Memorial Day

I was at lunch today and could not help but overhear this conversation at the booth next to me... "My wife and kids really want to go see the new "X-Men" movie over the weekend, and I'm a guy . . . so obviously I want to see it too. But I REFUSE . . . because it's Memorial Weekend.  I know the theaters will be packed, and I don't do well with holiday crowds.

Dozens of spectators were on hand on Monday, Memorial Day, 2013 at the Missoula County Courthouse to take part in ceremonies to honor members of the armed forces, police and firefighters who have given their lives while in service to their communities and country.

Here's what's open...and what's closed Monday.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks continues a very popular campsite reservation program, enabling families to have a guaranteed space at many of Montana's state parks.

There are two primary holidays set aside to honor those who serve our country. One is Veteran's Day, the other is coming up on Monday, May 27, Memorial Day.

Don’t let a little gloomy weather ruin your holiday weekend — there’s plenty of fun to be had indoors. Here are a few suggestions:

With just a week to go till Memorial day, gas prices are skyrocketing in Montana at a rate not seen for many months.

If you want to make the most of your next few days off then allow us to suggest the Top 5 things you could be doing on Memorial Day weekend in Missoula. These suggestions on what to do around town during this first beautiful summer weekend are for the adventurous type only. Lazy couch potatoes need not apply.