Outdoor news
Canyon bike path
The Gateway to Glacier Trail bike path group will hold its fourth annual Pints-for-Paths Brewfest on the lawn at Heaven’s Peak Lodge & Restaurant in West Glacier on Saturday, July 12, from 5 to 10 p.m. Twelve breweries will be featured, with live music, food, a silent auction and raffles. Tickets are $15 per person pre-sale and $20 at the gate, which includes five tasting tickets. The group is making headway in building a separated bike path along U.S. 2 from Columbia Falls to West Glacier. More than $1 million in public and private funds have been raised to connect Coram with West Glacier, about 7 miles. The fundraising focus is now to connect Columbia Falls to the House of Mystery, about 3 to 4 miles. For more information, visit online at www.gatewaytoglacier.com or on Facebook at Gateway to Glacier Trail.
Grizzly fundraiser
The popular annual fundraiser for Montana’s Outdoor Legacy Foundation and wildlife biologists who oversee Montana’s grizzly bear population will take place at Jack and Suzi Hanna’s farm near Bigfork on Friday, July 11. Jack Hanna is the director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and a celebrity wildlife expert on TV. The Hannas have hosted the Grizzly Bear Rendezvous for the past six years and raised about $400,000. The event will include music by Shane Clouse and his band Stomping Ground. More than 250 people attended last year and space is limited. Tickets are $100 available online at www.mtoutdoorlegacy.org or by calling 406-444-6759.
Bob beers
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation will host its annual “Drink beer for The Bob” at the Great Northern Brewing Company in Whitefish on Wednesday, June 25. One dollar from every pint purchased that night from 4 to 10 p.m. will go to support the nonprofit organization’s volunteer efforts on trail work and noxious weed projects in The Bob. For more information, visit online at www.bmwf.org.
FWP advisory
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking volunteers to fill four positions on the Region 1 Citizen Advisory Committee. Now in its 19th year, CAC is a general advisory committee that provides public input and guidance to FWP. Evening meetings are held about six times per year. Some issues dealt with included boating rules, lake management, youth programs, big game seasons, bear management, predator management, hunting plans, fisheries management and information and media. To apply, call 752-5501 or e-mail Martha Abbrescia at mabbrescia@mt.gov.
Stewardship award
Headwaters Montana is accepting nominations for the annual Jack Potter Glacier National Park Stewardship Award for a person or group that perpetuates vigilance over the Park’s natural resources. For more information, visit online at www.headwatersmontana.com. Deadline for nominations is Oct. 30.