As I kid, I’d toast over a campfire just about anything I could spear on a stick. Perhaps that’s why I’m still drawn to skewers. But they’re practical, too.

Festival participants and speakers include Louise Erdrich, Tommy Orange, David Treuer, Brandon Hobson, Kelli Jo Ford, Sterling HolyWhiteMountain, Rebecca Roanhorse, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, Chris La Tray, Victor Charlo, and Lois Welch.

The arts nonprofit announced earlier this month that a loss of grant funding had forced it to give up its current building and lay off staff

When the first few cherries ripen, I’ll harvest and pit enough to fill a cup and then bake scones just before bed, when the temperature has cooled and I can stand to heat the oven

Tens of thousands of flowers are planted in the garden between May and July to prepare for a brief summer window where people can tour the gardens that Sam Bibler envisioned as a “land painting”

A heavy-duty immersion blender handles the blending work, and an ounce of alcohol in the mix makes the ice crystals smaller and easier to smooth out

Flathead performers, chefs and designers represented Northwest Montana as the festival brought live music and energetic crowds to the Valley for the third time

Tender scapes can be sliced onto salads or into stir-fry, minced for pesto or savory jam and even pickled

Chance to perform at upcoming Under The Big Sky Festival presents unique opportunities for local bands and far-flung acts alike

As construction on the state-of-the-art music and athletic facility nears an end, the College Center director announced its debut concerts, shows and speakers

Whitefish’s newly remodeled shop hopes to bring vinyl records and community spirit to the Flathead

I do so much pickling that I buy 5% acidity vinegars in gallon jugs and lime and lemon juices in quart jars from US Foods in Kalispell

Events start on Friday with the beginning of the Whitefish Arts Festival, and continue into the next week when the Bigfork Summer Rodeo’s four-night run kicks off on July 5.

For the simplest side, grill the broccoli and sprinkle it with some smoked sea salt and perhaps a squeeze of fresh lemon