For generations of local skiers, these little mountains were critical stepping stones to the Big Mountain

From here on out, I intend to celebrate early and often

The Flathead Valley’s extensive range of dining options has planted this far-flung corner of Montana on the map as a pleasure center for foodies. As winter revs up our appetites, we revisit some of our favorite meals from the past year.

Born of a winter travel delay in County Limerick, this calming, caffeinated elixir demands no excuse for a snow day

Even nearly a century after it was built, the Whitefish Depot still plays an important role for the railroad

From award-winning collections of poetry to historical fiction horror, wild game cookbooks and wildlife activity books for kids, these Montana-centric titles offer something for everyone

Looking to spice things up during a slow part of the year, Whitefish’s Blackstar Brewery introduces a new burger every week

In their new documentary “Journey to the Sun,” the Lefler brothers explore and celebrate the challenging history of Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road

As one of the earliest — and only — homesteaders to occupy Flathead Lake’s Wild Horse Island, Herman Schnitzmeyer nearly starved to death before turning his attention to photography, a talent he used to capture a turning point in the American West

His family, friends and admirers say his legacy in the Flathead - and as Montana’s longest-serving congressman - lies with his advocacy for conservation, and on behalf of Native Americans

The owner of the popular food truck is building a mobile empire with the simplest of dishes

Logan Health Whitefish and its predecessors have served the North Valley for 120 years

A look inside the high-elevation residential retreat on Big Mountain

How heavy music is transforming lives in the Blackfeet Nation

As Big Mountain Ciderworks marks its five-year anniversary in the Flathead Valley, it maintains close ties to its primitive roots