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.
Bees and bugs on Goldenrod by Pat Jaquith.
Swan Rangers saw birds, bees, berries, and more during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Pat Jaquith shows us that the bees and bugs are still busy pollinating and . . .
Wetlands by Keith Hammer
Swan Rangers witnessed the changing and drying of the summer season during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer reminds us of the importance of wetlands as a source of wildlife habitat and greenery during the hot summer.
View of Flathead and Swan Lakes by Pam Willison
Swan Rangers continued to focus on things both near and far during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Pam Willison got a nice view from near the Swan Crest but . . .
Blanket flower by Ruth Quist
Swan Rangers saw things from great to small during their outings this past week!
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Ruth Quist starts us out mid-size and colorful with her photo of Blanket flowers, above.
Mountain maple seeds by Keith Hammer.
Swan Rangers saw signs of both life and death during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer captured the formation and ripening of Mountain maple seeds.
Storm cloud by Pat Jaquith!
Swan Rangers saw everything from pleasant sunshine to golf ball size hail during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Pat Jaquith captured a storm cell that visited the west side of the Flathead Valley!
Swan Crest by Keith Hammer
Swan Ranger outings this past week ranged from sea level to mountain peaks, but they didn't forget to pay attention to the small stuff!
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Jeff Poirier sent us a photo of the Maine coast, below, while Keith Hammer shares a view of the Swan Crest in our lead photo!
Wild rose by Keith Hammer
Swan Rangers welcomed Summer Solstice and its long days for their outings the past week!
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Keith Hammer learned to appreciate how flowers hold still, as for our lead photo of a wild rose, while . . .
Baby Yellow-rumped warbler by Keith Hammer
Swan Rangers saw new fawns and other new wildlife during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer got a photo of a baby Yellow-rumpted warbler just after it received food from its parent.