Arrow leaf balsamroot and other wild flowers! (Pam Willison photo)
Swan Rangers hiked Cyclone Lookout and DNRC lands south of Herron Park in the week ending Saturday, June 20th, 2020!
It was reported on Facebook that Crater Notch Trail is now cleared of blowdown to the top but there is still plenty of snow on the east side of the Swan Crest!
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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 and Valley from Strawberry Lake Trail! (Keith Hammer photo)
Swan Rangers saw some fairly uncommon birds and wildflowers in the week ending Saturday, June 13, 2020!
Click here or scroll down to see photos and details of their Elk Mountain, Crane Mountain, Strawberry Lake, and Krause Basin adventures!
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.
Buffalo Lakes with Glacier NP in the background. (Keith Hammer photo)
Swan Rangers found love, snow and lots of wildflowers in the week ending Saturday, June 6, 2020!
Click here or scroll down to see the details and photos showing how elevation, aspect and attitude are everything!
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.
North Fork of Krause Creek. (Keith Hammer photo)
Swan Rangers visited Bond Falls, North Krause Creek and the Lubec Hills during the week ending in a hot Saturday, May 30, 2020!
In separate pairs, Keith-Pam and Chris-Fawn hiked to Bond Falls, finding the trail well cleared. Joel hiked the Lubec Hills just east of Marias Pass while Keith bushwhacked a ways up North Krause Creek via the Peters Ridge Road.
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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.
"You better not cut this tree!" (Norma Linsky photo)
Among this week's Swan Ranger reports and photos is a bear hugging a tree marked for logging!
Click here or scroll down for more details, Keith and Pam's report on the Hall Lake Trail, Stuart's trip to Spotted Bear, and Joel's stay-at-home bird photography!
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.
Triple shooting star among others! (Joel Vignere photo)
Swan Rangers continued to get outdoors and take in what Spring has to offer in the week ending May 16, 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.
Birch Creek (Keith Hammer photo)
Swan Rangers encountered rising creeks, fallen sticks and crawling ticks in the week ending May 9, 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.
South Krause Creek is running again! (Keith Hammer photo)
Swan Rangers reported on trail conditions, wildflowers and wildlife in the week ending Saturday, May 2, 2020!
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While the Swan Ranger Saturday group outings remain suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, we will try to get a report out most weeks with items of interest to folks trying to get outside for some "social distancing" and spirit-calming fresh air.
Flathead Lake viewed from Beardance Trail (Joel Vignere photo)
Swan Rangers from across the country reported on everything from wildflowers to snow avalanches in the week ending Saturday, March 25, 2020!
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While the Swan Ranger Saturday group outings remain suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, we will try to get a report out most weeks with items of interest to folks trying to get outside for some "social distancing" and spirit-calming fresh air.
Though Montana is slowly "reopening," social distancing guidlines remain in place, appearing to prohibit car pooling to hiking trailheads and reducing the incentive to quickly return to group hiking, even if ten or fewer hikers are "spaced out." Stay tuned.
Greetings from the Netherlands! (Jan Verhoef photo)
Swan Rangers reported on their outings from Krause Basin, Blacktail Mountain, and the Netherlands this week ending April 18, 2020!
Click here or scroll down for photos and details from their reports of skiing, hiking and biking!
While the Swan Ranger Saturday group outings remain suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, we will try to get a report out most weeks with items of interest to folks trying to get outside for some "social distancing" and spirit-calming fresh air.