This past May, the Southwest Montana community lost a true champion of open spaces. Read about Doug Payne and his decision to establish the Thomas & Shirley Payne Land Protection Endowment at GVLT, a significant and foundational planned gift that beautifully intertwines his own legacy with that of his parents, ensuring their collective devotion to Montana’s open spaces endures forever.

After enjoying a recent hike with her two grandchildren, Dayle considered what makes hiking with children successful. See her four key considerations.

Introducing GVLT’s special edition Peets Hill tote bag, featuring a stunning painting by Bozeman-based artist Anna Patterson.

Dayle pays tribute to Nox, the best “loaner” dog ever. Learn how Nox helped introduce Dayle to the local trails and made every walk happier.

You may have heard the annual buzz surrounding GVLT’s largest volunteer event of the year. That’s right, National Trails Day is back with projects for all ages and abilities.

Have you ever wished you knew the name of the beautiful wildflowers you pass while hiking local trails? If so, we have the perfect tool for you: Flora of the Yellowstone field guide by Bozeman author Whitney Tilt.

GVLT is grateful for the continued partnership of Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman, a local business helping invest in the trails, open lands, and outdoor access that strengthen our community.

Volunteer season is here, and GVLT has lots of ways to get involved all summer long. Join us once, or all season, and help care for the trails and open lands that make our community special.

Some heroes wear capes. Others give monthly. Becoming a Gallaguardian means your contribution isn’t just a one-time event; it builds every single month.

Learn how Dayle recently regained lost motivation for one of her favorite activities—walking the local trails.

This winter’s unseasonable weather has GVLT’s Big Sky Watershed Corps member Lily Grinhauz trading her desk for the muddy trails of Bozeman. Read her full investigation into shoulder season etiquette, why "blazing your own trail" harms our ecosystem, and our top local trail recommendations.

This year marks the 11th anniversary of GVLT's Summer Trails Challenge. Last year, our trail-loving community logged an unprecedented 100,000 miles to unlock $100,000 for local trails! Can we do it again? We are confident we can—but we need additional business partners to help us reach the starting line.

I recently traded the familiar paths of Bozeman for the vibrant, bird-filled jungles of Costa Rica, where howler monkeys roar and Scarlet Macaws soar. Read my latest notes on how my jounrney gave me a brand-new perspective on our own Main Street to the Mountains trail system.

We are thrilled to welcome Edward Lichty, John DiCola, and Erik Udstuen as our newest board members. Learn more about this talented and dedicated group of individuals.

When I decided to walk the nearly 100 miles of Bozeman’s Main Street to the Mountain trail system, I was woefully unaware of the extent of the trail system and where it might take me in 2026.

Guest columnist Dayle Hayes has set an ambitious goal for 2026: walk the entirety of Bozeman's Main Street to the Mountain trail system, which totals nearly 100 miles!

We’d love to hear about your interest in becoming our next Lands Director, one of the great conservation leadership positions in the West. It’s a rare opportunity to help lead a highly respected and accomplished land trust in a region of remarkable beauty.

As 2025 comes to a close, three of our amazing Board Members are preparing to wrap up their terms with GVLT. We want to express our deepest gratitude to Bill Cochran, Mimi Helvie, and Jeff Ott for their dedicated service to our organization and mission of trails and conservation.

On the Trail With Dayle Guest Columnist, Dayle Hayes, digs into where the advice to walk 10,000 steps a day came from and whether we should use it to judge our own activity and lifestyle.

Read reflections from GVLT Conservation Director Brendan Weiner as he wraps up his incredible 12-year tenure with the land trust and see messages of appreciation from colleagues and partners for his legacy of conservation.