October marks the shift back to local season. The Great Northwest Oktoberfest takes over Depot Park October 1–3 and 8–10, fall sports are well underway, and the snow-obsessed among us are starting to dust off the gear. Great Northwest Oktoberfest
Ski season starts creeping into the calendar, too. Matchstick Productions brings its new ski film, The Way Out, to Montana Tap House on October 23 at 7 PM, one of those unofficial signs that winter isn't very far away. Film details
Meanwhile, some of the best biking days of the year are here: cool mornings, quieter trails and just enough daylight to squeeze in another ride.
And as we spend more time outside, stay bear aware. Bears are a little active this fall, so keep the spray close, give them space and keep attractants secured.
Here’s to fall! local celebrations, dirt on the tires and the first hints of ski season.
