Only In Bozeman

Photo by Shawn Raecke

 

The largest known Golden Eagle migration in the United States passes over the Bridger Mountain Range each September and October. In 1979, raptor enthusiast Fred Tilly discovered this incredible happening and spent the next four migratory seasons on Bridger Ridge counting the raptors. As a result, the site gained international recognition among raptor specialists as a central migratory flyway in the early 1980s. By 1991, Hawkwatch International, in partnership with the Custer Gallatin National Forest and Bridger Bowl Ski Area, established Bridger Bowl as one of sixteen Rocky Mountain raptor monitoring sites. At the time, more golden eagles had been documented here than any other site in the country. Today, the average count remains at 1,200-1,500 birds.

Tags: Events, For Kids, Family Fun, Conservation

 

While Bozeman averages 300 days of sunshine each year, there are still days when the weather doesn’t cooperate with plans to do things outdoors. Particularly as the season transitions into and out of winter, some days are just plain wet and cold. Not to mention, after a few days in the snow, sometimes you need a day indoors to thaw your fingers and recoup.

Tags: Winter, Sightseeing, Relaxing, Health & Fitness, Bozeman, Family Fun, Après-ski

 

For the past 40 years, the Bozeman community has gathered downtown for the annual Christmas Stroll. Each year, the tradition marks the beginning of the season, with Santa leading the crowd down Main Street as the holiday lights brighten the sky. Food, libations, music, and shopping fill the area as people greet one another, excited for the season and the winter ahead.

Tags: Winter, Sightseeing, Relaxing, The Arts, News, Holidays, Family Fun

 

When members of the Bozeman community put their minds to something, good things happen. Crosscut Mountain Sports Center is one of those things. A few years ago, this community non-profit raised $8 million to secure the properties of Bohart Ranch Cross Country Ski Center and the defunct Crosscut Ranch, both Nordic ski venues. This purchase effectively saved the land from development and ensured access to this pristine recreation for generations to come.

Tags: Insider, Winter, Day Trips, Family Fun, soak up nature, nordic skiing, Snowshoeing, Conservation

 

You can easily spend a week in Bozeman doing something new each day. But if you’re looking to see some diverse scenery, you can easily get to other parts of southwest Montana in just a short day trip from Bozeman as well. Fall is a beautiful season to explore southwest Montana, with fewer crowds and the aspens showing off their bright yellow leaves.

Tags: Insider, Fall, Day Trips, Family Fun, soak up nature

 

If you ask a local what their favorite season is, there's a good chance the answer will be autumn. While this season doesn't have the frenetic pace of summer fun or the thrill of winter recreation, it provides some space between the two seasons, a little pause, of sorts—a moment to appreciate a slower pace of life and all the beauty of Bozeman.

Tags: Yellowstone National Park, Fall, Fly Fishing, Sightseeing, Dining, Family Fun

 

Despite the impact of COVID-19, Bozeman is still a sought-after destination. It is a strong market for airline travel from Los Angeles, as evidenced by two recent announcements from JetBlue and Alaska Airlines.

Tags: Yellowstone National Park, Travel, News, Bozeman, Family Fun

 

If you've dabbled in fly fishing and want to try something new, pack up your rod and head up to the mountains. Alpine fly fishing is a true backcountry experience that incorporates hiking, mountain biking, or backpacking, fishing, and seeing some of the more remote parts of the Bozeman area. What altitude makes an alpine lake is different depending on who you ask, but those around Bozeman are between 6,000 and 10,000 feet.

Tags: Sightseeing, Family Fun, Tip Tuesday

 

Breaking News: American Airlines Announces A Daily, Seasonal, Nonstop Service to Bozeman from Charlotte, NC.  

Tags: Winter, Sightseeing, Travel, News, Family Fun

 

Tags: Yellowstone National Park, Sightseeing, Family Fun, Backcountry