Montana Life
What's happening in Montana lifestyle news? For information and details regarding daily life and lifestyle in local and statewide Montana news, see our articles below.
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 connectio…
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…
Root & Rye: Culinary students show off skills with restaurant
The artisan sandwich and soup pop-up restaurant is open through May 2. Patrons can expect innovative sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts and beverages.
Japanese War Brides: Kalispell featured in traveling Smithsonian exhibit
The arrival of the Japanese war brides marked the largest women-only immigration event in U.S. history and by 1960 increased the population of Asian Americans …
From Prom to Pond: A wild ride at the annual Whitefish Mountain Resort competition
It feels like I had just been chosen to compete in “The Hunger Games,” as depicted in best-selling author Suzanne Collins’ dystopian series. The number scrawle…
Researchers seek answers in the case of Northwest Montana’s disappearing elk
Researchers searched the dense underbrush for any sign of the newborn elk calf. It was important they find the young animal in the next 72 hours, before it gai…
Magic flight: Observing geese migration at Freezout Lake unique experience
Located just north of Fairfield on the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountain Front, the Freezout Lake Wildlife Management Area at 12,000 acres, has become a hot s…
Church to thrift store: Kalispell’s 130-year-old building seeks renovation to preserve historic legacy
The building, listed under the National Register of Historic Places, has housed people of faith, those looking for bargain finds and for a time students. After…
Kalispell studio illustrates stories using natural products for stop-motion animation
Stop-motion animation is a style of animation that utilizes photographing and then physically moving objects within the frame in order to tell a story. As each…