The northern Swan Range -- home to the Jewel Basin Hiking Area and Alpine Trail No. 7, is the rugged backyard and scenic backdrop of the Flathead Valley. From Inspriation Pass to Columbia Mountain, the northern Swan supports our unique way of life and contributes much to the natural beauty and economic prosperity of the entire Flathead Valley. This website is dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of the northern Swan Range. Now is the time to act for the future of the Swan.
Swans and Swan Mountains by Keith Hammer
Swan Rangers saw lots of Swans, some of them over the Swans, and other Springtime splendor during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer claims he "saw some seventy Swans saying sweet stuff about the Swan Range" while . . .
Swan Range and Swan River by Keith Hammer
Swan Rangers saw signs of Spring while still finding enough snow to ski on during their outings this past week!
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Keith Hammer starts us off on a snow-to-water theme with a photo of the Swan Range and Swan River while . . .
Volcano in Costa Rica by Pam Willison.
Swan Rangers explored the snowscapes of NW Montana and the rainforests of Costa Rica during their outings this past week!
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Pam Willison starts us out with some photos from her recent trip to Costa Rica, starting with a volcano on a sunny day and . . .
Bay in Costa Rica by Pam Willison.
Swan Rangers got a change of seasons, either by traveling or watching the snow melt, during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Pam Willison appears to be just sittin' by a dock on the bay in Costa Rica!
Swan Range by Keith Hammer.
Swan Rangers saw owls that rotate their toes, not just their heads, and other strange phenomena during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer shows us the Swan Range on a rare sunny day while . . .
Swan Crest seen through Cattails by Keith Hammer
Swan Rangers got to play in both sun and snow during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer views the Swan Crest through valley bottom wetlands while . . .
Swan Crest by Chris Gotschalk
Swan Rangers either climbed above the valley inversions or simply appreciated nature up close during their outings this past week!
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For our lead photo, Chris Gotschalk did some climbing on his skis to get above the valley inversion while . . .
Sun above fog by Debra Schweitzer.
Swan Rangers looked for sun and other interesting subjects during a week of weather inversions and valley fog!
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In our lead photo, Debra Schweitzer captures the longing for the warm sun above the cold valley fog!
Skiing toward the Swan Range by Chris Gotschalk.
Swan Rangers saw the weather go from major cold to a major thaw during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Chris Gotschalk shows that snow was still in pretty good condition for skiing last weekend . . .