Reading Between the Lines
USGS scientist gleans data from tree rings to date and predict large-magnitude avalanche events in and around Glacier National Park; findings show climate warming can contribute to future avalanche hazards
USGS scientist gleans data from tree rings to date and predict large-magnitude avalanche events in and around Glacier National Park; findings show climate warming can contribute to future avalanche hazards
Summertime in the Flathead Valley is synonymous with camping al fresco, but it also means vying for spots with swarms of other campers. Here are a few out-of-the-way destinations worth escaping to, with back-up plans and pit stops to boot.
Flathead Valley chefs forage for fresh ingredients, picking mountainside meals for local menus
State fisheries biologists plumbing the depths of glacial lakes say studying pygmy whitefish can shed light on the shifting food webs of aquatic ecosystems
Despite winter weather conditions, west side plow crews begin clearing the Big Drift; motorists may drive to Jackson Glacier Overlook on east side
As the popularity of outdoor recreation surges, the nonprofit Whitefish Legacy Partners prepares to break ground on new trail and broker new conservation partnerships
Historic structures animate Montana’s wild places with human history and a handful of hauntings
Park officials urge visitors to proceed with caution as avalanches and other hazards lurk in Glacier National Park's high country
After more than 30 years of hands-on educational events, Forestry Expo pivots to self-guided tours May 15-16
Bryan Louis Kercher, 55, was with a group of climbers when he slipped and fell near Sugarloaf Peak Saturday
With nearly $7 million raised toward fundraising goal, a 772-acre parcel along the Flathead River near Columbia Falls is poised to gain protection as wildlife habitat
Signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte, House Bill 257 prohibits local governments from compelling businesses to enforce emergency health requirements
Advanced reservations were snapped up within minutes of the system going online last week, prompting park officials to release additional tickets
For the first time in three decades, Montana is poised to gain a second seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, doubling its political representation in Congress and setting the stage for a historic political showdown
Federal lawsuit alleges U.S. Army Corps of Engineers program lets companies skirt environmental reviews
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