The outdoor opportunities at Montana’s state parks are no secret to those who like to recreate. Last year, more than 3.1 million visitors took advantage of the hiking, camping, fishing, swimming and site-seeing destinations available at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ 55 parks. The visitation numbers for 2023 showed a 2.4 percent increase from 2022, a 17.4 percent increase from pre-pandemic

Well above normal precipitation during April was needed given the meager snowpack conditions experienced this year. Total monthly precipitation was above normal last month only in the Powder and Tongue River basins but was not widespread across Montana. “A couple mid-month storms did provide significant snowfall, but April is typically a wet month in Montana, and total precipitation last

Poplar scored 26 points in the boys’ division and 23 points in the girls’ division during the District 2B track meet held in Wolf Point on Saturday, May 11. Adrien Matuck earned top honors in the long jump with a best of 20-8. The effort qualified him for the Class B state track meet. “I just focused,” Matuck said of his performance. “And I kept my body moving before it.” Raylando

Trail maintenance, trail signage, weed control — these are among the projects proposed for the 2024 Off-Highway Vehicle grant program. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment. Comments will be accepted until Friday, May 24, at 5 p.m. The OHV program received 12 grant requests and proposes to award $500,000. The program receives funding through OHV/motorbike registrations,