Montana Life
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Seasonal sounds: Brass instruments star of unique Christmas concert
Musicians played tubas, euphoniums and baritone in a unique roughly one-hour concert performing at the Red Lion Ho…
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…
Memories still vivid 40 years after Mount St. Helens eruption
No one knew in the early morning hours of May 18, 1980, what catastrophe the day would bring.
Area residents recall eerie aftermath of volcanic eruption
Annie McLaughlin of Whitefish was six months pregnant and headed to work at the Roundup (now the Town Pump) in Whitefish when she saw the ash cloud moving in f…
Two local teens taking the world of model jet competitions by storm
The engines roar as the jets cut through the air just off Whitefish Stage Road north of Kalispell. The two young pilots show exceptional skills as they maneuve…
Irish dance group keeps things moving in the Flathead Valley
One Kalispell group is looking to keep the tradition of Irish dancing alive in the Flathead Valley, one jump, step and ceili at a time.
Interest accelerating in local racing group for RC vehicle enthusiasts
The competitors check their tires and rev their engines. The course is full of hair-pin turns and treacherous jumps. It’s time for some serious car racing — on…
Interest accelerating in local racing group for RC vehicle enthusiasts
The competitors check their tires and rev their engines. The course is full of hair-pin turns and treacherous jumps. It’s time for some serious car racing — on…
One family is heart of Kehoe's Agate Shop for nearly 90 years
Two-and-a-half miles from downtown Bigfork, well off the beaten path, a bright teal-colored shop stands out starkly from the drab winter foliage.
One family is heart of Kehoe’s Agate Shop for nearly 90 years
Two-and-a-half miles from downtown Bigfork, well off the beaten path, a bright teal-colored shop stands out starkly from the drab winter foliage.
Mushers harness sled dogs' instinctive love of racing
Local mushers are hard at work training their teams as the cross-country ski trails outside of Olney are once again set to go to the dogs — for one weekend at …
Backcountry Horsemen share packing, safety tips
Those that treasure and savor time in Montana’s backcountry can thank Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead for its efforts over the last six decades.
Backcountry Horsemen share packing, safety tips
Those that treasure and savor time in Montana’s backcountry can thank Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead for its efforts over the last six decades.
Senior skiers find community in shared love of sport
A half dozen skiers fly down Emmons Ridge, whipping through the powder during an afternoon outing at Blacktail Mountain. They weave among each other, snow trai…
Masters of the mountain
A half dozen skiers fly down Emmons Ridge, whipping through the powder during an afternoon outing at Blacktail Mountain. They weave among each other, snow trai…