The Watershed Education Network is on the look out for six high-school students to take part in their Backcountry Stream Corps program during the last week of July and the first week of August.
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Summer is short, so make it count with this list of some of our favorite trips, activities to do with kids and events. Whether you are new to the area, or a lifelong local, don’t miss some of the best parts of raising a family in this neck of the woods.
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We’re sharing our favorite safe backyard camping tips that will help you plan ahead and some ideas for activities your kids can do while camping.
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If there’s one time of year we get the most excited about, it’s the release of our annual Summer Camp Guide. This year’s guide features nearly 50 camps with a huge variety of activities for kids of all ages.
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In this continuation of the discussion about screen time strategies in the summer, we are talking about engaging with older children while they use screens.
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It’s August, the final rush before school, the last lazy, hot, dog days of summer. If your family is anything like ours, you might be watching more TV than normal due to the heat and the smoke. Here’s some tips to be intentional about screen time with younger children.
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Lake Como is perfect in all seasons, but in the summer it is one of our family’s favorite spots to relax, splash around, cool off, and generally recreate.
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While farmer’s markets are excellent ways to buy local, CSAs help you develop an even deeper connection with those who grow your food.
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Have fun staying cool! Also don’t push yourself or your kids. Know when it is time to go inside and cool down.
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No matter your age, there is always something to learn from some quality time in the great outdoors.
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We live in an area that is packed with toddler-sized adventures closer to home—here’s some fun and safe ways to enjoy the water this summer!
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Glacier National Park has instituted a new ticketing system. Read closely if you’re planning a trip to the park this summer.
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Last year while I was researching camps, Learning With Meaning’s Projectile’s Camp caught my eye. I quickly learned that the education hub offers lots of camps for young learners and explorers.
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Whether your kid is into rock climbing or theater, fly fishing or basketball, there is something for them at the Missoula Family YMCA.
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The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula has two opportunities for your budding historian or museum curator this summer: History Camp and the Jr. Docent Program.
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Did you know if you switch the first three letters around in Montana, it spells Nom-tana? Since finding great noms is one of our favorite things, we decided to feature fun eateries in our summer Nom-tana series. Starting with Bitterroot Snowballs.
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In our first of our summer Explore Montana series, we decided to step away from the news stream and take our kids to a place that inspires peace and reflection: Ewam Garden of One Thousand Buddas.
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If you are getting antsy to make your summer plans and schedule, one of the first things you want to decide is summer camps! Although many places still haven’t even posted dates, there are a handful of popular camps that already have registration open! For a peek at all of the camps listed, and for descriptions of each, see our full summer camp guide.
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