Joy Larson
How to Make the Best Barbecue Elk
My husband, like many other Missoulians, is an avid hunter. I have to admit, he is pretty good at it. Our freezer always seems to be full at the end of every November. The worst part of hunting season is how long my husband is gone. Most of his vacation each year is spent chasing deer and elk around in the mountains in three feet of snow and freezing temperatures. The
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Easy Ways to Stay Cool This Summer in Missoula
This time of year I am thankful that I live near water. Every summer when the thermostat reaches 90 degrees, my boys and I head straight for the creek near our house and we don’t leave until fall appears. I know not everyone is lucky enough to live near water, or has time to drive to the local swimming hole for a dip every day. So,
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Sugar Cookie Day was July 9
I have to admit, I am not a big fan of sugar cookies, mainly because they aren’t made with chocolate. However, my husband loves sugar cookies. They are his absolute favorite, so I end up making them to keep him happy. The best suga
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Dino Found Minus Head
The good news is that Dino is not lost anymore, he was found and is now home safe and sound. Two weeks ago he disappeared from his home behind Crossroads Travel Center at the Wye. No one knew where he went or who took him. The bad news
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Camping is Fun. Really?
So, I have lived in Montana since I was 2, it’s safe to say that I’m a Montana girl. However, when it comes to camping, I’m not a big fan. I have a sneaking suspicion that at least some of my aversion to camping is rooted in my childhood.
The
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Fourth of July Party Favorites
If you are like pretty much everyone in America, you will be spending the fourth with family and/or friends. It’s just one of those holidays that screams backyard get-together. I myself will be enjoying a fun-filled fourth with the ones I love and am planning on bringing a couple of these delicious ideas for the party.
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It’s the Perfect Weather for Making a Splash at Splash Montana
Beat the heat at Missoula’s “almost” world-famous, Splash Montana this summer. Why drive all the way to Columbia Falls to enjoy a waterpark, when you can save money, time and gas by enjoying the one in your own backyard? Not only will you save $3
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Water Safety Tips
Summer is here and that means everyone is going to be hitting the water, whether it be a lake, pond, stream or river. With all the great places Missoula has to keep you cool this summer, you want to make sure you have fun, but also stay safe
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To Garden or Not to Garden
This past weekend, my husband spent hours building a garden with six foot wire mesh fence to keep the wild animals out and the vegetables in. He contracted a little thing called gardening fever. He decided he wanted to start growing some fruits and veggies at home and he went all out
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Too Hot for Kids and Pets to be Left in a Vehicle
It should go without saying, but I’m going to say it anyways: Don’t leave your kids and pets in your car this summer. I personally witnessed dogs left in cars with the windows either closed or open just a crack on 80 degree days and heard of someone finding two small kids left in a car with the windows up on a 90 degree day
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