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Bozeman is a migratory hotspot that provides a wide array of bird watching opportunities throughout the year. The best bird-watching spots in Bozeman play host to several species of finches, buntings, swallows, hummingbirds, sparrows, songbirds, warblers, ducks, birds of prey, and several others.

The local birding area provides a variety of accessibility options to many unique habitats to allow individuals of all ages to spot gorgeous birds of all natures. While there are many more amazing Birding Hotspots provided in detail by the Sacajawea Audubon Society, here are our favorite bird-watching spots in Bozeman.

One of the most iconic Bozeman hikes is unquestionably the trail to the “M.” Created by Montana State University class of 1918 as a monument to the school, the hike remains one of the most popular in the area.

Photo Credit: Bozeman Daily Chronicle

In November, Bozeman-ites start gearing up for the winter season, (think: sweaters, ski swaps and some pre-winter recreation workouts). It’s also the time of year when it feels good to slow down and enjoy the rich culture abundant in this mountain town. Add dinner at one of Bozeman’s many delicious restaurants and you’ll have the perfect outing. Pack your calendar with these amazing November events in Bozeman!

Fall is the start of sports tournaments in Bozeman, which is top notch when it comes to locations in the state of Montana. The city is full of great food, comfortable hotels and interesting activities to sneak in between games.

You’d expect a college town to have a hoppin’ music scene, but Bozeman takes it to another level. Between big name bands, indie musicians playing in local taverns, the Bozeman Symphony, Intermountain Opera, Broadway musicals and area festivals, you could fill almost every night with some sort of jam.

Sweater season; it happens quickly in Bozeman. The air is brisk, and snow is likely, but the locals will tell you Fall is one of their favorite seasons. The countdown to winter has begun, and in the meantime, there are plenty of cultural and sporting events, entertainment, and outdoor activities to keep you busy.

Over the last few weeks, we've been receiving a lot of questions about the Montana forest fires. The destruction has been devastating to the forests and people of our state. Our hearts go out to all of those who have been impacted. Though Montana doesn't typically get the attention that states like California and Colorado get in the national media, there has been some concern raised. With over a million acres destroyed by fires, it's hard not to be concerned. The questions we have received have been mainly focused on how the Bozeman and Yellowstone areas have been impacted. We felt it was important to provide an update for those people who have plans or are considering visiting our area this fall. 

The leaves are changing here in Bozeman and the hunting season in Montana is underway as hunters take to the mountains to bag that trophy elk. In Montana, hunting is a way of life. It provides Montanans the opportunity to fill their freezers with organic meat for the winter. Hunting also brings outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world. With a healthy elk population and hundreds of thousands of acres of public land, Montana is the perfect state to have an experience of a lifetime. For those of you who dream of a trip to Big Sky Country here are a few things you should know about elk hunting near Bozeman. 

This fall in Bozeman, there is no shortage of fun things to do, and we aren't just talking football games and exploring the mountains. Bozeman offers some great arts and cultural activities. From concerts to art walks to book sales, there is a little of everything going on. Here is our breakdown on what you can look forward to this fall in Bozeman. 

Seasons come and seasons go around Montana, but the fall is one to behold. As the  leaves change and warm temps turn to snow showers, the season of transition has so much to offer. Any words we writing in this blog won't do the beauty around Bozeman any justice. So we will leave it up to these ten Instagram photos, of Bozeman in the fall.