Good morning, Missoula.

Montanans value tourism for boosting local business but grow frustrated when visitors do not follow rules and add to crowded roads and busy airports—locals share mixed tips to help tourists enjoy a respectful visit.

Residents stress that there is a clear difference between a brief stay and moving to Montana.

The city unveiled a panel commemorating Chinese Missoulians who have lain for over a century in unmarked graves beneath the Lower Rattlesnake neighborhood—officials say it honors a hidden chapter of our local history.

University of Montana researchers are testing new park signs in Grand Teton National Park to slow drivers and reduce bear collisions.

A sign featuring a sad bear cut speeding by 35%—and the team will use the data to improve park safety measures.

Missoula PaddleHeads vs. Oakland Ballers

5:59-8:59 p.m. — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Tickets required — Cheer on the Missoula PaddleHeads as they take on the Oakland Ballers in an exciting baseball matchup.

Full Moon Yoga at KettleHouse Taproom

6-8 p.m. — KettleHouse Brewing Co. — Donation-based — Celebrate the Full Moon with a community yoga flow and complimentary beverage.

IV and The Strange Band Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Monk's Bar — $10 adv, $15 dos — Experience a night of live music with IV and The Strange Band featuring a blend of alternative-country and Americana.

Blind Melon Concert

8:00-9:30 PM — The Wilma — Cost not listed — Experience the alternative sounds of Blind Melon, a unique band from the '90s.

Higgins Lot Alternative Market

9 AM – 1 PM — Higgins Lot, 420 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT — Free entry — Explore a hyper-local market featuring local vendors every Saturday in downtown Missoula.

PaddleHeads vs. Voyagers Baseball Game

11:59 PM — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Tickets available — Catch the exciting matchup between the PaddleHeads and Voyagers.

Dig Summer BBQ

6-8 p.m. — Maloney Ranch Park — Free entry — Kicking off the summer with food and fun for incoming middle schoolers.

Missoula PaddleHeads vs. Billings Mustangs

1-4 p.m. — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Check out the thrilling matchup as the PaddleHeads take on the Mustangs in this exciting baseball game.

Missoula PaddleHeads vs. Billings Mustangs

1-4 p.m. — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Check ticket details — Cheer on the local PaddleHeads as they face off against the Billings Mustangs in an exciting baseball matchup.

Mullet Classic Relay Race

5:30-8 p.m. — Marshall Mountain — Donations encouraged — Enjoy a team relay race combining uphill grind and downhill thrill.