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.
Swan Crest by Keith Hammer.
Swan Rangers in NW Montana made the transition from Fall to snow during the week of Thanksgiving!
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Snow levels were still high on the Swan Range early in the week, as shown in Keith Hammer's lead photo while . . .
Wild turkey stare-down by Ruth Quist.
Swan Rangers photographed lots of birds, bark and bear tracks during their recent outings!
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Ruth Quist thought the wild turkey in her lead photo looked a little worried about Thanksgiving!
Fog and clouds in Glacier Park by Nancy Cohn.
Swan Rangers ponder life eternal through their photographs of recent outings and the loss of a dear friend.
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Nancy Cohn's lead photo portends a change in the seasons, as do . . .
Storm along Rocky Mountain Front by Skip Via.
Swan Rangers captured both broad vistas and trailside details during their recent outings!
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Skip Via's lead photo notes a change in the whether, as does . . .
Fall reflections by Keith Hammer.
While Swan Rangers continue to celebrate Fall colors in the Northern Hemisphere, they are headed into the heat of Summer in the Southern!
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Keith Hammer's lead photo confirms it is still Fall in Glacier National Park, while . . .
Hiking Fall colors by Dee Blank.
Swan Rangers continue to photograph colors and critters during their recent outings, as Fall gets into full swing!
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Dee Blank's lead photo certainly shows that hiking is a great way to see Fall colors, as does . . .
Rainbow by Pat Jaquith.
Swan Rangers captured moody views in photos taken during their recent outings!
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Pat Jaquith captured a promising view of a rainbow over a youngster and a dry lake bed in our lead photo!
Bull elk and harem by Keith Hammer.
Swan Rangers took lots of wildlife photos during their recent outings, some of which tell the story of the changing seasons!
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Keith Hammer (and Pam) saw bull elk gathering up their harems on the CM Russell Wildlife Refuge, where there was . . .
Tally Lake inlet by Pat Jaquith.
Swan Rangers celebrated Fall colors during their outings in the week ending Saturday, October 2, 2021!
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Pat Jaquith captured some Fall colors in our lead photo, while . . .