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.
Oregon Coast by Debra Schweitzer
The Pacific Coast appears to collide with the Rocky Mountains in reports of Swan Ranger outings ending the week on May Day, 2021!
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While the Swan Ranger Saturday group outings remain suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, we will get a report out each week with items of interest to folks trying to get outside for some "social distancing" and spirit-calming fresh air.
Debra Schweitzer sent in our lead photo of the Oregon Coast . . .
Bodega Bay, California coast whale-watching, by Jan Lord.
Swan Rangers enjoyed wildlife, wildflowers and grand scenery during their outings in the week ending Saturday, April 24, 2021!
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While the Swan Ranger Saturday group outings remain suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, we will get a report out each week with items of interest to folks trying to get outside for some "social distancing" and spirit-calming fresh air.
Jan Lord sent in our lead photo this week from her outing looking for gray whales along Bodega Bay in California!
Mt. Stanton and Mt. Vaught reflected in Lake McDonald. (Joel Vignere photo)
Swan Rangers saw lots of birds, other wildlife and beautiful scenery during their outings in the week ending Saturday, April 17, 2021!
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While the Swan Ranger Saturday group outings remain suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, we will get a report out each week with items of interest to folks trying to get outside for some "social distancing" and spirit-calming fresh air.
Joel Vignere sent in our lead photo this week!
Crater Mountain viewed from Broken Leg Mountain (Chris Gotschalk photo)
Swan Rangers hiked, skied and traveled for their outings during the week ending Saturday, April 10, 2021!
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While the Swan Ranger Saturday group outings remain suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, we will get a report out each week with items of interest to folks trying to get outside for some "social distancing" and spirit-calming fresh air.
Chris Gotschalk had to hike half way up, but then skied fine graupel snow above Elk Springs to get our lead photo, while . . .
Sunrise over the Swan Range by Pam Willison.
Swan Rangers continued to enjoy and document Spring with photos during their outings in the week ending Saturday, April 3, 2021!
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While the Swan Ranger Saturday group outings remain suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, we will get a report out each week with items of interest to folks trying to get outside for some "social distancing" and spirit-calming fresh air.
Pam Willison took our lead photo . . .
Moon over Freezout Lake by Pam Willison.
Swan Rangers got in more skiing, bird watching and wildflower hunting as snow returned during the week ending Saturday, March 27, 2021!
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While the Swan Ranger Saturday group outings remain suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, we will get a report out each week with items of interest to folks trying to get outside for some "social distancing" and spirit-calming fresh air.
Pam Willison and Pat Jaquith went looking for geese and other birds at Freezout Lake, where Pam took our lead photo . . .
Swan River and Swan Range by Deborah Schweitzer.
Swan Rangers went looking for signs of Spring and found some in the week ending on the first day of Spring, 2021!
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While the Swan Ranger Saturday group outings remain suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, we will get a report out each week with items of interest to folks trying to get outside for some "social distancing" and spirit-calming fresh air.
Debra Schweitzer walked along the Swan River near Bigfork and sent in our lead photo!
Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park. (Pat Jaquith photo)
Swan Rangers hiked and skied on sometimes sketchy snow during the week ending Saturday, March 13, 2021!
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While the Swan Ranger Saturday group outings remain suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, we will get a report out each week with items of interest to folks trying to get outside for some "social distancing" and spirit-calming fresh air.
Pat Jaquith snapped our lead photo during a hike with Roger on the Camas Road side of the Apgar Range in Glacier National Park.
Mountains reflected in Lake McDonald. (Pat Jaquith photo)
Swan Rangers saw many mountain ranges during outings in the week ending Saturday, March 6, which started snowy and ended rainy!
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While the Swan Ranger Saturday group outings remain suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, we will get a report out each week with items of interest to folks trying to get outside for some "social distancing" and spirit-calming fresh air.
Pat Jaquith snapped our lead photo during an outing near Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park, where she also saw . . .