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…
Massive display is centerpiece for Blasdels' Christmas
There’s a reason why Connie Blasdel sets up her display of ceramic Christmas houses every other year — it’s a labor-intensive project.
People in the News: Ober receives Danielson Award
The Northwest Montana Posse of Westerners recently announced that Posse member Michael Ober has received the 2015 Philip A. Danielson Award for Best Program fr…
Whitefish knife maker combines artistry and function
There’s a “wow” factor as the morning sunlight hits one of Rick Schmidt’s cable forged knives, revealing the dramatic pattern created by forge welding the cabl…
Where to find the best autumn colors
Along the mountain ridges surrounding the Flathead Valley, a frosting of high-elevation snow already heralds the approaching winter in Northwest Montana. But a…
State's first licensed day care marks 50 years
Fifty years ago the Flathead Valley workforce was changing.
'Miracle' museum blends collections into massive display
There are many unusual one-of-a-kind exhibits at the Miracle of America Museum in Polson, but the alien autopsy building just might be the most bizarre collect…
Read to me, Daddy: New program encourages dads, father figures to read to their children
By 9 a.m. Feb. 28, a large room at the Northwest Montana Head Start in Kalispell was bustling with energetic children and their dads. Chairs were set up in pairs, tumbling mats and fleece blankets were laid out on…
Community meal program brings Canyon folks together
On the last Thursday of the month, the former Canyon Elementary School in Hungry Horse is a beehive of activity.
Montana Life: Canyon Community Dinner
Karene Manus adds tomatoes to a spinach salad as she and others prepare for the once-a-month community dinner at the Canyon Elementary School on Thursday, Febr…
Students create art for annual Children's Exhibit
Into the wood: Whitefish craftsman's work tapped by L.L. Bean
What started as a hobby for Phil Pontillo has grown into a business with nationally sought-after products.
Kalispell audience enjoys ancient Chinese art form
Zhao Hong enters stage right in the David M. Hashley Theatre holding “The Drunken Beauty,” a Chinese puppet ornately dressed in yellow silk with dashes of pink…
Outdoor classroom: Ridge Academy launches gap-year program in Whitefish
Flathead Valley Bridge Center: A place of their own
Lights, snow transform Bigfork into a winter wonderland