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.
PHOTOS: A trip through the Bison Range
Scenes from a drive through the CSKT Bison Range on Sunday, May 17.
Mountaintop overhaul: Volunteer effort stokes historic fire lookouts back into peak condition
Built in 1929, the 14-foot by 14-foot room served as a joint home and office for seasonal fire lookouts employed through the U.S. Forest Service. After the bui…
A stroll to Swiftcurrent Lookout in Glacier National Park
Perched high atop Swiftcurrent Mountain at an elevation of 8,436 feet, Swiftcurrent Lookout is the highest point accessed via trail in Glacier National Park.
Choreographing Cranes: UM double major blends biology with ballet
Taylor Ferguson grew up in Wichita, Kansas, convinced she would move to New York City for dance school. Then, a high school family trip to Big Sky Country and …
Behind the berms: The crew shaping Legacy Bike Park’s stoke-filled trails
I struggle to keep pace with two bikers weaving through berms and over jumps at Legacy Bike Park.
All the world's a stage for couple behind Port Polson Players
What sounds like the opening scene of a musical led to Karen and Neal Lewing’s real-life marriage a few months later, and the enduring partnership that’s at th…
A family llama-cy: Couple takes the lead on family trekking business
As the group of visitors crested a hill, the alleged spitters came into view. Lounging in the shade of a Doug fir grove, flinty eyes obscured by overgrown frin…
Beloved destination: Flathead Lake Lodge marks 80th birthday
Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork has been a dream destination for those looking to get a taste of the old West since its inception in 1945. It’s why guests and e…
History buff highlights Boy Scouts campground and lodge at Lone Pine
Seventeen-year-old Atreyu Oxford has uncovered a little-known piece of history of Lone Pine State Park's connection to the Boy Scouts, preserving it through hi…
The spot less photographed: Andy Austin uses lens to capture Montana’s beauty
The 288-page coffee table read is separated into six chapters for Montana’s six official tourism regions and “depicts the state’s diverse landscapes, from the …
Exploring history: Fourth graders learn about Montana through hands-on experiences
Incorporating presentations, guest speakers and activities into school units, such as Montana history, can help information truly reach students.
Local Events: Summer kickoff, pride and performances
From Flathead Pride Festival and Happy’s Inn’s stacked summer concert series to the Stumptown Getdown in Whitefish and Grammy-winner Mike Reid performing at th…
Repairing history: Workshop lays the foundation for restoration of historic Mountain Brook School
The little white schoolhouse has stood sentinel over Mountain Brook since 1922, though a myriad of safety concerns now bars the building from use. Cracks zigza…
Loon Lake upgraded: Cabin and infrastructure improvements come to 4-H Camp
Loon Lake 4-H Camp is a hidden gem to many, but manager Jill Kahanek wants to introduce the picturesque spot in Ferndale to others as they continue to renovate…
Tune in to the next cheeky episode of Whitefish Cabaret
With a satiric song in their heart and a bawdy joke on their minds, the Whitefish Cabaret has slipped into something more comfortable for the summer season.
Traveling back in time – Railroad display models historic Flathead Valley in miniature
Trains once chugged through the center of Kalispell, making the community a railroad hub and helping it to thrive as a commercial center. A spur line connectin…