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Kris Deason’s 12-Hour Walk
Join Kris Deason on an adventure through Bozeman's scenic trails. Inspired by Colin O’Brady's 'The 12-Hour Walk,' Kris takes us on her transformative 12-hour trail journey.
Guest Column: Gallatin Valley is Better Together
Discover the heartwarming journey of Give Big Gallatin Valley, uniting neighbors for a decade of generosity, empowerment, and community resilience.
GVLT: Building Partnerships That Work
Discover the legacy of Gallatin Valley Land Trust, preserving Montana's beauty for over 30 years. Explore partnerships, projects, and community impact.
Outlaw Partners Announces Wildlands Festival Beneficiaries
Outlaw Partners is thrilled to share that Wildlands Festival has chosen three local organizations as the beneficiaries for the 2024 event, including GVLT.
New Safe Crossing on East-West 'Raptor Route'
The new pedestrian crossing along GVLT’s Raptor Route enhances Bozeman’s trail network, connecting neighborhoods, parks, and schools for safer, active transportation.
GVLT Conservation Stewardship Team Preparing for Field Season
Helping landowners utilize the tool of conservation easements to forever conserve their land is just the beginning of a long-term partnership between landowners and GVLT.
Celebrating 30 Years of Conservation at Bohart Ranch, Now Crosscut
GVLT and Crosscut Mountain Sports Center joined together to celebrate the 30th anniversary of a 276-acre conservation easement that forever protects a significant portion of the internationally renowned sports center in Bridger Canyon.
Top Mud Season Tips and Trail Alternatives
Nothing fills the GVLT Trails team with anxiety quite like mud season, when our beloved local trails are the most vulnerable to costly damage.
Guest Column: What makes a ‘livable’ community?
That answer may be different for just about everyone, but no matter how we look at it, everyone has the right to live in a community where people can thrive, grow, and live healthy lives.
Minimize Your Taxes and Maximize Your Impact
“Like me, I think a lot of people my age, especially those facing IRA required minimum distributions, don’t know about qualified charitable distributions,” said John.
Guest Column: Regional Growth Challenges Require Teamwork and the Entire Toolbox
We are optimistic the future of this valley can include large blocks of protected open space, wildlife habitat, farm and ranch land, and healthy rivers—AND a walkable, livable urban core for our growing community.
Jefferson Riverside Property Forever Open and Natural
In cooperation with generous landowners, we closed our 128th conservation easement on a 407-acre property located along the Jefferson River west of Three Forks.
Run Dog Run Creates Dog Parks and Community
After working to increase the number of off-leash facilities in the Bozeman area for the past 12 years, local nonprofit and perennial GVLT partner, Run Dog Run, has achieved its mission and officially dissolved.
Guest Column: Land Conservation is Forever Work
Land conservation does not end with the establishment of a conservation easement; it is just the beginning of a long-term partnership between a landowner and GVLT, and a perpetual effort to maintain each property for its conservation values.
Peets Hill Improvements
Following the successful campaign to add 12 acres to the southern end of Peets Hill, we embarked on two phases of improvements to Burke Park.
Gift Ideas for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Looking for the perfect gift for a trails and conservation enthusiast? Check out the stunning “Flora of the Yellowstone” field guide by local author, Whitney Tilt, and our GVLT merch.
Alaska Ranch Forever Protected
GVLT is excited to announce the completion of the Alaska Ranch conservation easement near the town of Twin Bridges in Madison County.
Guest Column: A Lasting Legacy Requires Big Dreams and Determination
In 30 years, what stories will our kids share about the special places we conserved and access we created? What will be the legacy of our generation?
1,808 Acre Camp Creek Land and Cattle Conserved with GVLT
The Camp Creek Land and Cattle Company is the latest addition to an 8,500-acre block of conserved land in the Amsterdam/Churchill area, a region of strategic conservation focus for GVLT.
Drinking Horse TLC
Everyone’s beloved trail, Drinking Horse Mountain, is getting some much needed TLC after years of heavy use.