Articles with the Tag: Flathead Lake
ELMO — The Standing Arrow Powwow brought dancers, drummers, vendors and visitors from many states to Elmo. The weather remained about 40 degrees cooler than the Arlee Celebration on the Fourth of July, so the dancers were happy. With its new arbor in use only a few years, the old arbo...
Fishermen, It appears that mid-summer 2015 could be remembered as a time of notably good fishing. With the exception of lake trout, Flathead Lake proper has begun to produce great catches of perch, whitefish and small mouth bass with the chances of catching crappie especially at the north end of the lake ...
Choppy seas and a wind on July 12 delayed the start of the inaugural Flathead Laker Poker Paddle, but the waves calmed by afternoon and the event went off without a hitch, according to Lakers President Greg McCormick. “Our goal was to have 100 paddlers, and it ended up at about 108 watercraft,&rdquo...
YELLOW BAY – A sophisticated modeling system used by University of Montana researchers at the Flathead Lake biological station could play a key role in the lake’s future. In a talk June 29 Researcher Shawn Devlin told the audience that he has been working with the model, which is seeing ...
Best Bloomin’ Business, Residence nominations due July 17 Remember to nominate your neighbor or yourself for the Best Bloomin’ Residence and Best Bloomin’ Business contest put on by the Beautification Committee of Envision Polson. Forms are available at Southshore Green...
The cheers of onlookers greeted Sarah Thomas as she emerged from the water at Riverside Park Friday evening, covered nose to toe in diaper rash lotion. Most were clapping only because they were encouraged to do so by the few who understood the significance of the historic moment. The Colorado open-wate...
POLSON — Locals know Mission Valley offers a number of hidden gems that beckon to adventurous wayfarers from across the globe, but even the most experienced of explorers could be missing something unless they see the sprawling geographic diversity from above. Sean Fragua has spent the past 11 years ...
POLSON — The wild roses bloomed early, haying started early and now the Flathead sweet cherries are ripening early. The Finley Point cherry plant will be opening as early as July 5, according to Brian Campbell, Monson Fruit Company field representative and local cherry grower. Sun exp...
LAKE COUNTY — The National Weather Service’s heat advisory issued for Saturday and Sunday warned those living in Western Montana to be prepared for some of the hottest weather ever recorded in the month of June, and they were right. Across the state on Sunday, Helena set an all-time reco...
POLSON — A Colorado family survived a plane crash about a half a mile up Rocky Point Road north of Polson. The pilot of the 1946 Taylorcraft said he and his wife and 2-year-old son were flying at a high altitude sightseeing when they experienced engine failure, according to Lake County Sheriff Don B...
