Local stations remind backcountry travelers that they should always have a beacon

U.S. Forest Service lands, permits are $5 per tree and there is a limit of two per household

Skinning up Big Mountain

The Woodland Ice Center is located at Woodland Park in Kalispell.

Operated by the city of Whitefish, the ice rink is once again open for the season

The Riparian Old Growth Trail is a 0.3-mile trail

The new Woods Lake section officially opened Sept. 14

Be careful when hiking the Chain Lakes this time of year because it’s likely you will run into some snow.

There are four different routes on the trail with the longest being 5.6 miles

Stunning views of Whitefish Lake and Big Mountain can be had from this 10-acre preserve

Tiny, purple flowers dot the grass along the lakeshore.

For many Montanans, including myself, this is a favorite time of year.

For more information about parades, games and other festivities, contact your local high school

The fishing access site was constructed in 2011 and provides new access to the lake.

It’s the largest island in the biggest freshwater lake west of Minnesota