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PHOTOS: Christmastime in Bigfork

TAYLOR INMAN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 years, 7 months AGO
by TAYLOR INMAN
REPORTER AND PODCAST HOST Taylor Inman covers Bigfork and the north shore of Flathead Lake for the Bigfork Eagle and the Daily Inter Lake. Her reporting focuses on local government, community issues and the people who shape life in Northwest Montana. Inman began her journalism career at Murray State University’s public radio newsroom and later reported for WKMS, where her work aired on National Public Radio. In addition to reporting, she hosts and contributes to Daily Inter Lake podcasts including News Now. Her work connects listeners and readers with the stories shaping communities across the Flathead Valley. IMPACT: Taylor’s work expands local journalism through both traditional reporting and digital storytelling. | December 28, 2021 11:00 PM

The Christmas spirit was alive in Bigfork this month. Community members gathered together to give back, and spend time with family and friends.

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The Bigfork VFW Post was packed for their annual Christmas dinner.

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The Grinch showed up when Santa was having brunch at Schafer's Restaurant on December 18.

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Carolers popped by to visit residents and staff at Lake View Care Center on December 14.

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A band of bagpipes played Christmas hymns before dinner was served.

ARTICLES BY TAYLOR INMAN

Huckleberry sellers feel the squeeze during poor harvest year
August 19, 2026 midnight

Huckleberry sellers feel the squeeze during poor harvest year

Tom Corl has “high hopes for high up hucks” as the season for the region’s most famous berry is playing out to be one of the worst in about a decade, according to the longtime huckleberry picker.

Huckleberry sellers feel the squeeze during poor harvest year
August 19, 2026 midnight

Huckleberry sellers feel the squeeze during poor harvest year

Tom Corl has “high hopes for high up hucks” as the season for the region’s most famous berry is playing out to be one of the worst in about a decade, according to the longtime huckleberry picker.

Huckleberry sellers feel the squeeze during poor harvest year
August 18, 2026 midnight

Huckleberry sellers feel the squeeze during poor harvest year

Tom Corl has “high hopes for high up hucks” as the season for the region’s most famous berry is playing out to be one of the worst in about a decade, according to the longtime huckleberry picker.