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.
Historic guardians: Efforts work to preserve the story of Bigfork
As Denny Kellogg and Ed Gillenwater tell the story, though, Bigfork’s history actually began a little earlier: a m…
The Creative Class Stillwater teacher helps students find their voices through artistic pursuits
There is a famous painting by the French artist Paul Gauguin called Vision after the Sermon, also known as Jacob Wrestling with the Angel. Barbara Beckwith, th…
HGTV Dream Home makes debut in Whitefish
Fully furnished and TV-ready, the 2019 HGTV Dream Home built atop Big Mountain in Whitefish stands ready for its television debut and its lucky new owner as on…
Through a different lens For Jerry Wisher, the auto salvage yard started by his father is a collection of memories
Jerry Wisher knows that many people driving by or living near the auto salvage business his father launched in 1957 consider the operation’s 22-acre lot an eye…
Ronan brothers turn Dobson Creek into community hub
The powerful aroma of coffee greets customers before they ever reach the porch of the Dobson Creek Coffee Co. in Ronan, beckoning from the parking lot to come …
Big Mountain uphill restrictions begin
Skiers and snowboarders are reminded to follow the uphill hiker rules on Big Mountain as Whitefish Mountain Resort’s ski season approaches.
Snow buntings may arrive soon in the Flathead
This month’s feature bird, the sparrow-sized snow bunting visits the Flathead in winter, seeking relief from the harsh weather of its breeding grounds in the t…
Flathead Valley gulls: 'Bring it on'
The gull just might be the Rodney Dangerfield of birds.
Women's academy teaches basics of how to shoot a gun
A gun should fit like a bra.
Morleys craft handmade vessels with old-school style
SWAN LAKE — Foot-pedal power drives two antique jigsaws. A woodstove heats the shop. There’s no internet service. There’s no cell service.
Apple Barrel cranks out unpasteurized cider
On a gloomy Thursday morning off U.S. 2, Brook Peterson’s face lights up.
Longtime wildlife specialist has handled nearly 5,000 bears
Erik Wenum is known as the “bear guy,” and it’s an apt moniker, given the fact that he’s handled nearly 5,000 bears during his tenure with Montana Fish, Wildli…
In pursuit of perfection
Peter Laffin was sure about one thing: he didn’t want to stop archery hunting.
Students bond through FVCC intramural sports
Laughter erupted from the Stillwater Christian School gym Thursday night, accompanied by the squeaking of shoes and the slap of high fives as students from Fla…
It's prime time for fall colors in Northwest Montana
The fall colors are popping now in Northwest Montana and Flathead Valley, and finding the hot spots in the region takes little more than jumping in the vehicle…
West Valley collector creates lavish dioramas
As Trish Hurley contemplates the pleasure she gets from collecting dolls and outfitting them in grand style, she admits it’s not everyone’s cup of tea.