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Gus is the largest known western larch tree in the world, standing 154 feet tall. (Hailey Smalley/Dailey Inter Lake)

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A crowning achievement: Champion larch tree tells stories of stewardship in the Swan Valley
October 25, 2025 12:10 a.m.

A crowning achievement: Champion larch tree tells stories of stewardship in the Swan Valley

Autumn in western Montana is like a warm-hued sunset.