Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Ice climbing in the Badrock Canyon a good primer to the sport
To most, the bitter cold temps of mid-winter in the Flathead are a burden, but for a handful of dedicated climbers…
Group to appeal ruling on Big Mtn. Jesus statue
Feds will pay Montana mineral leasing money
Storm-driven algae blamed for Lake Koocanusa fish kill
At least 10,000 juvenile kokanee were killed in Lake Koocanusa after a strong and fast-moving storm hit the reservoir on Aug. 25.
Three new fires in the Bob Marshall Wilderness
Three small fires were recently detected in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Meanwhile, more than half a dozen lightning-caused fires continue to burn in the Bob, …
Montana loses $1.2 million in Forest Service money
Wilderness fires update
Two wilderness fires continue growing
Fish for supper
A few weeks ago, I committed a sacrilege, at least to some people. No, I didn’t go the Vatican and read aloud from the collected works of Martin Luther. And I certainly didn’t sit in the wrong section of the annual…
The land we manage for you
Montana has much to offer. We have abundant wildlife, clean water with lots of fish, and a slower pace of life that has disappeared elsewhere.
Fire crews jump on fire above Lakeside
Fire crews responded hard and fast to a forest fire spotted above Lakeside, south of Kalispell, on Sunday, Aug. 19. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Proposed fishing regs are aimed at hybrids in North Fork
Outdoor news
Forest road closure
Damnation Fire grows quickly in the Bob
The Flathead National Forest reported last week that fire managers were managing four new fires along the South Fork of the Flathead River in the Bob Marshall Wilderness area. All are believed to have been started …
Four new fires burning in the wilderness
The Flathead National Forest reported Aug. 16 that fire managers were managing four new fires on the Spotted Bear Ranger District in the Bob Marshall Wilderness area. All are believed to have been started by lightn…
Stage 1 fire restrictions in place at NW state parks
Montana State Parks announced Aug. 15 that state parks in the Northwestern Montana Fire Zone Area will be under Stage 1 fire restrictions, effective Friday, Aug. 16, at 12:01 a.m.
Deaf crew member enriches MCC experience