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.
A view of the Swan Range by Ruth Quist.
Swan Rangers showed some of the things they are thankful for during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Ruth Quist gives us a view of the Swan Range from Echo Lake!
Swan Range across Flathead Lake by Pam Willison.
Swan Rangers saw lots of contrasting scenes and wildlife during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Pam Willison shows us the Swan Range from the south end of Flathead Lake, while . . .
Late sun on Larch by Keith Hammer.
Swan Rangers witnessed prey and other gastronomic delights during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer shows how autumn Larch trees can draw attention away from evergreens!
Snow and ice in the Swan Range by Keith Hammer
Swan Rangers were just getting used to snow and ice when NW Montana weather returned to rain during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer gives us a taste of Winter while . . .
Reflections of Fall colors by Keith Hammer
Swan Rangers experienced chilly air and snow in Montana - and warm springtime in Chile during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer shows us a pleasant Fall day just prior to . . .
Larch turning from green to gold by Keith Hammer.
Swan Rangers enjoyed golden Western larch and other colorful characters during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer shows us the Western larch are changing color before dropping their needles for Winter!
Water headed to the Pacific Ocean by Keith Hammer.
Swan Rangers found Fall colors and Spring-like surprises in river bottoms and elsewhere during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photos, Keith Hammer shows us a river and . . .
Snow in the high country by Skip Via.
Swan Rangers saw wildflowers, Fall colors and first snow during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Skip Via shows us snow in the high country of Glacier National Park on a sunny day while . . .
Swan Lake and Valley by Keith Hammer
Swan Rangers saw critters great and small during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer shares a new-to-him view of Swan Lake and Swan Valley.