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.
Fall colors on the slopes of Mt. Aeneas. (Keith Hammer photo)
Swan Rangers saw mountain goats, grouse, hawks, eagles, and falcons in the week ending Saturday, September 12, 2020!
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While the Swan Ranger Saturday group outings remain suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, we will get a report out each week with items of interest to folks trying to get outside for some "social distancing" and spirit-calming fresh air.
Looking east down Boulder Creek from Siyeh Pass in Glacier NP (Joel Vignere photo)
Swan Rangers hiked the Swan Range, Glacier National Park and Australia in the week ending September 5, 2020!
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While the Swan Ranger Saturday group outings remain suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, we will get a report out each week with items of interest to folks trying to get outside for some "social distancing" and spirit-calming fresh air.
Looking north across Jewel Basin and the Flathead Range to a distant Glacier National Park! (Pam Willison photo)
Swan Rangers found abundant beauty and wildlife in the Swan Range and elsewhere in the week ending August 29, 2020!
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While the Swan Ranger Saturday group outings remain suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, we will get a report out each week with items of interest to folks trying to get outside for some "social distancing" and spirit-calming fresh air.
View of Flathead Lake from Elk Springs! (Keith Hammer photos unless otherwise noted)
Swan Rangers hiked to Elk Springs, Lupine Lake and Upper Geiger Lake in the week ending Saturday, August 22, 2020!
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While the Swan Ranger Saturday group outings remain suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, we will get a report out each week with items of interest to folks trying to get outside for some "social distancing" and spirit-calming fresh air.
Hiking up Mount Aeneas in Jewel Basin. (Debra Schweitzer photo)
Swan Rangers sent in photos from hikes ranging from Mount Aeneas to Australia in the week ending August 15, 2020!
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While the Swan Ranger Saturday group outings remain suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, we will get a report out each week with items of interest to folks trying to get outside for some "social distancing" and spirit-calming fresh air.
Looking south past Swan Lake from Sixmile Peak! (Keith Hammer photos except last one)
Swan Rangers found monkeyflowers, a disease among alder, and a Sixmile Lookout Trail logged in the name of "landscape restoration" in the week ending Saturday 8/8/20!
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While the Swan Ranger Saturday group outings remain suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, we will get a report out each week with items of interest to folks trying to get outside for some "social distancing" and spirit-calming fresh air.
Lena Lake (Joel Vignere photo)
Swan Rangers felt the heat while hiking, as temperatures rose into the 90s in the week ending August 1, 2020!
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While the Swan Ranger Saturday group outings remain suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, we will get a report out each week with items of interest to folks trying to get outside for some "social distancing" and spirit-calming fresh air.
Lamoose Lake, Jimmie Ridge, Great Northern Mtn. (Keith Hammer photos unless otherwise noted)
Swan Rangers paddled and hiked during the week ending July 25, 2020, seeing flowers everywhere!
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While the Swan Ranger Saturday group outings remain suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, we will get a report out each week with items of interest to folks trying to get outside for some "social distancing" and spirit-calming fresh air.
Swan Rangers in Service restored 8 old water bars and installed 12 new water bars in the first steep stretch of the Peters Ridge Trail on Saturday, July 18, 2020!
They also hacked down and raked up the tall grass at the trailhead so hotly-parked cars wouldn't catch the grass on fire as it soon dries out. Never park a hot car in dry grass that can touch the exhaust system! You can see a couple spots in these photos where parked car engine heat killed the green grass down to the ground!
