The best day trips and activities for kids in and around Bozeman, Montana
MSU camps put on by our very own Bobcats players and coaches! These camps are for any skill level, and grades (entering) 1-12. Camps include day camps and sleep away camps, and get kids of all ages and abilities excited not only for football, but also the college experience. Register HERE.
Future (and current) Raptor Camps: At the new Gallatin High School, future Raptors entering 2nd-12th grade can sign up for the high school experience in single and multi-day camps HERE.
Did you know that at the moment the Yellowstone river is flooded? while you think about it do you have any questions such as why did it flood, When was the last flood and does this flood effect the environment. Today I will be answering all of those questions. The Yellowstone river flooded because of the warm weather recently which melted the snow on the mountains a lot quicker than usual.
The flood actually looks like it made surrounding plants more green . The last flood was march 27 2019. If you have any other questions ask me in the comments.
Have you ever wondered what kind of book to read? I have like many other readers tried out tons of different series and books but some just don’t feel right so I am making a list of books/series that I enjoyed reading and you might like to.
The hunger games is a very exciting action packed series that leaves you in suspense every second you’re not reading it.[will include scenes for more mature audiences. suspenseful rating 😳😳😳😳😳scary rating😱😱😱funny rating😂
The wings of fire is a story of mystery and fantasy mixed together to create a magical world of wonder where dragons roam the land of pyrrhia. Scary rating 😱😱funny rating 😂😂suspenseful rating😳😳😳😳
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The Diary of a wimpy kid series is a series that will certainly get a laugh out of readers of all ages with it’s extraordinary character’s and theme ‘s. Scary rating😱 funny rating😂😂😂😂😂 suspenseful rating😳😳😳😳
The Artemis Fowl series is a suspenseful series with characters made with great creativity and a wonderful story for readers 10 and up. Scary rating😱😱 funny rating😂 suspenseful rating 😳😳😳😳
tale of dark and grimm is a gory adventurous action packed book for more mature audiences. scary rating😱😱😱😱😱 funny rating😂 suspenseful rating😳😳😳
I hope you enjoy these books that I have loved reading the past years. If you want to get any of these books click on the book pictures.
Earlier this week I went to the theater because there was a discount 1$ per person. and every week they will have two chosen movies on wednesday and tuesday in Bozeman at around 10:00.We saw corduroy 2.there are all different kids movies.It was the best so here is a link to the schedule I hope you like it.
We left around 7:20AM for Beartooth Highway through Livingston and yellowstone we reached over 10,947 ft high!!!The snow on the side of road was about 8 ft high once we were at near the top it started to rain and hail at the same time. then we stopped in a parking lot and saw a amazing view of the canyon and a little trail the whole place sworming with chipmunks squirrels and others small animals. finally we went back to the car to have lunch then we headed back home through yellowstone national park. and got home at about 4:30PM. exhausted from a day packed full of fun.
We were at the car show in Livingston Montana looking at different cars and trucks and picking out cars/trucks we liked best.I liked the black one with blue flames.Once we were done there we went to the Yellowstone gateway Museum.and got in and saw the different rooms focused on a certain period of time Native Americans and world war one and two.There were also activities outside like making your own arrowheads and the train car out front and behind the museum was a blacksmith shop still in use.At the end we went back home from a days worth of fun.
Music in the Mountains is in a field. The people who perform are usually from a different state.There are food stands. there are arts and crafts to. you can get a balloon sculpture also. its grate to be at music in the mountains!
Mom says…
Music in the Mountains is a free outdoor concert series that runs all summer in Big Sky, about 40 minutes from Bozeman. Food trucks arrive around 6, and the music starts at 7. We love Music in the Mountains, we usually hit Ousel Falls before it starts, and then get a spot right near the front of the stage. We bring a blanket, but many people bring beach chairs.
Crowds aren’t bad at all, and this event is family friendly for sure, though not dog friendly. The 4th of July weekend is a little more crowded, as are any weekends that have other events. But usually the crowds aren’t bad at all.
Parking can be a little tricky, try not to use up business parking. There is a parking lot both behind the stage, and another one behind the shopping center directly across from the stage.
The food is really good, with everything from Thai to cookies to pizza to margaritas last year! You can bring in your own food as well. I recommend bringing a soft frisbee, football, or something else for kids to do while waiting for the music to start.
You’ll love watching the sun sink lower over the mountains as live music plays and your children boogie 🙂
Bridger Bowl is a very busy place in Bozeman. There are a bunch of runs to ski in Bridger Bowl. There’s also people who teach you. You can rent ski equipment.
For skiing, you need a pass for ski lifts. Most of the jumps are hard, but there are easier ones that are just a few inches tall. Snowflake is the easiest but people put obstacles to try.
They have lessons to help you. When you sign in, if you’re doing lessons, you will get a ticket. There will be a dot on it. There will be a flags to go to the matching color of the dot. Wait at the matching flag and give the ticket to the adult that is coming to you.
You can rent skis. You don’t have to get ski sticks. You also need to know your height and weight.
When you go to Bridger Bowl do your best!
Bridger Bowl is a great ski area. It’s close enough to Bozeman that I can drop my kids off at school, ski from 9:30-2, and then be back to pick them up by 3. In my opinion it’s better than Red Lodge, and it’s less overwhelming and less expensive for those who are beginners than Big Sky.
Bridger Bowl’s website can be confusing if you’re not used to it. Here’s a run-down on what Bridger Bowl offers for kids:
Gear!
If you’re coming in from out of town, you might wonder what the best gear is for skiing. Here is what we use.
More that you’ll want to know
Lone Mountain is a good work out. The X Class is basically Ninja Warrior. You can be a great swimmer. In the camps you do a bunch of games. Lone mountain is great!
Lone Mountain is the BEST place in Bozeman for the whole family to get lessons at once. Their staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgable and the kids all love their lessons and I love that they are learning skills and techniques while having tons of fun. With multiple abilities and ages of classes running at the same time, we enjoy all 3 kids getting activity at once while only having to go to one place.
Sam did 3 or 4 weeks of swimming lessons from Lone Mountain, coming into lessons with the ability to dog paddle and no fear of water, but no real stroke technique. After lessons spread out over two summers (at age 6 and 7) he has progressed to have a nice freestyle! Since I felt he now has a good grasp at swimming, I offered him the choice to swim more or to do the X Challenge (Ninja Warrior-like gymnastics for boys) and he chose the X Challenge, which he has loved!
I love X Challenge because it is all boys (let’s face it, boys can be rough and tumble and mixing girls into this dynamic doesn’t always work well) and the teachers are so encouraging while still correcting technique at the same time. He does X Challenge while our other two children are taking swim lessons, so we leave Lone Mountain, even on cold winter days, with three tired kids… I love that!
The saltwater pool is a warm for little ones, and great for sensitive skin. Changing rooms accommodate opposite-sex children until age 4 (I believe) and are nice and clean, with child-sized amenities to help your little one change with ease. Showers are out on the pool deck and the kids shower before entering the pool to keep it clean.
The swim lessons use games to encourage little ones to be comfortable in the water, while learning to put their face under, blow bubbles, and learn skills for swimming techniques. Classes are a great length, with a change in activities every 5-10 minutes to keep their interest and practice a variety of skills. Groups of lessons rotate around the pool, using platforms in the deep end, paddle boards, floating dumbbells, and more.
I’m really impressed with how everything flows with Lone Mountain, and how children are given lots of individual attention even in group lessons.
Special needs notes: One of my favorite things about LM is that they are accommodating my daughter! Eagle Mount also offers great swimming lessons for children with disabilities, but driving kids to two different places at two different times got old, especially when the roads are icy. LM staff directed me to the head of the swim program and we discussed her abilities and limitations, and they answered all my questions about the lessons. I was told that as long as she could wait her turn on the wall, they could accommodate her in group lessons.
They provide her with more time to respond, and visual instruction if she doesn’t understand the verbal instruction. I’m really happy with this solution. I understand that not all programs are going to be able to accommodate special needs due to both the nature of different disabilities and the nature of different classes, but I’m VERY thankful that Lone Mountain is able to have Hannah in their classes at the same time her brothers are in classes there.
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