With this being a holiday weekend, there are a ton of local parades and activities around! Check out Missoula, Arlee, Big Fork, Polson, Seeley Lake for some fun events. Zootown Festival will be happening all weekend in Missoula! This is a 2 day festival with live music and adventures featuring Hozier and Kacey Musgraves.
Located downtown, Caras Park is packed full of things to do! Watch the locals surf the Clark Fork River, grab a bite to eat, or ride the Carousel. Your options are endless!
Hike to the famous "M" in Missoula! This picturesque hiking trail next to the University in Missoula, offers stunning views overlooking the city and surrounding mountains. The trail involves a continuous steep climb to the top, but hikers can take advantage of the benches between the switchbacks to rest and enjoy the views. Distance: 1.2 miles Elevation Gain: 643 ft Average Time: 1 hour 1 minute
The Garden of One Thousand Buddhas is a public park, botanical garden and Buddhist center in the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism. The Garden of One Thousand Buddhas aligns positive properties of the physical world in a sacred architectural arrangement based on the eight-spoked Dharma wheel.
Early summer is tricky due to finicky weather making it hard to predict when they'll open the Going-to-the-Sun Road. But if you're able to make it, we highly recommend! Try to find the locations we took our engagement photos and send us your versions! Reservation to the park may be required. Please check nps.gov for further information.