Matt Opalka, 40, of Columbia Falls, is pictured at Lone Pine State Park Monday afternoon. (Mackenzie Reiss/Daily Inter Lake)
June 17, 2018
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June 17, 2018 4 a.m.
Bumper crop of morels hits Flathead Valley
It’s prime time for morel mushroom hunting in the Flathead Valley. The oblong fungi draw truckloads of harvesters to the forest from early May through August in search of these natural treasures. Morels are lauded for their nutty, earthy flavors and make appearances on local menus in the form of sauces, soups and burger toppings.