOD (130M)

Where: Dillon

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South Hillstrail system

RavenwoodPark Trail

Miles: 3/4 mileElevation gain: UnknownDogs: On leash

The trail winds through aravine and meadow betweenGharrett Street andMeadowwood Lane inMissoula’s South Hills. Itfeatures giant ponderosa pinetrees and natural understorygrowth.

Meadow HillTrail

Miles: 0.93Elevation Gain: LittleSurface: 0.7 Asphalt,0.23 gravel/earthDogs: On leash

The Meadow Hill Trailconnects a string of parks in theSouth Hills via paved andnatural surfaces. These trails areopen to all forms ofnonmotorized transportation.The main trail connectsWapikiya and Honeysuckleparks. This trail was recentlyexpanded and paved to providea better bicycle/pedestrianconnection to Meadow HillMiddle School and parks. Thetrail is relatively flat except inareas where it deviates from thetop of storm water levees. Theother natural surface trail headsuphill and through HomesteadPark and connects toneighborhoods and trails to the south.

gully. The north end of the gullyis developed into a traditionalpark (Garland Park), but as thetrail heads up the hill to thesouth it enters an area rich inplant and animal life. Theforested hillsides and riparianareas provide ample habitat forlocal birds and animals. Thenorth end of the trail can befound in Garland Park at thecorner of Garland and 23rd. Thetrail ends at Hillview Way justnorth of Chief Charlo School.

Peery Park,Moose CanGully trails

Miles: 0.92Elevation gain: Peery Park

Trail – very slight. Moose CanGully Trail – about 60 feet

Surface: EarthDogs: On leash

The trails through Peery Parkand Moose Can Gully take trailusers through two differentnatural areas in the South Hills.The 0.33-mile long trail in PeeryPark takes users through anundeveloped hillside prairie. Aparking area can be found onthe west end of the trail off PeeryPark Drive. The east end of thetrail connects to the Moose CanGully Trail. Moose Can Gully is anatural drainage that remainsamid the developed hillsides.This trail is a 0.58-mile earthsurface trail for pedestrians only.This trail climbs about 60 feet inelevation taking hikers along thesmall stream that runs down the

High ParkLoop

Miles: 1/3 mileElevation gain: ModerateSurface: Dirt

Looking north from theslopes of the South Hills, HighPark Loop offers an amazingview of the Missoula Valley. Thepark itself is an undevelopednatural area between residentialblocks. Deer frequent the parkin the early morning.


T he South Hills area enjoysa well-connected series oftrails and sidewalks that

make it easier for people to getaround without a car. The mainoff-street trail connections areafeatured here. There are othersmaller neighborhood and parkconnections that help create aweb of bicycle/pedestrianconnections throughout thearea. The neighborhoods havealso developed undevelopedstreet rights of way and alleys assome of the main north-southtrail connections.


See Page 30for connecting trailsto Pattee Canyon.

Mount Sentinel trails

Kim Williams Nature Trail

Miles: 2.5Elevation gain: None

Feel like getting away from it all, but don’t have time to leavetown? Take a walk, run, bicycle ride or horseback ride down theKim Williams Nature Trail, the eastern-most segment of theriverfront city park and trail system.

Named in remembrance of Missoula naturalist Kim Williams, thetrail follows the old Milwaukee Railroad grade for 2.5 miles througha 134-acre natural area in Hellgate Canyon. It’s a good example ofa “Rails to Trails” project – an abandoned railroad right of wayconverted to a trail.

The wide, flat pathway can comfortably accommodate a varietyof uses. It’s a good choice for people with small children and thosenot interested in or capable of a strenuous outing. You’ll find plentyto enjoy along the way.

The river is on your left as you head east from town. The steepslopes of Mount Sentinel tower above you to the right. Diverseriparian plant communities in this corridor provide valuable wildlifehabitat just a stone’s throw from town.

Along the greenway, you can see an abundance of birds: greatblue herons, bald eagles, osprey, kingfishers, song sparrows and

dippers, to name a few. White-tailed deer, mountain lions and blackbears use the trail as a travel corridor. Watch for chipmunks ontalus slopes. If you’re quiet, you may see a fawn and doe drinkingat the river’s edge.

Hikers and equestrians can travel from Kim Williams Trail to thetop of Mount Sentinel on the Hellgate Canyon Trail.

Hellgate Canyon Trail

Miles: 2.1Elevation gain: 1,600 feet (from 3,200 to 4,800 feet)

This route on the north face of Mount Sentinel offers hikingopportunities on the periphery of Missoula. The trail links the KimWilliams Nature Trail in Hellgate Canyon with the Crazy CanyonTrail, which extends from Pattee Canyon to the top of MountSentinel.

Using this trail, you can take a Hellgate Canyon-Mount Sentinelloop hike. The Hellgate Trail isn’t as steep as the “M” trail androutes above the “M,” so you might prefer to start your hike on theKim Williams Nature Trail.

About one mile down the Kim Williams Trail, watch for a narrow

See HELLGATE, Page 29

‘M’ Trail

Miles: 3/4 mile to “M”; 1 3/4 miles to top of Mount SentinelElevation gain: 620 feet to “M” (from 3,200 feet to 3,820).

1,958 feet to top of Mount Sentinel (3,200 feet to 5,158)

The “M” on the west face of Mount Sentinel has been aMissoula landmark since 1908, when Forestry Club membersforged a zigzag trail up the mountain and students carried upstones to shape the symbol of the University of Montana.

Time brought several transformations to the “M.” In 1912, awooden letter replaced the one made of stone. When the wooden“M” was blown off the mountain in 1915, it was replaced with amore permanent, larger stone “M.” That structure remained until1968, when it was replaced with the concrete “M” we see today.

A hike to the “M” is a favorite Missoula outing for people of allages. After just a few minutes on the trail, you begin to get a birds’-eye view of the University of Montana. As you gain elevation, theview expands to include all of Missoula, the valley, the Clark ForkRiver and distant mountains.

While the trail is less than a mile long, the hike can be quitestrenuous, depending on how quickly you cover this distance.You’ll climb a steep, zigzag path with 11 switchbacks and gain 620feet in elevation. Many local athletes and fitness buffs run the “M”trail as a regular part of their regimen.

Most people make the “M” their final destination, but you cancontinue to climb for about another mile on one of two routes tothe top of Mount Sentinel. The view from the top of the mountain iseven more exquisite. To the north, across Hellgate Canyon, you’llsee Mount Jumbo and the Rattlesnake National Recreation Areaand Wilderness. Look for the water lines etched into the slopes ofMount Jumbo by the waters of Glacial Lake Missoula. To the south,you can see the Bitterroot Mountains.

From the top of Sentinel, you can retrace your steps to thebase of the mountain or follow the Crazy Canyon Trail into Pattee Canyon. Hikers and equestrians can also follow theHellgate Canyon Trail linking the Crazy Canyon Trail with the Kim Williams Trail.

path that heads off to the right (south). Follow this well-worn pathfor about three-quarters of a mile until you encounter tread. Asection of the trail takes you the rest of the distance up themountain to the connection with Crazy Canyon Road.

You’ll pass through the area burned by the 1985 HellgateCanyon fire and have some great views of the Clark Fork Riverthrough Hellgate Canyon, the East Missoula area, Missoula andthe Rattlesnake.

From the connection with Crazy Canyon Road, it’s a steepquarter-mile climb to the top of Sentinel and a 1.5-mile hike downthe west face of the mountain to the “M” trailhead.

Equestrians can access the Hellgate Trail from the Kim WilliamsTrail or from the Crazy Canyon trailhead in Pattee Canyon. Thistrailhead has ample parking and turn-around room for horsetrailers. It’s a 2.6-mile ride or hike up the Crazy Canyon Trail to theintersection with the Hellgate Trail.

Bicyclists should note that the Hellgate Canyon Trail, like otherroutes on the west face of Sentinel, is not open to bicycles.

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Pattee CanyonRecreation AreaP attee Canyon has been a favorite Missoula recreation spot

since the 1930s, when Civilian Conservation Corpsmembers constructed the first picnic facilities. A downhill ski

area was also in operation in the 1930s on adjacent private landnow owned by Plum Creek Timber Co.

The Nez Perce and Salish once traveled through this area toavoid Blackfeet attacks in nearby Hellgate Canyon. Pattee Canyonwas named for David Pattee, an early Bitterroot Valley settler andMissoula businessman. Through the years, the area has been amilitary timber reserve and target range, then part of the MissoulaNational Forest (today’s Lolo National Forest). It is now the PatteeCanyon Recreation Area.

The recreation area has pleasant picnic grounds shaded bylarge ponderosa pines and a well-developed network of foot,horse, bicycle and cross-country ski trails.

Where dogs are allowed, owners are expected to pack out theirpets’ wastes.

Crazy Canyon TrailMiles: 2.9Elevation gain: 1,258 feet (from 3,900 feet to 5,158 feet)Dogs: No restrictions west to city of Missoula land

For a spectacular bird’s-eye view of Missoula and surroundingmountains and river valleys, don’t miss this Lolo Forest trail to thetop of Mount Sentinel. It’s a great alternative to the “M” trail up the mountain, which rises above the city just east of the Universityof Montana.

Crazy Canyon Trail is actually a road that’s gated at thetrailhead. Motorized traffic isn’t allowed beyond this point without aspecial-use permit from the Missoula Ranger District. You mightencounter some hang gliders who have permits to transport theircraft.

You’ll climb steadily on the road for the first 2.6 miles, passingthe edge of the 1985 Hellgate Canyon fire. The last stretch is asteep climb to Sentinel’s 5,158-foot summit. The climb is wellworth the view of Hellgate Canyon and the Rattlesnake Mountainsto the north, Lolo Peak and the Bitterroot Valley and mountains tothe south, and the city of Missoula below you to the west.

Only foot and horse travel are recommended the last quarter-mile because the terrain is so steep. Hikers who want to continuedown the west face of Sentinel can follow one of two pathways thatconnect with the “M” trail. But remember, for safety and to preventsoil erosion, mountain bikes are prohibited on the west face ofMount Sentinel.

The Hellgate Canyon Trail branches off Crazy Canyon Trailabout a quarter-mile below the top of Sentinel. It traversesSentinel’s north face and connects with Kim Williams Trail inHellgate Canyon.

You might also want to explore several unmarked trails thatbranch off the lower reaches of Crazy Canyon Trail to connect withthe Pattee Canyon Picnic Area.

If you travel 3.1 miles up Pattee Canyon Road from itsintersection with Southwest Higgins Avenue, you’ll see thetrailhead on the left (north) side of the road. Parking space isavailable for 12 cars and two horse trailers.

Sam Braxton NationalRecreation Trail

Miles: 3.4Elevation gain: 350 feet (from 4,100 feet to 4,450 feet)Dogs: No restrictions

Named after a well-known Missoula skier, bicyclist andoutdoorsman, this trail loops around the southeast portion ofPattee Canyon Recreation Area.

You might want to pick up one of the Lolo National Forest’sPattee Canyon brochures before exploring this trail. While the trailis signed, you can be confused easily by old horse-logging skidtrails and other paths that crisscross the area.

Look for giant old-growth western larch and ponderosa pine,Montana’s state tree, near the beginning of the trail. Carefulobservers will discover remnants of Missoula homesteads alongthe trail. Savor your journey into the past, but remember theseartifacts are parts of archaeological sites protected by law. Leavefor others to enjoy and study.

The trail begins four miles up Pattee Canyon Road, just off thesouth side parking area. Bear to the right beyond the gate in theparking area and follow the roadway to the trailhead.

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Miles: Variable, less than 1 mile to more than 3 milesElevation gain: 100 feet (from 4,100 feet to 4,200 feet)

For an easygoing outing on relatively level terrain, try the areajust north of Pattee Canyon Picnic Area. Here, a network ofunsigned trails traverses meadow and forest land, all close to thepicnic area.

History lovers may take special interest in the meadow. Fromthe early 1920s until 1940, it was the site of an Army firing range forsoldiers at Fort Missoula. You can still see earthen-mound firinglines that run north-south through the meadow. At the meadow’swest end, there’s a larger earthen mound backed by a woodretaining wall – the target butt. Look for soldiers’ names carved onthis wall.

Meadow Loop Trail, one of the most popular routes, skirts themeadow’s southern edge and continues north through the woods,a 2.2-mile loop hike or bike ride.

In winter, Meadow Loop Trail is a 3.2-mile cross-country ski trail,the extra distance added by the need to ski in from the lockedgate to the picnic area. Missoula’s Nordic Ski Club maintains thistrail and others that run through the picnic area. Dogs are notallowed on the groomed ski trails in winter.

For a shorter trip, winter or summer, follow one of the pathwaysthrough and around the meadow. For a longer trip, look for anunmarked trail at the meadow’s northwest corner. It connects withCrazy Canyon Trail to the top of Mount Sentinel.

The Picnic Area is just off Pattee Canyon Road, 3.6 miles upfrom its intersection with Southwest Higgins Avenue. In summer,park at one of the group picnic sites (open from 8 a.m. until dark).The road into the Picnic Area is closed in winter, but you can parkat the end of the pavement on Pattee Canyon Road.

Small groups may use any of the area’s 22 family picnic sitesfree of charge. If you have a party of more than 10 people, youmust reserve one of the two group picnic sites ($25 fee). Phonethe Missoula Ranger District at 329-3814 to reserve a group site.

Southside ski trails

Miles: 2.4Elevation gain: 100 feet (from 4,100 feet to 4,200 feet)Dogs: Not allowed during ski season

Designed specifically for cross-country skiing and groomed bythe Missoula Nordic Ski Club, these are some of Missoula’s bestski trails.

The main loop is 2.4 miles long, but three cut-off routes allowyou to ski a shorter distance. For a more challenging outing, tryone of the ungroomed trails that connects with the main loop.

Dog owners take note: To maintain a good skiing surface, your pet isn’t allowed on these groomed trails during ski season.

Because they gain only 100 feet in elevation, these are alsogood trails for an easy summer or fall hike, horseback ride or bike ride.

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Blue Mountain Nature TrailMiles: 1/4 mile loopElevation gain: 50 feet

(from 3,650 feet to 3,700 feet)Dogs: No restrictions

This popular trail is a stopping-off point on your way up ForestRoad No. 365 to the Blue Mountain lookout. One of the fewMissoula-area trails with interpretive information on-site, it’s also apopular destination for individuals, families, school classes andother groups interested in environmental education.

The path is on a fairly level grade, making it quite accessible toyoung children and people not interested in or able to take morestrenuous hikes.

Numbered wooden posts along the trail mark points of interest,and a pocket-sized brochure furnishes corresponding interpretiveinformation. You can learn about prescribed fire, Glacial LakeMissoula, forest “recycling,” Montana’s state tree, and aboutlichen, kinnickinnick, ninebark, serviceberry and many other plants.

Midway down the trail, you’ll come upon a rock outcrop wherethere’s a vista of distant mountains, the Missoula Valley and theBitterroot River winding toward its confluence with the Clark Fork.There is wheelchair access from the trailhead to this viewing area.Be sure to stop at the sign showing a photographic panorama ofthis view – it identifies all the peaks in your range of sight.

The trail starts about two miles up Forest Road No. 365.Vandals continue to remove Forest Service signs that direct you tothe trailhead, so look for it to the right (east) side of the road justbefore a switchback. You’ll see a trailhead sign a few feet down thepath. There isn’t a parking lot here, but three to four cars can beparked along the road.

You can generally get one of the Nature Trail interpretivebrochures at the trailhead sign – but because the supply issometimes depleted, it’s a good idea to pick one up from an areaVisitor Center. The Lolo National Forest Visitor Center is at FortMissoula, just a short distance from Highway 93 and ReserveStreet on your way out of town.

Blue MountainRecreation AreaT he 5,500-acre Blue Mountain Recreation Area, just two miles

southwest of Missoula, is another close-to-town area toexplore. The Lolo National Forest worked closely with

Missoula-area recreation groups to establish this area’s trailsystem and other recreational facilities.

Blue Mountain is one of the few peaks around Missoula thatcan be reached by road, and you’ll find breathtaking views and aforest-fire lookout at road’s end. The area also features off-roadtrails for hikers, equestrians, bicyclists, people in wheelchairs andATV enthusiasts.

To accommodate this diversity of uses, recreationists helpeddevelop trail “classes” that specify which type of use is permittedon each trail. Because of the variety of trail users at Blue Mountain,it’s especially important to follow the rules of trail courtesy.

Dogs area allowed in the area, but pet owners must pack outtheir waste.

Maclay FlatInterpretive Trail

Miles: 1.25 mile and 1.8 mile loopsElevation gain: NoneDogs: Leash required; pack out waste

For an easygoing outing beyond the city limits, try the trail atMaclay Flat. The path is wide, level and surfaced to accommodatewheelchairs. It takes you along the Bitterroot River and throughadjacent meadows, with some great views of mountains aroundMissoula.

You can learn a lot along the way: 16 interpretive signs describethe river system, wildlife, vegetation and archaeology of this area.

A cut-off trail gives you the option to go 1.25 or 1.8 miles.Traveling in a clockwise direction, you pass huge cottonwood andponderosa pine trees. Be observant and you may see evidence ofporcupine and beaver. Also look for wood duck nesting boxesattached to trees and for bluebird boxes on fence posts.

About a third of a mile down the trail, you’ll come to a flatgrassy area along the river – a good picnicking spot (it even has apicnic table). There are also some fishing spots along this stretchof the river.

You have an excellent chance of seeing bald eagles, osprey,blue herons, mallards, red-tailed hawks and white-tailed deer atMaclay Flat. At the southern edge of the meadow, along theirrigation ditch, listen for the songs of meadowlarks and look forred-winged blackbirds. Depending on the time of year, you cansee a variety of wildflowers and other plants.

The parking area and trailhead are a short distance west of theroad up Blue Mountain. To get there, go about two miles south ofReserve Street on Highway 93, turn right at the Montana AthleticClub and follow Blue Mountain Road (County Road No. 30) forabout 1.5 miles. You’ll see the parking area on the right.

You can also approach from the north on Blue Mountain Road.From this direction, the trailhead is about two miles south ofMaclay Bridge.

You’ll find wheelchair-accessible restrooms at the parking area.There’s also a carry-in board ramp 200 yards from the parkingarea. The ramp is wheelchair-accessible. Note that horses and

bicycles aren’t allowed on this trail, and you must keep dogs on aleash.

A number of community groups have cooperated with the LoloNational Forest over the years to develop this addition toMissoula’s trail system.

Blue Mountain NationalRecreation Trail

Miles: 7Elevation gain: 3,260 feet (from 3,200 feet to 6,460 feet)Dogs: No restrictions

There’s opportunity for both day and overnight trips on this trailfrom the base of Blue Mountain to the lookout. You can start fromthe trailhead on Blue Mountain Road or go up Forest Road No.365 to points where the road intersects or passes near the trail.Remember, this trail is closed to mountain bike use.

Signs are scarce, but the route has been marked with “blazes”on trees. Be sure to look for these blazes – numerous old loggingroads and skid trails crisscross Blue Mountain, and this can be a

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Blue MountainRecreation Area

Motor vehicle trailsMiles: 12Elevation gain: 2,460 feet (from 4,000 feet to 6,460 feet)Dogs: No restrictions

Blue Mountain is one of the few places near Missoulathat has off-road motorcycle and four-wheeled ATV trails. Themotorcycle/ATV trailhead is three miles up Forest Road No. 365 onthe left (south) side of the road.

An extensive network of trails originates at this trailhead,providing access to the southern portion of the recreation area.Like other Blue Mountain trails, those in this network are classifiedto accommodate different trail uses. ATV-ers can use four miles oftrail here. Motorcyclists can use the ATV trails as well as anothereight miles of trails. (See map on Pages 16-17.)

Bicyclists, equestrians and hikers can use all of the trails in thisnetwork, but many prefer other Blue Mountain routes wheremotorized vehicles are not allowed. One such trail begins at themotorcycle-ATV trailhead and continues east for about two milesto the National Recreation Trail trailhead at the base of BlueMountain.

Several of the motor-vehicle trails pass over or near HayesCreek, where you’ll find stands of western red cedar. Hayes Point

difficult trail to follow. You won’t find water along the way, so takeenough to last your entire trip.

Don’t let these words of caution discourage you from trying thistrail. It passes through some fine country with occasional views ofthe Missoula Valley and Bitterroot River. In fact, it’s a favorite oflocal equestrians. Backcountry Horsemen of Missoula sponsorsan annual trail ride and clearing to help with maintenance. Thisgroup also helped develop the trail.

Hikers often take a one-way trip up or down the trail byarranging a shuttle.

You can camp and build a campfire west of Forest Road No.365 above milepost 4.5 on Road No. 365.

The trailhead (also called the “horse-loading facility”) is on BlueMountain Road, just 1 mile north of its intersection with Highway93 South. Forest Roads No. 365

and No. 2137(to Blue Mountain Lookout)

Miles: 11Elevation gain: 3,260 feet (from 3,200 feet

to 6,460 feet)Dogs: No restrictions

A drive on Forest Road No. 365 up Blue Mountain will giveyou some tremendous views of the Missoula Valley and, at theright time of the year, an opportunity to visit a working ForestService lookout.

The road heads west off Blue Mountain Road (County Road30) about 1.25 miles from the intersection with Highway 93 South.On the way up the mountain, notice the different vegetativezones. At first, you pass through open, parklike ponderosa pinestands, then Douglas fir-ponderosa pine, and, finally, Douglas fir-western larch.

Trailheads for Blue Mountain’s motorcycle-ATV trail networkand a short self-guided natural trail are situated along this road.You can access the area’s National Recreation Trail from severalpoints along the roadway.

At about the 9.5-mile mark, look for a road that branches off tothe left. This is Forest Road No. 2137, which takes you to thelookout. The lookout is in service through the fire season (usuallyJuly and August). At other times, the gate is locked.

You can climb steps all the way to the top of the lookoutduring fire season – and if the lookout is on duty and has time, heor she will often give you a tour.

The scenery from this vantage point is breathtaking. You’llhave a memorable view of Lolo Peak, a landmark on theMissoula horizon, and the impressive pinnacles of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness to the south and west. On a clear day, youcan see the Mission Mountains to the northwest.

If you take a tour, please remember that the lookout is on thejob. Don’t overstay your welcome and be considerate if a fireemergency demands the lookout’s attention.

A gate a quarter-mile below the lookout is closed during theoffseason, restricting motor-vehicle access to the lookout.However, you can still walk or bike up to the lookout.

In winter, the first mile of Forest Road No. 365 is normallyopen to provide access to skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers,but no motor-vehicle traffic (except snowmobiling) is permittedbeyond a locked gate at this point. A hill just below the gate is afavorite sledding and tubing spot for Missoulians of all ages.

is a popular destination in this part of the recreation area, and itcan be accessed by both motorcycle and ATV.

Deadman Ridge Trail to Blue Mountain lookout is anotherfavorite, but because of its difficulty, it should be used only byexpert motorcyclists. ATVs are not permitted on this trail.

If you’re planning to try these trails, pick up a Blue MountainRecreation Area brochure from a Forest Service or Chamber ofCommerce visitor center. The brochure provides more detailedinformation on what uses are permitted on different trails in thisnetwork.

There’s ample parking and a loading ramp at the trailhead.Remember that if your vehicle isn’t licensed for street use, youmust transport it to the trailhead with a licensed vehicle. Duringfire season, off-road motor vehicles must be equipped with sparkarresters and riders must have a bucket and shovel. Helmetssuffice for buckets and many people carry small folding shovels.


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RattlesnakeValley

Greenough Park trailsForty two-acre Greenough Park, along Rattlesnake

Creek, was donated to the city of Missoula by theGreenough family with the understanding that the areawould be maintained in its natural state.

The main trail, a one-mile paved walking and bicyclingpath, circles the park, following the creek for part of theway. Footbridges cross the creek at either end of the park.

Rattlesnake ValleyT he Rattlesnake Valley, extending north out of Missoula, is a

pleasant and popular area for walking, jogging andbicycling. Rattlesnake Creek, which originates in the

Rattlesnake Mountains, runs through the valley on the way to itsconfluence with the Clark Fork River.

Passing through lush vegetation along many parts of the creek,you have the sense of being far away from it all, when in realityyou’re still within or just outside of town. The northern portion of thevalley offers some great views of Mount Jumbo, on the easternside of the valley, and the Rattlesnake Mountains to the north.

You can follow a variety of trails and streets to make loop tripswithin the valley, passing through city parks, natural areas andquiet neighborhoods. Trails and streets will also take you to theRattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness in the LoloNational Forest. There’s a very gradual but consistent gain inelevation as you head north into the valley.

Several unpaved trails branch off the main loop to take youthrough the woods and along the creek. Remember, though, thatbicycles aren’t allowed on these unpaved trails.

Thick, riparian vegetation makes Greenough Park a great placeto watch birds within the city limits. You can see common residentbirds such as the downy woodpecker, dipper and mountainchickadee as well as red-tailed hawks, black-chinnedhummingbirds, green-winged teal and other summer residents.Occasionally, you’ll see great blue herons and screech owls.

To the west of the footbridge in the southern part of the park,you’ll find picnic tables and benches along the creek. There’s a group picnic area on the east side of the park, just off Monroe Street.

Rattlesnake Valley trailsTo access more Rattlesnake Valley parks

and open space, follow city streets andcounty roads north of Greenough Park.

Several popular loop routes, delineated on the map, take youthrough the Bugbee Nature Preserve, Tom Green Memorial Parkand Pineview Park. You can cross Rattlesnake Creek on the LoloStreet Bridge, on a footbridge in Pineview Park and at the northend of Duncan Drive.

To get to the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area andWilderness from the riverfront, take Van Buren Street/RattlesnakeDrive to Sawmill Gulch Road and turn left (west). Or follow themapped routes north of Greenough Park.

Dogs must be leashed and are not allowed in Bugbee NaturePreserve.

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North Hills trails

Miles: Ridge Trail – 1.8 miles (fromWaterworks trailhead to Duncan Drive 3 miles); Cherry Gulch Trail – 1.1 miles; Fire Line Trail – 1.7 miles; MountainviewTrailto Ridge Trail – 1.1 miles

Elevation gain: VariesDogs: Leashes required unless

posted otherwise, then under voicecontrol; pack out wastes

Hikers must cross private land toreach the public acreage on the hills thatform Missoula’s northern backdrop. Themain access points are a Mountain WaterCo. utility road off Greenough Drive and apath opposite Mountain View Drive,farther up Duncan Drive.

The hillsides feature rare communitiesof cushion plants, including the Missoulaphlox and bitterroots. They also providebirds’-eye views of the city’s railroadyards, downtown and into the BitterrootValley. Hikers are asked to stay onestablished trails and obey landownersigns and fences. Because of thesensitive ecology of the area bikers areasked to not use these trails.


Mount Jumbo trails

Miles: North Loop Trail – 3.8 miles; Saddle Trail – 1.1 miles;Backbone Trail 1 – 2.5 miles; “L” Trail – 2/3 mile

Elevation gain: Varies. The Saddle and North Loop areeasiest, at logging-road grade, while others can be verysteep.

Dogs: Following are the restrictions on dogs on thetrails:� North of Saddle – closed to dogs and people

Dec. 1-April 30. Dogs are allowed off leash under voicecontrol May 1-Nov. 30.� South side of Saddle – closed to dogs and

people Dec. 1-March 15. Dogs are allowed off leashunder voice control March 16-Nov. 30.� Lands below Upper Lincoln Hills Drive, trail to

“L” but not beyond, and U.S. West easementabove Interstate 90 – open to dogs, but dogsmust be leashed Dec. 1-April 30.

All all times, dog owners must pick up andpack out your pets’ waste.

Missoula voters passed a bond issue tobuy most of the southwestern face of MountJumbo as public open space in 1995. Largeherds of elk and deer winter on the steephillsides, and paragliders like to launch fromits summit. Elk feeding activity limits publicaccess during the winter. Loyola SacredHeart High School has its “L” initialoverlooking the city, and the trail to it is oneof the more popular exercise routes.

Access points include Lincoln HillsRoad; Poplar, Cherry and Locuststreets; Marshall Mountain Road andWoods Gulch.

Bikes are not allowed at thePoplar and Locust streetentrances, as well as parts of the Backbone (Ridge) Trail. Call 721-PARK for moreinformation about bikeaccess onMount Jumbo.


F ew communities enjoy a place quite like the 60,000-acre RattlesnakeNational Recreation Area and Wilderness just north of Missoula. Here,you’ll find a variety of hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and

bicycling opportunities a few miles from town. A well-developed trail networkin the Rattlesnake’s lower reaches gives you a variety of options for day trips– or you can pack overnight gear and venture farther into the high-countrywilderness.

You can camp anywhere beyond a three-mile radius from theRattlesnake’s main trailhead, known as the “South Zone” (off Sawmill GulchRoad just west of Rattlesnake Drive). But remember: No motorized vehiclesare allowed, and bicycles are prohibited within the wilderness boundary.

Despite its name, there have been no verified sightings of rattlesnakes inthis area. You will, however, find ample opportunities to view many otherwildlife species, including beavers, deer, elk, mountain goats and blackbears. During spring and fall, you can see more than 40 bird species.

1. Main Rattlesnake Travel Corridor

2. Spring Gulch/Stuart Peak Trail

3. Woods Gulch/Sheep Mountain Trail

Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness


Spring Gulch/Stuart Peak Trail

Miles: 12 (7 miles to wilderness boundary)Elevation gain: 3,838 feet (from 3,700 feet to 7,538 feet)Dogs: No dogs are allowed in the area Dec. 1-May 15. During

the remaining months, dogs must be on a leash from theconfluence of Spring Creek and Rattlesnake Creek to milepost 1.3.

Main RattlesnakeTravel Corridor

Miles: 15Elevation gain: 1,248 feet (from 3,850 feet to 5,098 feet)Dogs: From the southern national forest boundary north past

the main trailhead to milepost 1.7 and on Ravine Trail 34, there areseasonal restrictions on pets: Dogs are not allowed from Dec. 1 toFeb. 28; dogs must be leashed from March 1 to Nov. 30.

If you’re looking for easy access to the Rattlesnake, this is anexcellent choice. The route has no official trail name but iscommonly referred to as the “main travel corridor.” It’s actually anold farm-access and logging road (Forest Road No. 99) that hasbeen closed to public travel by cars and other motor vehiclessince 1984.

Expect to encounter other people along the corridor: It’s afavorite of hikers, bicyclists, runners, equestrians and others. Manyother Rattlesnake trails connect with this main artery, so there areplenty of opportunities for exploration and loop hikes.

The trail is on a wide, gentle grade that runs parallel toRattlesnake Creek. Although the water quality in the creek looksgood, beware: It’s a source for the giardia parasite, so don’t drinkit unless you boil it first. The creek is a reserve source of municipalwater for Missoula, so it is especially important to protect waterquality. Use the toilets near the trailhead or bury human waste andtissue well away from the stream.

Throughout the main valley and Spring Gulch, you can seeevidence of homesites established more than a century ago andvacated in the 1930s. Look for building foundations and oldorchards with a few scraggly apple trees remaining.

You have a good chance of seeing mountain goats on cliffsabove Rattlesnake Creek at Franklin Bridge, about eight miles upthe trail. Elk Meadows, at the 12-mile point, is a populardestination for horseback riders. There’s forage here, and you caneasily make day trips into the wilderness.

The road ends at about the 15-mile point, but severalconnecting trails will take you farther into the RattlesnakeWilderness. Remember that bicycles are prohibited in thewilderness.

The travel corridor begins at the main Rattlesnake trailhead, onSawmill Gulch Road just west of Rattlesnake Drive. To get there,go four miles north of the intersection of Interstate 90 and VanBuren Street/Rattlesnake Drive.

Another popular Rattlesnake route, Stuart Peak Trail branchesoff the main travel corridor at about the half-mile mark. For the nextthree miles, you follow an old farm lane along Spring Gulch. After awinding, steep climb for another four miles, you reach thewilderness boundary, near Stuart Peak.

At 7,960 feet, Stuart Peak is one of the Rattlesnake’s highestpoints, offering great views of adjacent peaks and the MissoulaValley. There’s no designated trail to the peak, but you can reach itby traveling cross-country for about a mile. From this vantagepoint, you can drop down to Twin Lakes or get back on the trailand head farther into the high country.

The trail continues northward past the Lake Creek drainage,which contains six lakes, and then descends past three morelakes into the Wrangle Creek drainage, where it joins the maintravel corridor 15 miles for the trailhead.

Most of the high-country lakes have been stocked withcutthroat trout. However, there are no fish in Twin Lakes orFarmer’s Lakes.

You’d be wise to carry plenty of water on this hike. It’sdemanding, and you can’t always count on finding water along theway. If you do drink surface water, the Forest Service recommendsthat you boil or filter it first.

And please, tread lightly in this unique area. Because of itsproximity to town, the Rattlensake receives a lot of use. Try tocamp where there are established fire rings, pack out all that you carry in and be courteous to others you might encounter on the trail.

Miles: 11 miles to Sheep MountainElevation gain: 3,846 feet (from 3,800 feet to 7,646 feet)Dogs: No restrictions

To explore one of the less-traveled portions of the Rattlesnake, try Sheep Mountain Trail, on the recreation area’s southern boundary. Start at the trailhead on Woods Gulch Road, east ofRattlesnake Drive.

The trail rises steeply through Woods Gulch for the first twomiles, then ascends the ridge on a gentler grade for nine moremiles. The main attraction is the continuous panorama ofsurrounding mountains and valleys.

Blue Point, just a short distance off the trail about four milesbefore Sheep Mountain, is a good stopping-off point for scenicviews. There’s no trail to Blue Point, but cross-country access iseasy.

Sheep Mountain Trail is high – and dry – so carry plenty ofwater.

For an overnight trip, you can continue north from SheepMountain and follow the East Fork Trail (No. 1531), whichintersects the main travel corridor near Franklin Bridge. From thebridge, it’s eight miles back to the main Rattlesnake trailhead.

Woods Gulch/Sheep Mountain Trail

Sawmill/Currytrail system

Miles: 10Elevation gain: 995 feet (from

3,920 feet to 4,915 feet)Dogs: Prohibited year-round

The Sawmill Gulch-Curry Gulcharea was acquired by the LoloNational Forest in 1986 byexchanging land with a privatelandowner.

A network of trails that hasdeveloped over more than a centurycrisscrosses the area. Somepathways were made by prospectors,settlers and their livestock in the late1800s. Others are steep skid roadsleft by woodcutters salvaging timberafter a fire early in the 1900s. Gentler,wider roads were left through timber-harvest areas in the 1960s and 1970s.

You can select a number of routesthrough this part of the Rattlesnake,depending on your interests,available time and stamina. Just upfrom the Sawmill Gulch trailhead, youcan follow a short loop past an oldranch site. The old Curry Cabin isnear a trail farther to the north.

Just south of the Curry Cabin, atrail down Curry Gulch connects withone of two trails that run parallel toSpring Gulch. Either of these SpringGulch trails will take you to the maintravel corridor.

The trail farthest to the north in theSawmill-Curry System joins StuartPeak Trail about three miles south ofthe wilderness boundary. From thisintersection, you can continue northtoward Stuart Peak or head backdown through Spring Gulch.

Depending on what trail you’re on,you can enjoy some great views intothe Grant Creek area, other parts ofthe Rattlesnake or the MissoulaValley.

The Sawmill-Curry trailhead issmall and has no turn-around spacefor vehicles with trailers. To get there,go 1.2 miles past the mainRattlesnake trailhead parking area on Sawmill Gulch Road.


Short trips from Missoula

North Summit/Lolo Peak

Miles: 5.5 miles to North Summit; 6.5 miles to Lolo Peak

Elevation gain: North Summit, 2,894feet (from 5,800 to 8,694 feet); Lolo Peak,3,296 feet (from 5,800 to 9,096 feet)

Dogs: No restrictions

North Summit is the magnificentmountain towering above the MissoulaValley to the southwest. It’s often mistakenfor Lolo Peak, which is behind it but notvisible from some parts of the valley.

Either of these peaks is a gooddestination if you want to get into the highcountry around Missoula. Plan for astrenuous, all-day trip. Depending onwhether you head for North Summit orLolo Peak, it’s a 2,900- or 3,300-footclimb. The trail is steep, with an averagegrade of 23 percent and 30 percent to 40 percentgrades along some sections.

You’ll be rewarded with a spectacularview into the adjacent Selway-BitterrootWilderness and the Missoula Valley.Carlton Lake, below the two peaks, is agood place to take a rest or set up campfor the night.

Start at the Mormon saddle on Mormon Peak Road,8.5 miles from Highway 12. Follow Lolo Peak Trail (No.1311). As you gain elevation, notice that the vegetation ischanging from lodgepole pine and alpine fir to alpinelarch. This species of larch is unique to high elevations inthe Northwest, and this is the only place you’ll find it inthe Lolo Forest’s Missoula Ranger District.

After about four miles, you’ll come to Carlton Ridge,elevation 8,252 feet. Carlton Lake, North Summit andLolo Peak are visible from here, but there are nodeveloped trails to either peak. However, the country isquite open and it won’t be difficult to find your way.Depending on your route, it’s about 1.5 miles to NorthSummit and 2.5 miles to Lolo Peak. You’ll be scramblingover rocks for much of this distance.

You may notice a primitive road ending at CarltonLake.

Mormon Peak Road ends about one mile beyond theMormon saddle at the summit of Mormon Peak. Thisroad is closed to motor-vehicle traffic from Dec. 1-May 15to reduce disturbance of elk on winter range. Usually, thetrail isn’t clear of snow until early July.


Cha-paa-qn

Miles: 3.5 miles on Reservation Divide Trail; 2.2 miles on SleepingWoman Trail

Elevation gain: Reservation Divide Trail, 1,836 feet (from 6,158 to 7,994 feet); Sleeping Woman Trail, 2,296 feet (from 5,698 to 7,994 feet)

On Missoula’s western horizon, a lone mountain rises to a delicate,symmetrical point. This is Cha-paa-qn (it’s Salish for treeless peakor shining peak), on the boundary of Lolo National Forest’sNinemile Ranger District and the Flathead IndianReservation. The area’s many interesting features make ita prime destination for a day trip.

It’s less than a one-hour drive from Missoula tothe historic Ninemile Ranger Station andRemount Depot. Here, you can learn about afascinating chapter of Forest Servicehistory: How mules were used, andcontinue to be used, to fight forestfires and accomplish backcountrywork.

Be sure to stop at theranger station’s visitorcenter and historicbuildings. You cantake a self-guided tour witha brochure/mapavailable at thevisitor center.

From theranger station,you can drive 10miles up Edith PeakRoad (Forest RoadNo. 476) to theReservation Dividetrailhead. This trail is only3.5 miles long, and it’s arelatively easy hike.

The trail does not climb directly tothe summit of Cha-paa-qn, but you canscramble over rocks and boulders to the top.You’ll enjoy a great view in all directions from thispinnacle. The Mission Mountains and FlatheadReservation are to the north and west, and you can seeeast and south into the Frenchtown, Missoula andBitterroot valleys.

You have a good chance of seeing wildlife. Red-tailed hawks,golden eagles and other birds of prey are common along thedivide, as are pikas, small mammals that inhabit the talus slopesabove timberline (listen for their peculiar squeaks). Depending on thetime of year, you can also see beargrass and a variety of wildflowers – andpick some huckleberries.

Sleeping Woman Trail (No. 707) is a shorter but steeper route to Cha-paa-qn. The trailhead is on Forest Road No. 2178, about 11 miles from theRanger Station. This 2.8-mile-long trail connects with the Reservation Divide Trail.

A third route, up Kennedy Creek Trail (No. 746), is about eight miles long. TheKennedy Creek trailhead is about 14 miles from the ranger station on Road No. 5507.

Other points of interest in the vicinity include Lolo Forest’s Grand Menard picnic area anddisabled-accessible interpretive trail, an old Civilian Conservation Corps campsite and KreisPond, a good swimming hole on a hot day.

From Missoula, the ranger station is about 23 miles west on Interstate 90, then 4.5 miles north on Highway 10 and Remount Road.


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Class. Explore the manyinteresting, fascinating, andunique places your hometownhas to offer with a camera.Learn the techniques ofphotography withphotographer SuzetteDussault. Camp is 12:30-4:30 p.m. $75 per week,enrollment limited to eight.Phone 543-4006 forinformation and to register.Dates to be arranged.

Leadership campHabitat for Humanity of

Missoula “Youth Week”June 16-20. Habitat forHumanity of Missoula isinterested in promoting youthinvolvement in ourorganization and in thecommunity. Gives youngpeople the chance to learnabout Habitat for Humanityand to contribute to theorganization. Individuals orgroups ages 16-20 work on thethree home sites underconstruction in the WindsorPark area. Work times can be 9a.m. to 1 p.m., noon to 4 p.m., or the full day. Lunchprovided. Special buildingskills are not necessary, just awillingness to help. Teamleaders on-site will provide allthe instruction that is needed.Volunteers can sign up for oneor more days. Call 549-8210 orcheck the Web site atwww.habitatmsla.org.

Missoula InternationalSchool camps

Call 542-9924 or e-mail

[email protected] for moreinformation.

Spanish ImmersionCamp – From cooking anddance to dramatic play andmusic, Latin Americancultures offer exciting and richlearning opportunities forstudents of all ages. Eachweek, the MissoulaInternational School will beoffering a new and excitingtheme for our SpanishImmersion camps. Ages 4-5,6-8 and 9-12; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Monday-Friday.�Arte is Spanish for Art

week, June 22-26;�Viva La Musica week,

June 29-July 3; �Food Glorious Food week,

July 6-10;�The Great Outdoors

week, July 13-17;�Dance, Dance, Dance

week, July 20-2;�On with the Show week,

July 27-31;�Crafts week, Aug. 3-4;�Games week, Aug. 10-14.Photography Camp –

Explore the terrain of the

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Science and invention are among the themes of summer camps in Missoula and the University ofMontana.

lower Rattlesnake thissummer. Learn how to readthe light and the sky, positionyourself for optimal shots andexplore various styles ofphotography with localphotographer Christian Baker.Learn how to edit digitalpictures through a state-of-the-art online program. Ages8-14; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday; July 13-17.

Camp Cabaret – “HighSchool Musical Jr.” at theMissoula InternationalSchool. Come and join EdenAtwood and Natalie Baker foran intense two-week theaterexperience where you willsing, dance, act, build a setand live the life of an actor.Ages 8-14; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,Monday-Friday. July 20-31(two weeks).

Adventure Camp – Twolocal treks (with packs), rockclimbing tour in Lolo, raftingthe Alberton Gorge and endingthe week with an overnightbackpacking trip. Practiceputting up tents, learningrecipes to cook in thewilderness and talking abouteco-friendly practices in thewild. Ages 8-14, 9 a.m.-3p.m., Monday-Friday, Aug.10-15.

Filmmaking campMontana Film Academy

Summer 2009 Programs

presented by the InternationalWildlife Film Festival & MediaCenter and Film FestivalMontana Film Academy, 718 S.Higgins Ave. Call 728-9380 orvisit www.wildlifefilms.org.

Wildlife Film Safaris,ages 8-11, Monday-Friday,9 a.m.-4 p.m. Includeintroduction to filmmaking,wildlife art, journaling and funoutdoor adventures near theRoxy with two professionalinstructors. Limited to 14.$200 per week.�The Biggest & Best of

Wildlife, July 6-10; �Rivers & Tides: Art,

Nature & Film, July 20-24; �African Adventures, Aug.

10-14.Wildlife Film

Workshops, ages 11-16,Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Includes a field dayeach Wednesday. Studentsproduce a completed film withtwo professional filminstructors and equipment.Limited to nine. $250 perweek.�Lee Metcalf National

Wildlife Refuge, June 15-19; �Wind River Bear Institute

& Karelian Bear Dogs, July 6-10; �Treasures of the

Bitterroot, July 13-17; �Bitterroot Valley Field

Conservation, July 20-24; �National Bison Range,

July 27-31; �Humane Society, Aug.

3-7; �Western Montana Fair,

Aug. 10-14.

Wild Wednesdays inJuly, $3 each at noon, wildlifefilms especially for families,groups and camps.

$2 Tuesdays Aug. 4, 11and 18, noon, especially forfamilies, special group/camprates apply. Call 728-9380.

Bereavement campA Camp to Remember,

ages 8-14, Aug. 6-9,Georgetown Lake and Aug.28-30, Flathead Lake. Highschoolers, Sept. 18-20,Flathead Lake. Offers kidsunique opportunities for griefwork and commemorativeactivities. Offered throughTamarack Grief ResourceCenter. Forinformation/registration,contact program director TinaBarrett, EdD, LCPC, 240-0909.

Interdisciplinary campKootenai Creek Ranch

Summer Day Camp inStevensville offers a uniqueinterdisciplinary equestrianday camp for children ages 7-15. Each day includesprofessional training inhorsemanship, performingand visual arts in a beautifulrural setting. Entering their17th year of day camp,professional instructors areMalika Coston, equitation;Marina Weatherly,artist/educator; and ElenitaBrown, dance and drama. Eachsession is Monday-Friday, 9a.m.-5 p.m. and includes

snacks and lunch. Half-day, 1-5 p.m., is also available butdoes not includehorsemanship. Dates are June15-19, June 22-26 and July 6-10. Call 777-3546 or [email protected] toreceive information andapplication form.

Math campsFracturing Fractions.

Gives students theopportunity to explore andunderstand the principles offractions using specificallydeveloped hands-onmanipulatives. Camp isdivided into two levels.Limited to six students pergroup. June 22-26, 3-5 p.m.Sylvan Learning Center, 313S.W. Higgins Ave., Missoula,543-2522.

Math Facts Mania. Campoffers creative strategies andstimulating activities toincrease your child’senjoyment of learning themath facts.�Camp 1-2-3: Addition

Subtraction Math Facts(grades 2-3), July 13-17,3-5 p.m.; �Divide and Conquer:

Multiplication and DivisionMath Facts (grades 4-6). July27-31, 3-5 p.m.

Sylvan Learning Center, 313S.W. Higgins Ave., Missoula,MT 59803,543-2522.

Math for Fun Camp, July27-31, Monday-Friday,

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9 a.m.-noon, University ofMontana, Math LearningCenter. Cost $75, limited to 20students entering grades 5-6.Recreational mathematicsactivities that expose studentsto fun ways they can beengaged in mathematics.Campers will explore strategygames, puzzles, math magictricks, geometric art, mentalmath strategies, and more.Taught by Bonnie Spence, UMmath instructor and formermiddle school math teacher.To register a student, call 243-4808 or contact by e-mail [email protected]

Advanced MiddleSchool Math Camp, Aug. 3-7, Monday-Friday,9 a.m.-noon, University ofMontana, Math Building. Cost$75. Third annual math campfocuses on advanced problemsolving for students enteringgrades 7-8. Focus onbroadening students’mathematical knowledge,exposing them tomathematics they may not seein the regular curriculum, andbuilding problem solving skillsfor competitions such asMathcounts. Students employalternative algorithms forcomputation, learn to look forand recognize patterns, whilemaking connections betweensimilar problem-solvingsituations. Taught by BonnieSpence, UM math instructorand former Mathcountscoach. To register a student,call 243-4808 or [email protected].

Writing campsMontana Writing

Project Young WritersWorkshop, grades 6-9. Fifthannual Young WritersSummer Camp. Join acommunity of peers andenthusiastic teachers to findinspiration – and time – for

their fiction, nonfiction, andpoetry. Participants willreceive individualized writinginstruction, engage with otherwriters, and haveopportunities to share theirwork. June 15-26, 9 a.m.-12:30p.m., Liberal Arts Building.Room TBA, University ofMontana. $175, includematerials, instruction, andsnacks. Scholarships available.Contact Eileen Flannigan atthe Montana Writing Project,[email protected], 243-4680

Words With Wings2009, a summer writingprogram for ages 8-14sponsored by the MissoulaWriting Collaborative (MeganMcNamer, administrativedirector; Sheryl Noethe,artistic director). On theUniversity of Montanacampus, July 6-10 and July 13-17, 9 a.m.-noon. Groupedaccording to age: 8-11-year-olds or 12-14-year-olds. $165per weeklong session (five

three-hour workshops) or$300 for two weeks. Forinformation or to enroll, call549-3348 or [email protected].

Cooking campsCooking Club Camp!

Kids, want to chop, dice,mince, mix, stir, saute, boil,and bake? Join teacher SuzetteDussault in a week of cookingand eating offered for ages 6+.Prepare delicious andnutritious meals whilelearning about good food, foodthat’s good for you, cookinghow to’s and kitchen safety.Family dinner Thursday orFriday night. 12:30-4:30 p.m.$125 (food provided),enrollment limited to six.Phone 543-4006 to register.Dates to be arranged.

Equestrian campsUM Equestrian Team

Horse Camp, ages 7-15, JMG

Stables, Clinton. Intermediateand beginner camps. Session I,June 15-19, beginner andintermediate; Session 2, June22-24, beginner; Session 3,July 24-26, beginner. ContactLaura Rose,[email protected].

Youth HorsemanshipCamps at WildlifeAdventures Guest Ranch,Victor. For youth ages 10-18.Instruction in basic Westernhorsemanship skills. Sessions: �Basic Horsemanship

Camp I, June 15-19, $650; �Advanced Horsemanship

Camp, June 24-July 3, $1,275; �Basic Horsemanship

Camp II, July 8-12, $650.Includes all meals, lodging andactivities.�Parent/Youth Horse

Camp, July 24-26, $450 each.Call 642-3262 or 888-642-

1010. Web site www.wildlifeadventuresinc.com.

Flying H StablesEquestrian Camps,

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Western Montana is horse country, and a number of equestrian camps help young people improvetheir horsemanship during summer vacation.

Missoula. June 22-24, 9 a.m.-5p.m., for children ages 6-16interested in learning abouthorses and horse safety. Horsecare health, riding and safetywill be covered. There will beguest lecturers by a farrier, aveterinarian and other horseprofessionals. Each studentreceives a notebook, T-shirt,8-by-10 color photograph ofthe class and certificate uponcompletion. $295. Lunchincluded. Call Barbara Howell,543-RIDE (7433).www.flyinghstables.com.

Health campSummer Asthma Camp

– The American LungAssociation’s Huff ’N’ PuffAsthma Education is at CampChild near Helena, July 19-24.The camp is open to childrenages 7-13. Children with andwithout asthma are welcomeat a fee of $125. Campapplications are available atmost doctors’ offices, healthdepartments and schools. Formore information, call (406) 442-9622.

Language campsFrancais – C’est Super!

“French – It’s a Lot of Fun!” Aglimpse into the Frenchlanguage, culture and more.Beginning French, Aug. 10-14,10 a.m.–5 p.m. Bring your

own lunch, snacks provided.Ages 10-15. $80. Call MagdaChaney at 543-8057.

Butte Irish LanguageImmersion Week 2009, July11-18, Montana Tech, Butte.(Seachtain Tumoideachais saGhaeilge 2009). Credit andnoncredit courses. Noncredit$260; credit $395.Accommodation, single room,$125 per person, seven nights;double room, $100 per person,seven nights. Register online,www.irishmontana.com.Visitwww.irishmontana.com, orcontact Erin [email protected],546-4342.

Alliance FrancaiseFrench Camp, July 26-July31, Georgetown Lake. Kids 8-17 learn and speak Frenchwhile engaged in languageclasses, activity classesincluding singing, arts, crafts,drama, African drumming anddancing, and special eveningcultural activities. Sportsinclude swimming, canoeing,fishing, volleyball, soccer, andpetanque. A $50 depositbefore June 15 holds the earlyregistration price of $275. Seewww.afmissoula.org/camp.htm or contact EthelMacDonald, 549-9722 [email protected].

French Camp for kids.Voulez-vous parler français?Learn French with nativeMissoulian and teacherSuzette Dussault. Learn aboutthe food, games, songs, andcustoms of France while

learning to speak French. Ages8-14, 12:30-4:30 p.m.. $75 perweek, enrollment limited to 6.Phone 543-4006 to register.Dates to be arranged.

Music campsSummer of Rock 2009.

Instructed by Matthew Nord,Nathan Eyre, Bruce Threlkeldand Ryan Maynes. Camperswill get to form a band withother musicians, learn torecord their music withcomputers, learnimprovisation techniques,explore the history of rock ’n’roll, and learn how to use theirmusic gear correctly. Open toall instruments; ages 7 andolder. Tangled Tones MusicStudio, 2005 South Ave. W.�Beginning Camp, ages

7-11, June 22-26.� Intermediate to

Advanced, ages 12 and up, July13-17.� Intermediate to

Advanced, ages 12 and up, July27-31.

Camps are Monday-Friday9 a.m.-3 p.m. Open recordinglab 3-4:30 p.m. $275 (earlybird discount) if registered andpaid in full by May 15. $300 ifregistered and paid after May15. $250 (Band Mate discount)per person if registered with aband of four or more.Scholarship programavailable; see Web site fordetails. Register online atwww.tangledtones.com orcall 396-3352.

Drum Building andWorld Rhythm. Instructors

Matthew Nord, musician;Raleigh Charbonneau,percussionist/drum builder;Hanna Hannan, artist,Zootown Arts CommunityCenter and Lizzi Juda, dancer.

Turning The Wheel Dance.Build your own hand-madeAshiko drum, learn traditionalWest African rhythms andothers.

Make a traditional Guiro(South American rhythminstrument) from a gourd,decorate and paint your ownguiro with instruction fromHanna of Zootown Arts.

Experience dance andcreative movement throughactivities of Turning theWheel dance with Lizzi Juda,be part of storytelling withrhythm and art. June 15-19, 9a.m.-3 p.m.

Performance and potluckFriday, June 19, 6:30 p.m.Tangled Tones Music Studio,2005 South Ave. W. Ages 5 andup, intergenerational camp –parents welcome to sign upand build a drum with theirchild. $225 per youth. $260per adult (this price is for alarger drum).

Scholarship programavailable. Call 396-3352 orvisit www.tangledtones.comto register.

Recording StudioCamp. Gives students hands-on experience with digitalaudio recording techniquesand equipment. Participantswill have the opportunity torecord and mix a CD of their

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own music at MissoulaSoundworks Studio, and gainskills and knowledge that areapplicable to both studio andhome recording. Ages 11-16, 10a.m.-2 p.m. ChildbloomGuitar Program, 2525 S. ThirdSt. W. There will be twosessions available; June 15-19and Aug. 3-7. Cost is $115. CallChildbloom Guitar Programdirector Nathan Zavalney, 721-0328, or visitwww.missoulachildbloom.com.

Music & MovementSummer Camp, June 22-27,9 a.m.-5 p.m., ages 5-7; July13-17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m, ages 8-11.Full camp fee is $210 ($40nonrefundable deposit); $185

for second child. The PEAKpartners up with theChildbloom Guitar Programfor this weeklong, full-daycamp exploring guitar,singing, rhythm, swimming,creative movement, basketballfitness games and visual art.Register with NathanZavalney, Childbloom GuitarProgram director, at 721-0328or [email protected].

YMusic summercamps. Ages 4-18. Rock outwith drums and percussion atWe Got the Beat Camp andDrum Set Camp with TravisYost. Get ready to start yourown band and make musicwith your friends at JamCamps with Tom Catmull andJen Slayden. Learn toharmonize to your favoritesongs at Girls HarmonySinging Camp with Lila

Cleminshaw. Come to Hip-Hop Camp with James Twoand work on your writing,rapping, sampling andrecording. Write your ownsongs with a little help fromAmy Martin at TeenSongwriting Camp. Sing anddance your way throughBroadway favorites at MusicalTheatre Camp with StacyOhrt-Billingslea and RebeccaSporman. And for the littlestrockers, Rookie Music Campwith Caroline Keys is a greatway to make it a musicalsummer. Registration deadlineis June 8. For moreinformation or to register, visitwww.ymcamissoula.org orcall 721-YMCA (9622).

University of MontanaSchool of Music BandCamp, June 21-27. Call 243-2959 or visitwww.umt.edu/music.

University of MontanaSchool of Music PianoCamp, June 21-27. Call 243-2959 or visitwww.umt.edu/music.

Performing arts campsMCT’s Next Step Prep,

the Academy for MusicalTheatre, June 22-Aug. 7, opento students entering grades 9-12. Jason Robert Brown, Tonyaward-winning Broadwaycomposer/lyricist, joins theroster of guest teachers. Inaddition to Brown, Next StepPrep offers an array ofworkshop leaders from theworlds of stage, film and TVincluding Martin Charnin,Erin Ortmann, J.K. Simmons,Bill Bowers, AlexanderGemignani, Alan Campbell,

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MCT’s summer camps tap into students’ inner drama, and teach a variety of performance skills.

Tezz Yancey, Curt Olds. Thepriority registration deadlinehas passed but qualifiedapplicants will still beconsidered. For applicationmaterial contact LibbySchneider, curriculumdirector, or Gregory Boris,managing director, 728-1911,[email protected].

Montana Lyric OperaSummer Youth OperaCamp presents “The Tinkerof Tivoli.” Stage Director,Anne Basinski. MusicDirector, Tonja King. July 27-Aug. 7. Performances Aug. 7-8. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. -4p.m. University of MontanaMusic Building. $345 includescamp T-shirt, one ticket to theyouth opera, one ticket toMLO’s production of “TheMagic Flute.” Campers takepart in daily music and stagingrehearsals, vocal coachings,movement, voice and actingclasses in preparation forperformances of a full-lengthyouth opera. In addition, theywill have the opportunity towork with professional operasingers from the casts ofMLO’s summer festivaloperas, Verdi’s “Rigoletto” andMozart’s “The Magic Flute,”and take a backstagetour/sneak peek at therehearsal process for aprofessional opera. Ages 8-18welcome, no previousperformance experience is

necessary. Visitwww.mtopera.com forregistration information, orcall Montana Lyric Opera at542-7423.

Ballet Arts AcademyDANCEcamp, June 15-19.Ages 3-10. Classes includeballet, music, dance history,nutrition, anatomy,vocabulary, ballet videos,creative expression.MiniDANCEcamp,“Cinderella,” ages 3-4,9:30-10:45 a.m., $60.DANCEcamp I, “Coppelia,”ages 5-7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., $100.DANCEcamp II, “Giselle,”ages 8-10, $100. Call 549-3081, 1620 Rodgers Suite 3.

Ballet Arts Academypresents IntermediateBallet workshop, July 6-17,9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Classes inballet, pointe, variations, jazz,Pilates and more. Theme forWeek One variations class willbe on the ballet “Swan Lake”and Week Two’s theme will be“Cinderella,” $175 one week;$325 two weeks. Call 549-3081. 1620 Rodgers Suite 3.

Ballet Arts Academypresents Advanced Balletworkshop, Aug. 3-7, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Classes in ballet,pointe, jazz, Pilates, hip-hopand more. $175 week one; $100week two; $250 for bothweeks. Call 549-3081.1620Rodgers Suite 3.

The MissoulaChildren’s Theatre (MCT)day camps. Each camp is aone-week rehearsal process

for an original MCT musicalthat culminates inperformances at the end of theweek. Children enteringgrades 1-12 are invited toregister. All childrenparticipate in an audition, arecast in a role and perform inthe show. When not inrehearsal, participants willattend acting, movement andart workshops taught by MCTstaff. To register for camps,download a registration formfrom www.mctinc.org or call728-1911.�“Sleeping Beauty Day

Camp,” June 22-26 withperformances on June 27 orJune 28 (you select yourperformance day when youregister). Register by June 9.$150 per child, includes a showT-shirt. Performances will beJune 27-28 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.�“Hansel and Gretel” Day

Camp, July 6-10 withperformances on July 11 or July12 (you select yourperformance day when youregister). Register by July 2.$150, includes a show T-shirt.Performances will be July 11-12at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.�“Snow White and the

Seven Dwarfs” Day Camp July20-24 with performances onJuly 25 or 26 (you select yourperformance day when youregister). Register by July 17.$150 per child, includes a showT-shirt. Performances will beJuly 25-26 at 3 and 5 p.m.

Missoula Children’sTheatre East ShorePerforming Arts Skills

Camp. This theater skill-building program for studentsentering grades 6-7 is held atCamp Paxson near Seeley LakeAug. 2-8. Auditions for thiscamp are held each spring. Foraudition information, contactTJ Charlson, 728-1911.

Missoula Children’sTheatre Performing ArtsCamp, grades 8-12, FlatheadLake. Auditions held eachspring. PAC will perform“Thirty Candles – ACelebration of Three Decades,Aug. 20-22. For auditioninformation, contact TJCharlson, 728-1911.

Acting camp for kids!Kids, would you like to createthe story, write the script,build the sets, make the props,design the costumes, andSTAR in your own play?Offered for kids 8-14. 12:30-4:30 p.m. $75 per week,enrollment limited to eight.Phone 543-4006 to register.Dates to be arranged.

Teresa Waldorf’sSummer Theatre DayCamp for childrenkindergarten through grade 12,University of Montana’sUniversity Theatre. Classes inacting, improv, voice,movement, stage combat andauditioning. July 20-25, $165for full day (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)camp for grades two throughhigh school. PerformanceSaturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $90for half-day (9 a.m.-noon) forgrades K-1. Beenieperformance Friday, 11:30 a.m.

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June 22-24th, 20099:00am to 5:00pm lunch included

Designed for 6-18 years to learn “Safety” for students and horses. Structured lessons by 10 instructors, including a veterinarian, farrier and qualifi ed horsemen. Class sizes limited for individual attention. $295/student.

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Call 721-6722, mailregistration to 208 PatteeCanyon Drive, Missoula, MT59803 or register on the Website, www.teresawaldorftheatrecamp.com.

Kids Day Camps at theDowntown DanceCollective, 121 W. Main St.No Child Left Inside-Kids DayCamp, Monday, June 29, 9-10a.m. Family dance, openenrollment. Bring the wholefamily to start off the day“moving” in the rightdirection. Moms, dads,brothers and sisters, all ageswelcome. Learn fun andcreative ways to move togetherin a relaxed and openenvironment. 10 a.m.-noon,4-6-years. One child, $50.1-5 p.m., 7-15-years. One child$125. Explore our localsurroundings and find unique,wonderful things thatsurround us here in Missoula.Classes will include structuredimprovisation, tap,drumming, and break dance.Great for guys and girls alike.Open performance on July’sFirst Friday. Call 541-7240.

World Dance KidsCamp, Downtown DanceCollective, 121 W. Main St.Monday, July 13, 9-10 a.m.,family dance. Adult plus onechild, $5 for both; adult plustwo children, $7 for all three;adult plus three children, $9for all four. 10 a.m.-noon, 4-6-years. One Child-$50. 1-5p.m., 7-18-years, one child,$125. Learn belly dance, hip-hop fusion, Afro-Brazilian,flamenco, yoga, Africanboogie, and Zumba. Get a tasteof ethnic dances from aroundthe world. Dances will be easyand fun, but challenging foreven the experienced dancerwho needs to add variety totheir skill level. Informalperformance at the end of theweek. Call 541-7240.

Musical Theater KidsCamp, Downtown DanceCollective, 121 W. Main St.,

Monday, Aug. 3, 9-10 a.m.,family dance, openenrollment. Adult plus onechild, $5 for both; adult plustwo children, $7 for all three;adult plus three children, $9for all four. 10 a.m.-noon, 4-6years, one child $50. 1-5 p.m.,7-18 years; one child $125.Come learn or brush up yourskills in tap, jazz, lyrical danceand ballet musical theaterstyle. We will prepare you forany audition with monologuereadings, choreography, andspecial techniques. Informalperformance on August’s FirstFriday. Call 541-7240.

Outdoor/adventure/wilderness camps

Montana River Guides2009 Youth AdventureCamps. WhitewaterAdventure Youth Camps.Learn outdoor and river skillswhile developing leadershipand teambuilding skills in afun, supportive environment.Montana River Guide’sAdventure Youth Camps teach

participants practical river andrafting knowledge and skillssuch as proper equipment,river safety fundamentals,paddle strokes, reading water,guiding rafts, and self rescuetechniques. Campers stay atAlberton Gorge ranch locatedjust west of Missoula on thebanks of the Clark Fork River.All students will receiveWhitewater First Respondertraining from the WhitewaterRescue Institute instructors.Kids learn from and work withprofessional river guides.�Rafting & Kayaking

Adventure Camp, June 16-19,$395;�Kayaking Adventure

Camp, June 24-26, $295;�Whitewater Kayaking

Camp, June 30-July 2, $295.Registration: For early

registrations in April and Mayplease call or e-mail us withyour mailing address and we’llsend a registration packet withadditional information. MikeJohnston, Montana RiverGuides, [email protected]. or www.montanariverguides.com.Phone 777-4837 or 240-0560.

Watershed EducationNetwork presents TheLiam Wood Fly Fishersand River GuardiansProgram, Aug. 3-7 andAugust 10-14. Up to eightMissoula high schoolstudents. Explore the craft offly-fishing through the lens ofwatershed stewardship, fieldjournaling, and literature;activities include fly tying,stream restoration, waterecology, aquatic insects, flycasting, fly-fishing localstreams and rivers with expertriver guides. Based inMissoula, near the SwiftBuilding along the Clark ForkRiver, with days on localstreams and rivers. $300 withsome limited scholarshipsavailable. E-mail Josh Gubits:[email protected] or call 541-9287; Mail: WatershedEducation Network, The SwiftBuilding, 315 S. Fourth St. E.,Suite 203, Missoula, MT.59801. Instructors: ChrisDombrowski, author andcreative writer as well as a

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Watery adventures await western Montana’s younger paddlers this summer, with a host of groupsoffering day and overnight camps on the river.

local fly fishing guide, andJosh Gubits, WEN’s FieldCoordinator.

2008 Montana YouthRange Camp, July 27-31 atCane Ridge West near Lincoln.Ages 12-18. Great experiencefor students with 4-H or FFAbackgrounds, and for youngpeople interested in nativeplants, geology and othernatural resource topics. Visitthe DNRC Web site atwww.dnrc.mt.gov/cardd/camps/rangecamp/default.asp.

GUTS! (Girls UsingTheir Strengths), a girlsoutdoor leadership programsponsored by YWCAMissoula, for girls, ages 9-18.While learning outdoor skills,girls are encouraged toincrease their self-confidenceand cultivate appreciation forthe natural world.�Beginners Middle School

Trip, canoeing, backpackingand orienteering, June 23-28; �Advanced Middle School,

backpacking, mountain bikingand orienteering, July 7-12; �Beginners High School

Trip, rock climbing, canoeing,backpacking and orienteering,July 15-20;�Advanced High School

Trip, backpacking, whitewaterrafting, use of GPS, Aug. 4-9.

Call Jen Euell at 543-6691,or download application atwww.ywcaofmissoula.org.

Zoo Town Surfers. 546-0370. [email protected] sitewww.zootownsurfers.com.�Camp: 1) Youth Kayaking

Club, May 26-Sept 3. Clubcreates the opportunity tokayak safely through a fun andsupportive club atmosphere.Students are placed in groupsaccording to their skill levelwith an emphasis onfundamental concepts, fromtechnique to river awareness.Zoo Town Surfers takesstudents to the river everyweek – all summer long!Program teaches teens thesport of kayaking, facilitatingtheir progression intocompetent whitewaterenthusiasts under the tutelageof skilled instructors, mentors,and positive peer interaction.Price: All Summer, $450;June-September, $400; July-September, $350�Camp: 2) French Fry

Group, for ages 8-12, June 7,14, 28 July 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2, 9,16, 23, 30. Kayak program thatfocuses on kids who just“want to get their feet wet”before committing to thesport. Equipment provided.Must sign up 24 hours inadvance. Frenchtown Pond,noon-2 p.m. $35 per class;parents welcome. Call 546-0370 or [email protected].

Missoula OutdoorLearning Adventures(MOLA) Summer Camp isdedicated to active outdoor

adventure each and every day.Each week, kids get to hike,bike, raft, canoe, climb, swim,explore, and camp. They learnoutdoor skills, leadership,outdoor ethics, self-confidence, teamwork, andappreciation for the naturalworld. Open to youth of allages in elementary school,middle-school, and high-school, with separate sectionsfor different age groups. Campruns 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday throughFriday, with a camp-out onThursday nights. Drop-off is8:30 a.m.-9 a.m., pickup is4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Older kidscan arrive and/or depart ontheir own. Dates are June 8-Aug. 28, and sessions are oneweek in length. Parents arewelcome to come along forfree. $145 per one-weeksession. $50 deposit requiredper child per week. Limitedscholarships available. Forkids in middle-school andhigh-school, MOLA alsooffers a week-long adventuretravel trip to the West Coastand Olympic Peninsula theweek of July 20. Includessimilar activities, but inexciting new places.$295 perperson ($100 deposit) andincludes everything. For moreinformation or to reservespace, call 240-2458, [email protected], or visitwww.missoulaoutdoors.com.

Outdoor AdventureCamps on the Theodore

Roosevelt Memorial Ranchwest of Dupuyer at the foot ofthe Rocky Mountain FrontRange. Outdoor AdventureCamp – Intermediate OutdoorSkills and WildlifeConservation, Aug. 2-5, ages15-17 (or entering grades 9-12).

Outdoor Adventure –Outdoor Skills, Aug. 9-12,youth ages 10-15 (or enteringgrades 5-9). $300 for eachcamp per camper;scholarships available. Call(406) 472-3311 or [email protected].

Little Critters SummerDay Camp at the TheodoreRoosevelt Memorial Ranch,July 13-15 (Can register forone, two or three days). Youthages 5-8 (or entering grades K-3, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $25 perday fee. Contact (406) 472-3311 or e-mail [email protected].

Science campsSpectrUM Discovery

Area 2009 SummerCamps. To register: Call 243-4828 or [email protected].

Day camps:�Weather Club, June 29,

9 a.m.-4 p.m., ages 8-12, $45.�Crack the Case, June 30,

9 a.m.-4 p.m., ages 6-8, $45.�Chem Club, July 1,

9 a.m.-4 p.m., ages 10-14,$45.� Junkology, July 2, 9 a.m.-

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+50 individuals & kids 8-12 yrs can learn about the sun, stars & galaxies, puppets & robots, fossils, the magic of chemistry, liquid nitrogen ice cream & more in both classroom & field experiences.

MOLLI: Grandparents & Grandkids“Connecting the Circle”Science day camp

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4 p.m., ages 8-12, $45.Weeklong camps: �Photography, The Art and

Science, June 22-26,9 a.m.-4 p.m., ages 10-14,$195.�The Secret Life of Bugs,

July 7-10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,ages 6-8, $155.�Wonder Wheels: The

Science of Cycling, July 13-17,9 a.m.-4 p.m., ages 8-12,$195.�Girl Tech, July 20-24,

9 a.m.-4 p.m., ages 8-12,$195.�Geology Rocks! July 20-

24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., ages 9-12,$195.�Tech Club for Boys &

Girls, July 27-31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., ages 8-12, $195.�Motion Club, Aug. 3-7,

9 a.m.-4 p.m., ages 8-12,$195.�Astronomy Club,

Aug. 10-14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Monday-Thursday.�Sleepover Friday-

Saturday, 6 p.m.-9:30 a.m.,ages 9-12, $195.

Montana NaturalHistory Center, 120 HickorySt. 2009 Summer Science DayCamps. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. half-day, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. full day). Camps meetat 120 Hickory St. Full campdescriptions, prices andregistration are available onWeb site www.montananaturalist.org or call327-0405.

Half-day camps for GradesK-1:�Lady Bugs and Slimy

Slugs, June 22-26; �Water Skippers, July 6-

10; �My Big Backyard, July

20-24; �Color Me Wild, Aug. 3-7.Half day camps, $75

members, $120 non-members.

Full-Day Camps forGrades 1-3, $175 members,$220 non-members:

�Herp Hunters, June 15-19; �Moose Tracks and Mice

Trails, June 15-19; �Feathered Friends, June

22-26; �Pond Life, June 22-26; �Nature Art, June 29-July

3; �Folklore and Fables, July

6-10; �Predators and Prey, July

6-10; �Wildlife Wizardy, July 13-

17; � Junior Nature Detectives,

July 13-17; �Garden Safari, July 20-

24; �Mammals of Montana,

July 27-31; �Fishing for Fun, July 27-

31; �Naturally Spooky! Aug.

3-7; �Bugs to Slugs, Aug. 10-

14; �Wild Woodlands, Aug.

10-14.Full day camps for grades

3-5. $175 members, $220 non-members:�Nature of Flight, June

15-19; �Wade into Wetlands, June

22-26; �Kid vs Wild, June 29-

July 3; �Birds of Prey, July 6-10; �Space Camp, July 13-17; �Beetles and Butterflies,

July 20-24; �Nature Detectives,

July 27-31; �Super Tracker, Aug. 3-7; �Art and Nature

Adventures, Aug. 10-14.Full day camps for grades

5-8, $175 members, $220 non-members:�Survivor! June 15-19; �Fireworks, June 29-July 3; � Inventor’s Workshop,

July 13-17; �Map Your World,

July 27-31; �Naturalist Adventures,

Aug. 10-14.Glacier Institute offers

Youth Science AdventureCamps at the Big CreekOutdoor Education Campusalong the North Fork of theFlathead River adjacent toGlacier National Park. Toregister, contact the KalispellMain Office, (406) 755-1211 orvisitwww.glacierinstitute.org.

�Wolf Pup Mini Camp,June 14-16 and Aug. 16-18, aes7-8, $115.�Bear Paw Young

Naturalist Camp, June 21-26and Aug. 9-14, ages 9-10,$325.�Dragonfly Art & Nature

Camp, July 19-24, ages 12-13.$325.�Woolly Bugger Flyfishing

Camp, July 26-31, ages 12-13,$375.�Soaring Eagle

Backcountry WildernessCamp, Aug. 1-7, ages 14-16,$375.�Mountain Goat Hiking

Camp, Aug. 2-7, $375.

Sports campsLittle Grizzly Football

summer camp for childrenentering second througheighth grades next fall, June22-25, Sentinel High fields.The camp focuses onFUNdamentals of tacklefootball and includes skillinstruction and games dailyduring the camp. UM footballplayers and Little Grizzly

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Always among the most popular, summer sports camps keep thousands of kids busy andactive outdoors.

coaches instruct the campersand local high school coachesoffer motivational advice eachday to the players. Sign-up isMay 2 at Southgate Mall from10 a.m.-3 p.m. in front ofUniversal Athletics and cost is$75. Second- to fifth-gradersmorning session is from 9a.m.-noon and the afternoonsession for sixth- to eighth-graders is from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.daily. For more information,call Bob Hermes at 721-1929.

Bitterroot GymnasticsSummer Camps. Phone728-4258, 736 Cooper [email protected]. Fun ’n’Fitness Camps: One-of-a-kind, fun-filled, action-packed themed camps withvariety of activities and fieldtrips. Ages: 3-10. Half Day, 1-4p.m. Full Day (ages 5+) 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Level: All. June 22-26,�Safari; July 6-10,�Circus; July 27-31,�Week at the Beach.

Aug.10-14,�Big Adventure; Aug. 24-

28,�Super Heroes & Fairy

Tales.�Performance Camp: A

magical week with a variety ofrotations to enhance the littleperformer in your child. Ages6-18. June 15-19.

Half Day, 1-5 p.m., $115.Aug. 17-21. Full Day 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $145. Level: All.�Tramp ’n’ Tumbling.

Ages 8-18. Level: Al. ChooseTramp and Tumbling or justTramp. Half-day only,1-4 p.m. June 29-July 3; Aug. 3-7.�Advanced Tumbling &

Acrobatics Workshop. Ages:8-21.

Half-day only, 1-4 p.m.Level: Advanced (must haveminimum of a strong round-off. July 13-17. All camp fees:Full day, $145; half day, $95.Before and after camp careavailable (start 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.) $30.00 for the week.

Montana Western LadyBulldog Hoop Camp, June21-25, open to girls enteringgrades 4-12. Held in the PEComplex at the University ofMontana Western in Dillon.Day campers – $130 no meals;$155 lunch only; $175 lunchand dinner. Overnight camper– $250. Team camper (five ormore – $240. Call KevinEngellant (406) 683-7317 or [email protected].

Osprey Baseball Camp,Aug. 3-5, 8:30 a.m.-noon,lunch provided. Ogren ParkAllegiance Field, boys and girlsages 8-14. Learn all the “ins”and “outs”, the tips and tricks,the drills and skills that canhelp any youngster love thegame even more. Personalattention from experiencedcoaches and players. $75,includes lunch and tworeserved tickets to eachOsprey home game duringcamp. Call 543-3300 or returnpayment to Missoula Osprey

Baseball Club, 412 W. AlderSt., Missoula, MT 59802.

British Soccer Campsfor boys and girls ages 4-14,June 22-26 and July 20-24.Attend as a individual playeror as a team. Visitwww.fcmissoula.com.

Major League SoccerHigh School Camp for boysand girls ages 13-18. Attend asa individual player or as ateam. Aug. 3-7. Visitwww.fcmissoula.com.

Lady Osprey Fast PitchSoftball Camp, Aug. 5-8, forgirls ages 8-14. Camp runsfrom 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. each day, and will beheld at West Side Fields,3434 Spurgin Road. Learnfundamentals fromexperienced coaches andplayers, in every aspect of thegame with drills and exercises,from hitting to pitching,fielding to throwing, and baserunning. Players will bebroken out into age and skillgroups. Saturday, Aug. 8, LadyOsprey will host a barbequelunch for all campparticipants. A camp T-shirtwill be provided to eachcamper. Camp cost is $100.For camp application contactJackie White, Lady Ospreycoordinator, 240-4075,or go to: www.missoulaladyosprey.com, for morecamp information andapplication.

The Peak PerformancePhysical Therapy Speed &Strength Camp,comprehensive performance

enhancement and injuryprevention programcombining jump training,strengthening, agility andquickness drills, andflexibility. Created anddesigned by Peak PerformancePhysical Therapists withinfluences from nationallyrecognized training programs.Provides a training program toimprove performance on thefield, court, or pitch anddecrease risk of career endinginjuries. New this year: Getyour Peak PerformanceRating. Camp is June 22-25and then twice per weekthrough July 31. Camp startsMonday 6:30-8:30 p.m. andincludes pre-camp testing forthe campers and educationalinformation for parents.Testing includes 40-yarddash, vertical jump, upperbody power test, and moretests to help measure yourabilities or weaknesses. Campcontinues Tuesday throughThursday from 8:30-11:30a.m. at Valley Christian Schooland The Gym and provides thecampers with non-stopaction: agility drills,plyometrics,nutrition/hydration, properlifting techniques, and muchmore. Call John-HenryAnderson or Jessica Kehoe,542-0808. Peak PerformancePhysical Therapy, 2360 MullanRoad Suite D.

Sarge’s BasketballBootcamp 10 yearanniversary, June 29-July 2,

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Words with WingsAn intensive writing program for ages 8-14

Two SessionsJuly 6-10 and/or July 13-17, 2009

9am-noon, $165/week, UM Campuswww.missoulawritingcollaborative.com

For more information, call 549-3348or email [email protected]

Do you have a writer in the house? If so, this summer consider the Missoula Writing Collaborative’s



9 a.m.-4 p.m., Glacier HighSchool, Kalispell. Boys andgirls grades 1-8. To improve allkids in Montana in theirbasketball skills whilestressing academic excellenceand citizenship. Call PeterOlsen, (406) 250-9553.

Montana SuperSkippers 2009 SummerCamp, June 15-18, 9 a.m.-noon, Rattlesnake Schoolgym. Learn single rope, doubledutch and long rope skills.Jumpers are encouraged to trynew skills everyday. The Irishfling, A.S. pushup, a T.J. tripleare just a few of the manyjumps that can be learned. Thecamp is taught mostly by thecompetitive team and are level2-4 instructors. Must be 6 andolder. $100 and $75 forsiblings, includes T- shirt,rope, and fun learning aboutjump rope. Jumpers will needtennis shoes ( lace up are best), shorts, snack and waterbottle. Registration forms willbe posted on line atwww.montanasuperskippers.org. or call 360-9469 for more information.Camp fills quickly. Also, thereis a tentative one-dayworkshop for May 16.

FC Soccer in Missoulais offering three soccer campsthis summer.�British Soccer Camp,

ages 4-14 for both boys andgirls. You can attend the campas an individual player or youcan have a team camp for yourteam, June 22-26, July 20-24.�Major League Soccer

High School Camp, ages 13-18 for both boys and girls.You can attend the camp as anindividual player or you canhave a team camp for yourteam, Aug. 3-7.

For information andregistration go towww.fcmissoula.com andclick on our camps page.

Summit CheeringAthletics Summer Camps,1920 Montana St, Missoula,

MT 59801. Phone 721-1766;Fax 327-0862; e-mail [email protected]; Web sitewww.Summit-Athletics.com.Tumbling Camps – June 15-17,9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m., $35 percamper, most ages and levels.July 13-15, 9:30 a.m.-12:30p.m., $35 per camper, mostages and levels. Aug. 3-5, 9:30a.m.-12:30 p.m., $35 percamper, standing tucks, fronttucks, aerials. Must havestanding backhand springs toparticipate in this camp.

Hall of Fame SportsSummer Camps, June 15-Aug. 28, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. FortMissoula Sports Complex.Basketball, football, baseball,softball, track and field,tennis, Frisbee golf,taekwondo, volleyball,bowling, rock climbing, mini-golf, golf, court hockey,dodgeball, soccer, kickball,billiards. One week $140; fourdays $128; three days $99; two days $68; one day $35;half-day $22. All-Star package four weeks $535.MVP package six Weeks $740. Go to www.halloffamesportsacademy.

com or call 360-9424.32nd annual Hays Hoop

Camp, a skills andfundamentals basketball campwith director Eric Hays andassistant Molly Hays. HellgateHigh School, for boys and girlsentering grades 4-8. June 15-18, boys 8:30 a.m.-noon, girls1-4:30 p.m. June 22-25, girls8:30 a.m.-noon, boys 1-4:30p.m. $75. Call 543-3733 orwww.hayshoopcamp.com.

Robin Selvig’s LadyGriz Cage Camp 2009.Team Camp, June 14–16,completed Grades 6–11. $140(per person); $80 (per person).�Overnight Camp, June

22–25, completed grades 5–11.Prices vary-$300; $225; $185.�Day Camp, July 20-23,

completed grades K-7. $90.Contact Trish Duce at 243-

5779 or e-mail her [email protected] forcomplete information.

Grizzly BasketballCamp 2009. Team Camp,June 13–14, high schoolvarsity, JV and frosh teams.$600 (per team); $500 (perteam); $400 (per team).Contact Andy Hill at 243-5366 or e-mail him at

[email protected] formore complete informationregarding team camp.�Overnight Camp, June 29

-July 2, completed grades5–11. Prices vary-$275, $230,$200.�Day Camp, July 14–17,

completed grades K-7. $150 Contact Julie Tonkin at

243-5334 or e-mail her [email protected] formore complete informationregarding overnight and daycamps.

Matosich BasketballCamp, June 15-18, SentinelHigh School Auxiliary Gym.Middle school and high schoolboys, 6-9 p.m. Instructionfrom Sentinel High Schoolcoaches. Shooting, ballhandling, post drills, full-court and half-court games,perimeter drills, defensivedrills, weight room,rebounding. $50 pre-registered. $60 the week ofthe camp. Campers will get aT-Shirt for attending campsand refreshments each nightof the camp. Call CraigMatosich, 544-5751.

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Let’s hear it for cheerleading camps, of which there are many to choose from in westernMontana this summer.

Speed Demon Speed &Agility Camp, June 29-July 2and July 20-23, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Go to www.HartBootCamp.com for more information andregistration.

Missoula Parks andRecreation SummerPrograms

Register for any program bymail, by telephone or in personat Currents Aquatics Center:Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.-8p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–6p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.,phone 552-6682 or 721-PARK(7275). Some program fees areavailable on a sliding scale.Find details on all programslisted below in the SummerRecreation Guide atwww.missoulaparks.org or atCurrents Aquatics Center inMcCormick Park. YouthRecreation Grants For AllPrograms Grant forms areavailable at the Parks andRecreation office or online atwww.missoulaparks.org.

Currents AquaticsCenter, McCormick Park,600 Cregg Lane, 552-6257 or721-7275. Indoor waterpark,open all year, includes zero-depth entry with spray toysand a grizzly slide, leisure andlap pools, two water slides,party room, a spa and wirelessInternet access. Summer

hours: noon-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Fridays; 11 a.m.-6 p.m.,weekends. Lap swim andAquacize! schedule atwww.missoulaparks.org.

Splash MontanaWaterpark, Playfair Park,3001 Bancroft, 542-9283:Open May 23–Sept. 1.Outdoor waterpark, threeexciting waterslides, aswimmer-friendly zero-depthentry, spray features andkiddie slide, lazy river, 50-meter pool, two party shelters,Crazy Creek Café. Call 721-PARK or visitwww.missoulaparks.org forhours.

Swim Lessons atCurrents and SplashMontana, all ages:Instructors provide a playfullearning environment –students look forward to theirclasses and learn throughfocused fun. Schedulesavailable at the pools and onwww.missoulaparks.org.

Adventure FishingCamp, ages 7-11: Introducesthe intricacies of fishing: rods,bait, hooks, bobbers, when tofish and where the fish are.Learn about aquatic insectsand water life in SilversLagoon. July 20-24,9 a.m. -noon, $90.

Young Explorer Camp,ages 7 to 11: With AudubonSociety, learn about pond life,go on scavenger hunts, enjoybird-watching, terrestrialinsects, fish and minnowcollection, hiking and more.

Aug. 17-21, 9 a.m. to noon,$90.

Kids Fishing Derby, ages14 and under: Prizes forbiggest fish, most fish, andother fun categories. Gearavailable for the day on a first-come, first-served basis(limited number of rods andreels.) $1 entry fee. Kids ages12-14 must possess a MontanaFWP Conservation license.June 20 and July 25, 9-11 a.m.,at Silvers’ Lagoon,McCormick Park. “Take MeFishing” Tackle LoanerProgram; ages 14 and under:Borrow a great rod and reel setplus a tackle box to fish inSilvers Lagoon. Gear isavailable for a $1 check-out atThe Missoulian Angler, 401 N.Orange. Times vary by season,please call for The MissoulianAngler at 728-7766 foravailability. The gear is forages 14 and younger and mustbe used at Silvers Lagoon inMcCormick Park.

Adventure PhotographyClinic, ages 10 to 15: Thisweek-long clinic is designedfor the young beginnerphotographer. We’ll introducethe basics of photography andexplore the Missoula Valleylooking for that great photo.Learn about lighting,composure, framing andmore. Digital point and shootcameras will be provided ifneeded, or bring your own.June 15-18, 9 a.m.-noon, $66.

Photography Class,ages 14 to adult: Introductionto the basics from The Rocky

Mountain School ofPhotography. Ideal forbeginners and families, the“focus” will be on landscapephotography. Participantsmust provide their own DSLRcamera. Sept. 8-24, eveningclasses and a Saturday session,$65.

McCormick ClimbingWall Open Climb, ages 8-adult: Helmets, harnesses,ropes, belayers provided.Fridays, June 12-Aug. 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $7 per person,McCormick Park.

Adventure ChallengeRopes Course, ages 12 toadult: Try our dynamic andinteractive Challenge Course –a challenging outdoorpersonal development andteam building activityincluding high and/or lowelements. Call Jason Pignanelliat 552-6271.

Mobash Sk8 Clinics,ages 7 and up: Providescomprehensive safety andskateboarding instruction forvarious levels of ability. If youdo not have a skateboard orprotective gear, we willprovide all necessaryequipment you need to enjoy aweek of skate camp. There areeven scholarships available tohelp pay for the camps and getthe gear you need to enjoyskateboarding for a lifetime –inquire at Currents or callJason at 552-6271. July andAugust, fees vary. Seewww.missoulaparks.org for details.

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Youth Day Camps, ages6 to 14. One-week specializedcamps now meet from 8:30a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in yourneighborhood parks. IncludesArt Camp, Bowling Camp,Discovery Camp, All-StarSports Camp and afternoon-only Kids In Action Camp.Full-day camp fees range from$125 to $100 per week. Campdescriptions, dates, times inSummer Rec Guide atwww.missoulaparks.org. Pickup a Rec Guide at Currents orphone 721-PARK for a copy.

Fun ’N’ Sun FootballCamp, ages 6 to 11: Non-contact football skills camp.One-week camps start July 13and July 27 for ages 6 to 8, July20 and Aug. 3 for ages 9 to 11. Meets Monday-Friday,10-11 a.m. $48.

Skyhawks SoccerCamp, ages 5 to 14:Fundamental soccer skills.June 22-June 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.$125. www.skyhawks.com.

Swim Lessons atCurrents and SplashMontana, all ages: Instructorsprovide a playful learningenvironment – students lookforward to their classes andlearn through focused fun.Schedules available at thepools and onwww.missoulaparks.org.

Super Sprouts SportsSkills, ages 3-5: Skilledinstructors lead games andactivities to introduce thefundamentals of catching,kicking, throwing, and bodycontrol to the children. Onceweekly in neighborhood parks,June 15-July 30. $25.

Splash Decks andSpray Pools, all ages: OpenMay 26 through September 1.Splash Decks at Marilyn,Franklin, Bonner and Westsideparks open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.daily. Spray Pools at Sacajaweaand Southside Lions parksopen 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Gymnastics Camps

with Mismo Gymnastics, ages4 to 14: Gymnastics at theBeach and Flipping in OuterSpace Camps. July 6-10 or July27-31. Fees range from $95-$125. Details atwww.missoulaparks.orgin Summer Rec Guide.

Cheer Camp withMismo, ages 4-10: Perfect foryour high-energy little onewho loves to dance, cheer,tumble and smile. June 15 – 19.$75. At Mismo Gymnastics,1900 W. Broadway.

Movin’ With The Mayor,ages 5 to 13: Mayor John Engenwants to share the joy ofhaving fun in the outdoors andfeeling fit with Missoula’skids. Join Mayor John at yourneighborhood park for someactive fun, walking or jogging.Get to know the mayor and tellhim all about your favoriteplaces to play in Missoula.May 14, 21, June 18, 25, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., at neighborhoodparks. No fee.

Missoula Children andNature Network, all ages:Working to improve thequality and quantity ofopportunities for connecting

children with nature througheducation, recreation, eventsand networking. “GotNature?” events are free or at avery low cost and are aimed tohelp children and theirfamilies reconnect with theirnature nearby. Check our Website at www.missoulachildrenandnature.org or call 721-PARK for the event scheduleand detailed information.

Teen Workreation, ages13 to 16: If you are interested ingetting on-the-job training inParks and Recreation, we mayhave a volunteer position foryou. Help your communityand gain valuable on-the-jobtraining, plus learn what it’slike to work with Parks andRecreation! Volunteerpositions include youthsports, tennis, aquatics,playground programs, andaquatics maintenance. Pick upapplication at Currents, call721-PARK, or download theapplication atwww.missoulaparks.org.Applications due by Friday,May 15.

New Zealand Day:Family Touch Rugby Clinic

& Tournament, all ages: Incelebration of the fifth annualNew Zealand Day, theMissoula Cultural Council andthe Missoula All-MaggotsRugby Club will present a“touch” (no tackling) rugbyclinic and tournament at theFort Missoula Rugby Pitch(just west of South Avenueparking lot) on Saturday, May30, for children (7 and up) andadults. Rugby skills clinic at 11a.m., informal tournamentbegins around 1 p.m.Refreshments available. Formore information and to pre-register (optional; you canregister at the clinic), contactAshby Kinch 721-2227,[email protected].

Tennis for all Ages –Youth & Adult: MissoulaParks and Recreation bringstennis to the grassroots level.Tennis is invigorating and,once you get the hang of it is atremendously satisfyinglifetime sport. It’s a greatfamily activity, and played on aregular basis can helpmaintain or improve balance,

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Sometimes, summer camp requires a bit of brain power – and teaches skills handy for the rest ofa kid’s life.

mobility, agility, strength andfitness. Summer TennisCamps introduce tennisfundamentals in a fun, low-key setting. Camps are run byMissoula Parks & RecreationTennis Coordinator SarrahCarlson, a USPTA certifiedtennis instructor. June 15through August 19, visitwww.missoulaparks.org fordates, times, fees.

Jr. Lifeguard Class, ages12 and up: Introduces youth tolifeguarding skills such assurveillance, safe waterrescues, and preventionprocedures. After completionof the skills class, youth canvolunteer by assisting certifiedlifeguards as they patrol thepools. June 15-25 or June 29-July 9, $36.

Jr. Swim Instructor, ages12 and up: Learn water safetytraining, advanced swimmingskills, and teachingtechniques. Jr. Instructors areassigned to assist Red CrossCertified Water SafetyInstructors in teaching swimlessons to youth. June 15-25 orJune 29-July 9, $36.

American Red CrossLifeguarding Certification,ages 15 and up: Successfulparticipants receive WaterPark Lifeguard/First Aid, & CPR/AED for theProfessional Rescuercertificates and may qualifyfor employment with

Missoula Parks andRecreation. Classes begin May14, www.missoulaparks.org.

Water Safety Instructor,ages 16 and up: Successfulparticipants will receive theWater Safety Instructorcertificate and may qualify foremployment with MissoulaParks and Recreation. June 12-19, $150.

YMCA summer campsCamps held at YMCA

unless otherwise noted.Contact the YMCA at 3000Russell St., 721-9622. Therewill be a one-time fee of $15payable at the beginning ofsummer in order to register insummer camps.

Camp Broken Arrow,age 6 to 9; Camp Tepeetonka,age 10 to 13 – one overnight.Sessions offer campers avariety of activities such asfishing, boating, archery, airrifles, and crafts and muchmore at the beautiful TroutMeadows Ranch. All sessionsare one week. June 15-Aug. 28.Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $140 per week, $120with family membership.

Kinderkubs: Age 5 and 6(entering or leavingkindergarten). This programfor younger campers providesan introduction forparticipants who are not quiteold enough or ready for anextended camp experience. Allsessions are one week. June15-Aug. 28. Monday-Friday,7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $140 perweek, $120 with family

membership.Climbing Camp Age 10-

plus: During this week ofcamp, we will progress fromthe basics of knot tying, safetychecks, and belaying tooutdoor climbs on area routes.Session I, June 15-19. SessionII, June 22-26. Session III, July6-10. Session IV, July 13-17.Session V, July 27-31. SessionVI, Aug. 10-14. 7:30 a.m.-6p.m. $170 family member. $185program participant

Mission To Mars!NASA/YMCA. Age 8-9, July27-31. Ages 10-11, Aug. 3-7.7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $165 familymember. $180 programparticipant.

Baby-sitting Camp Age11-plus. June 15-19, June 29-July 3, July 13-17, Aug. 3-7,Aug. 24-28. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $75family membership. $85program participant

Summer Theatre CampAge 7-plus: The MissoulaFamily YMCA will be offeringa camp where students can

explore, have fun, learn aboutthemselves, and the theater.The camp will finish with afull theatrical production.Session I, June 15-19; SessionII, July 13-17; Session III, Aug.10-14. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $120family membership. $135program participant.

Cheer & Dance CampAge 11-plus: Learn the basiccheers, moves, and stunts witharea cheerleaders andinstructors. Aug. 10-14. 9a.m.-noon. $65 familymembership. $75 programparticipant.

Skate Camp. Age 5-7,9 a.m.-noon. Session I, June15-19. Session III, July 20-24.Age 8-plus, 9 a.m.-noon.Session II, July 6-10. SessionIV, July 27-31. Session V, Aug.10-14 (all ages). $65 familymembership. $75 programparticipant.

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Baseball/Softball Camps.Full or half-day camps includeswimming and snack. Sportscamps are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. withbefore and after care from 7:30a.m.-6 p.m.

Baseball/SoftballCamp. �Session I, July 6-10.�Session II, Aug. 3-7.YMCA and Playfair Park.

7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Ages 6-14.Full day fees $120 familymembership. $140 programparticipant. Half-day fees $70family membership. 9 a.m.-noon. $85 programparticipant.

Flag Football Camp:This co-ed camp will teachkids the basic rules andprocedures of football as wellas sportsmanship and fairplay.�Session I, July 27-31,

7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.�Session II, Aug. 10-14.,

7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.Ages 7-14. YMCA and

Playfair Park. Full-day fees:$120 family membership. $140program participant. Half-dayfees: $70 family membership.9 a.m.-noon. $85 programparticipant.

All Star Soccer Camp:This camp is geared towardplayers, male and female, ages6-14 who have an All Starattitude.�Session I, June 15-19, 7:30

a.m.- 6 p.m.�Session II, July 20-24,

7:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.Ages 6-14. YMCA and

Playfair Park. Full-day $120family membership. $140program participant. Half-day$70 family membership. 9a.m.-noon. $85 programparticipant.

Basketball Camp.�Session I, June 22-26.�Session II, July 13-17. 7:30

a.m.-6 p.m.YMCA and Playfair. Ages

8-14. Full day $120 familymembership. $140 programparticipant. Half-day $70

family membership. 9 a.m.-noon. $85 programparticipant.

Multi Sports Camp: Thisco-ed camp combines All StarSoccer, Basketball, FlagFootball, and Baseball/SoftballCamps.�Session I, June 30-July 3.�Session II, Aug. 24-28.YMCA and Playfair Park.

Ages 6-14. 7:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.YMCA and Playfair Park. Fullday $120 family membership.$140 program participant.Half-day $70 familymembership. 9 a.m.-noon.$85 program participant.

Half-day campsRookie Camp: Mini-

Sport Camp is a programespecially designed tointroduce young children ages4-6 to soccer, baseball andbasketball.�Session I, June 22-26.�Session II, July 6-10.�Session III, July 20-24.�Session IV, Aug. 17-21.YMCA Kids’ Gym. Ages

4-6. Time: Group I, 9-11:30a.m. Group II, 1-3:30 p.m.

Half-day only $60 familymembership. $75 programparticipant.

Bitty Basketball Camp:Kids in first and second gradewill receive an introduction tothe basics of basketball usingsmaller balls and lower rims.YMCA Kid’s Gym.�Session I, June 29-July 3,

9-11:30 a.m.�Session II, Aug. 24- 28, 1-

3:30 p.m. Ages 6-7.Half day only $60 family

membership. $75 programparticipant.

Volleyball Camp. July 13-17. YMCA. Ages 8-11,9 a.m.-noon. Ages 12-14,1-4 p.m. $70 familymembership. $85 programparticipant.

Lacrosse Camp. Aug.17-21, YMCA. Ages 8-10,9 a.m.-noon. Ages 11-14,1-4 p.m. $70 familymembership. $85 programparticipant.

Junior Golf. Beginner,8:30-10 a.m.� Intermediate, 10:30

a.m.-12:30 p.m.�Session I, June 22-25.�Session II, July 13-16.

Larchmont, Linda Vista. Ages7-14. $85 family membership.$75 program participant.

Tae Kwon Do Camp:�Session I, June 22-26.�Session II, July 13-16.

Monday-Friday, 1-2:30 p.m.Ages 6-plus. $50 familymembership. $60 programparticipant.

Gymnastics Camps:Participants will develop skillsusing mats, parallel bar, thebalance beam, and springboard.

Ages 3-6:�Session I, June 15-19.�Session II, July 13-17.�Session III, Aug. 10-14.

Monday-Friday, 9:30-11 a.m.Ages 7-11:�Session 1, July 13-17,

Monday-Friday, 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. $40 familymembership. $60 programparticipant.

Childhood campsKids First of Ravalli County

is registering youth ages 6-14for its Summer Camp Program2009. Call 375-9588 for a

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The natural world plays host to lots of day camps for Missoula kids, bringing nature up close andpersonal.

brochure or more information.Kid’s Music and

Movement Day Camp – Aweek long full day campexploring guitar, singing,rhythm, creative movement,swimming, basketball, fitnessgames, and visual art.Campers will spend from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Childbloom GuitarProgram – Kids learn aboutmusic with nationally licensedChildbloom instructors, andthen will be shuttled to thePEAK Health and WellnessCenter for an afternoon of funphysical activity with certifiedfitness trainers! The camp willrun from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.There will be two sessions ofthis camp, divided by agegroup.�Session 1, June 22-26 for

ages 5-7.�Session 2, July 13-17 for

ages 8-11. The camp fee is $210per camper, with a siblingdiscount rate of $185. For moreinformation call ChildbloomGuitar Program directorNathan Zavalney at 721-0328,or visit www.missoulachildbloom.com.

Little PEAS SummerCamps: Lessons from theLand. Spend four days at theGarden City Harvest PEASFarm in the Rattlesnake Valleylearning about sustainablefarming and our food system.Camp offers an opportunityfor children to discover howthe interactions of people,plants, and animals cometogether to create a farmcommunity. Campers willexplore life on a farm, learningabout how food gets from thefield to our plates, plant andanimal lifecycles, and have funoutside, playing games andsplashing in RattlesnakeCreek. Campers also helpplant and harvest vegetables,and have a chance to eat what

they have harvested! Childrenentering grades 1-5.�Session 1, June 22-25,

9 a.m.-3 p.m.; �Session 2, July 20-23,

9 a.m.-3 p.m.; �Session 3, Aug. 10-13,

9 a.m.-3 p.m.Garden City Harvest PEAS

Farm, 3010 Duncan Drive .$100 for each session, $275 ifyou sign up for all threesessions. Contact JasonMandala at Garden CityHarvest at (406)239-5524 orat [email protected].

Polka Dot Preschool –Summer Camp. Ages 3-5years, (potty trained, please), 9a.m.-noon, Monday-Thursday. $30 (twodays/week) or $55 (fourdays/week). Two 5-weeksessions (can enroll for both).June 15-July 16; July 20-Aug.20. We explore, play and learnusing new themes each weekthrough stories, songs, artactivities and games. Treasure

hunts, dinosaur dig, end of therainbow (color exploration),featured author/illustratorEric Carle, making music, clay,knights and princesses andmore. Stop by 2405 McDonaldAve. or call 721-9233 or 529-6986.

St. Joseph EarlyEducation summer campfor children ages 2-5 who arepotty-trained. Choice ofthree, four or fives day a week.Field trips, academic learning,art, nature walks and lots offun activities. Call Irene, 549-7648 or [email protected].

Garden CityMontessori. Garden CityArts and Adventure. Asummer program offeringchildren experiences in thevisual arts and adventures inMontana’s great outdoors,June 15-Aug.14.�Weeks 1 and 2, Montana

Plants and Trees – Drawing,

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The Disney-themed camp includes classes in Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Acting and Voice as well as arts and crafts.

June 22-26 9:00am-5:00pmJuly 27-31 9:00am-5:00pm

Age: 4-7 years

All instruments are welcome as you will learn how to transform your individual talent into a group experience.

August 17-21 9:00am-12:00pmAges: Must be able to read and write

School of RockLearn to write lyrics, create melodies and arrange instruments and voices to tell your story through music.

August 17-21 1:00-5:00pm

Summer Intensive Performing Arts Camp!

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Guest Instructors= Tezz Yancey, Jack Failla, & Matthew Murphy!

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Painting, Ceramics.�Weeks 3 and 4, Montana

Insects and Flowers –Drawing, Painting, Ceramics.�Weeks 5 and 6, Montana

Stories and Peoples – FiberArts and Theatre.�Weeks 7 and 8, Montana

Animals – Drawing, Painting,Printmaking.�Week 9, Montana Land –

Painting and Final Exhibit.The Arts & Adventureprogram is centered on twogoals. First, offering a strongand varied visual artscurriculum in which childrenwork with media such asceramics, printmaking,sculpture, drawing, andpainting. Second, gettingchildren outside to hike, study,draw, and fully experience thewonders of Montana’s richenvironment.

Full summer tuition – 9 weeks – two monthlypayments of $550; familiesenrolled at Garden City for fall2009 – 9 weeks, two monthlypayments of $500. Weeklytuition, $150. Monday-Friday,9 a.m.-3 p.m. Garden CityMontessori School, 3035 S.Russell St. Phone 240-0290.

“Passport to the World”Summer Camp at theChildren’s Museum,Missoula. For ages 4-7. June15-19,�Cultures within the USA.

June 29-July 3,� Japan; July 13-17, Iceland;

July 27-31,�Russia and Eastern

Europe; Aug. 10-14,�Australia and New

Zealand. Monday-Friday,9 a.m.-noon.

The Children’s MuseumMissoula 225 W. Front St., $65per child per session forMuseum members. $75 perchild per session for non-members. $25 non-refundabledeposit due upon registration.To register:www.learnplayimagine.org orat the Children’s Museum.

541-PLAY(7529).The Boys & Girls Club

of Missoula is sponsoringsummer camps at thefollowing sites: UniversityVillages, Higgins Hall-Dragons Hollow, HigginsHall-Juno, Target Range andLolo. The program includesvisits to Splash Montana eachweek, arts, crafts and games.Program is for ages 5-11. Junois for middle school children.Sliding scale of costsdepending on family incomeranging from $100, $90 or $80per week. One-time activityfee of $100 Registrationpackets are available at theBoys and Girls Club at 617 S.Higgins Ave. Call 524-3116 forany other information.

Discover Missoulacamp. We will bus, hike, andbike around Missoula,discovering some of the thingsthat make this such a greatplace to call home. Camp willbe from 12:30-4:30 p.m. eachday with native Missoulianand teacher Suzette Dussault.Cost is $75 per week,enrollment limited to 8. Phone543-4006 for information andto register.

Clark Fork SchoolSummer Camps. ContactAmber Stewart, 728-3395,[email protected] site:www.clarkforkschool.org.�Nine weeks of K-5 Camp,

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. with anoption of after-care availableuntil 5:30 p.m. $150 withmany discounts available forsiblings and bundling weeks,June 15-Aug. 14. Themes:Wondrous Wildlife; MusicalMoose; Chipmunk Challenge;Artistic Antelope; OutdoorAdventure; Stream Team;Insect Investigators; DramaticDuck; Explore Missoula�Two 2-week sessions of

Preschool camp in July,9 a.m.-1 p.m. onTuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays. $120 per session.Themes: Art & Nature;Exploring Streams & Insects.

Primrose MontessoriSchool Summer Camps,600 South Ave. E. Ages 3-7.

�Bubbles, Bugs andContainer Gardens, June 15-19.�Dinosaurs, June 22-26.�Papermaking, Mosaics

and Collage, June 29-July 3.�Art Variety, July 6-10.�Native American Studies,

July 13-17.�Transportation, July 20-

24.�Amazing Plants, July 27-

31.�Cooking and Manners ($5

extra fee for this camp), Aug.3-7.

$75 per week for half-day,8:30-noon. $150 per week forfull day, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. CallNancy Deskins, 728-7383 orvisit www.primrosemontessori.org.

Missoula CommunitySchool summer camps forchildren ages 3-4 and 5-8.Camp programs are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. withextended day option,$145/week. Extended day $175,8 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact MCS,542-2833. 239 S. Fifth W.,Missoula, MT 59802.�Theatre in the Wild, June

15-19.�Act it Out! June 22-26.�Grubshed Groove! June

29-July 3.�Summer Blast! July 6-10; �Discover Missoula! July

13-17.�Art on Location! July 20-

24.�Make Mine Music! July

27-31.�Author, Author! Aug. 3-7.� I Spy Theater! Aug. 10-

14.Children will have

opportunities to engage increative projects, literacy, fieldtrips, problem solving andoutdoor play. Readers willhave fun activities in which topractice.

Religious campsBig Sky Bible Camp,

June 15-Aug. 15. Since 1947,Big Sky Bible Camp has beenoffering Biblically centeredprograms that are a blast for allages! Located near Bigfork, BigSky offers traditional camp

with great activities likebanana boating, a high ropescourse, archery, riflery, aclimbing wall and more.Campers may also participatein wilderness backpackingtrips for 5th graders throughhigh school and day camp for1st and 2nd graders.�Traditional Camp, $165-

$180; Backpacking, $180; �Day Camp, $75. Apply

online at www.bigskybiblecamp.com or by calling (406)837-4864. E-mail:[email protected].

Camp Utmost summeryouth Bible camps. Thecamp, sponsored by the RockyMountain Bible Mission, isnon-denominational andprovides week-long, well-supervised campingexperiences for grades fourthrough high school. Locatedoff Route 200, east of Missoulabetween MM 30 and 31. Turnwest onto Utmost Way.Registration forms available atwww.rmbible.org or call theMission office at 532-1565.�Ninth grade, June 15-20.�Eighth grade, June 22-27.�Sixth- to seventh-grade

boys, July 6-11.�Sixth- to seventh-grade

girls,July 13-18.�Fourth- to fifth-grade

boys (Monday-Friday), July20-24.�Fourth- to fifth-grade

girls (Monday-Friday), July27-31.�High school, July 31-Aug.

3.Dickey Lake Bible

Camp has been providingenriching, relevant, fun,Christian-based camps formore than 65 years! Thiscamp, associated with theChristian and MissionaryAlliance Churches of westernMontana, is located 30 mileswest of Whitefish. Activitiesinclude paintball, archery andfolf and crafts, swimming,canoeing, great worship andspecial speakers. Dickey LakeBible Camp offers a variety ofage-appropriate youth campsduring the month of July

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which range in price from $95to $130. Counselor/stafftraining, July 1-5. Free.�Day Camp, age 5-2nd

grade, July 6-9 $60.� Junior I, entering grades

3-4, July 6-9, $105.�Family Camp, all ages, July

10-12. cost varies per familysize.� Junior II, entering 5-6,

July 13-17, $130.�High School, entering

grades 9-12, July 17-19, $115.� Junior high boys, entering

grades 6-8, July 20-24, $130.� Junior high girls, entering

grades 6-8, July 27-31, $130.Pick up a brochure with

registration form at thewelcome desk at the Christian& Missionary Alliance Church,100 East Foss Court. To receivea brochure in the mail or formore information, call theexecutive director, Sam Zug at(406) 882-4572 or visit theWeb site at www.dickeylakebiblecamp.org.

Summer Camp atCongregation Har Shalom,3035 S Russell St. Ages 5-14,Aug. 10-21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,Monday-Friday. Fridayevening or Saturday morningTBA. Two Israeli campcounselors will join HarShalom volunteers for a richand fun Jewish experience.Activities include Jewish andIsraeli crafts, games, foods,music and sports. Plans includehikes, overnight camping forolder kids, swimming andwater sports, dancing, story-telling and more. Snacksprovided, but sack lunchprovided by family. Cost: forHar Shalom members $125 forthe first child and $100 for eachadditional child; for non-members, $200 for first childand $150 for each additionalchild. Contact Har Shalom forregistration forms andinformation, 549-9595,e-mail [email protected] ,P.O. Box 3715 Missoula, MT59806.

Art campsMissoula Art Museum

2009 Summer Art Classesand Camps. For a scheduleor to register, check the Website atwww.missoulaartmuseum.org or call 728-0447.�Art Start with Alli De Puy

– June 15-18, 9:30-11 a.m.,ages 4-6. $40/$44. Childrenwill visit MAM’s exciting artexhibitions, learn about artforms from around the worldand explore their own ideas inclay, paint, drawing, andsculpture.�Paper Clay Sculpture and

Beads with Shalene Valenzuela– 1-3 p.m., ages 8-12, $45/$50.make beads and smallsculptures, which will bebaked, painted, andtransformed.�Birds and Art with Bev

Glueckert and Kate Davis –June 22-25, 10 a.m.-noon, ages8-12, $54/$60. Class teacheshow to make fantasticsculptures from real lifemodels, as we study andobserve live raptors as KateDavis of Raptors of the Rockieswho brings these magnificentbirds to the museum.� Fantastic Fabric Fun with

Tie-Dye and Batik with ErinRoberts – 1-3 p.m., ages 8-14,$45/$50.Students will beintroduced to a variety of waysof decorating fabric with tie-dying, painting, and meltingwax. Cloth will be available forartworks but students maybring plain, white T-shirts andother garments to decorate.�Wood Carving – Basic

Relief Techniques with JohnThompson – June 29-July 3,9:30 a.m.-noon, ages 12-17,$72/$80. Students will learnbasic safety and handlingtechniques of carving andsculptural tools, and will createand transfer their own designswhich will then be carved andpainted or stained for afinishing touch.�Pacifika Printmaking with

Matt Simms – June 29-July 2,1-3 p.m., ages 9-13, $45/$50.Introduces artists to the stylesof Polynesian (Pacifika) Art.

Indigenous designs will beexamined from South Pacifictattoos, Tapa cloth, anddecorative wood carvings aspracticed in Samoa, Tonga,and New Zealand. Studentswill learn to use pattern anddevelop personal symbols.Designs will be transferred to aprint surface to make a versionof Tapa cloth and temporarytattoos.�Art Extravaganza with

Bev Glueckert – July 6-9, 10a.m.-noon, ages 7-11, $45/$50.Explores a variety of ideas andmedia including printmaking,Shrinky- Dinks, woodentotems, and more.�Moving Sculpture:

Mobiles and Stabiles with ErinRoberts – 1-3 p.m., ages 8-13,$45/$50. Students will makecolorful hanging mobiles usingMylar, beads, utensils andother found objects whilelearning about the inventor ofthe mobile, artist AlexanderCalder.�Beautiful Horses with

Jennifer Ogden – July 13-16 –10 a.m.-noon, ages 8-13,$45/$50. The class will go on ajourney through art history,looking at how horses haveinspired artists the world over.Then students will create theirown equine images. Classinclude basic drawingtechniques, printmaking, andtable top sculptures of horsesin action using plaster gauze.�Drawing: Make Your Mark

with Jennifer Ogden – 1-3p.m., ages 8-13, $45/$50.Create drawings with charcoal,pastels, pencils, and othermaterials and learn to usethose materials to draw whatthey see.�Nature and Art Camp

with Jackie Alford and BevGlueckert – July 20-249:30a.m.- 4:30 p.m., ages 7-11,$180/$200. Includes sandcasting natural objects,journaling, drawing, painting,nature prints, outdoor

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installations, and more. Walksand field trips to the ClarkFork River, Greenough Park,and other areas will be a dailypart of camp.� Bookmaking Bonanza

with Susie Risho – July 27-30,1- a.m.-noon, ages 7-11,$45/$50. Students create theirown books and fill them withstories, poems, andillustrations. Papier-MacheStick Puppets with LorynZerr, 1-3 p.m., ages 7-11,$45/$50. Learn about the useof stick puppets in differentcultures and then create theirown by building an armature,creating the main form withpapier-mâché and thenpainting and embellishingtheir creations with feathers,beads, and more.� Exploring Drawing with

Jennifer Ogden – Aug. 3-6,10 a.m.-noon, ages 6-8,$45/$50. Make drawings usingdifferent materials: charcoal,pastels, color pencils, andmore.�Kids Paint with Jennifer

Ogden – 1-3 p.m., ages 8-13,$45/$50. Explore a variety ofpaint media responding to realand imaginary subjects andlearn basic color mixing tocreate the right hues forcustom-made compositions.Gallery exploration andoutdoor work are included.Dress in your old clothes.�Monster Mash with

Shalene Valenzuela – Aug. 10-13, 1-3 p.m., ages 8-13,$45/$50. Students will createa 3-D monster sculpture andmask using papier-mâché,tempera paint, and foundobjects.

Teen Classes:� Figure Drawing For

Young Adults with CarrieMaynes – Mondays, June 22-July 13,4-6 p.m., ages 16 and older,$67.50/$75.� Saturday Family Art

Workshops – The wholefamily is invited to make art

together at these SaturdayFamily Art Workshops. Thefee requested is $5 perparticipant but scholarshipsare available -just ask. Olderchildren can be left alone tocreate art, but parents areasked to stay with childrenunder age 7.�Toys, Color, and Collage

with Ria Cody de Neeve – May 9, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.� Luscious Layers of Ink,

Color, Beads, and Things withCindy Marshall – June 13,11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.�The Primary Color

Mandala with Erin Roberts –July 11, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.� Simple D.I.Y. Silk

Screening – Aug. 1, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.� Papermaking with Erin

Roberts – Aug. 15, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

All classes require pre-registration. Registration isonly confirmed with fullpayment or a non-refundable$20 deposit. Registration fee(minus $20 deposit) isrefundable only if cancellationis made one week prior to thefirst class meeting.

Garden City Arts &Adventure, summerprogram offering childrenexperiences in the visual artsand adventures in Montana’sgreat outdoors., June 15-Aug.14, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3p.m., Garden City MontessoriSchool, 3035 So. Russell St.�The Arts & Adventure

program is centered on twogoals. First, offering a strongand varied visual artscurriculum in which childrenwork with media such asceramics, printmaking,sculpture, drawing, andpainting. Second, gettingchildren outside to hike, study,draw, and fully experience thewonders of Montana’s richenvironment. Program fees:full program (nine weeks), two2 monthly payments of $550.Weekly tuition, $150. Call240-0290.

Zootown Summer ArtSchool 2009 Camps. Visitwww.zootownarts.com, call

549-7555 to register. Ages 6-13and 13-18. Camps runMonday-Friday. Some campsare full day, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Halfday times are 9 a.m.-noon or1-5 p.m. Full day camp, $100per week, half day $80 perweek. Register in advance witha non-refundable deposit of$50. All weeklong camps covercontemporary issues suitablefor young artists.

Explore historical andcultural study of individualartists as well as genres andstyles. Tour local galleries,share ideas and concepts,engage in individual as well asgroup projects.

Children’s camps:� Session one, June 15-19,

Poetry and Pottery, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.� Session two, June 22-26,

Stories with Beads and Words,9 a.m.-5 p.m.� Session three, Goblet of

Imagination, June 29-July 3,9 a.m.-5 p.m.� Session four, Lovers of

the Laboratory, July 6-10, 9a.m.-noon.� Session five, July 20-24,

Science and Nature Art,9 a.m.-noon.� Session six, Viva Central

America, Aug. 3-7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.� Session seven, Exploring

Photography, Aug. 10-14, 9a.m.-5 p.m.� Session eight, The China

Silk Road, Aug. 17-21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Teen programs: Twosessions, June 29-July 3 andJuly 27-31, 1-5 p.m.,�Teen Slumgullion. Lost

Dog Productions: TheaterInstallation Camp for MiddleSchool artists, July 13-17,9 a.m.-noon, ages 10-12.� “The Cell Phone Novel

meets Xerography,” July 13-17,1-5 p.m., ages 14+.� Exploring Photography.

Aug. 10-14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,ages 13-18.

The Clay Studio ofMissoula, 1106 HawthorneUnit A, Missoula, MT 58802.543-0509. Feel like gettingmuddy? Activate your

imagination, dress to mess,and check out a great place tocreate art! The Clay Studio ofMissoula offers a variety ofsummer clay camp adventuresfor kids of all ages (adultstoo!). Invent clay creatures,create tile mosaics, make ateapot set for picnics, or tryyour hands on the potterywheels. Our spacious studioprovides monthly galleryexhibitions, resident workingartists, workshops, andcommunity clay classes for alllevels of experience. Visitwww.theclaystudioofmissoula.org to check out summerclass listings or call to receivea brochure in the mail.

Boy Scout campsBoy Scouts of America,

Montana Council, SummerCamps in Western Montana

Grizzly Base Camp, inthe Flathead Valley betweenCreston and Bigfork. Earlyregistration is recommended.www.montanabsa.com. Call(406) 761-6000.

K-M Scout RanchSummer Camps. July 13-18,July 19-25, July 26-Aug. 1.$240 by May 31, $265 after.820 17th Ave. S., Great Falls,MT 59405.www.montanabsa.com. Call(406) 761-6000.

Webelos Camp at K-M,located 20 miles outside ofLewistown. Session One, Aug.2-5; Session Two, Aug. 5-8.$95 by May 31. $110 after. 82017th Avenue South, GreatFalls, MT 59405.www.montanabsa.com. Call(406) 761-6000.

Camp Fire USA campsCamp Watanopa at

Georgetown Lake, Session 1,July 12-18; Session 2, July 19-25. Activities includeswimming and boating,sports, activities, arts andcrafts, climbing wall and zipline. Call Camp Fire USA, 542-2129, for more information.


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