Partnerships lead to new future for Fort Owen
Dennis Bragg photo
Posted at 7:32 PM, Jun 30, 2021
and last updated 2021-06-30 21:32:52-04
STEVENSVILLE â On the hottest day of the year, people who ve partnered to restore one of the most historic places in Montana get a reminder of not just a legacy, but a little bit of the pioneer conditions too.
Leaders from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, the State Parks Foundation and the Friends of Fort Owen gather at the newly re-worked site north of Stevensville marking completion of the first phase of changes.
Those include a new paved access road, better parking and signage. All to improve the visitor experience at the tiny park, but also be a better neighbor for the surrounding Fort Owen Ranch. Owner Myla Yahraus, who purchased the ranch three years ago, cooperated in the expansion, acknowledging the park s importance. FWP staff praised her thoughtfulness and inspiration.
Pilot program to place âambassadorsâ on Clark Fork River during summer crunch
Missoula Current
Anticipating a busy season and citing issues from the past, local and state partners this summer will hire several ambassadors to monitor parking and other challenges along the Clark Fork River corridor through Missoula.
and last updated 2021-05-13 13:33:54-04
MISSOULA â Anticipating a busy season and citing issues from the past, local and state partners this summer will hire several ambassadors to monitor parking and other challenges along the Clark Fork River corridor through Missoula.
Missoula County on Thursday approved the contract with the Clark Fork Coalition, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, and the City of Missoula. The county will contribute $50,000 to cover the positions and the city $10,000.
New infrared counters help Montana State Parks track visitor numbers
Martin Kidston/Missoula Current file photo
The state park at Salmon Lake is a busy place on a hot summer day.
By: Laura Lundquist - Missoula Current
Posted at 8:37 AM, May 04, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-04 10:37:10-04
MISSOULA â Montana State Parks has installed new technology to help managers learn more about park visitation. With the huge increase in state population and tourism over the past year, the information is critical to preserving park conditions.
On Monday, Region 2 State Park manager Loren Flynn told the Missoula County Commission that state parks started installing new counters last year that should help his people better adjust to the times when visitors are more likely to crowd into state parks.
New infrared counters help Montana State Parks track visitors
Martin Kidston/Missoula Current file photo
The state park at Salmon Lake is a busy place on a hot summer day.
By: Laura Lundquist - Missoula Current
Posted at 8:27 AM, May 04, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-04 10:55:10-04
MISSOULA â Montana State Parks has installed new technology to help managers learn more about park visitation. With the huge increase in state population and tourism over the past year, the information is critical to preserving park conditions.
On Monday, Region 2 State Park manager Loren Flynn told the Missoula County Commission that state parks started installing new counters last year that should help his people better adjust to the times when visitors are more likely to crowd into state parks.
It's one of Montana's smallest, but most historically significant state parks. And now, with a major upgrade underway, Fort Owen is finally getting some of the attention it deserves.