Outdoors
Explore Montana’s wild side—hiking, fishing, skiing, and outdoor adventures across Northwest Montana and beyond.
Glacier Park transportation plan calls for more parking, more shuttles
Glacier National Park officials revealed preliminary plans for a permanent transportation plan for the Going-to-th…
Kellogg to host world class hard-enduro races
Hard-enduro motorcycle racing isn’t for the faint of heart. With heart-stopping jumps and death-defying drops, it demands a rare breed of athlete to take on on…
Good fishing memories
Here we are in June and the unofficial start of summer. It’s time to forget the yard work and a hundred other “honey dos” that tend to keep us out of taking time for a great fishing trip, hike into the backcountry …
Can better signs save bears?
The famous Grizzly 399, also known as the “Queen of the Tetons,” was killed last fall in a vehicle collision outside Grand Teton National Park. According to th…
Montana studying new spearfishing opportunity
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is conducting a voluntary survey to track participation in the new Western Fishing District spearfishing opportunity for northern pike.
Nepal's mountaineering community celebrates 72nd anniversary of Mount Everest conquest
Nepal's mountaineering community celebrated the conquest of the world's highest mountain with a rally of climbers, guides and others who gathered for Internati…
Working in Glacier Park a unique experience for J-1 exchange student
Gam Narakornpaijit worked for Xanterra in Glacier Park, later becoming a student ambassador for a Thai company that helps send J-1 workers to the U.S. She took…
Hunter faces jail in killing of federally protected animal, Idaho officials say
A hunter accused of killing a federally protected animal in Idaho faces a hefty civil penalty and jail time, wildlife officials said.
Landowner will appeal corner-crossing case to U.S. Supreme Court
The landowner who earlier this year lost a civil trespassing case against four corner-crossing hunters has signalled his intention to appeal the matter to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Glacier Park plow crews punch through Big Drift on the Going-to-the-Sun Road
Glacier National Park plow crews have punched through the Big Drift and were working on removing snow at the Logan Pass visitor center on the Going-to-the-Sun …
Spring is gopher season
For the outdoors person, springtime is here and rapidly moving forward towards summer.
Bigfork Whitewater festival marks 50 years on the 'Wild Mile'
The Swan River will once again be alive near downtown Bigfork this Memorial Day weekend as the Bigfork Whitewater Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary, wel…
Review: A fishing story woven into the reality of internment camps
Laugh out loud funny. Gut wrenching serious. And a potent message for our times.
Outdoor educator celebrates decades of service at Family Forestry Expo
The Trumbull Creek Educational Forest typically provides a peaceful respite, but last week saw the secluded patch of woods overflowing with the raucous energy …
Spring Mack Days total smashes record
Spring Mack Days ended on Saturday, May 10 with a total haul that smashed the 2019 Spring Event record of 40,362 lake trout with a total of 60,138 entries turn…
Glacier visitors can drive to Avalanche starting Saturday
Going-to-the-Sun Road will be open to vehicle traffic to Avalanche Campground starting Saturday, May 10, just in time for Mother’s Day weekend.