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.
On the lookout among wildflowers by Christin Rzasa!
Swan Rangers found a variety of wildlife among abundant wildflowers during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Christin Rzasa gives us an example of the expanse of this season's wildflowers while . . .
Canada goose family by Pat Jaquith.
Swan Rangers almost got their ducks in a row during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Pat Jaquith caught a family of Canada geese trying to look like they had all their ducks in a row!
Heron lift-off by Pam Willison!
Swan Rangers appear to have gotten bird brain during their outings this past week, but not so bad as to overlook wildflowers and other critters!
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Pam Willison got an action shot of a Great blue heron for our lead photo but . . .
Goldeneye duck by Lynn Smith
Swan Rangers saw many types of wildflowers, ducks and other wildlife during their outings this past week!
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Not only did Lynn Smith get a nice photo of a Goldeneye for our lead photo . . .
Mountain reflection by Debra Schweitzer!
Swan Rangers saw NW Montana go from white and brown to green and blooming during their outings in above normal temperatures this past week!
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In our lead photo, Debra Schweitzer reflects on a favorite mountain scene while . . .
Northern shrike by Pat Jaquith.
Swan Rangers saw lots of birds, bees and other critters during their outings this past week!
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Pat Jaquith treats us to some great photos of smaller birds, starting with a Northern shrike in our lead photo, then . . .
Mixed weather by Norma Linsky.
Swan Rangers continued searching for signs of Spring during their outings this past week, as it snowed each morning and thawed each afternoon in NW Montana!
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Norma Linsky captures the mixed-weather mood of the week in our lead photo while . . .
Green green grass away from home by Keith Hammer.
Some Swan Rangers continued their search for springtime green-up while others found interest in varied things during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo and early in the week, Keith Hammer finally found green grass where sun and rock had warmed the soil along a cliff!
Swan Range from the Swan River by Keith Hammer
Swan Rangers saw swans, geese, other birds, and critters trying to eat them during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer shows us the Swan Range from the Swan River, then . . .