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.
Swan Range and Flathead Valley by Chris Gotschalk.
Swan Rangers contemplate water, wildlife and more in the photos from their past week of outings!
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Our lead photo by Chris Gotschalk shows the snow pack of the Swan Range and Flathead Valley while . . .
Swan Crest near Peters Ridge by Keith Hammer.
Swan Rangers enjoyed a true winter wonderland during their outing this past week!
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Our lead photo by Keith Hammer shows the wonderful contrast of fresh snow, cold temperatures and blue sky while . . .
Alpenglow on Strawberry Mountain by Ruth Quist!
Swan Rangers wish you a Happy New Year, celebrating with photos of their last outings of 2021!
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Our lead photo by Ruth Quist shows the Swan Range riding off into the sunset while . . .
Red-naped sapsucker at nesting hole by Keith Hammer.
Swan Rangers wish you Happy Holidays from their homes to yours!
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Our lead photo by Keith Hammer shows a Red-naped sapsucker at its summertime nesting hole while . . .
Strawberry Mountain by Keith Hammer
Swan Rangers welcomed snow and colder temperatures the past week, ushering in skiing and preparing for Winter Solstice!
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In our lead photo Keith Hammer shows winter setting in on a peak locals named after an upside down strawberry, while . . .
Beaver Dam on Gildart Creek by Keith Hammer
Swan Rangers photographed beaver dams and other wildlife activity during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo Keith Hammer photographed a beaver dam on Gildart Creek he claims is backing water up all the way past . . .
December slug in NW Montana by Pam Willison
Swan Rangers got sluggish during record setting high temperatures this past week and a days-long internet outage at the home office!
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Record setting high temps pushed the snow level back up the Swan Mountains at the turn of the month, putting slugs on the move as shown in our lead photo by Pam Willison and . . .
Swan Crest by Keith Hammer.
Swan Rangers in NW Montana made the transition from Fall to snow during the week of Thanksgiving!
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Snow levels were still high on the Swan Range early in the week, as shown in Keith Hammer's lead photo while . . .
Wild turkey stare-down by Ruth Quist.
Swan Rangers photographed lots of birds, bark and bear tracks during their recent outings!
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Ruth Quist thought the wild turkey in her lead photo looked a little worried about Thanksgiving!