If you're in town Thursday, the first Valley View Rodeo is happening June 5th. Come join us for a drink at 455 N Willson, then head over to the rodeo!

- Sypes Canyon - moderate trail near town, typically has fantastic wildflowers in the spring

- The "M" Trail - quintessential Bozeman trail, extremely popular. Quick three mile trail near town, easy to get to for a good sweat. It is steep.

- Chestnut Trail- typically has wonderful wildflowers, if you are hoping to see some wildlife I've run into brown bears a few times on this trail.

- Lava Lake - little further from town, in the canyon between Bozeman and Big Sky. Popular trail for a good reason, a gorgeous lake at the top.

-Peets Hill- easy walk accessible from downtown

The app "All Trails" will be helpful to have to download and show you distances, difficulty level, and directions to the trailhead.

A good half day activity- Hyalite is a popular spot to recreate near Bozeman. Go up for a hike, pack some beers and snacks in the car and have a picnic by the reservoir afterwards. Bring a swimsuit and go for a frigid plunge!

Hikes around Hyalite:

Easier: Grotto Falls or Palisade Falls

More Challenging: Emerald and Heather Lake

If you want to fish- these are the guys to call! Evan, one of the owners is a friend of ours, a great guy, and even better fisherman.

The BEST place to get a workout in Bozeman! You can catch Mimi here almost every day- teaching or taking. There are. Lagree classes or HIIT classes!

- Bacchus Pub: easy and casual local spot, bar food

- Revelry: American, good food and typically something for everyone on the menu

- Dave's Sushi: sushi in Montana may sound crazy, but it's a local's favorite

Dinner only:

- Blackbird: Mimi's favorite dinner spot in town. Must try the kale salad. Reservations are probably a good idea.

- Little Star Diner: a couple blocks from downtown, really creative farm to table menu, reservations needed

- Copper: if you need a casual spot for a bison burger- this is the place to go!

Breakfast:

- Western Cafe: a Montana diner you cannot miss

- Jam!: touristy spot but has good food, the western is better

- Wild Crumb Bakery

- Finks Deli

-Shan: upscale asian, reservations needed

-Pizza Campania

- Stacey's - Gallatin Gateway, a western steakhouse and bar- great Montana feel. (If you do Lava Lake hike, hit this one on your way back for dinner, a lunch bite in the bar, or just a beer. Your hiking clothes are just fine)

Coffee: Treeline, the Daily, and Zocalo are our favorite spots

- Plonk: fantastic cocktails and wine list, on main street in downtown

- Skyshed: rooftop bar on the armory hotel, good view at sunset

- Crystal Bar Rooftop- dive on main street, the roof typically opens in the spring, weather dependent

- MAP Brewery: If it's sunny and you want to sit outside and have a beer with a view, head on over to MAP for a beer

- Follow Yer Nose BBQ: Good southerners BBQ in Emigrant, Montana. Can't beat it!

- The Murray Bar: Cool bar and good pizza on main street in Livingston

-Campione: Award winning italian, really creative menu. Reservations needed

-Head over to three forks for lunch at the historic Sacajawea Hotel or a beer at the Sac Bar

-Stop in the Studio Gallery to see incredible western art, Kelsey Morris the owner and artist is always there painting