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.
Western tanager by Keith Hammer.
The Swan Rangers' photos contemplate the birds, bees and flowers during the week ending Saturday, June 12, 2021!
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The Western tanager usually qualifies among the most colorful birds in Montana, as shown in our lead photo by Keith Hammer.
View of Flathead Lake by Keith Hammer.
Swan Rangers visited mountain lakes and saw wild things during their outings in the week ending Saturday, June 5, 2021!
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Keith Hammer took our lead photo and . . .
Coast of Australia by Philippa Goninan
While springtime in the Swan Range, the Rangers are reminded during the week ending Saturday, May 29, that it is fall in Australia!
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As COVID precautions loosen, the Swan Rangers will continue their weekly Swan Ranger reports but will not resume their Saturday group outings due to pressure on group size. Read more here.
Philippa Goninan sent in our lead photo and several others . . .
Avalanche Lake by Debra Schweitzer.
Swan Rangers found flowers, fur and feathers during their outings in the week ending Saturday, May 22, 2021!
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As COVID precautions loosen, the Swan Rangers will continue their weekly Swan Ranger reports but will not resume their Saturday group outings due to pressure on group size. Read more here.
Debra Schweitzer sent in our lead photo from her hike to Avalanche Lake. Along the way she also marveled at . . .
Anise Swallowtail on Arrowleaf Balsamroot by Pat Jaquith.
March winds and April showers brought May flowers - and the Swan Rangers were there to see them during their outings of the week ending Saturday, May 15, 2021!
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As COVID precautions loosen, the Swan Rangers will continue their weekly Swan Ranger reports but will not resume their Saturday group outings due to pressure on group size. Read more here.
Pat Jaquith sent in our lead photo!
Bumblebee on huckleberry blossoms! (Keith Hammer photo)
Swan Rangers enjoyed wildflowers and wildlife during their outings in the week ending Saturday, May 8, 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.
Keith Hammer dreamt of ripe huckleberries as he took our lead photo of a bumblebee getting the process started!
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!