Fresh Air Families is a weekly program for parents to explore local trails and parks while creating community, embracing the benefits of fresh air, and learning more about our beautiful valley.
At Roots we believe getting outside is vital to a new parent's health and well-being. Not only does it provide a change of scenery which can be so desperately needed, but connecting with nature helps us get in touch with our humanity. Getting outdoors can ground us, or lift us up, or simply allow us to breathe. You don't have to be a Ridge Runner or an extreme climber to feel the benefits of wind in your hair, sun on your face, and dirt beneath your feet. Join us as we get together to explore the trails around Bozeman with no judgement and no expectations. This group welcomes all families, including expecting families – no previous experience hiking is required.
Schedule for Summer 2023- please join the Fresh Air Families group on Facebook
Fresh Air Families for the summer of 2023 begins on Thursday June 1st. Join us for our kick off party and meet the hike leaders. Gran Cielo Park from 5-6pm.
We meet for all hikes at 9:45 unless otherwise noted.
Please sign the waiver below. You only need one wavier for the whole season.
JUNE
Thursday June 1 Gran Cielo
Wednesday June 7 Tuckerman Park- Unicorn Portal!!
Saturday June 10 Drinking Horse/Fish Pond
Thursday June 15 Middle Cottonwood- Meet at 9:00
*Monday June 19 MOSS- Birding at Cherry Creek- Meet at 9:15
Wednesday June 21 Sourdough Trail
Thursday June 29 South Cottonwood
JULY
Thursday July 6 The Lakes Walking Trails
Saturday July 8 Libary Art walk/Gallagator
*Monday July 10 MOSS- Buggin Out at the 100 acre park Meet at 9:15
Wednesday July 12 Bangtail via Brackett Creek (NORTH side of Bangtail Divide)
Thursday July 20 Sypes Canyon
Wednesday July 26 Drinking Horse
AUGUST
Thursday Aug 3 Kirk Hill
Saturday Aug 5 Sweet Pea Parade
Wednesday Aug 9 Bozeman Creek (Sourdough Canyon)
Thursday Aug 17 Palisade Falls- Huckleberry Picking
Saturday Aug 19 Hyalite West Shore - Crescent Lake
Wednesday Aug 24 Highland Glen- Unicorn Forest Portal
Thursday Aug 31 Fairy Garden Walk- Glen Lake
Fresh Air Families creates community and welcomes all types of parents to embrace the benefits of fresh air while instilling a love of nature in our children. Some of us are in a season of giving and some of us are in a season of receiving. After so many miles on the trails together, it will all even out. You can hike at your own pace, stop for snacks, break off into groups, turn around at any time, and come to as many or as little hikes as you want. The whole family is always welcome.
