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.
Wetlands by Ruth Quist
Swan Rangers enjoyed wetlands, dry lands and everything in between during their outings this past week!
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Ruth Quist introduces us to wetlands in our lead photo and . . .
Spring Beauty by Pat Jaquith
Swan Rangers saw sprouts, buds and blossoms during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Pat Jaquith sets the tone with a Spring Beauty!
Swans in flight by Keith Hammer
Swan Rangers saw fresh snow, geese and snow geese, among other things, during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer shows us Swans flying in a virga-draped March sky and . . .
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 . . .