Out & About

OUTPEDAL

Moo U embraces bikes

In the latest action to break away from the aura of the cow-college, Montana State University has taken the bold step to allow bicycling on campus.

Cycling has been forbidden since 1996, when the main street through the heart of the Bobcat campus was closed to two-wheelers as a safety precaution.

The no biking signs have been removed, and the university plans to install about 10 bike racks throughout the center of campus, said Walt Banziger, MSU facilities director.

Moreover, dozens of Bozeman businesses have joined an effort to encourage people to get out of their cars and onto bicycles.

About 45 businesses are selling Bicycle Benefits stickers for $5. Cyclists who display the sticker on a helmet are entitled to discounts or free items.

Bikers in the Grizzly Country of Missoula already enjoy a benefits program.

Info: www.bicyclebenefits.org .

OUTDO

TLC for the river

What: 6th annual Spokane River Clean-up and celebration. Last year, 700 volunteers collected 9,000 pounds of trash and recycled 2,500 pounds of it.

When: Saturday; gather and sign-in at 9 a.m.; work 10 a.m.-noon followed by food, music and prizes until 3 p.m.

Where: Staging from High Bridge Park, work teams are assigned to different points along river.

Who: Organized by Friends of the Falls with help from many local groups.

Pre-register and get details online, www.friendsofthefalls.org .

OUTCONSERVE

Wild Idaho! talks

“Keeping North Idaho Natural,” is the theme for the annual Wild Idaho North! Conference Oct. 4 at the Sandpoint Business and Events Center, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

The event, sponsored by the Idaho Conservation League, keys on conservation issues affecting water, air and wildlife habitat.

Info: www.wildidaho.org .

OUTLOOK

Best fishing times

Lunar tables from the U.S. Naval Observatory. Be fishing at least one hour before and one hour after peak times. Applies to all time zones.

(* indicates best days.)

Through Oct. 5

* Today

12:25 p.m., 12:45 a.m.

* Monday

1:10 p.m., 1:30 a.m.

Tuesday

1:50 p.m., 2:15 a.m.

Wednesday

2:40 p.m., 3 a.m.

Thursday

3:25 p.m., 3:50 a.m.

Friday

4:15 p.m., 4:40 a.m.

Saturday

5:05 p.m., 5:30 a.m.

* Next Sunday

5:55 p.m., 6:20 a.m.

See the Hunting-Fishing Report

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