Tourism

There were more out-of-state visitors to Montana in 2015, but overall, they spent less money than the previous year, according to a new report from the University of Montana Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research.

It’s hot all over Montana, and the animals in Yellowstone National Park are doing what they can to beat the heat.

The Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research at the University of Montana estimates 10.9 million nonresident travelers spent $3.9 billion in Montana in 2014, according to a recently completed study. Institute Director Norma Nickerson said the actual number of visitors was down, but the amount they spent in Montana was slightly higher...

The Montana Department of Tourism is restructuring its grant program for incentivizing tourism in Montana. Department spokesman Daniel Iverson says the old system was much more complicated.

Missoula will host the major Western USA Level IX Girls Gymnastics Championships in April of 2016.

According to a report by the University of Montana, the state of Montana's tourism industry is strong.

Today we're spying on the McCrary family vacation in Montana because they did EVERYTHING. Fishing, hiking, zip lining, golf...all documented with their GoPro.

In case you were wondering how much tourism means to the state of Montana in jobs and revenue, the numbers just released for 2013 should convince you.

There's no doubt about it, Montana is a real hit with out-of-state visitors. A new study released recently by the University of Montana Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research reveals a huge percentage of unsolicited comment cards contained nearly universal enjoyment of the state.

In the weekend paper there was an article about how Bozeman is still "Booming" If you took away the building industry, what would be left. It sure isn't jobs you can raise a family on. It's pretty sad that with everything we have to offer here in the Gallatin Valley, it looks like all we are good for is our tourism...