Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Heritage Museum seeks copies of old photos; readies for May 18 opening
The museum opens for the season at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, with the annual “Opening Day Celebration.”
Ride the heat waves with some cool tips
Wild summer weather continues, with temperatures reaching well past the 100 degree mark.
Voices in the Wilderness Slugging it out with the wind
This is the tale of my best friend and my adventure in the wilderness, fighting against the elements and coming up with a draw: We emerge from the truck in the…
Freedom Trails
July 4th weekend usually signals the time when the snow recedes from the high country, opening the ridge trails and mountain peaks to serious hikers. It can be an opportunity for proud, patriotic, legal citizens of…
Stand-up paddleboards require on-board life jacket
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wants to remind persons using stand-up paddleboard (SUPs) that a life jacket is required to be on board.
Libby held 10th annual MotoX event June 17
On June 17, the Libby Millpond MX Association held it’s tenth annual MotoX event, with almost 400 people coming through the gate to see the 74 races held on th…
The discovery of Mount Everest and its first ascent 64 years ago
This week we make another departure from our columns that portray Montana. We give a nod to another mountainous landscape, where climbers are taking advantage …
Summer hiking with Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness is offering two series of family-friendly hikes this summer in both the Idaho and Montana portions of the Scotchmans, acc…
Leave young animals alone, state agency says
As newborn wildlife begin to appear, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is urging the public not to pick up young animals, such as fawns or baby birds, even if they appear sick or in need of help.
Kids in the woods
A serene quiet envelopes the Timberlane campground as the flora and fauna station instructor scouts his area. Along Pipe Creek, named for the Kootenai-Salish practice of collecting semi-soft stones from the creek b…
Local seniors awarded Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness scholarships
The Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness awarded scholarships to two local high school seniors who won an annual essay contest, the group announced Tuesday.
Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting is June 7
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting starting 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 7 at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Region 1 headquarters at 490 North Meridian Rd. in Kalispell.
Free guided archaeology hike June 17 near Libby
Local historian and archaeologist Becky Timmons will lead a Lincoln County Archeology tour Saturday, June 17, the Montana Wilderness Association announced Friday. There is no cost to attend.
Flying toward compromise
The skies above southern Lincoln County were clear May 30 as Bruce Gordon taxied his Cessna 210 and took off from Libby Airport, aiming for the Scotchman Peaks…
Fish and Wildlife Commission denies 'Quiet Waters Initiative'
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously May 26 to deny the rule proposal based on the Quiet Waters Petition the commission heard in May 2016, according to a news release.
Troy shooting range to close for annual 3D archery shoot
The Troy Shooting Range will be closed Fri. June 23 through Sun. June 25 for the Troy Archery Club’s Annual Troy 3D Archery Shoot. The shoot will be held Saturday and Sunday, registration starting at 7:30 a.m. both…