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Milan Mena casts a line into the Middle Fork Flathead River below Loneman Mountain in 2024. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake FILE)

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Rivers plan draws more than 1,000 comments, often with pointed criticism
April 22, 2026 midnight

Rivers plan draws more than 1,000 comments, often with pointed criticism

The Flathead National Forest received 1,088 comments on the draft Comprehensive River management Plan for the three forks of the Flathead River in the National Wild and Scenic River System.

A balanced plan for the future of the Flathead’s three forks
February 15, 2026 midnight

A balanced plan for the future of the Flathead’s three forks

The Three Forks of the Flathead encompass 219 miles of cold, clear, free-flowing waters considered among the most pristine river systems in the world.

Plan to manage Flathead River recreation garners mixed reactions
February 5, 2025 midnight

Plan to manage Flathead River recreation garners mixed reactions

A proposed set of rules aimed at regulating recreation on the Flathead River is generating more questions than answers for many residents.

Tourism experts say influx of visitors during fall shoulder season a good sign
January 1, 2025 midnight

Tourism experts say influx of visitors during fall shoulder season a good sign

September and October broke visitation records in Northwest Montana, which bodes well for sustainable revenue, say local tourism experts. But the late season spike made only a slight difference in the state’s overall visitation numbers.

PHOTOS: Chasing autumn down the Middle Fork
November 3, 2024 midnight

PHOTOS: Chasing autumn down the Middle Fork

Snow-dusted summits rise up to fill the sky above hillsides covered in a vibrant tapestry of bright orange and yellow larches as the Middle Fork Flathead River weaves its way through John Stevens Canyon.