Avalanche Lake by Debra Schweitzer.

Swan Rangers found flowers, fur and feathers during their outings in the week ending Saturday, May 22, 2021!

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As COVID precautions loosen, the Swan Rangers will continue their weekly Swan Ranger reports but will not resume their Saturday group outings due to pressure on group size. Read more here.

Debra Schweitzer sent in our lead photo from her hike to Avalanche Lake. Along the way she also marveled at . . .

Anise Swallowtail on Arrowleaf Balsamroot by Pat Jaquith.

March winds and April showers brought May flowers - and the Swan Rangers were there to see them during their outings of the week ending Saturday, May 15, 2021!

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As COVID precautions loosen, the Swan Rangers will continue their weekly Swan Ranger reports but will not resume their Saturday group outings due to pressure on group size. Read more here.

Pat Jaquith sent in our lead photo!

Bumblebee on huckleberry blossoms! (Keith Hammer photo)

Swan Rangers enjoyed wildflowers and wildlife during their outings in the week ending Saturday, May 8, 2021!

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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.

Keith Hammer dreamt of ripe huckleberries as he took our lead photo of a bumblebee getting the process started!

Oregon Coast by Debra Schweitzer

The Pacific Coast appears to collide with the Rocky Mountains in reports of Swan Ranger outings ending the week on May Day, 2021!

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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.

Debra Schweitzer sent in our lead photo of the Oregon Coast . . .

Bodega Bay, California coast whale-watching, by Jan Lord.

Swan Rangers enjoyed wildlife, wildflowers and grand scenery during their outings in the week ending Saturday, April 24, 2021!

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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.

Jan Lord sent in our lead photo this week from her outing looking for gray whales along Bodega Bay in California!

Mt. Stanton and Mt. Vaught reflected in Lake McDonald. (Joel Vignere photo)

Swan Rangers saw lots of birds, other wildlife and beautiful scenery during their outings in the week ending Saturday, April 17, 2021!

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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.

Joel Vignere sent in our lead photo this week!

Crater Mountain viewed from Broken Leg Mountain (Chris Gotschalk photo)

Swan Rangers hiked, skied and traveled for their outings during the week ending Saturday, April 10, 2021!

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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.

Chris Gotschalk had to hike half way up, but then skied fine graupel snow above Elk Springs to get our lead photo, while . . .

Sunrise over the Swan Range by Pam Willison.

Swan Rangers continued to enjoy and document Spring with photos during their outings in the week ending Saturday, April 3, 2021!

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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.

Pam Willison took our lead photo . . .

Moon over Freezout Lake by Pam Willison.

Swan Rangers got in more skiing, bird watching and wildflower hunting as snow returned during the week ending Saturday, March 27, 2021!

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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.

Pam Willison and Pat Jaquith went looking for geese and other birds at Freezout Lake, where Pam took our lead photo . . .

Swan River and Swan Range by Deborah Schweitzer.

Swan Rangers went looking for signs of Spring and found some in the week ending on the first day of Spring, 2021!

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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.

Debra Schweitzer walked along the Swan River near Bigfork and sent in our lead photo!