Opinion
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A bridge in Bigfork is just as important as Baltimore
For hours after the tragic accident that took down a bridge over the Pabsco River in Baltimore, our nation sat tog…
Tips for aging from Glacier Nurse Direct
In their first column of 2023, Glacier Nurse Direct owners Kristy Naylor RN And Marcy Kleinjan RN give tips for aging well as we embark on a new year.
“Photography is 90 percent man, 10 percent equipment”: A quick peek into the life of Herman Schnitzmeyer
The Bigfork Eagle's first history column of 2023 focuses on the work of photographer Herman Schnitzmeyer. Bigfork History Project Volunteer Kyle Steler said th…
Tips for staying healthy in the wintertime from Glacier Nurse Direct
Read Glacier Nurse Direct's December column about different tips for staying healthy during Montana's frigid winter months.
Good riddance to the Holland Lake Lodge expansion proposal
The rollout of a proposal by one of North America’s biggest ski developers to triple the size of Holland Lake Lodge and bring industrial tourism and commercial recreation to the rural, wildlife-rich Swan Valley in …
Bear Awareness During Hunting Season
In their November column, Swan Valley Connection's Executive Director Rebecca Ramsey writes about the importance of staying bear aware while hunting.
Understanding your health care rights
Read Glacier Nurse Direct's November column about understanding your rights when it comes to health care.
The Bigfork Fire of 1912
Bigfork History Project Volunteer Kyle Stetler writes in his November column about one of Bigfork's largest disasters.
Deep Dive into FLBS: Giving a Hoot for Collaboration
In this column, Flathead Lake Biological Station Information/Media Manager Ian Withrow writes about efforts to track Northern Saw-whet Owls near Yellow Bay.
High healthcare costs and what you can do to combat them
In their September column, Glacier Nurse Direct owners Kristy Naylor RN And Marcy Kleinjan RN talked about the high costs of senior care. This month, they are …
Wayfarers and Harry Horn – A uniquely Bigfork State Park
Read Bigfork History Project Volunteer Kyle Stetler's October column about the history of Wayfarers State Park.
2022 Swan Valley Bear News: A Bear Food Crisis Year
In our last bear safety column of 2022, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Park Bear Conflict Management Specialist Justine Vallieres looks back on a busy year of bear…
Deep Dive into FLBS: A Life Line for Trout Fishing
Flathead Lake Biological Station Information/Media Manager Ian Withrow writes in his September column about Montana's trout fishing ecosystem.
The cost of growing old
Health column writers and Glacier Nurse Direct owners Kristy Naylor RN and Marcy Kleinjan RN discuss the rising cost of care for seniors.
The Shipwrecks and Underwater Treasures Around Bigfork
Read Bigfork History Project's September column about treasures that can be found at the bottom of lakes and rivers near Bigfork.
Being bear aware: gleaning for bears
Read September's Bear Aware column from Swan Valley Bear Resources about the importance of gleaning your fruit trees before the bears do.