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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.

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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…

Updated 13 years, 11 months ago
A River Runs Through It

Updated 13 years, 11 months ago
Fly Fishing at Glacier National Park

Somers School eighth-graders studied the book "A River Runs Through It" as part of their science and history curriculum. The class took a trip to Glacier National Park to put their fly fishing knowledge to the test.

Updated 13 years, 12 months ago
Horse Racing in Kalispell

Updated 13 years, 12 months ago
Kalispell horse racing

Barb Norlander owns and trains Thoroughbred horses for racing. Here she talks at the Flathead County Fairgrounds about her love for the animals and her experiences with racing.

Updated 14 years ago
Horse Racing in Kalispell

Chantel Fredenberg leads Casey Stoner on RB Encore out for their morning workout on Wednesday, May 16.

Updated 14 years ago
Newborn photos capture precious early moments

Photographer Valerie McIntyre has teamed up with Kelli McMahon-Staats, manager of Kalispell Regional Medical Center’s birthing center, to present new mothers t…

Updated 14 years ago
Training Day for SWAT and SRT

SRT operator Jordan Venezio, left, uses an break and rake entry tool during a training exercise on Monday, April 23, in Kalispell. In the background is Caleb P…

Updated 14 years, 1 month ago
Flathead Audubon Freezeout Lake Field Trip

Sam Palmiter of Kalispell sets up a scope for his son Aiden, 4, to look through on Saturday, March 31, at Freezeout Lake.

Updated 14 years, 2 months ago
Full Cycle Potter: Robert Markle

Robert Markle begins the process of making a pitcher on Thursday, March 8, in his studio in Columbia Falls. Markle has been making pottery for 40 years.

Updated 14 years, 2 months ago
Hell Week Secured

Tammie Fedor looks over the shoulder of her son Dillon Larson as he cuts into a graduation cake at a surprise "commencement ceremony" held for Larson and three…

Updated 14 years, 4 months ago
Jack Gladstone: Native Anthropology

David Griffith and Jack Gladstone rehearsing at Snoring Hound Studios south of Kalispell on Dec. 15. The pair have often played together over the years.

Updated 14 years, 4 months ago
Following in a Family Tradition - Becoming and Eagle Scout

Julie Reimer displays her Eagle Scout Mom pin, given to her by her son Michael during the Eagle Scout ceremony on Friday, December 30, in Whitefish. Julie has …

Updated 14 years, 5 months ago
Expressions Inc.

Updated 14 years, 6 months ago
Turning of the Larch

A Burlington Northern Santa Fe train makes it's way north of Whitefish on Wednesday morning.

Updated 14 years, 6 months ago
Hike 734

Photos courtesy of Jake Bramante. If you take the boat tour from Waterton and pay attention to the tour guides, they'll point out the Citadel Peaks. These uniq…