Montana Life
Explore the heart of Montana through features on local culture, outdoor living, food, and community life. Montana Life captures the essence of our state—its beauty, character, and the stories behind the scenery.
Tournament bridges generations and sharpens the mind through classic card game
Sixth, seventh and eighth graders played tricks and made contracts in a tactical game of duplicate bridge at the s…
Instructor gives thrill-seekers the confidence to get out on the lake
What started in high school as a way to earn some summer cash on the lake continues to be a thriving business for Bigfork’s Drew Hollinger and his Flathead Wak…
Bowman Orchards celebrating 100 years in the cherry business
For five generations, the Bowman name has been synonymous with cherries on Flathead Lake’s east shore.
Tenacious Dames share sisterhood on the open road
With black leather jackets and colorful personalities they take to the open road in Northwest Montana and beyond.
Paintball facility owner aims to foster interest in sport
With protective armor and masks they take to a muddy, fog-covered field of battle riddled with the fluorescent signs of previous combat.
Stay-at-home moms spread their own joy of painting
Sisters TaSha Franklin and ShaMar Irwin are putting their own unique and creative spin on painting lessons in the Flathead Valley.
How travel helped me face fears, find peace after my sister’s death
We were in Montana on the side of I-90. Waiting for a tow truck.
Brash family devoted to running popular summer event for two decades
For Vance Brash and his family, rodeo is a way of life.
Birding a therapeutic hobby during strange times
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced many people into quarantine back in March, I noticed some of my neighbors and peers on social media taking on brand new hobbi…
Organic enterprise thrives in Mission Valley
Fresh, locally grown food has long been popular throughout Mission Valley. Farmers markets flourish all summer with vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, baked g…
Gone but not forgotten: Cemetery association maintains historic graveyard
One hundred twenty-one years of Bigfork history is laid to rest in Lone Pine Cemetery.
Bibler Gardens offers a splendid seasonal oasis
A menagerie of yellow, pink and orange tulips flank the brick path at the entrance to the Bibler Home and Gardens, beckoning visitors into the floral Eden full…
Spreading joy through song
Kirsten Wells approached the open window with a smile.
Art a lifetime pursuit for Plains octogenarian
Longtime artist Kenton Pies’ love for creating art and nurturing a love for art in others hasn’t diminished with the passage of time.
Impromptu event drives away boredom of staying at home
Editor’s note: The photographs accompanying this story are from the April 17 Kalispell cruise. The Inter Lake’s Montana Life section went to press before the A…
Precision Rifle Series competitions put distance shooters to the test
A slight breeze cut through the crisp morning air at the Butte Gun Club as the shooters toted their rifles to the firing line. One by one, the competitors took…