Mountain Misfits

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Field stories, natural history, and misfit adventures from the Northern Rockies and beyond.

Mountain Misfits videos follow birds, bugs, rocks, rivers, plants, weather, wildlife, landscapes, strange field moments, and the bigger stories hiding in plain sight. Some episodes are field notes. Some are adventures. Some are explainers. Some are just proof that the natural world is usually weirder than whatever you were supposed to be doing instead.

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The Wildest Road in America Splits Two Wildernesses — The Magruder CorridorThe Wildest Road in America Splits Two Wildernesses — The Magruder CorridorJuly 22, 2026First Jump at Skydive Missoula…what a rushFirst Jump at Skydive Missoula…what a rushDecember 4, 2025Don’t Backslide: The Endangered Species Act Changes That Put Species at Risk – Episode 1Don’t Backslide: The Endangered Species Act Changes That Put Species at Risk – Episode 1December 3, 2025Western Larch – A Flash of GoldWestern Larch – A Flash of GoldNovember 11, 2025Lolo Creek Runs DryLolo Creek Runs DrySeptember 26, 2025“Resurrected” Dire Wolf? Colossol Con, not a Clone“Resurrected” Dire Wolf? Colossol Con, not a CloneApril 8, 2025Sharp-tailed Grouse Dancing on a Montana LekSharp-tailed Grouse Dancing on a Montana LekApril 4, 2025Seeking Variety at the Dump – Great Black-backed Gull ChaseSeeking Variety at the Dump – Great Black-backed Gull ChaseJanuary 2, 2025Rarity: Buff-breasted Sandpiper and smattering of other shorebirds in MontanaRarity: Buff-breasted Sandpiper and smattering of other shorebirds in MontanaAugust 23, 2024May 2024 Aurora (Northern Lights) over Lolo Pass, MontanaMay 2024 Aurora (Northern Lights) over Lolo Pass, MontanaMay 17, 2024Harlequin Duck: The Dance of Resilience and BeautyHarlequin Duck: The Dance of Resilience and BeautyFebruary 29, 2024Waves, Rocks, and Serenity | Oceanside & Tunnel Beaches, OregonWaves, Rocks, and Serenity | Oceanside & Tunnel Beaches, OregonFebruary 26, 2024

Quick hits

Shorts.

Sixty-second field moments. Tap to watch on YouTube.

Trump, the Orange Menace, will be on the 2026 Interagency Pass. Dear Leader staring at you.Trump, the Orange Menace, will be on the 2026 Interagency Pass. Dear Leader staring at you.November 26, 2025Alpine Survivor – Jones’ Columbine on Siyeh Pass, Glacier National Park #botany #mountainmisfitsAlpine Survivor – Jones’ Columbine on Siyeh Pass, Glacier National Park #botany #mountainmisfitsNovember 25, 2025A Flash of Gold – Prothonotary Warbler #birding #MontanaA Flash of Gold – Prothonotary Warbler #birding #MontanaOctober 2, 2025Marsilea oligospora—an aquatic fern that ditched the classic fronds for clover cosplay. #botanizingMarsilea oligospora—an aquatic fern that ditched the classic fronds for clover cosplay. #botanizingSeptember 6, 2025Hiking in Montana for Idaho Goldthread #botanizing #hikingHiking in Montana for Idaho Goldthread #botanizing #hikingMay 6, 2025Meet Vorticella – Microscopic MarvelMeet Vorticella – Microscopic MarvelMay 5, 2025A Lil’ BotanizingA Lil’ BotanizingApril 23, 2025Longhorn Steer’s Head – Dicentra unifloraLonghorn Steer’s Head – Dicentra unifloraApril 14, 2025The Famous Montana Peacock | #birding #birds #montanawildlifeThe Famous Montana Peacock | #birding #birds #montanawildlifeApril 8, 2025Pied-billed Grebes: Sneaky Little Weirdos! #wildlife #birds #naturePied-billed Grebes: Sneaky Little Weirdos! #wildlife #birds #natureMarch 16, 2025Amazing day #birding in the Mission Valley, #montana !Amazing day #birding in the Mission Valley, #montana !January 3, 2025Have you ever seen Needle Ice?Have you ever seen Needle Ice?December 6, 2024

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