Read about Dayle’s quest to become a serious birder and where the journey led her.

Painted Hills Trail recently received some much-needed TLC. Thanks to a dedicated neighborhood effort, the trail’s ailing boardwalk and bridge have been replaced, restoring safe passage for everyone.

GVLT is honored to have partnered with local landowners Teyck Weed and his wife Barbara to complete a 138-acre conservation easement in the Springhill community, located 12 miles north of Belgrade along the western slope of the Bridger Mountains.

This past May, the Southwest Montana community lost a true champion of open spaces. Read about Doug Payne and his decision to establish the Thomas & Shirley Payne Land Protection Endowment at GVLT, a significant and foundational planned gift that beautifully intertwines his own legacy with that of his parents, ensuring their collective devotion to Montana’s open spaces endures forever.

After enjoying a recent hike with her two grandchildren, Dayle considered what makes hiking with children successful. See her four key considerations.

Introducing GVLT’s special edition Peets Hill tote bag, featuring a stunning painting by Bozeman-based artist Anna Patterson.

We are thrilled to announce that over 600 acres of stunning agricultural land in the northeastern Bridger Foothills have been permanently protected.

GVLT is thrilled to announce the closing of a 394-acre conservation easement on the historic Robison Ranch in Madison County near McAllister.

Dayle pays tribute to Nox, the best “loaner” dog ever. Learn how Nox helped introduce Dayle to the local trails and made every walk happier.

Please join us in extending huge thanks to two incredible volunteers whose creativity, craftsmanship, and deep love for Kirk Hill have transformed the trailhead experience.

The City of Bozeman and GVLT officially broke ground on Bikefill—a world-class bike park where riders of all ages and abilities can gather, learn, and grow together.

You may have heard the annual buzz surrounding GVLT’s largest volunteer event of the year. That’s right, National Trails Day is back with projects for all ages and abilities.

Have you ever wished you knew the name of the beautiful wildflowers you pass while hiking local trails? If so, we have the perfect tool for you: Flora of the Yellowstone field guide by Bozeman author Whitney Tilt.

Spring is an exciting time of year at GVLT. While our Trails team is busy preparing for trail enhancement and maintenance projects and volunteer events, our Conservation Stewardship team has begun their busiest season of the year: field season.

GVLT is grateful for the continued partnership of Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman, a local business helping invest in the trails, open lands, and outdoor access that strengthen our community.

Volunteer season is here, and GVLT has lots of ways to get involved all summer long. Join us once, or all season, and help care for the trails and open lands that make our community special.

Some heroes wear capes. Others give monthly. Becoming a Gallaguardian means your contribution isn’t just a one-time event; it builds every single month.

Learn how Dayle recently regained lost motivation for one of her favorite activities—walking the local trails.

A vital 437-acre piece of the Paradise Valley landscape has been permanently protected through a voluntary conservation easement established by the Nickelson family in partnership with Northern Yellowstone Open Lands, a regional initiative of the Gallatin Valley Land Trust.

This winter’s unseasonable weather has GVLT’s Big Sky Watershed Corps member Lily Grinhauz trading her desk for the muddy trails of Bozeman. Read her full investigation into shoulder season etiquette, why "blazing your own trail" harms our ecosystem, and our top local trail recommendations.