Protecting his family's ranch has been Rory Indreland's lifelong dream. Through a 1,667-acre conservation easement, that dream is now a reality.
This spring, Five Valleys and our partners will break ground on new trails and the next chapter of the Mount Dean Stone Community Forest.
Taking care of the land is a tremendous task. Yet the work landowners put into their land is what supports a landscape that is healthier, more productive, and more resilient.
What does caring for the land in Missoula's front country look like? Our 2025 Front County Stewardship Coordinator, Aicia Curran, reports.
This summer, Five Valleys, Republic Services, and the City of Missoula expanded the trails network in the North Hills - a vision 15 years in the making.