Thursday, December 18, 2025

Exploring the road less traveled

In the 21st Century, where the culture of fast food and technology has made most people somewhat timid about any adventure that takes them too far from electrical outlets, cell towers or Big Macs, few people will ever cross the country on the back of a horse.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Exploring the road less traveled

In the 21st Century, where the culture of fast food and technology has made most people somewhat timid about any adventure that takes them too far from electrical outlets, cell towers or Big Macs, few people will ever cross the country on the back of a horse.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Exploring the road less traveled

In the 21st Century, where the culture of fast food and technology has made most people somewhat timid about any adventure that takes them too far from electrical outlets, cell towers or Big Macs, few people will ever cross the country on the back of a horse.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

'Village bill' finally tabled in Helena

It was an ignoble demise, but the so-called "village bill," which proposed creating a middle ground form of government to bridge the gap between unincorporated and incorporated communities, was tabled less than two days after it was introduced on Feb. 16, without any serious discussion.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork collector opens photo exhibit Friday

A Bigfork collector, who has spent years gathering historic pictures of the Flathead, plans to introduce part of his collection during the month of March. The collection will include pictures from both the East and West Shore areas, as well as the Swan and Flathead Rivers.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

'Village bill' finally tabled in Helena

It was an ignoble demise, but the so-called "village bill," which proposed creating a middle ground form of government to bridge the gap between unincorporated and incorporated communities, was tabled less than two days after it was introduced on Feb. 16, without any serious discussion.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork collector opens photo exhibit Friday

A Bigfork collector, who has spent years gathering historic pictures of the Flathead, plans to introduce part of his collection during the month of March. The collection will include pictures from both the East and West Shore areas, as well as the Swan and Flathead Rivers.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork collector opens photo exhibit Friday

A Bigfork collector, who has spent years gathering historic pictures of the Flathead, plans to introduce part of his collection during the month of March. The collection will include pictures from both the East and West Shore areas, as well as the Swan and Flathead Rivers.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

'Village bill' finally tabled in Helena

It was an ignoble demise, but the so-called "village bill," which proposed creating a middle ground form of government to bridge the gap between unincorporated and incorporated communities, was tabled less than two days after it was introduced on Feb. 16, without any serious discussion.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Another winter ending without Flathead freezing over

With temperatures in the 40’s across the Flathead Valley much of last week and through the weekend — not to mention a similar forecast for the latter part of this week — it would be easy to assume that the worst is now behind us and the lake is in …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Another winter ending without Flathead freezing over

With temperatures in the 40’s across the Flathead Valley much of last week and through the weekend — not to mention a similar forecast for the latter part of this week — it would be easy to assume that the worst is now behind us and the lake is in …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

USFS to propose motorized trail system on Blacktail

The Flathead National Forest’s Swan Lake Ranger District may soon release a proposed action to create a motorized trail system on Blacktail Mountain.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Another winter ending without Flathead freezing over

With temperatures in the 40’s across the Flathead Valley much of last week and through the weekend — not to mention a similar forecast for the latter part of this week — it would be easy to assume that the worst is now behind us and the lake is in …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

USFS to propose motorized trail system on Blacktail

The Flathead National Forest’s Swan Lake Ranger District may soon release a proposed action to create a motorized trail system on Blacktail Mountain.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

USFS to propose motorized trail system on Blacktail

The Flathead National Forest’s Swan Lake Ranger District may soon release a proposed action to create a motorized trail system on Blacktail Mountain.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

FOBS to host second annual community prom

The Friends of Bigfork Schools will reach for the stars, this Saturday, when the group hosts its second annual community prom at the BruMar Estate just outside of Bigfork.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

FOBS to host second annual community prom

The Friends of Bigfork Schools will reach for the stars, this Saturday, when the group hosts its second annual community prom at the BruMar Estate just outside of Bigfork.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

FOBS to host second annual community prom

The Friends of Bigfork Schools will reach for the stars, this Saturday, when the group hosts its second annual community prom at the BruMar Estate just outside of Bigfork.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Court: condos must undergo review

A January district court decision on a pair of condominium projects totaling about 600 units near Lakeside will require the developers to submit to the subdivision review process, potentially setting a precedent for similar projects on unzoned land.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Village bill may yet find its way to House floor

According to Flathead County Commissioner Joe Brenneman, LC0118, better known as the "Community Self Determination Act," may yet see the light of day — possibly even the house floor — thanks to continued support from unincorporated communities like Lakeside that are anxious to have their voices heard by both lawmakers …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Village bill may yet find its way to House floor

According to Flathead County Commissioner Joe Brenneman, LC0118, better known as the "Community Self Determination Act," may yet see the light of day — possibly even the house floor — thanks to continued support from unincorporated communities like Lakeside that are anxious to have their voices heard by both lawmakers …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Village bill may yet find its way to House floor

According to Flathead County Commissioner Joe Brenneman, LC0118, better known as the "Community Self Determination Act," may yet see the light of day — possibly even the house floor — thanks to continued support from unincorporated communities like Lakeside that are anxious to have their voices heard by both lawmakers …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Court: condos must undergo review

A January district court decision on a pair of condominium projects totaling about 600 units near Lakeside will require the developers to submit to the subdivision review process, potentially setting a precedent for similar projects on unzoned land.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Court: condos must undergo review

A January district court decision on a pair of condominium projects totaling about 600 units near Lakeside will require the developers to submit to the subdivision review process, potentially setting a precedent for similar projects on unzoned land.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Playhouse expansion closing in on completion

The renovation and expansion of the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts is presently in its final stages, and many of the changes to the building’s exterior are already finished.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Playhouse expansion closing in on completion

The renovation and expansion of the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts is presently in its final stages, and many of the changes to the building’s exterior are already finished.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Playhouse expansion closing in on completion

The renovation and expansion of the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts is presently in its final stages, and many of the changes to the building’s exterior are already finished.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Big Bad Musical' shows off new talent

Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre has long drawn praise for the amount of talent it has turned out, many of whom have earned honors on stage and in other arenas, like speech and debate, wherein they have gone on to excel as speakers and performers.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Village bill 'on life support'

The long awaited Community Self Determination Act, drafted as LC 0118, which endeavors to give unincorporated towns more control over their fate, may not make it out of the draft stage.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ceremony honors well-known Flathead collector

Not often, but every once in a while, an individual comes along who not only captures the heart but also personifies the soul of a community.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Big Bad Musical' shows off new talent

Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre has long drawn praise for the amount of talent it has turned out, many of whom have earned honors on stage and in other arenas, like speech and debate, wherein they have gone on to excel as speakers and performers.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Village bill 'on life support'

The long awaited Community Self Determination Act, drafted as LC 0118, which endeavors to give unincorporated towns more control over their fate, may not make it out of the draft stage.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Big Bad Musical' shows off new talent

Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre has long drawn praise for the amount of talent it has turned out, many of whom have earned honors on stage and in other arenas, like speech and debate, wherein they have gone on to excel as speakers and performers.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ceremony honors well-known Flathead collector

Not often, but every once in a while, an individual comes along who not only captures the heart but also personifies the soul of a community.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Village bill 'on life support'

The long awaited Community Self Determination Act, drafted as LC 0118, which endeavors to give unincorporated towns more control over their fate, may not make it out of the draft stage.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ceremony honors well-known Flathead collector

Not often, but every once in a while, an individual comes along who not only captures the heart but also personifies the soul of a community.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Salvage planned for submerged logs in Somers Bay

The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is taking public comment until later this month on an operation by North Shore Development LLC that would involve the salvaging of logs long submerged in Somers Bay.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Salvage planned for submerged logs in Somers Bay

The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is taking public comment until later this month on an operation by North Shore Development LLC that would involve the salvaging of logs long submerged in Somers Bay.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Salvage planned for submerged logs in Somers Bay

The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is taking public comment until later this month on an operation by North Shore Development LLC that would involve the salvaging of logs long submerged in Somers Bay.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Big snows get Blacktail off to strong start

Whether or not the sun was shining last week, faces were shining brightly on Blacktail Mountain, with both the skiers and Blacktail staff grinning from ear to ear over the highly anticipated Christmas Eve opening and near perfect conditions that prevailed throughout the weekend.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'A Touch of Christmas' draws new faces

Audiences from around Flathead Lake came to enjoy the Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre benefit concert, “A Touch of Christmas,” last Saturday, where it was staged in a more traditional and festive setting.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Lakeside development assumes new name, image

In early September, the former Eagle’s Crest subdivision, south of Lakeside surprised locals by changing the decorative lettering at the entrance of the gated community, assuming both a new name — Lakeside Club — and what developer Trevor Schaeffer calls a new image.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Holiday parade enjoys warmer temps, bigger crowds

While last year’s parade left many disappointed due to the frigid temperatures and general lack of participation, this year’s parade recovered much of what had been lost in the previous year.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Blacktail, skiers anxious for opening day

It's December, and all over Montana children are anxiously awaiting-well, Christmas, but also-that fluffy white stuff that serves as the primary ingredient in snow forts, igloos, snowmen, sledding hills and a plethora of related snow art and architecture.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Blacktail, skiers anxious for opening day

It's December, and all over Montana children are anxiously awaiting-well, Christmas, but also-that fluffy white stuff that serves as the primary ingredient in snow forts, igloos, snowmen, sledding hills and a plethora of related snow art and architecture.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Blacktail, skiers anxious for opening day

It's December, and all over Montana children are anxiously awaiting-well, Christmas, but also-that fluffy white stuff that serves as the primary ingredient in snow forts, igloos, snowmen, sledding hills and a plethora of related snow art and architecture.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO