Flathead Living Magazine

Weather

Above the Clouds

In the depths of a Flathead Valley winter, light is life. And in those darkest months, it often feels as though light is at a premium.

48 Degrees North

The Warm Embrace of Flathead Valley Coffee

When it's below freezing, warm ambience and a homely fireplace matter just as much as a drink’s delicious taste. Here are five cozy coffee shops across the valley to thaw out at.

Editor's Note

Santa’s Helpers

I hope you all find a little magic in the stories before you

Music

The Glue Uniting Homegrown Artists

These iconic Flathead musicians and bands – from bluegrass to funk, rock, and country – have passed the community’s litmus test with flying colors

48 Degrees North

Hucktown, USA

Bradford Beardall combined his love for Whitefish with his background in design, creating a collection of eclectic “locals only” t-shirts

Books

Winter Reading

Nothing cuts the chill like a warm fire, a steaming cup of cider and a good book of your choice

48 Degrees North

Winter’s Can’t-Miss Events

The Flathead Valley will offer plenty of activities this winter to appeal to a wide range of interests and age groups

Days Like These

Dimming the Friday Night Lights

From musical theater to martial arts, the art of balancing your children’s extracurricular activities and interests is a rarefied parenting skill

Glacier Park

The New Guard of Glacier Mountaineering

For more than 40 years, the Glacier Mountaineering Society has helped its members explore the farthest reaches of Glacier National Park while promoting an ethic of stewardship and safety. Now, following the recent deaths of some of its most dedicated members, the next generation of climbers is taking up the mantle.

Taproom

The Negroni

An easy-to-make, go-to cocktail for newly indoctrinated and veteran mixologist alike

Profile

The Next Cycle

Columbia Falls resident and two-time Leadville Trail 100 winner Rose Grant retired from her decade-long professional endurance mountain biking career at the end of 2022, allowing her to start a new chapter that involves coaching, family and flexibility

Food

Another World of Flavor

Perfect for stews, soups, and other fall dishes, mushrooms are a forgiving, nutrient-dense ingredient that can take on big flavor