When I was 15 years old, the film “A River Runs Through It” forever changed my hometown. Of course, Norman Maclean’s story that spawned the film wasn’t new, and the Gallatin Valley was already a ski destination and gateway to Yellowstone National Park. But the film rekindled a romantic version of Montana – complete with epic trout and lonely, haunting rivers. For entire article click here.

The season of hope is upon us. Days stretch longer as we leave behind the darkness of the winter solstice, generosity abounds, and families gather to celebrate and honor deeply held traditions.

During this time of year, simple pleasures and the comfort of loved ones can renew our optimism and restore our hope. For entire article click here.

These days, my life is all about setting boundaries with my 2-year-old daughter. It is a delicate balance of knowing when to allow climbing on a chair, how far to let her run ahead of me, and how long to let her stay in the bathtub when bedtime looms.

It is not easy. Knowing when to let her nudge the boundary and when to hold the line is perhaps the fundamental struggle of parenthood. To read article click here.

Cool mornings, smoky skies, longer shadows. The transition to autumn in the Gallatin Valley is every year a beautiful and surprising change – summer always seems to pass unexpectedly fast, and the brisk temperatures and hazy air are bittersweet reminders of the impending winter.

With the close of summer, one of the things I’ll miss most is the Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market, which has its last market at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds today. With hundreds of vendors selling Montana-made products and fresh and local food, it is easy to take the market for granted all summer – until it’s gone. For entire article click here.

Gallatin Valley Land Trust, in conjunction with partners Bohart Ranch and Bridger Ski Foundation (BSF) invites the public to our Nordic skiing fundraiser – Make Tracks for Trails (MT4T). Please join us on SUNDAY, February 26 at Bohart Ranch, starting at 8:30am and concluding at 4pm. MT4T participants who raise pledges of $50 or more for GVLT can ski at Bohart free all day and will be thanked with a $15 gift certificate to Montana Ale Works, a Sauce headband, snacks throughout the day, and a chance to win great raffle prizes donated by local businesses. The day features ski related activities for all ages and ability levels, and concludes with a fantastic party with food, beer and a raffle. We will provide breakfast and lunch items to keep you full of fuel for a great day of skiing. There will be BSF coaches on hand for basic and intermediate skate and classic skiing clinics. IF you raise over $200 then your name will go in the raffle for a Bridger Bowl 2012-13 season pass!! Click here for the entire newsletter.

Bozeman’s extensive bike and pedestrian trail system is a big part of the quality of life that we all treasure here. We all owe a debt of gratitude to the Land trust for continuing its work to expand and maintain that system. Click here to view the entire article.

Gallatin County commissioners unanimously agreed Tuesday to apply for an easement that could bring Gallatin Valley Land Trust’s dream of a contiguous trail from Bozeman’s Main Street to the mountains closer to reality.

GVLT needs the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to grant Gallatin County an easement so the trust can continue its work on Triple Tree Trail, said GLVT program director Kelly Pohl.

The approximately four-mile trail at the southeastern edge of the city has been maintained by GVLT for nearly 20 years, but steepness and excessive use have caused erosion, particularly on a section that is on state-owned property, she said.

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