A Place to Scream
How heavy music is transforming lives in the Blackfeet Nation
A Hard-Pressed History of Cider
As Big Mountain Ciderworks marks its five-year anniversary in the Flathead Valley, it maintains close ties to its primitive roots
Inside Kalispell’s Historic Haunted House
Nearly every room in Conrad Mansion has a ghost story. Meet the spirits of Kalispell’s founding family on the museum's annual Victorian ghost tour.
Review: The Entire Sky
“The Entire Sky” won the 2024 Montana Book Award and was longlisted for the 2025 Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award
New Hungry Horse Restaurant Aims to Satisfy
Located on U.S. Highway 2 near Glacier National Park, Tex and Jerry’s was inspired by the town’s mighty namesake steeds who nearly starved during the turn of the 20th century. Since opening this summer, however, the restaurant is earning a reputation for its mighty portions.
Fall Can’t-Miss Events
Autumn in the Flathead Valley means events for the whole family
Free Falling into the Next Adventure
For some, the end of summer also means the end of hiking season. But it doesn’t have to be.
The Blue Byrd Bus of Essex Route
Martin City resident Gerard Byrd has shuttled generations of students through the Middle Fork Flathead River corridor on an isolated section of U.S. Highway 2, where he has witnessed a slew of wrecks and wildlife while building lifelong friendships over the past 42 years
From Ranch to Refuge, Find Yourself at Lost Trail
Since 2017, the nearly 8,000-acre Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge near Marion has undergone an extensive landscape-level restoration
Paddle Your Neighbor’s Canoe
I’ve found that the skills solo paddling taught me also improve our ability to work effectively as a team
When the Going Gets Good
Brad Beardall didn’t know where his life was going when he opened a taco shop in the back of the VFW in downtown Whitefish. Turns out, not having a plan can make for a very Good Taco.
A New Chapter at Runner Up Sports
After 32 years in downtown Whitefish, a popular consignment and gear shop moves east to Columbia Falls
Walsh, Wheeler and the Lake They Shared
While former U.S. Senators Thomas Walsh and Burton Wheeler are regarded by many as political legends, they also shared a deep affection for Glacier National Park and Lake McDonald
In Montana, Boho Chic Rewrites the Rules of Interior Design
At its heart, boho is a vibrant melting pot, a mix of global influences, vintage gems, rich textiles, and natural elements
Harnessing the Kootenai
A half-century ago, the Libby Dam was the final piece of one of the most significant public works projects in American history
