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U.S. Forest Service mule train visiting University of Montana campus on Tuesday

UM Mule Train
Posted at 10:40 AM, Apr 02, 2024
and last updated 2024-04-02 12:41:29-04

MISSOULA — The cutest members of the U.S. Forest Service are visiting the University of Montana on Tuesday — the mules of the Northern Region Pack Train.

The animals will visit students and guests at the UM Oval at noon to help advertise the school's summer programming.

One of the summer classes is "Wilderness Policy and Packing", which includes a five-day trip into the Bob Marshall Wilderness.

The mules come from The Ninemile Ranger station, located near Missoula, which is still used to winter more than 200 horses and mules.

Head over to campus at noon to give the mules a pet, and maybe take a selfie! We'd love to see your photos. Send them to photos@kpax.com.