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.
Squirrel eating mushroom by Keith Hammer
Swan Rangers saw mushrooms and lots of other natural beauty during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer came across a squirrel eating a mushroom and . . .
Alpine lakes along the Swan Crest by Keith Hammer
Swan Rangers got views of nature and critters both close up and far away during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer gives us a distant view of some alpine lakes along the Swan Crest, then . . .
North Shore Flathead Lake by Keith Hammer
Swan Rangers found a rare mud puddle amid NW Montana drought, and other hopeful signs of Fall during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer shows Flathead Lake at well over 2' below full pool for this time of year, due to drought, but . . .
Storm in Glacier Park by Skip Via!
Swan Rangers encountered storms, berries and seeds during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Skip Via captures a stormy mood in Glacier National Park while . . .
Blue skies over Glacier National Park by Keith Hammer.
Swan Rangers experienced both blue skies and smoky during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer shows us blue sky while . . .
High Alpine Lake by Christin Rzasa.
Swan Rangers in NW Montana enjoyed cooler weather and rain showers during their outings this past week!
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Christin Rzasa provides our lead photo of an idylic apline lake while her husband Art draws our attention to . . .
Ripe Chokecherries by Ruth Quist.
Swan Rangers enjoyed the fruits of their non-labor, atmospheric phenomenon and other cool stuff during their outings this past week!
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Ruth Quist leads us off with photos of ripe Chokecherries, above, and . . .
Flathead Lake by Keith Hammer.
Swan Rangers in the northern Swan Range largely avoided the smoke from fires further south during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer gives us a view of Flathead and Echo Lakes through clean air, then . . .
Mountain goat by Lynn Smith.
Swan Rangers learned from wildlife as they tried to beat the heat as temperatures rose during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Lynn Smith shows us a Mountain goat hanging out near a snowbank and trying to shed its winter coat to keep cool!