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NBC News – River surfing surging in popularity in Missoula, Montana

August 19, 2018 /

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There’s a thriving community of surfers in Missoula, Montana — hundreds of miles from the nearest ocean. They take to the state’s rushing rivers to catch some waves.

https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/river-surfing-surging-in-popularity-in-missoula-montana-1301908547630?v=raila

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River surfing: Clark Fork cleanup, Brennan’s Wave put Missoula on the map

Missoula’s vibrant river surfing culture wasn’t created overnight, but two sizable community projects — one construction, one demolition, both born from a desire to heal from devastation — put a renewed focus on the health of local waterways and introduced a whole new generation to recreational opportunities.

DAVID ERICKSON [email protected]

https://missoulian.com/news/local/river-surfing-clark-fork-cleanup-brennan-s-wave-put-missoula/article_fa0be2e0-281b-57be-a818-96dc068d22c9.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-2