Archive for January 2025

The entire RAF Board of Directors, including new Directors Joe Brown of Vermont and Matt Foster of Illinois convened for their annual in-person meeting in Bozeman, MT, where the RAF is headquartered, on January 23-25. The board meets virtually each month, but in January, the Directors meet in person. The two full days of focused discussion included an…

Dave Schuler of Apgar, Montana, lives very near Glacier National Park’s West entrance, and within six miles of the RAF’s Ryan Field. He and his wife Cindy are some of the few folks who call it home year round, as it gets pretty quiet when the Park closes for the season and heavy snows blanket the forest.…

The Bureau of Land Management issued their final decision on January 17, 2025, for Utah’s Henry Mountains Travel Management Plan (TMP), specifically naming thirteen airstrips as approved for recreational use.  RAF Utah Liaison and Utah Back Country Pilots Board Member Wendy Lessig has followed the lengthy planning process and said, “Thanks to all who submitted…

Washington State RAF Liaison Ray Ballantyne has secured another RAF grant, this one to help provide materials for a multi-purpose kiosk at Olympic Airfield between Port Townsend and Sequim, WA. RAF Oregon Ambassador Kevin Johnson aided by RAF Supporter Jay PerryCook, developed a prototype and budget for the kiosk, where visitors will be able to…

Your dog needs more RAF gear and we have just the thing! These new matching RAF dog collars and leashes are made by Mtn Straps in Bozeman, Montana. The collar comes in two sizes and the leash is 6 feet long. Order the Featured Item and shop the RAF Outfitter. If you have questions, please…

The RAF has you in mind this Valentine’s Day. Does your spouse or partner receive our exciting RAF Outfitter Featured Item emails? The Outfitter features attractive and useful gear and clothing, perfect for the pilot or passenger in your life, in time for Valentine’s Day or any day of the year. Each purchase helps the RAF mission to preserve, improve, and create…

The RAF achieves its mission through the efforts of volunteers. You can read all about RAF projects, or you can enjoy our 5-minute RAF Volunteer Video, professionally created by our friend Charley at Voortex Productions. Get an idea what it’s like to pitch in with the RAF, and why people keep coming back to help.…

If you’ve read this far, then you are likely not one of those who doesn’t know who we are or what we do. Maybe you already support the RAF mission or have helped out at a work party. You’re one of the many who strengthen our organization – who cares about the mission of the…