Outdoors
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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…
PHOTOS: Scenes from the 50th Sunriser Lions Family Ice Fishing Derby
Scenes from the 50th Sunriser Lions Family Ice Fishing Derby at Smith Lake in Kila on Saturday, Jan. 8.
Hunters kill 20 Yellowstone wolves that roamed out of park
Twenty of Yellowstone National Park's renowned gray wolves roamed from the park and were shot by hunters in recent months — the most killed by hunting in a sin…
Lions hold ice fishing derby
Lions hold ice fishing derby
Rescued swan dies of lead poisoning
Last week, an adult trumpeter swan was found lethargic on the ice of Somers Bay of Flathead Lake, something was obviously wrong with the majestic bird.
Explore the great outdoors around Thompson Falls
As the winter tightens its grip on Montana, most of us head for the warmth of our homes and fireplaces.
Study: Climate change, invasive species drive native trout declines
In a new study published in Science Advances, University of Montana researchers found that climate change drives native trout declines by reducing stream habit…
Organizers gather ideas to boost Troy's outdoor activities
Organizers with an outdoor access program are compiling public feedback on a plan intended to guide the management of recreational opportunities in the Troy ar…
Outdoor briefs
Outdoor briefs
Hit the trails at local parks for New Year’s competition
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is hosting a friendly competition at state parks in the Flathead Valley to encourage a healthy start to the new year outdoors.
New CEO of U.S. skiing 'confident' of Olympic results
The new president and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard has vivid memories of her first time clicking into boots on a mountain in Chamonix, France, during a school t…
Grants boost plans for Flathead River Alliance
The Flathead Rivers Alliance plans to have much greater outreach to river users on the three forks of the Flathead this coming summer.
FWP finalizes purchase of 772 acres near Columbia Falls
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks closed a deal Tuesday afternoon to purchase 772 acres of prime wildlife habitat along the Flathead River just east of Columbia …
Season's first avalanche warning issued for NW Montana
The season’s first avalanche warning was issued Sunday for Northwest Montana following heavy mountain snowfall overnight.
Yellowstone opens for winter travel, ends wildlife program
Yellowstone National Park opened its roads to oversnow vehicles for the winter season on Wednesday after suspending a wildlife monitoring program that found sn…
Favorable conditions surprise skiers on opening day
Skiers and boarders waited a little longer this year to hit the slopes at Whitefish Mountain Resort, but four Columbia Falls High School students didn’t waste …