Once a month, as the full moon dictates, it seems safe to venture out into the dark while the moon makes shadows.  Experience your National Forest from a different perspective – under the light of the full moon.  Please join our interpreters and naturalists for evenings of exploration in the moonlight.  Interpreters range from foresters to biologists, from scientists to historians, from poets to storytellers.

Saturday, February 4th – Woodwind Moon with BRTA at Red Lodge Nordic Center, 6 p.m

Many of the walks are a night or two before the full moon, to take advantage of the earlier moonrise.  The walks will often be located along a trail, with one or more interpreters located along the route of ½ to 2 miles on easy terrain.

Participants may want to bring flashlights in case the moon does not cooperate.  Anticipate the weather and dress accordingly.

For more information, contact the Beartooth Ranger District at (406) 446-2103, or refer to the website at www.fs.fed.us/r1/custer/recreation.  Participants with questions or special needs can call the Beartooth Ranger District.

Who:                        Montana Discovery Foundation

What:                       Moonlight Hike

Where:                    Willard Creek, Elkhorn Mountains

When:                     Monday, February 6, 2011

7 to 9 PM

Cost:                        Free—donations accepted

Audience:            Anyone wishing to be outside. Family friendly!

Message:            Join the Montana Discovery Foundation to explore the Willard Creek drainage by moonlight. This creek bottom travels through both the 1988 burn and live trees. The views are usually amazing on this outing. The group will split into 2 smaller groups and travel along different routes. Reservations open on January 23 and spaces are limited to 30 people! MDF is able to provide some snowshoes for hike participants. This hike is free and family friendly.

14th Annual “Waterfall Ice” Festival
February 17-20, 2012
Cody, Wyoming
Come join us for the Friendliest Little Ice Festival in the Northern Rockies!

Click to Register Today for the 14th Annual Festival
Open to the public!
Nightly happy hour at 4:00 p.m.
Nightly dinner served promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Nightly slide show entertainment at 8:00 p.m.
Please call or email for more information

Who:                 The Montana Discovery Foundation & Helena National Forest

What:               Snowshoe Trip on Flesher Pass—Helena Snowschool

Where:            Flesher Pass

                             approx. 40 miles NW of Helena on Hwy. 279

When:              Monday, February 20, 2012

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Difficulty:       Moderate snowshoe. The biggest challenge is the length of time.

Message:         Join the Montana Discovery Foundation on Monday, February 20, 2012, for a snowshoe trip on the Continental Divide Trail heading southwest from the top of Flesher Pass. This trek will move through open hillsides and amongst some beautiful, old Douglas fir trees. Information will be available on the insect outbreak in this area. Reservations are required due to group size limitations. This event is free and open to the public and snowshoes available from MDF.

Reservations:            Montana Discovery Foundation            495-3718 or 495-3711

Who:                        Montana Discovery Foundation

What:                        Ski/Snowshoe Trip

Where:           Charter Oak Mine & Mill east of Elliston (call for directions)

When:                        Saturday, February 25, 2012

Hosted hikes leaving between 10 AM and Noon

Audience:            Anyone wishing to be outside. Family friendly!

Message:            Join the Montana Discovery Foundation for an exciting tour of the Charter Oak Mine & Mill. This very easy, 2 ½ mile (1.25 miles each way) ski is along a maintained road to the mill site. It is fairly flat and appropriate for beginners. Once to the site, there will be guided snowshoe tours of the mill with Debbie Anderson. Treats & a nice campfire will be provided. This hike is free and family friendly. Snowshoes will be provided at the mill site. Ski leaders leave the parking area at 10, 11, and noon. One snowshoe walk will leave at 10:30.

Reservations:            Sam Chapman at 495-3718 or Debbie at 495-3711

Once a month, as the full moon dictates, it seems safe to venture out into the dark while the moon makes shadows.  Experience your National Forest from a different perspective – under the light of the full moon.  Please join our interpreters and naturalists for evenings of exploration in the moonlight.  Interpreters range from foresters to biologists, from scientists to historians, from poets to storytellers.

Saturday, March 10th – Whitebark Moon on the West Fork Rock Creek Rd, 6 p.m

Many of the walks are a night or two before the full moon, to take advantage of the earlier moonrise.  The walks will often be located along a trail, with one or more interpreters located along the route of ½ to 2 miles on easy terrain.

Participants may want to bring flashlights in case the moon does not cooperate.  Anticipate the weather and dress accordingly.

For more information, contact the Beartooth Ranger District at (406) 446-2103, or refer to the website at www.fs.fed.us/r1/custer/recreation.  Participants with questions or special needs can call the Beartooth Ranger District.

Once a month, as the full moon dictates, it seems safe to venture out into the dark while the moon makes shadows.  Experience your National Forest from a different perspective – under the light of the full moon.  Please join our interpreters and naturalists for evenings of exploration in the moonlight.  Interpreters range from foresters to biologists, from scientists to historians, from poets to storytellers.

Friday, April 6th – Mines Under Red Lodge, 7 p.m

Many of the walks are a night or two before the full moon, to take advantage of the earlier moonrise.  The walks will often be located along a trail, with one or more interpreters located along the route of ½ to 2 miles on easy terrain.

Participants may want to bring flashlights in case the moon does not cooperate.  Anticipate the weather and dress accordingly.

For more information, contact the Beartooth Ranger District at (406) 446-2103, or refer to the website at www.fs.fed.us/r1/custer/recreation.  Participants with questions or special needs can call the Beartooth Ranger District.