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.
Swan Rangers saw things near and far during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photos, Chris Gotschalk shows us a couple lakes along . . .
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Swan Rangers saw lots of UFOs (Unidentified Fungal Occurrences) this past week!
This is a special report as a result of Keith and Pam hiking their favorite “mushroom loop” and it is intended to help offset the fact that no report will be issued 10/9 or 10/16. Look for the next Swan Ranger report 10/2, however, and please send in any photos you'd like considered for it or weekly reports that will resume 10/23!
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Swan Rangers saw creatures great and small during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Chris Gotschalk reminds us it is indeed Fall along the Swan Crest while . . .
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Swan Rangers sensed Fall in the air during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Chris Gotschalk shows us Fall colors high in the Swan Range while . . .
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Swan Rangers saw lakes, birds and berries during their outings this past week!
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Swan Rangers saw birds and a bear, among other things, during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photos, Debra Schweitzer shows us a view in Glacier National Park and . . .
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Swan Rangers saw their own shadow, among other things, during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer shows us the last bit of Earth's shadow during Thursday night's eclipse of the Moon!
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Swan Rangers saw fireweed, lightning and critters during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Evelina Groszewski captures a bolt of lightning over the Swan Range!
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Swan Rangers put up with some intense wildfire smoke to take sometimes smoke-tinted photos during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer shows us wildfire smoke obscuring the Swan Range!
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