Corner Crossing Waits on SCOTUS
The 10th Circuit’s ruling should stand. I can’t say I’m confident it will.
Tourism to Glacier National Park Pumps $656M into Local Economy
A new National Park Service report shows visitor spending supported 5,190 jobs in Glacier’s gateway communities last year, while contributions to the national economy amounted to 340,100 jobs and $18.8 billion in labor income
Conservation District Submits Final Brief in Appeal Against McDonald Creek Homeowners
By failing to apply for permits, a California couple who built a home on a streambank in Glacier National Park skirted state and federal environmental protections, a state agency wrote on appeal to the Ninth Circuit
Fun Fall Fishing
I still enjoy fall fishing, but I just don’t get as many opportunities this time of year as I’d like
State Land Managers Prepare for Prescribed Burn Season in Northwest Montana
Wildland fire officials with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation will burn 180 acres of state trust land to reduce fuel loading and promote forest health across the region. Smoke may be visible from Whitefish and the greater Flathead Valley.
No Snow, Snow Problem
The Montana Snowmobile Racing Association resurrected one of its signature shoulder-season events when it returned to the Flathead Valley with a fall grass drag
As Whitefish Trail Blazer Grows, So Does its Conservation Legacy
With a new presenting sponsor and a distance for everyone, the two-day trail-running event’s 16th edition is on track for the biggest field yet. For organizers, it’s also an opportunity to grow the community's conservation roots.
Ticks Are Migrating, Raising Disease Risks if They Can’t Be Tracked Quickly Enough
Deer ticks, infamous for transmitting Lyme disease, were found for the first time in Montana earlier this year
White-Nose Syndrome Detected in Bats at Libby Dam
The detection of the fungal disease at Libby Dam is the first to occur west of Montana’s Continental Divide
Wildlife Managers Suspect Viral Outbreak in Northwest Montana White-tailed Deer Deaths
Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials believe hemorrhagic disease is responsible for killing localized populations of deer in Plains, Eureka and Marion
Don’t Paint Squirrels
I hoped the brightly colored rodents would attract the attention of neighborhood red-tailed or Cooper’s hawks
Forest Service Nears Ruling on Libby Exploration Project
The controversial plan to expand the existing Libby Adit site in the Kootenai National Forest could define the future of mining in the region
Wilderness Wonks Get Deep in the Woods with New Public Lands Podcast
Bill Hodge, a Flathead Valley public lands advocate who has led several environmental stewardship organizations, hopes to move the conservation conversation beyond “hyper partisan politics”
As Canadian Tourism Slows and Many Glacier Restricts Access, Summer Traffic to Glacier Dips
August visitation to the park dropped 4%, but Glacier National Park's overall visitation has remained steady in 2025
Study Questions Effectiveness of Wolf Hunting for Livestock Loss Prevention
The study found that federal programs that kill problem wolves are more effective
