Land of the Larch
The biology of the Pacific Northwest's most peculiar tree
Meet the Chef: Jeans Matheros
The executive chef at the Hilton Garden Inn’s Freestone has helmed several restaurants in the Flathead since arriving during the pandemic with his wife, who is originally from here, and their two children
A Castle Emerges on the Hill
Owner Jasmine Morton unveils the restored Somers Mansion and pavilion after years of renovations
Eva Gates Homemade Preserves
Traditions well preserved for 75 years, just like grandma made
Dark Skies and Northern Lights
Limited development and International Dark Sky designations make northwest Montana an unparalleled destination for stargazing
Uptown Hearth’s Soba Bowl
The Columbia Falls café is serving up more than just coffee and pastries
A Frozen Twist from a Flathead Valley Fixture
The team at Sacred Waters Brewing Company has created a cocktail bar alternative, featuring a full bar, snacks and the soon-to-be-world-famous “sloshie,” a booze-infused take on the classic slushie
Composting for Community
Dirt Rich, a local woman-owned compost facility in Columbia Falls, is closing in on a waste diversion goal of 1 million pounds. Consider it a call to action.
Painted Rocks
Take to the water to view this collection of ancient cliffside pictographs above Flathead Lake
Big Sky Diver
In a groundbreaking career spanning more than 50 years, aerial stuntman B.J. Worth has won world championships, portrayed James Bond on the big screen and organized the Olympic Rings freefall. What’s next for the Whitefish resident who pioneered the art of human flight?
The Tragedy in Tunnel Creek
Twenty years ago, a small plane carrying a team of U.S. Forest Service employees departed for a backcountry airstrip in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, never to return. Authorities put out word that no one had survived the crash; 48 hours later, two young foresters emerged from the wilderness and hailed down a passing motorist on U.S. Highway 2.
Building the East Shore Highway
A century ago, prison labor built one of the Flathead’s most scenic roadways
Marias Pass
The lowest pass along the northern Continental Divide offers access to Glacier National Park, the Badger-Two Medicine and the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area
Backslope Brewing’s Veggie Burger
At this beloved Columbia Falls brewery, the fresh, seasonal veggie burger is a star on the menu
History on the Streets of Downtown Kalispell
NW Montana History Museum’s new walking tour highlights the early development of Kalispell
