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.”
Electric fences used to keep bears away
Outdoor Life films Safari Challenge
Investigation into pike discovery
Fire lookouts: destinations for campers, hikers
Air surveillance of forest fires may have eliminated the need for the lookout towers that still rise high above the trees, but these reminders of another era a…
Cabinet Mountain Wilderness turns 50
From “Wild Yoga” to a backcountry horsemanship presentation, the 50th anniversary celebration of the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness has something for everyone in this weekend’s line-up.
Solstice weekend blessed by summer sun
Summer Solstice weekend was blessed by abundant sunshine and beautiful weather for any outdoor activity. It’s about time. My travels took me on the road for two loops out of Libby. The first, was out to Kalispell…
Two grizzlies released in Cabinet Mountains
Two young female grizzly bears were relocated to the Cabinet Mountains on Thursday as part of the grizzly bear population augmentation program.
The joy of walking Montana's wilderness
July in northwest Montana is a time for exploration. Cool mornings and hot afternoons mirror the stark contrast in topography one can find by simply hiking for…
Creel survey will inform fish biologists
Beginning June 1, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will be performing a creel survey on the Kootenai River from Libby Dam downstream to the Osprey Landing (Rereg) boat ramp.
County makes mark with bark park
With only a few fence posts in the ground, Libby Commissioner Tony Berget said a new dog park will be completed this fall.
Baby geese on the Kootenai River
A mother and father goose lead four babies out into the Kootenai River near River Road Trail on May 4. Shortly after the photo was taken, the father chased off…
Earthquakes cause minor shakes in Happy's Inn area
A 3.4-magnitude earthquake shook the Crystal Lake area Tuesday night. About a dozen weaker aftershocks were recorded Wednesday morning.
Family catches lion intruder
Virnie Mack let his chickens out at 10 a.m. Monday and continued with his day. When he saw the chickens frantically run by the side of the house an hour later,…
Earthquake shakes Happy's Inn area
Four earthquakes hit Lincoln County in the last 24 hours.
20th annual STOKR this weekend
The 20th annual Scenic Tour of the Kootenai River, or STOKR, will attract a record 475 bicyclists this weekend.