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…
Girls hockey growing fast in the Flathead Valley
Around 6 p.m., Woodland Park Ice Center turns into a hub of activity.
Whitefish Mountain director brings global ski experience to the job
Bill Cubbage has a comment for just about every member of the Whitefish Mountain Resort staff as he zips around Big Mountain, whether it’s a compliment for a l…
C-Falls blacksmith to throw down on History Channel
The red-hot heat from Scott Sweder’s forge radiates throughout his fabrication shop on the west side of Columbia Falls. He carefully slips a roughed-out piece …
World travels inspire successful photographer from Kalispell
At 20 years old, Andrew Geiger, a then aspiring photographer, landed in Aukland, New Zealand, with no real plan other than to make pictures.
Aspiring chefs get an early career boost at Glacier High School
With a delectable spread of goat cheese and shrimp hors d’oeuvres, chicken piccata, crab cakes and sauce, green beans almondine and cheesecake — no one left hu…
Kalispell museum works to identify homesteaders in historic photos
In the beginning, Barbara Brooner knew the strangers from one photograph to the next not by their names, but by their subtle features.
Entrepreneurial couple operate a mix of businesses on their West Valley ranch
On their 28-acre West Valley ranch, Randy and Renee Downing lead humble lives with a focus on simplicity, though their thriving business suggests there’s also …
Family knows importance of landowner relations
Relationships between hunters and landowners can be testy at times but one Flathead Valley family has put in the time and effort to ensure all parties benefit …
Longhorn cattle yield jewelry business for Columbia Falls farmers
No two horns are alike, just as no two pieces of jewelry Sally Torres crafts from them are exactly the same.
Outdoorsman chronicles the wild life in his new photo book
Kjell Petersen has spent most of life exploring the wild lands of the West, but a year ago the 71-year-old was still searching for a legacy.
Family's rotating Halloween displays are a spooky neighborhood attraction
The Jones family Halloween skeleton project on Kalispell’s west side began simply enough.
Dogs' love of swimming, retrieving leads to national competitions
In the beginning, it wasn’t about the competition.
Owners work to transform, relaunch Wild Horse Hot Springs in Lake County
When asked to recall some standout memories from his 25 years as the owner of Wild Horse Hot Springs, Denny Larson jokingly asked if those within ear shot had …
Condon store rebuilt after fire is full of surprises
Condon seems like an unlikely spot to find edamame hummus, but the rebuilt and revitalized Mission Mountains Mercantile carries specialty foods like this and m…
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The war in Vietnam ended over 40 years ago — but not for Martin Cole.