Missoula Outdoor Recreation
If you are an outdoor enthusiast then Missoula, Montana is the place for you. We have some of the world's greatest hiking and biking spots, as well as some of the most challenging Golf Courses in the United States. You can find everything from the adrenaline rush of whitewater rafting the Alberton Gorge, to relaxing in peace on the Clark Fork river trying to catch that record fish. If you are looking for outdoor adventure, what are you waiting for!
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Welcome to Missoula
Missoula
serves as a center for education, medicine,
retail and the arts. Located at the base
of Mount Sentinel and on the banks of the
Clark Fork River is The University of Montana.
The 200-acre campus is one of the most beautiful
in the nation and is home to 12,000 students.
Missoula offers a variety of recreation opportunities. Three major rivers run through the area: the famous Blackfoot River to the northeast, the beautiful Bitterroot River to the south and the Clark Fork of the Columbia River, which flows through the city. Fly fishermen, rafters, kayakers and canoers thrive on the waters of western Montana.
Missoula attractions include A Carousel for Missoula/Dragon Hollow, Art Museum of Missoula, Historical Museum at Fort Missoula, St. Francis Xavier Church, The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Wildlife Visitor Center and The Smokejumper Visitor Center. Historic Downtown Missoula features classic early-century buildings and offers unique shops, galleries, fine dining, cultural activities and an exciting nightlife.
Several major events Missoula celebrates include the International Wildlife Film Festival, Out to Lunch, Downtown ToNight, International Choral Festival, Farmer's Market, Saturday Arts and Crafts Market, First Night Missoula, Irish Cultural Celebration, Germanfest, and numerous other community events. Performing arts include Missoula Children’s Theater, Missoula Symphony and The University of Montana performing arts.
25 things to do in Missoula
- call 1-800-338-5072 for
more information on finding these adventures.
1. Visit A Carousel for Missoula
& Dragon Hollow
2. Check out the Missoula Children's Theatre
3. Go Whitewater Rafting
4. Visit Fort Missoula
5. Out to Lunch & festivals in Caras
Park
6. Kim Williams Trail
7. Blue Mountain Recreation Area
8. Hit the Mall
9. Explore Downtown Missoula's galleries
and shops
10. Visit the Smoke Jumper's Center
11. Go fishing
12. Hike to the "M"
13. Visit the Nature Center
14. Visit the University of Montana
15. Picnic on Kelly Island
16. Explore the Rattlesnake
17. Birding at Grenough
18. Visit the Ninemile Valley
19. Lolo Peak
20. Golf
21. Wine Tasting
22. Bison Range
23. Peoples Museum/Native American History
24. Ride a Mountain Bike
25. Mission Mountains
