Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to info@whitefishlegacy.org.

We'll have three live bands, local craft beer from Tamarack Brewing Company, food trucks, a giant raffle including two roundtrip tickets on Alaska Airlines, kids activities, and much more - ALL in support of WLP and the Whitefish Trail!

Quotations are due by 4:00pm Tuesday, July 20, with work slated to begin as soon as possible thereafter. Trail construction is to be completed by October 1. Trail construction will be separated into two projects: Upper Trails (2.1 miles) and lower trails (1.8 miles). Proposals should be submitted to the Whitefish Parks & Recreation Department referencing Whitefish Trail Upper Holbrook Trail Construction or Whitefish Trail Lower Holbrook Trail Construction.

The dog days of summer have finally arrived in the Flathead Valley. Weeklong blistering sun has been tempered by soaking thunderstorms, feeding our local crop of huckleberries.

Avid berry pickers have been buzzing with anticipation these past few weeks, and it always seems to anchor some early-summer conversations. Our local huckleberry-picking elders have anecdotal climate knowledge that fosters both predictions for the upcoming season and reflections on past bumper crops.

Will this year's perfect combination of heat and intermittent rain provide the boost to grow plump but also perfectly sweet berries? Time will only tell as our low elevation bushes start to ripen. The Whitefish Trail is the perfect place to explore for these early season 'trail snacks', and Beaver Lakes is a great place to start. There's over 16 miles of trail surrounded by thousands of acres of public land and more berries than can be picked.

The abundance of huckleberries not only feeds legendary pies at Loula's, but they are also a critical food source for many local animals including black and grizzly bears. As you get out to tromp through the woods, take your bear spray and know how to use it. Pick with a friend, and be sure to make plenty of noise when entering thick undergrowth. If you need to brush up on bear safety including a demonstration on how to use bear spray, review the Bear Aware web page at Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks.

Our Whitefish Trail Coordinator, Sam, and hard-working volunteers have been busy with some major maintenance projects including new crib staircase to enjoy the lakeshore and bench at Spencer Lake. If you see Sam and volunteers working on the trail, say thanks for working through the heat!

The Whitefish Trail has been busy in early mornings as trail users avoid the hottest part of the day. Wildflowers continue to bloom amidst bright green undergrowth, and a few trees have come down during the recent storms. Keep sending us your trail reports!