living in Montana

Hiking in Kootenai National Forest: Lupine Lake Trail

July 6, 2020 By Kat Palmiotti

Hiking in Kootenai National Forest: Lupine Lake Trail What else does one do on a beautiful Summer Sunday but find a new hiking trail that one has not yet explored? OK, maybe that wouldn't be your first choice, but if it would, then this might be the trail for your next Sunday adventure! ... » Learn More about Hiking in Kootenai National Forest: Lupine Lake Trail

Hike to Avalanche Lake: Glacier National Park

June 24, 2020 By Kat Palmiotti

Hike to Avalanche Lake: Glacier National Park Yesterday was bound to be an amazing day. As one of the first days of summer, it was forecast to be in the 80s with clear blue skies and beautiful dry Montana air. So what else could we possibly do but make the 45 minute drive to Glacier National Park ... » Learn More about Hike to Avalanche Lake: Glacier National Park

The pleasure of Montana neighbors

January 27, 2020 By Kat Palmiotti

The pleasure of Montana neighbors Yesterday I had the good fortune to be able to host a small get-together at my Kalispell home. I wanted to be able to get to know some of my neighbors a little better, and of course to be able to cook for company. Two things that I love to do! We've been in our ... » Learn More about The pleasure of Montana neighbors

Habitat for Humanity® Volunteer: What’s it all about?

Habitat for Humanity® Volunteer: What’s it all about? I am a Habitat for Humanity® volunteer in the Flathead Valley of Montana. This short post provides a summary of what it is like to volunteer with this organization, just in case you are interested in doing so. So click on the link below to find out:

Canoeing at Foy’s Lake Kalispell MT

Canoeing at Foy’s Lake Kalispell MT Foy’s Lake is located in Kalispell Montana near the entrance to Lone Pine Park west of town. It’s a small lake, only about a mile long and 1/2 mile wide, covering 241 acres. It’s stocked with fish on a regular basis. Foy’s Lake is shallow towards the edges and … » Learn More about Canoeing at Foy’s Lake Kalispell MT

Flathead Valley Exchange Club and the Kalispell 2022 Field of Honor®

Flathead Valley Exchange Club and the Kalispell 2022 Field of Honor® The Flathead Valley Exchange Club held a Field of Honor® from Friday May 27th to Monday May 30th, 2022. The event was held at Glacier High School, 375 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell, MT 59901. The Field of Honor® kicked off on Friday May 27th, with … » Learn More about Flathead Valley Exchange Club and the Kalispell 2022 Field of Honor®

Review: Woodcock Auto Body, Washingtonville NY

Review: Woodcock Auto Body, Washingtonville NY A few weeks ago, as I drove down a local street, a deer ran into the truck I was driving. As you can see from the photos below, the passenger side was damaged. After contacting my insurance company, and getting a recommendation for an auto repair shop from my … » Learn More about Review: Woodcock Auto Body, Washingtonville NY

Walton Lake, Monroe NY

Walton Lake, Monroe NY Walton Lake is a reservoir located in Monroe NY, accessible from Lakes Road. Yesterday was the first day of the Memorial Day weekend and it was a great morning for a paddle. As I was moving my canoe down the lake, I thought it was a perfect time to share information … » Learn More about Walton Lake, Monroe NY