Outdoors

Environment

The Wild Within

In his new book ‘Four-Fifths A Grizzly,’ acclaimed Whitefish author and biologist Doug Chadwick turns the microscope lens inward and posits that in order to save the planet, we must first save ourselves

Environment

Wild Horse’s Wild History

Over the decades, all sorts of plans were concocted for Wild Horse Island: resorts, a power plant, a large marina, farms, an Arabian and Thoroughbred horse operation, hundreds of homesites. But a much better idea won, and today it’s one of Montana’s largest state parks.

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The River Rundown

A guide for the Flathead Valley’s rivers just outside of Glacier National Park.

Environment

Reading Between the Lines

USGS scientist gleans data from tree rings to date and predict large-magnitude avalanche events in and around Glacier National Park; findings show climate warming can contribute to future avalanche hazards

Summer Preview

A How-to Guide for the Happy Camper

Summertime in the Flathead Valley is synonymous with camping al fresco, but it also means vying for spots with swarms of other campers. Here are a few out-of-the-way destinations worth escaping to, with back-up plans and pit stops to boot.