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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…
Glacier's Sun Road opens to Lake McDonald Lodge
A portion of Going-to-the-Sun Road opened to vehicles on the west side of Glacier Park on Friday morning. Visitors can now drive as far as Lake McDonald Lodge.
Pass the WD-40
It’s springtime in the Flathead! For the outdoor minded resident, we have a host of options for outdoor fun.
The stellar Steller’s jay
Anyone who spends time birdwatching in high or low elevations of coniferous forests in the Western U.S. and Canada are likely to see the bold and inquisitive S…
Paddling Film Festival is May 14 in Whitefish
Paddling Film Festival is May 14 in Whitefish
Sun Road plows beyond the Loop
Glacier National Park plow crews have reached the Loop on the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area extends season
Thanks to another shot of winter weather, Blacktail Mountain Ski Area will continue its 25th anniversary season through April 22.
Turkey time in Northwest Montana
Wow, in the last week I have been lucky to experience two great outdoor events.
Mack Days: Columbia Falls angler reels in Easter lunker
An Easter surprise and a catch of a lifetime happened for Bryan Long of Columbia Falls over the fourth weekend of 2023 Spring Mack Days event on Flathead Lake.
Zinke wants probe of Glacier's ticketed entry program
Congressman Ryan Zinke called for a federal investigation into the government contractor managing the online vehicle reservation system at Glacier National Par…
Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation names new executive director
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation has named Clifford Kipp as the nonprofit’s next executive director.
Prescribed fire projects planned across Flathead Forest
Prescribed fire projects on the Flathead National Forest area planned this spring as weather, fuel conditions and air quality conditions allow.
Flathead Freeride Club skiers qualify for junior championships
In only its second season of offering a competitive freeride program at Whitefish Mountain Resort, the Flathead Freeride Club has two athletes qualified for th…
Glacier Park plows begin clearing some roads
Glacier National Park plow crews started clearing some roads on the east side of the park last week.
Spring Mack Days: Second week brings in 8,773 lake trout
Flathead Lake anglers have just completed the second week of the 2023 Spring Mack Days.
Owen Sowerwine rich with natural habitat
The Owen Sowerwine Natural Area is a prime example of healthy land.