The Forgotten Legend of Nick Lassa
Lassa, a Native American from the Flathead Valley, played for one of the NFL’s original teams, the Oorang Indians, and wrestled bears during halftime, carving out a legacy largely overlooked through the decades
Plein to See
Flathead Valley painters, from amateurs to pros, paint “en plein air” to experience the wonder of Northwest Montana
The Sailor at Home
Fifty years ago, Robin Lee Graham made international headlines when he became the youngest person to ever sail solo around the world. Today, he and his wife Patti live a quiet life on the shores of Flathead Lake.
Hit the River With a Plan
An early-season primer to floating, paddling, and making 2019 your best year on the Flathead Valley's moving waters
Indigenous Eating
Kalispell's Mariah Gladstone is using local, seasonal whole foods to help revitalize the health of Native American populations
Deepening Their Roots
Young farmers and endurance athletes Nathan Christianson and Cassady Daley purchase Raven Ridge Farm outside of Kalispell
The Outlaw at the Movies
Four decades ago, the Outlaw Inn was the glimmering star of Kalispell, home to movie stars, major film productions and, unfortunately, one of Hollywood’s most notorious flops
Free as the Byrds
For generations, one of the Bad Rock Canyon’s most prominent families has been forging its own path and dealing gracefully with every unexpected challenge
The World’s Greatest Floods
During the last ice age, Glacial Lake Missoula unleashed the most powerful floods ever recorded, shaping the landscape from western Montana all the way to the Pacific Ocean
Why Are Northwest Montana’s Ski Areas Still Independent?
While a conglomerate arms race for ski area ownership rages nationwide, our region stands apart
Dan the Bear Man
A pioneer in his field, Dan Carney closes out a distinguished three-decade career as Blackfeet tribal bear biologist, navigating a tricky reservation landscape of 40,000 cows, unique laws and roaming grizzlies
Mister Baseball
Josh Fields’ professional baseball career ended tantalizingly short of stardom, but a decade later the one-time pitcher has found peace, purpose and family in his hometown
Cabins in the Woods
Historic structures animate Montana’s wild places with human history and a handful of hauntings
Life Cycles
The Arnones are known for cycling talent and efficient living, and now the east Flathead Valley family has found a new way to live off the land through hemp
The End of the Line
125 years after the Great Northern Railway came to town, the railroad that built Kalispell is pulling out of the station
