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.”
Wagner to pay Cleveland's $7K deductible
Michael Wagner agreed in Justice Court on Tuesday to pay the $7,000 medical deductible as a result of the Nov. 16 accidental shooting of John Cleveland.
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Youth Conservation Corps accepting applications
The Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee reviews locally submitted project proposals that either improve the maintenance of existing infrastructure, impl…
Hikes afford the moments to reflect on the beauty around us
There are moments when all is still, and all that’s felt is pure peace and serenity. Moments when just the surroundings can take a breath away. These moments a…
Top to Dog Race slated for Saturday
es and weirdos rocking Hawaiian T-shirts will take to Turner Mountain on Saturday for the annual Top to Dog Race.
Firewood collection permits expire; new permits take effect April 1
The current National Forest personal-use firewood permits expire on March 31. Persons interested in gathering firewood for their personal use will need a new permit beginning Tuesday, April 1.
Dam cost increases $172K
A project as involved as the Flower Creek Dam often has cost overruns, however, City Council members on Thursday learned the cost of the project has increased $172,300 before actual construction begins.
Archery club to host free instruction Saturday
The Libby Archery Club is offering a free archery Instruction class Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to noon at Lincoln Lanes bowling alley in Libby.
Lawmakers seek to retain wolf protections
EPA to change removal criteria
Bolstered by the completed release of background soil studies, the Environmental Protection Agency has formalized a decision process for the removal of contaminated soils in Libby.
Seven more moose collared for study
Seven additional cow moose were darted and captured in the East Cabinet study area south of Libby last week and fitted with radio collars.
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Saturday is the deadline to apply for elk hunting permits
This Saturday, March 15, is the deadline to apply for Montana’s 2014 deer and elk hunting permits.
Acting supervisor hears Montanore concerns
Interim Kootenai National Forest Supervisor Pam Gardner was advised of the pending projects before she assumed the temporary position on Feb. 11. During the Li…
Avalanche danger high after snowfall
Jon Jeresek knows all too well the beauty of the backcountry can become dangerous in an instant.