Outdoors
Want to know the latest in today's outdoors news? Below, we share breaking news articles and updates.
Glacier Park's Sun Road plowed beyond The Loop
Glacier National Park could see a spring snowstorm Tuesday into Wednesday, the National Weather Service is warning…
Mack Days angler lands, releases bull trout
Spring Mack Days, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, is moving into week number six in the nine-week long event. Entries continue to be tak…
Spring firewood gathering
Spring is here in the Flathead with its ever-expanding variety of outdoor activities. Last weekend was just too nice to stay indoors, so I had to do a little hiking just to get out and soak up some spring sunshine.
Bird of the month: Cinnamon teal
Did you know that the cinnamon teal is not only a small, rust colored dabbling duck but also a protagonist in the Disney movie series, “DuckTales”?
Whitefish Mountain Resort wraps up season with dip in total skier visits
After shaking off a dreadfully slow start to winter, Whitefish Mountain Resort capped its ski season last weekend with plentiful powder alongside pond skim she…
Fish management failures
Last week I drove to my cabin in the Thompson Chain of Lakes, planning to do some spring cabin chores and squeeze in a last ice fishing trip of the season. Wro…
We need to know avalanches inside and out
There’s a fine line between learning from the mistakes of others and shaming people for their ignorance.
Columbia Falls outfitter testifies on impacts of climate change to business
Columbia Falls outfitter and guide Hilary Hutcheson testified before the U.S. Senate Budget Committee last week on the effects of climate change to the outdoor…
Glacier National Park's glaciers are falling to pieces, study finds
A study by the U.S. Geological Survey last fall found that 11 glaciers in Glacier National Park have broken into pieces, as climate change continues to warm th…
Flathead Forest plans spring burn operations
The Flathead National Forest is planning to conduct spring prescribed fire projects when weather, fuel conditions and air quality become favorable.
2024 fish regs and non-native species
Wasn’t last weekend wonderful? With temperatures in the 50s, sunshine and no wind, I just had to dig out my dusty lawn chair, walk to the back yard, sit my butt down and soak up the glorious heat and sun. If this w…
Mack Days: Perfect weather for opening weekend
The 2024 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, began…
DREAM Adaptive Recreation's 5th Annual SHRED-A-THON returns
DREAM Adaptive Recreation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through outdoor recreation, is thrilled to announce t…
Nate Chute races draw stacked field of shredders
Kyle Anderson took home the top prize in the mens open division the Nate Chute banked slalom and boardercross races last weekend at Whitefish Mountain Resort.
Bird of the month: White-breasted nuthatch
The white-breasted nuthatch is often observed walking and probing head-down on the trunks of large conifers in mature wooded areas.