Kayaker battles the rapids. Bigfork was bustling last Sunday as people strolled up and down Electric Avenue for the annual Whitewater Festival. Along with dozens of other spectators, we were there for the down river race called the “Wild Mile”. After hiking down the nature trail that parallels the Swan River, we spotted a muddy […]
Month: May 2011
Looking for Chief Cliff
There is one major highway that runs north and south through Kalispell. It is Highway 93 and many of our adventures begin there. Heading south it winds through rolling countryside with fine views of the Rocky Mountains and Flathead Lake. Many times while gazing out the window on drives past the towns of Dayton […]
The Haunted Hospital in Kalispell?
I imagine that the condominium across from the elementary school is haunted. In 1911 a large brick building was constructed to make Kalispell‘s first general hospital. For over 60 years the Eastside Brick building served as the city‘s hospital. In 1973 it became a branch of the courthouse. The hospital was refurbished in 2007 […]
7th Time to the National Bison Range
For the 7th spring in a row, the National Bison Range wowed us with its wildlife and scenery. The drive south on Hwy. 93 along Flathead Lake was stunning. The weather was perfect and we stopped to find a few geocaches along the route. The caches were fun and unique and aren’t likely to fade from […]
Action and Adventure Photography Tips
Mallory standing on an outcropping on the Scenic Point Trail in Glacier National Park. What a difference a day makes! The temperature is heating up in NW Montana and snow is melting in the mountains. Just like the bears, folks have come out of hibernation and warm weather activity has begun. Soon David, the girls, […]
The Third Time is the Charm – Big Fish
Day 1. With new tackle, new fishing licenses, and a container of night-crawlers in hand we were off to catch dinner. The new Pine Grove Fishing Pond was in a lovely setting and very impressive. But the skies were cloudy and it was darn cold for April 30th. Besides fishing, we watched. Marlene We watched other people catch big fish. Finally we […]
Get Ready, Get Set, Shop
The big day finally arrived! With much anticipation we headed east on Highway 2; past the empty Walmart, past the empty car dealerships, and past the empty cell phone store. A big blue balloon floated high in the sky beckoning shoppers. Come one, Come all. The big day has arrived. As I got closer, I […]
Riding the Bus with Mom and Homemade Peach Ice Cream
Mother’s Day will be here soon and I want to tell you a story about my mom, but before I tell the story, here’s a little introduction. You’ve gotten to know her in articles titled Know Your Mother, Nine Great Tips on How to Have a King Cake Party, and most recently in my post […]
