Sports + Recreation

Fisherfolk

Lakestream: Where the passion of fishing meets the love of people Article by Marko Capoferri | Photography by Nick Haas Even when times are tight, we Montanans are wealthy, for we are rich in land and water. And it’s a richness that we can go right up to and touch. “The beautiful thing about Montana is this access,” says Justin Lawrence, owner of Lakestream Fly Shop in Whitefish. “We are leaps and bounds above other states. Anywhere water touches is public property. In a place where it’s...

Life + Culture

Guardians of the Flathead

A conversation with Lincoln Chute of Firesafe Flathead Article by Summer Zalesky In the rugged beauty of the Mountain West, fire is an inevitable neighbor. For those who have built legacies and luxury retreats among the pines, understanding the distinction between fighting a flame and preventing one is the first step in stewardship. We sat down with Lincoln Chute, Flathead County Fire Service Area Manager and a leading voice at FireSafe Flathead, to discuss why "resource management" is the...

Life + Culture

The Iron Warriors

The next generation of American-made manufacturing Article by Kate Heston | Photography by Kory Anderson At five days old, he attended his first steam engine show. At nine years old, he learned about the 150 Case steam tractor, the largest ever made in the early 20th century. In 2018, Kory Anderson created, by hand, a rendition of that 150 Case, a feat that earned him a place in the Guinness World Records.  But beyond steam engines Kory’s love for American history rings true in other forms...

Real Estate

From Homemaker to Realtor

Leanna Klaus expands family-driven realty in the valley Article by Kate Heston | Photography by Nikity Nak Creatives Leanna Klaus measures success by looking back at how far she’s come. Now a Flathead Valley realtor, Leanna has one word to describe the career she’s built: thankful.  Leanna is not only thankful for the life she’s built but also for the women who came before her, the women who will come after her and the women she gets to meet through work today. “Don’t let fear stop you,”...