The new bike rollover, boardwalk, and rerouted trail at Painted Hills enhances user experience while protecting wetlands and reducing erosion.

The beautiful and productive landscape will remain forever open and available for the family’s next generations to continue agricultural operations.

Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village blends art and nature, welcoming thousands to Bozeman trails with whimsical creations, inspiring joy and connection.

Beyond contributing their own insights, NextGen members serve as ambassadors for GVLT, bringing new voices into the conversation and creating opportunities for engagement. 

Nearly 1,600 acres of farmland between Three Forks and Manhattan will remain undeveloped.

These guidelines remind longtime residents to welcome newcomers, newcomers to learn and embrace this region’s way of life, and all of us to steward the land and recognize our good fortune to live in this special place.

“I have watched this valley change so much,” says John McDonnell. “I don’t ever want to see this property, which has been in my family for generations, get covered in asphalt and houses. 

“We want to keep this space open so our family can continue to farm from generation to generation,” explains Darren Braaksma.

Local flora enthusiast, Whitney Tilt, provides a list of the wildflowers most commonly found in the area at this time of year.

The Gallatin Valley Land Trust hit its goal of 90,000 miles and then some during the 9th Annual Summer Trails Challenge, with trail-goers logging 97,408 miles.

The new Medicine Wheel and Mountain Range Finder on top of Peets Hill celebrate community, history, and belonging, marking decades of preservation and connection.

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.

Discover the heartwarming journey of Give Big Gallatin Valley, uniting neighbors for a decade of generosity, empowerment, and community resilience.

Discover the legacy of Gallatin Valley Land Trust, preserving Montana's beauty for over 30 years. Explore partnerships, projects, and community impact.

Outlaw Partners is thrilled to share that Wildlands Festival has chosen three local organizations as the beneficiaries for the 2024 event, including GVLT.

The new pedestrian crossing along GVLT’s Raptor Route enhances Bozeman’s trail network, connecting neighborhoods, parks, and schools for safer, active transportation.

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.

GVLT and Crosscut Mountain Sports Center joined together to celebrate the 30^th anniversary of a 276-acre conservation easement that forever protects a significant portion of the internationally renowned sports center in Bridger Canyon.

Nothing fills the GVLT Trails team with anxiety quite like mud season, when our beloved local trails are the most vulnerable to costly damage.

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.