Expanding Keystone

Lurching from one near disaster to another...

UM Program Receives $2 Million for Bird Research in Asia

Study will examine impacts of climate change on the development and survival of two families of birds

Discoveries

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Tips for Using Bear Spray and Venturing into Bear Country

Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee lists tips and reminders for staying safe outdoors

EXPLORE: Bigfork Public Dock

The dock features a newly installed canoe and kayak rack, which was built in September.

Searching for Freedom

Lurching from one near disaster to another...

Study Finds Insects Drive Rapid Evolutionary Change in Plant Populations

Study involves evening primrose wildflowers in experimental plots growing in New York

No Reservations About the End

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Forest Service Requesting Comments on Betty Baptiste Project

Public comment period open until Nov. 5 for project on east side of Hungry Horse Reservoir

Tally Lake Ranger District Plans Prescribed Burns

Smoke will be visible from various places in the valley

Hunters Reminded to Review Regulations as General Hunting Season Approaches

Hunting season opens on Saturday, Oct. 20 for general deer and elk

EXPLORE: McGregor Lake

32 miles west of Kalispell, McGregor Lake is worth the trip

FVTU October Meeting

Flathead Valley Trout Unlimited

Living How You Choose

Lurching from one near disaster to another...

Late Summer Bonus

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