Flathead Living Magazine

Montana

In Search of the Flathead Lake Monster

Sixty-eight years ago, a big fish purportedly caught in the waters of Flathead Lake wowed crowds, sparked a lawsuit that ended up at the Montana Supreme Court and fueled the legend of the elusive Flathead Lake Monster

Guide

Gravity-Fed Flow

Shuttle and chairlift accessed mountain bike parks are growing across the northern Rocky Mountains as riders pursue drops, berms and a flowy single-track

Destinations

Beyond Hungry Horse Dam

South of Hungry Horse is a historic structure and a pristine stretch of forest that sees low visitation

Local

Life and Death in the Swan Valley

Henry and Joan Meyer fell in love with the swan Valley and, to ensure they never have to leave, founded the state’s first natural cemetery

Lifestyle

Spring Fishin’

As the snow finally melts, we're ready to embrace spring in style

Dish

Scout’s Grill Chicken Wings

Aaron Holliday has merged chicken wings with flavor profiles from Mexican cuisine and his Southern California roots

Editor's Club

The Longest Silence

I’ve been reading “The Longest Silence” by Tom McGuane for six years, which may not sound like a ringing endorsement, but allow me to explain.

Home Landscapes

Getting Ready for Spring

I have generations of hummingbirds nesting on my property because I’ve been feeding them consistently for 11 years

Recreation

The Wild Women of the Wild Mile

As the Bigfork Whitewater Festival rises in popularity among whitewater kayakers, a new generation of female paddlers are proving themselves on the Wild Mile, empowering each other and promoting a whitewater community in Northwest Montana

Food

Meet the Chef: Les Kleinman

A conversation with Brooklyn Bagel owner Les Kleinman about bringing the New York bagel to Columbia Falls and keeping family traditions alive