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Articles with the Tag: Big Arm

Fight weeds with Flathead Lake State Park

News from Montana State Parks BIGFORK – Montana State Parks invites the public to help Flathead Lake State Park staff combat invasive weeds this summer. Weed pulling events are scheduled for Saturday, June 25 at Yellow Bay and Saturday, July 9 at Finley Point. Both events are scheduled from 10 a.m...

Crew cleans Wild Horse Island trail Crew cleans Wild Horse Island trail

WILDHORSE ISLAND – Not everyone sees the wild horses that roam on an island on Flathead Lake. A small group of volunteers loaded into a boat on Saturday at the Big Arm State Park docks with Montana Fish, Wild and Parks employees and went out on the island with hopes of seeing the horses and other...

Celebrate National Trails Day at Wild Horse Island

BIG ARM – In recognition of National Trails Day, Montana State Parks will host a Trail Work Party on Wild Horse Island at Flathead Lake State Park on Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join Flathead Lake State Park to celebrate National Trails Day by helping to maintain the trail loop on Wild Ho...

Big Arm citizen group following Polson Rural Fire Board closely

POLSON — Fiscal oversight and board procedure emerged as a theme at the March 9 Polson Rural Fire Board meeting, among other quietly contentious issues. Concerned Big Arm citizens continue to question the board, as months of dissent between the entities remains present.  The evening began with ...

Fire destroys business Fire destroys business

RONAN – A dark gray cloud of smoke rolled out of S&S Sports on U.S. Highway 93 near mile marker 43 on Monday, March 14, a little after 1 p.m.  The business was closed like usual on a Monday afternoon, and the gates surrounding the business were locked. Mark Trim saw the smoke and headed tow...

Fire destroys business Fire destroys business

RONAN – A dark gray cloud of smoke rolled out of S&S Sports on U.S. Highway 93 near mile marker 43 on Monday, March 14, at about 1 p.m.   The business was closed like usual on a Monday afternoon, and the gates surrounding the business were locked. Mark Trim saw the smoke and headed towar...

Holiday Briefs

Mission Valley Children’s Choir presents Christmas concert RONAN — Mission Valley Children’s Choir will present its Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church on 406 Fifth Ave. SW in Ronan. The choir is directed by Cathy Gillhouse and Pastor Seth Nelson...

Up the lake with a paddle Up the lake with a paddle

Sun and water add up to a good day for a kayaker near Big Arm.

Best perch fishing ever Best perch fishing ever

Fishermen, In the last few weeks we’ve had the best summer perch fishing around the docks at Polson than I can ever remember. Recently I was out with Eric Smithers from Missoula along with three of his kids —  Anna, the oldest, Aaron and Caleb. Once we were into the fish there was no goin...

Fires, smoking never allowed on Wild Horse Island

News from Montana State Parks  BIG ARM – Montana State Parks reminds visitors that fire restrictions are in effect at Wild Horse Island State Park on Flathead Lake at all times, meaning year round. Due to the remote location, high fuels and typical arid conditions on the island, all open fla...


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