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.”
Mountain lion stuns family inside their home
It was a typical Thursday morning for Virnie and LaDonna Mack as they began to get ready for the day. LaDonna was in the shower and Virnie was still in his paj…
Birds of prey talk Saturday at dam
Live birds of prey will be at the Libby Dam Visitor Center on Saturday, May 3 for a special presentation by wildlife rehabilitator Janie Fink.
Man hunts game in Africa
Kelley Brown was attempting to take a nap when a knock at his door followed by a question quickly awakened him – do you want to shoot a leopard?
Forest plan revision discussed
The U.S. Forest Service will host a meeting Wednesday in Libby to discuss several issues raised in objections to the Kootenai National Forest’s revised forest plan and final environmental impact statement.
Man claims to shoot off wolf pack
A Troy man’s harrowing tale of shooting his way out of potential harm after being surrounded by a pack of wolves has Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials scratching their heads.
Flower Creek Dam assessment up for public review
An environmental assessment evaluating the City of Libby’s plan to replace Flower Creek dam has been released for public review.
FWP plans access site for Island Lake
The state is seeking to develop public access at Island Lake south of Libby to create improved opportunities for fishing and boating at the lake.
Citywide spring cleaning planned throughout Troy
It took a while for the weather to catch up with spring cleaning desires, but Troy’s youth will help residents kick into gear during Thursday’s Community Service Day.
Libby celebrates Arbor Day with tree planning
The Libby Tree City USA board and the City of Libby are committed to continued management of its public trees.
Lunar Eclipse
Ten images combined to show the progression of the lunar eclipse Tuesday morning. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)
Blood Moon
A shot of the Lunar eclipse Tuesday night. I attached my camera to my 14" telescope and used it to track the moon while getting some long exposures. The bright…
Corps increases release from dam
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has ramped up releases from Libby Dam to prepare for spring runoff.
Libby volunteers help mudslide search
At some point during his exhausting days searching for human remains in the leftovers of the mudslide that devastated Oso, Wash., Terry Crooks would stop, take off his hat and face the area where the latest victim …
Black bear, turkey seasons now open
This is a big week for Montana sportsmen, as the spring turkey season began Saturday and the spring black bear season begins today.
Biologists agree: Census could be better
It was a meeting of the most-known bear biologists in Northwest Montana, and the message was this: Grizzlies are making a comeback in the Cabinet-Yaak Ecosyste…