Articles written by Mary Sexton

Mary Sexton, Mt State Parks and Recreation Board Vice-Chair|Jan 18, 2017

It’s January; may the political squabbles kick into high gear! While our legislators and Congress tackle big issues, let’s take a look at what really makes Montana tick, and for many people, that’s recreation. And, it ain’t just about huntin’ and fishin’ anymore. Recreation on our public lands is not only what many of us do – even on cold, winter days – recreation is a true economic driver in Montana. At a round-table discussion on recreation and the economy in Missoula a few months ago, folks from bike touring companies, GPS mapping businesses...