Non-Stop Flights to Missoula

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Montana may sound like a far off distance land from where you call home, but we’re easier to get to than you might think. Missoula International Airport features a number of major airlines with direct, daily flights. Gibson Mansion Bed and Breakfast is just a short 10-minute drive from the airport, so no long car rides to get to your home away from home. Check out the direct flights listed below. If you don’t see a location by you, realize there are also many one-stop flights from most major cities.

Missoula Outdoor Concerts at Osprey Ball Park

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We are continuing with our series on 2011 Summer concerts in Missoula, Montana.

The venue location that is becoming a favorite among concert fans is also home to our local Missoula Osprey Professional Baseball Club, Ogren Park at Allegiance Field. This newly completed stadium is located along the Clark Fork River and the wonderful Clark Fork Riverfront Trail. The park is perfectly designed so that when you are sitting in the grandstands you not only get a “birds eye” view of the field, but also have a spectacular view of the river just beyond the out field. The park is also home to a couple of true Osprey that have found their nesting grounds high in left field. This gives fans and concert goers a chance to watch the birds fishing in the river and bringing to back to the chicks in the nest, all for no extra cost.

From the park you can join into the Clark fork Riverfront Trail. This trails meanders right through the downtown area, making a perfect way to connect to a pre-concert dinner in some of our wonderful downtown restaurants.

This Summers Outdoor Concert at Ogren Park will is a sure hit among concert fans. On August 2nd Willie Nelson with join with Lyle Lovett and his Large Band to entertain all ages. Tickets can be purchased through Missoula Osprey’s website.

So plan your trip now and come and see for yourself why Missoula is the place to be in the Summer!

Updates on the Gibson Mansion Bed and Breakfast Gardens

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Sad to say the tulips season at the Mansion is coming to a close. This year was spectacular with the addition of almost 800 bulbs in the new cutting gardens along with the established 600 plus in the back gardens. The guests enjoyed overlooking all the colors and varieties while they relaxed in the library, as well as enjoying the fresh cut ones in their rooms.

 

With our temperatures warming signs of summer are now entering the gardens. Just this week the iris have begun their wonderful display, this is a photo of one of our varieties that a guest donated from her garden to ours. What a treasure! The Lilacs are openings and enhancing not only the sense of sight but also the sense of smell. Mixed with our fresh Montana air, it doesn’t get much better.

This year we added a new peony bed that greet our guests as they enter the drive way. With 4 varieties and colors it is a wonderful array of color. Pictures just do not do them justice, you will just have to make a trip to Missoula and see them for yourselves. Don’t wait to long….or you will miss them.

 

Summer Concerts in Missoula

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Whether you are looking for a indoor concert with comfortable chairs or outdoor concert over looking beautiful Mountain ranges and rivers you will not need to search any further then Missoula, Mt.

2011 Summer season line up of concerts being hosted in the Missoula valley is as vast as the people who call Missoula home. So not matter what your music palette is desiring, you will find it here! Find the concert that fits your style, get your tickets, and book your stay with Gibson Mansion Bed and Breakfast. It is the perfect recipe for a summer get-a-way.

For the next weeks we will be featuring different venue locations throughout the Missoula valley. This will help in that search for your prefect trip.

One of the locations for this summers schedule is at our local Big Sky Brewery. The brewery is once again hosting outdoor concerts in their own backyard… literally. Past concerts held here have been a great place to relax in the Montana summers, enjoy a local brew, all while listening live to great artists like BB King.

Big sky brewery is bringing back this popular venue site and have a loaded summer concert series. This Memorial day weekend was the kick off of this summer series, which preformed to a sold out crowd. So check out the the concert series for this summer and plan early.

 

Beautiful day for University of Montana Graduation

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Wanted to share a beautiful spring morning photo taken on the University of Montana campus this graduation weekend. The photo shows the tower of the Main Hall with Mount Sentinel in the back ground.

The main hall is located at the base of Mount Sentinel and the popular “M” trailhead . The hall is one of the many structures on campus designed by architect AJ Gibson, same architect of Gibson Mansion Bed and Breakfast.

The Place to Stay While in Missoula

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Check out the new video we just made on Tripadvisor! What a great way to both read reviews from our guests as well as see what you get when you stay with us.

The next time your travels brings you to Missoula don’t forget to book your stay with us.

Earth Friendly Lodging in Missoula

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In honor of Earth Day we thought we would let our readers know that Gibson Mansion Bed and Breakfast is always looking at ways to decrease our footprint.

Four years ago we started recycling all table water from our meals that we served. We were amazed at the amount of water that we were able to re-use to water house plants and outside planters. This made us passionate about trying not to “throw” water down the drain but instead continue the life of it by giving plants a drink, or in some cases refilling the Mansion Dog’s water dish. We now are able to water the majority of our 18+ planters/hanging baskets that we have with this recycled water.

So this year to continue our recycling water idea we have installed 4 wine barrels to collect our rain water from the gutters. We are excited to see how much water we can recapture to water the gardens through out our summer months.

Gibson Mansion is committed to saving our natural resources and limit the amount of waste we produce. We hope that when you are in Missoula you will be able to stay with us and enjoy our natural beauty as well as join with us in recycling and leaving a smaller carbon footprint.

Alaska Airlines Montana on Sale

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If you have been looking for a good reason to visit Gibson Mansion you don’t need to wait any longer! Alaska Airlines Announces Montana on Sale — Starting at $127* spacer To kick off our new seasonal Portland to Montana flights, we’ve introduced some fantastic savings within the Pacific Northwest to our Montana destinations starting at $127.

So book your flight and a room at Gibson Mansion and let the relaxation take over. Fresh scones and full breakfast will fuel you for a day on the town or just enjoy the luxury of your room.

Winter Traveling, Montana Style

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Winter has come to Montana and though many may say it is a time to hibernate with the bears, we say don’t miss this wonderful winter wonderland!

Montana has so much to offer to the winter traveler, all you have to decide is how much of an adrenaline rush are you wanting that day. If you are feeling like a relaxing tranquil day, then a simple walking path along the many streams or rivers is the perfect match. Some may be looking for more of a rush, if this is your desire then a back country snowmobile adventure is right up your alley.

Recently our local Glacier Country Tourism took a group on this style of Montana winter adventure. Check out the article December 6,2010 on Glacier Montana Facebook page, titled “Winter Travel Pleasures Montana Style” .

Fly or drive to Missoula, spend the night relaxing in our victorian Montana Mansion. After a great night sleep begin your winter adventure into our breath taking back country or enjoying peaceful cross country skiing less then 5 minutes from our door.