A mechanical problem with the resort's main chairlift to the summit of Big Mountain brought operations to a standstill Friday morning. Between 150 and 200 guests were rope lifted to safety by 1:47 p.m.

According to state regulators, recent sampling results of the petroleum seeps first detected decades ago no longer exceed water quality standards for human health

Lion attacks have been so rare we’ve never treated them as much of a threat. This latest death may change that. 

In partnership with Flathead Land Trust, Doug and Carolyn Kohrs permanently conserved their land along the Stillwater River west of Whitefish, adding to an inventory of protected private parcels

Belton Chalets, Inc., also held the previous 10-year contract that expired Dec. 31

The 67,536-acre Granite Moccasin project area borders Glacier National Park and the Great Bear Wilderness, stretching about 40 miles along U.S. Highway 2 and the Middle Fork Flathead River. Forest officials say it is needed to reduce the risk of wildland fire.

As snow piles up around northwest Montana, Nordic groomers are hard at work creating a winter wonderland for cross-country skiers of all stripes; Glacier Cyclery and Nordic is hosting a free ski waxing clinic Jan. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the downtown Whitefish shop.

The battle over corner crossings has been a long, disappointing slog

New year-to-date data shows 3,115,195 people visited the park during the first 11 months of 2025, which signals a 2.4% drop in visitation compared to the same period last year

I must admit, I occasionally dream of returning home permanently

Environmental groups had argued in their unsuccessful motion for a preliminary injunction that letting hunters, trappers and wildlife managers kill up to 558 wolves would do long-term harm to their viability in Montana

The ski area will open Wednesday with limited terrain and hours, with chairlifts spinning from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 24 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Christmas Day

Introduced by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, the amendment to an Interior appropriations bill strips language prohibiting the disposal of national park units; Montana's congressional delegates said they are reviewing all amendments and remain "stalwart" in their defense of public lands

Upland bird hunting with pointing dogs is a midlife-crisis obsession I surrendered to