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On November 5, 2009, the Land of Many Stories, a Glacier Centennial exhibit, was unveiled at the Montana Historical Society Museum in Helena. One of the elements of the exhibit will be a virtual tour– to increase the accessibility of seeing the exhibit during it’s installation.

Come join us this evening in Columbia Falls for the Glacier Centennial Night of Lights. The evening will begin with a parade at 6:30 PM on Nucleus Avenue in Columbia Falls. Circa 1900 attire is a must– and Park Rangers, among other Glacier themed floats, will stroll down the street. In addition to the parade, Santa Claus and several informational booths will be set up in Discovery Square for attendees to enjoy. The Glacier Association will be selling an array of Glacier Centennial Gifts (including our new 100 Years, 100 Stories: A View Inside Glacier National Park book).

Stories Galore!

Who would of thought that 115 minds could compile and publish a group of riveting stories in 11 months?

Well, the Glacier Centennial Program, along with 100 selected authors have launched a commemorative story book. The stories range from tales of adventures in Glacier’s high peaks to recollections of growing up on Lake McDonald. There are Ranger Tales and stories recalling Hootenannys. And pictures– Oh, the pictures tell stories all by themselves.

November 27, 2009 The First 100 Years– with Author Carol Guthrie Please join us for a special reception with Author Carol Guthrie for her new book, The First 100 Years at the Montana House in Apgar Village from 2-5 PM on Saturday, November 28, 2009.   Carol Guthrie, a freelance writer who lives in the Ninemile […]

For many, Glacier National Park is a sacred place. A massive spread of acres, mountains, valleys and glaciers that seems to have an other-worldly quality. And for many, it calls to them to come explore…numerous hikers scale the peaks and valleys of its terrain each year. Today’s Missoulian has a first-person perspective on climbing in […]

I’ve been out and about quite a bit this fall and have got to see some beautiful things! To celebrate the middle of the week, here are some photos for your viewing pleasure.

It was another successful evening for the Flathead Valley Community College, the hosts of the second Centennial Crown of the Continent Lecture Series. Presented by Geography Department Chairman Dr. Jim Byrne of the University of Lethbridge, Byrne was tasked with establishing the broader geographical elements that help define the Crown of the Continent.

This is one of my favorite places in Western Montana. What’s yours?

There are still a few weeks of summer left! Now is the time to seize the day and take to the great outdoors like never before. To get your weekend adventure going, check out the following pics from a recent visit to Glacier National Park. You could be like these people… Or you could be […]

It’s Monday. And after a gloomy overcast start to the day the sun is radiating its warmth, which in my mind means that life is good!