I’ll let you in on a big secret. There is more to Montana than mountains, bears, and cowboys. For one, the Flathead Lake Monster lurks in the depths of Flathead Lake and also, dragons cruise its pristine waters. Recently, many of the dragons made an appearance at the first annual Dragon Boat Races in Montana. The […]
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Geocaching in Bear Country
Adventure on the edge of the wilderness in Montana can take on many forms… When we got out of the truck and began our geo-hunt, I had no clue what was in store for us other than the usual search for a geocache. I knew it would be cleverly hidden somewhere off of the […]
Apple-Raisin Oven Pancake Recipe
Disclosure: This article contains Amazon affiliate links to products we recommend. If you click through and make a purchase through these links, we’ll get a small commission, but you won’t pay any extra. Thank you! It’s here and we’re all excited about it! Chilly mornings and cooler weather have everyone walking on air and looking […]
Hurricanes or Wildfire – Take Your Pick
A roaring fire is ablaze near Hamilton, Montana which is approximately 170 miles south of Kalispell. Roughly 1,000 people have been evacuated from their homes due to the looming flames of the Sawtooth Fire. It’s definitely got to be uncertain times and also scary for the people of the Bitterroot wondering if they will […]
The Twin Fawns
Note: Just so you can’t say I didn’t warn you, there’s a picture of a dead animal at the end of this post. Adventure on the edge of the wilderness in Montana can take on many forms… David and I often see deer while cycling along the bike path in Kalispell, and I […]
A Star Party at Logan Pass in Glacier National Park
Adventure on the edge of the wilderness in rural Montana can take on many forms… Standing on the side of the road at 2 a.m. watching headlights creep towards us, plus getting scared out of our wits by the sound of a beaver’s tail slapping the river’s water, all in the spirit of searching skyward […]
Beaver Tails
A loud, hollow splash echoed through the darkness. On this pitch black, otherwise dead silent night, it seemed only natural that everyone’s minds immediately went to thoughts of murder and monsters upon hearing this splash. That night our family had gone out near the Flathead River to gaze into the heavens and spot the Perseids. Our […]
Small Town Country Fair Mama
Fair week is over in NW Montana and a good time was had by all. The fair is an important summer event in this community. People gather from far and wide to share their crafts and craftsmanship. Colorful quilts, scrumptious homemade pies, perfectly canned goods, and many other handcrafted items were on display […]
Picking Wild Huckleberries on Big Mountain
It’s huckleberry picking season in Northwest Montana, and apparently not much has changed in 100 years. Year after year, each huckleberry season, people still talk about how plentiful and how large the huckleberries are. Look at what was said in the Daily Interlake in 1912. Aug. 14 – Huckleberries have been especially plentiful on the […]
The Remarkable Raven
Ranger talks don’t have to be boring. They can be interesting, informative, and fun – especially if your ranger is a vivacious young lady like the one that lectured us about Glacier’s ravens. After introducing herself, she asked the question, “If you could be any animal in the park, which would it be?” My […]