Life + Culture

Fun with Dick and Jane

Celebrating 71 years of marriage with the Solbergs Article by Julie Schnieders | Photography by Summer Zalesky Sitting down with Dick and Jane Solberg, who have been married for 71 years, was like stepping back in time in their home on Whitefish Lake. Their love and conviviality were present during the two-hour-plus interview. Jane, at 90, is quick-witted with a contagious laugh, and Dick, at 93, is sharp as a tack, whose quiet demeanor speaks volumes.   Jane reminisced that their property...

Sports + Recreation

Riding Behind at 40 Miles Per Hour

Whitefish skijoring: Montana's extreme winter sport Article by Sydney Ludden | Photography by Porsche Jean Photography and Whitefish Skijoring When Leah Mitchell tells me that Whitefish Skijoring started as a bar bet, I can't help but smile. Because of course it did. What else would inspire someone to strap on skis, grab a rope attached to a galloping horse, and launch themselves down a course dotted with jumps and gates at speeds that would make most of us reconsider our life choices? "It...

Wellness

Kicking it at Quinn's

A deeper look into Quinn's Hot Springs Resort Article by Summer Zalesky | Photography by Mary Kate Teske If you've been lucky enough to sit in the mineral-rich water of Quinn's Hot Springs Resort, then you know just as well as their General Manager, Denise Moreth, the restoration that comes from a soak. In this interview, Denise was kind enough to share not only the experience of Quinn's, but some of the science and history behind the magical resort as well.   How do you monitor and protect...

Local Services

The Impact of Adoption

Tails from the Humane Society of Northwest Montana Article by Kelsie Ring | Photography by Lost Creek Photography Scratches on the door, paw prints in the dirt, slobber on the walls, and fur on the couch—pet owners know these signs well. Whether cleaning up after my Saint Bernard’s slobber or taking my Cocker Spaniel on the boat, I have countless tales that remind me these animals aren’t just pets, they’re family. The Humane Society of Northwest Montana is a heartwarming organization...