10 Things To Do in the Spring

10 Things To Do in the Spring

1. Hike the 'M' on Mount Sentinel

Spring View from the top of Mount Sentinel
Hike up Mount Sentinel to the 'M' to see the Missoula Valley in full bloom.

2. Go for a bike ride

A bike with flowers in the basket from the Missoula Farmers Market
Spring is a great time to travel on two wheels, wherever you go.

3. Enjoy the farmers markets

Flowers at the Missoula Farmers Market
Spring marks the end of the Winter Farmers Markets and the start of the Summer Farmers Markets.

4. Fish the banks of Missoula's rivers

A fly fisherman casting a line into the Clark Fork River in Downtown Missoula
Missoula is known for its blue-ribbon trout fishing, and what better time to get the fishing season started than in the spring.

5. Go for a Trail Run

Missoula has so many trails within minutes of access. Try a trail run at Waterworks, Blue Mountain, or Pattee Canyon and enjoy stunning views of the valley.

6. Join the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula for the Annual Forestry Days


Join the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula, the University of Montana Woodsman Team and the Montana society of American Foresters in a day filled with professional lumberjack competitions like crosscut sawing, pole climbing, wood chopping, ax throwing, hot saws and log rolling.

7. Enjoy some flavors of the season at the Garden City Brewfest


Garden City Brewfest is the longest running brewfest in Montana featuring a variety of beer (more than 60 beers on tap), live music and local food vendors all in Caras Park.

8. Explore a Missoula park

Missoula Park

The city of Missoula boasts over  550 acres of city parks and open space, from Mobash Skate Park to Silver Summit All-Abilities Playground, there is a Missoula park for everyone.

9. Enjoy a Play at the Missoula Children's Theatre

MCT Inc.
Check out the Missoula Children's Theatre and see what is coming up this Spring!

10. Experience Missoula's Food Scene

Explore downtown and experience Missoula's unique food scene! From downtown distilleries, to midtown mainstays, to traveling food trucks and more, we’ve got something for any occasion and every palate.

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A sunset stroll along the Riverfront Trail is never a bad idea!

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