Born and raised in the Swan Valley, Luke Lamar didn’t have to stray far from home to find fulfillment. As a wildlife biologist, wilderness first responder and expert animal tracker, Lamar is promoting conservation and expanding stewardship in the Swan and beyond.

As snow piles up around Northwest Montana, Nordic groomers are hard at work creating a winter wonderland for cross-country skiers of all stripes

The new owners of Essex’s Izaak Walton Inn freshen up an old favorite

Hone your holiday smoking skills with these better backyard barbecue tips from meat-master Ed McGrew — or hire him to cater your event

This is a decision that should be made with as much information as possible

Before Lake Koocanusa could be filled up behind the dam, the Army Corps had to build three new schools; expand Libby’s airport; relocate 52 miles of highway; move 59 miles of railroad; and resettle the entire town of Rexford

Surrounded by stacked shelves and boxes overflowing with books, the booksellers at Bad Rock Books and Blacktail Mountain Books trade in words and sparks of joy

Take a self-guided tour of the 130-year-old mansion in December, or visit the grounds to admire its Victorian-era holiday décor

Although Dorothy M. Johnson’s oeuvre included such famous works as “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” and “A Man Called Horse,” she spent much of her life enduring financial hardship in her hometown of Whitefish, where she paid her dues and left more behind than she owed

Embrace the shoulder season with these unique styles for your fall wardrobe

A fiber processing facility in Fort Benton has recently gained enough traction to bring a new crop to the Flathead Valley, diversifying the market and helping boost profit margins for producers

A new job, fatherhood, and a brush with celebrity have made for a big year for Earl Reynolds, and the executive chef at Herb & Omni in Whitefish wants to keep the momentum going

His journey being over I am trying to focus on the precious time that is left

These clear, colorless fruit brandies are often overlooked, but Glacier Distilling Company has made them a staple of their spirits lineup