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.
Flathead Lake from Hemler Creek Trail (Keith Hammer photo)
Swan Rangers enjoyed Fall hiking in many places in the week ending Saturday, September 26, 2020!
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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.
Argillite boulder rain gauge. (Keith Hammer photo)
Swan Ranger hikes were limited due to wildfire smoke in the week ending Saturday, September 19, but some found the forecast rain on Saturday!
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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.
Fall colors on the slopes of Mt. Aeneas. (Keith Hammer photo)
Swan Rangers saw mountain goats, grouse, hawks, eagles, and falcons in the week ending Saturday, September 12, 2020!
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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.
Looking east down Boulder Creek from Siyeh Pass in Glacier NP (Joel Vignere photo)
Swan Rangers hiked the Swan Range, Glacier National Park and Australia in the week ending September 5, 2020!
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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.
Looking north across Jewel Basin and the Flathead Range to a distant Glacier National Park! (Pam Willison photo)
Swan Rangers found abundant beauty and wildlife in the Swan Range and elsewhere in the week ending August 29, 2020!
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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.
View of Flathead Lake from Elk Springs! (Keith Hammer photos unless otherwise noted)
Swan Rangers hiked to Elk Springs, Lupine Lake and Upper Geiger Lake in the week ending Saturday, August 22, 2020!
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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.
Hiking up Mount Aeneas in Jewel Basin. (Debra Schweitzer photo)
Swan Rangers sent in photos from hikes ranging from Mount Aeneas to Australia in the week ending August 15, 2020!
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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.
Looking south past Swan Lake from Sixmile Peak! (Keith Hammer photos except last one)
Swan Rangers found monkeyflowers, a disease among alder, and a Sixmile Lookout Trail logged in the name of "landscape restoration" in the week ending Saturday 8/8/20!
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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.
Lena Lake (Joel Vignere photo)
Swan Rangers felt the heat while hiking, as temperatures rose into the 90s in the week ending August 1, 2020!
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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.