Finding Refuge in Wild Places

The region’s wildlife refuges and waterfowl production areas are essential destinations for bird and animal watching, fishing, hunting and basking in gorgeous autumn scenery

By Kay Bjork // Oct 28, 2018

Bargain on Big Mountain

In an era of high-priced ski areas, Whitefish Mountain Resort lands on the affordable side of most-and-least expensive list

By Tristan Scott // Oct 26, 2018

Out Of Bounds

Return to the Chukar Grounds

Out Of Bounds

Return to the Chukar Grounds

It was a good day

By Rob Breeding // Oct 24, 2018

Explore

Smokin’ Aces Film Showings

Explore

Smokin’ Aces Film Showings

"Ode to Muir" and Tanner Hall's "Here After" playing at Remington on Oct. 24 and 30

By Nina Friedman // Oct 23, 2018

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Explore: Big Game Hunting Season

Explore

Explore: Big Game Hunting Season

Annual five-week rifle season begins Oct. 20; Youth hunt set for Oct. 18-19

By Beacon staff // Oct 17, 2018

Out Of Bounds

Hunting Away Our Griz Problem

Out Of Bounds

Hunting Away Our Griz Problem

Roaming grizzly bears is the new normal

By Rob Breeding // Oct 17, 2018

FVCC Hosts ‘Rangers, Trappers, and Trailblazers’ Book Signing

The book recounts the true adventures of people who earned their livings in the wild mountains and rivers of the Bob and Glacier

By Beacon Staff // Oct 16, 2018

Man Survives Grizzly Bear Attack in Montana Wilderness

Greg Gibson doused the grizzly with bear spray, and she finally retreated

By Matt Volz, Associated Press // Oct 15, 2018

Larch Laboratory

An invaluable forestry resource quietly grows right in the Flathead Valley’s backyard

By Clare Menzel // Oct 14, 2018

Explore: Wetland Ecology of Owen Sowerine Natural Area

Come prepared for a field day with lunch, water, binoculars, spotting scopes, proper layers, good hiking boots, and a positive attitude

By Beacon Staff // Oct 12, 2018

Local Author Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Classic Guidebook

Updated release of ‘Day Hikes Around the Flathead’ by Stormy Good Monod now widely available

By Tristan Scott // Oct 12, 2018

Out Of Bounds

The Game We Play

Out Of Bounds

The Game We Play

The “sport” in hunting isn’t about a ball game, it’s about being a conservationist

By Rob Breeding // Oct 10, 2018

‘Fish Detective’ Gains Attention for Pioneering Research

Montana FWP biologist publishes study on illegal fish introductions in distinguished journal

By Tristan Scott // Oct 4, 2018

Explore: West Valley Public Bird Viewing Area Grand Opening

Flathead Land Trust recently completed conservation easements with the Grosswiler and Marvin families

By Beacon Staff // Oct 3, 2018

Out Of Bounds

Walking Behind My Dog

Out Of Bounds

Walking Behind My Dog

October is the time for both Doll and I to get a little exercise

By Rob Breeding // Oct 3, 2018