View of Flathead Lake from Peterson Creek Trail. (Pam Willison photo)

Swan Rangers hiked and skied as snow conditions teetered on the brink during the week ending Saturday, January 2, 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, Pat and Mary skied up the Bear Creek Road and first portion of the Peterson Creek Trail, gaining the above view of Ferndale and Flathead Lake.

Fresh snow and a sunny day on Peters Ridge Road! (Keith Hammer photos unless otherwise noted)

Swan Rangers are back to skiing after Santa delivered some fresh snow for Christmas, a happy result for the week ending December 26, 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.

Keith and Pam skied Peters Ridge Road (above) and in Krause Basin . . .

Swan Mountain sunrise! (Chris Gotschalk photo)

Swan Rangers found interesting things to photograph both on and off "the farm" in the week ending Saturday, December 19, 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.

Captain Chris Gotschalk took the photo above from his house near the Swan River, writing "Red in the morning, sailor's warning!"

Stormy Swan Range and sun at Echo Lake! (Pam Willison photo)

Swan Rangers found wonder in things great and small on their outings during the week ending Saturday, December 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.

Pam Willison wandered around looking for birds at Echo Lake, where she took the photo above, then . . .

North Shore Flathead Lake and Swan Range (Keith Hammer photo)

Swan Rangers sent in photos of their outings from around the world in the week ending Saturday, December 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.

Keith and Pam hiked the North Shore of Flathead Lake again, but this time near Somers, again looking east to the Swan Range (above) and . . .

North Shore of Flathead Lake and Swan Range. (Keith Hammer photos unless otherwise noted)

The Swan Rangers took outings on the beach and in forests as far flung as Seattle during the week ending November 28, 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.

Keith and Pam hiked the North Shore of Flathead Lake on a sunny, windy day, looking east to the Swan Range (above) and . . .

The big meadow near lower Gildart Creek! (Keith Hammer photo)

Swan Rangers shed their skis and returned to hiking in the warm week ending Saturday, November 21, 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.

Middle Fork Flathead River (Debra Schweitzer photo)

Swan Rangers hiked and skied, coming across fire, water and snow in the week ending Saturday, November 14, 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.

Mountains near West Glacier. (Debra Schweitzer photo)

Swan Rangers hiked along rivers and lakes during the week ending Saturday, November 7, 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.

Bond Falls (Keith Hammer photo)

Swan Rangers saw lots of bear tracks on their hikes during the week ending Saturday, October 31, 2020!

It is big game hunting season, so keep your bear spray handy and be extra careful not to stumble upon game or gut piles left behind by hunters. There may be a very defensive bear feeding on it! Ravens ganging up in one area can be a sign there is dead meat nearby - and they may not be the only ones at the party!

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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.