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Northwestern Outdoorsman Joins the K96 Line-Up

Anne James — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:58:17 +0000

John Kruse, host of the Northwestern Outdoorsman, assures me that 5am is not too early for outdoor enthusiasts to be up and tuned in on a Sunday morning, so that’s when we’re airing his weekly 1-hour program on K96fm. The show highlights hunting, fishing and other recreational activities in Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. [...]

Glacier Park: Plowing to the Sun

Anne James — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:10:42 +0000

Thanks to a donation from the non-profit Glacier National Park Foundation, plowing of Glacier's Going to the Sun Road will begin on schedule.

Click HERE for updates on the crew's progress on Going to the Sun and the

GNPC Announces Additional Grants to Glacier National Park for 2013

Anne James — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:52:02 +0000

(COLUMBIA FALLS, MONT.) – The Board of Trustees of the Glacier National Park Conservancy (GNPC) is pleased to announce that they have awarded an additional $30,000 to fund four projects to the already announced nine year-end grants to Glacier National Park for 2013 projects. These funds come from the sale of the Montana Glacier [...]

USFS Releases 2012 Year In Review

Anne James — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:45:17 +0000

The U.S. Forest Service’s northern region office in Missoula has released its 2012 Year in Review. The 24-page document reviews USFS activities in Idaho, Montana and North Dakota, ranging from wildfire management to insect damage mitigation, timber operations, historical and cultural programs. Click HERE to read and/or download the pdf document.

Glacier Park to Keep Iconic Red Buses on the Road

Wendy Nielsen — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:25:07 +0000

WEST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — The National Park Service says it is modifying the terms of the prospectus for a concessions contract in Glacier National Park to make it clear the park intends to keep its fleet of 33 red tourist buses on the road. The Glacier Park Foundation and other groups criticized the prospectus [...]

Saturday in the Park….On Snowshoes!

Anne James — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:35:53 +0000

WEST GLACIER, MONT. – Glacier National Park is hosting Winter Signs Snowshoe Walks every Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. beginning Saturday, January 12, Winter Trails Day. This day is celebrated throughout the country as an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and discover the fitness and social benefits of outdoor activities. T

Glacier Seeks Summer Workers, Concessionaire

Anne James — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:59:35 +0000

It may be the middle of winter, but officials at Glacier National Park are beginning to look for seasonal employees for the summertime. If you're interested, click HERE to visit the federal government's JobsUSA website. The link should take you right to the list of jobs in and around Glacier.

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Wish You Were Here…..

Anne James — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:22:36 +0000

This iconic view of St Mary Lake is one of the 91 vintage Montana postcards in the collection of the Boston Public Library. Here are a few of the postcards from our area. Click HERE to view the entire collection on flickr.com .

Merging Glacier Groups Need a New Logo

Anne James — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:52:14 +0000

PRESS RELEASE:

(WEST GLACIER, MONT.) – The Board of Directors of the Glacier Association (formerly the Glacier Natural History Association) and the Board of Trustees of the Glacier National Park Fund are excited to invite you to help us create a new look for our merged identity - Glacier National Park Conservancy (effective January 1, 2013)

Rounding 3rd & Heading Toward Home

Jerry Puffer — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:52:34 +0000

We are about two thirds of the way through our book at the Tuesday evening Montana History at the Marias Heritage Center here in Shelby. Today’s Tuesday & I’ll be heading toward the Heritage at 6 tonight for more Montana History reading. As many of you Puffman Blog readers already know, we’re currently enjoying the [...]

We Needed That! – Elbow Pass Wildfire Update Oct 5, 2012

Anne James — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:20:23 +0000

From: Wendy Clark, Fire Information Officer

On Tuesday, October 2, portions of the fire were very active in part due to winds associated with an approaching cold front. There was active burning with some spread in Rapid Creek, Sugarloaf, and Bar Creek on the west side of the Continental Divide, and active burning with group tree torching and some short crown runs in the Halfmoon area east of the Divide

I Done My Best Work For Her

Jerry Puffer — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:23:57 +0000

That’s what the late Charlie Russell said about the “little woman”, Nancy Cooper Russell & we’re currently enjoying a book about Charlie & the missus up at the Marias Heritage Center here in Shelby. I’ll be reporting to the sun room at the Heritage Center this evening (Tuesday) at 6 to read more “Montana History”. [...]

Jim's In The Bob

Jerry Puffer — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:15:13 +0000

Jim Anderson, down at Grizzly Sports & Grizzly Auto usually joins me Monday mornings around 7 o’clock to talk ammo, guns, & outdoor fun. THIS Monday, Jim is where he loves best…”The Great Bob Marshall Wilderness”. Jim Anderson is what Montana is all about. I’ll still be on the line with Grizzly Sports this Monday [...]

Two GNP Partner Organizations to Merge

Anne James — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:43:46 +0000

(WEST GLACIER, MONT.) – The Board of Trustees of the Glacier National Park Fund and the Board of Directors of the Glacier Association (formerly the Glacier Natural History Association) have agreed to a merger of these two Glacier National Park Partners. The merger will be effectiveJanuary 1, 2013, and the name of the [...]

Montana History Returns To The Heritage

Jerry Puffer — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:34:35 +0000

Today is Tuesday, & that means it's "Montana History" reading this evening at the Marias Heritage Center here in Shelby. I'll be there at six to continue with the book we're currently enjoying, "Behind Every Man-The Story of Nancy Cooper Russell", Charlie's wife AND boss! Joan Stauffer, who's performed her one-woman stage presentation of the life & times of Nancy Cooper Russell more than a hundred times before enthusiastic audiences across the country, has penned quite an engaging tome. Nancy &

Heading Back To The Heritage

Jerry Puffer — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:52:41 +0000

I’m heading back to the Marias Heritage Center this evening (Tuesday) for more “Montana History” reading at 6 o’clock. I’m looking forward to it this week more than ever…I missed last week when I was back east. Thanks again to Heritage Center resident Marie Ostrem for sitting in the reading chair last Tuesday evening. I’m [...]

I Done My Best Work For Her

Jerry Puffer — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:34:31 +0000

Nancy Cooper was her name & she was married to the infamous Charlie Russell. We’re currently enjoying the story of Nancy Cooper Russell, “Behind Every Man” at our Tuesday evening Montana History reading at the Marias Heritage Center here in Shelby. Joan Stauffer’s tome tells how Nancy’s greatest contribution may have been the inspiration she [...]

GNP Reports 45-Acre Wildfire Near Avalanche Lake

Anne James — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:43:58 +0000

We were hoping, but Glacier National Park will not make it through the 2012 wildfire season unsinged. Park officials report a 45-acre willdfire is burning on Mount Brown, near Avalanche Lake, on the west side of the park. 25 firefighters from GNP, the Flathead national Forest and Kootenai National Forest are on scene, along with [...]

It's Not Over On The Front

Jerry Puffer — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:57:44 +0000

Summer fun's not over on our Rocky Mountain Front by any stretch...this Friday evening, the Coalition to Protect the Rocky Mountain Front is having their annual barbecue at the Choteau Country Club & it sounds like a blast! Happy Hour & LIVE music kicks off at 5:30 Friday night to be followed with a dinner & program to boot. They're ha

Time To Put Away My Pole

Jerry Puffer — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:51:38 +0000

This Labor Day weekend marks the END of the “Old Fishing Hole” for this season. Now, summer really is over in my mind. I hope you can join us sometime this weekend on KSEN and K 96 FM for the final “Old Fishing Hole” broadcast of the season. All the regulars with be here & [...]