AM 1240 KLYQ » Lake Como http://klyq.com Hamilton's Newstalk Leader Mon, 20 May 2013 02:00:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Expect Lake Como Logging Almost Every Day of the Week http://klyq.com/expect-lake-como-logging-almost-every-day-of-the-week/ http://klyq.com/expect-lake-como-logging-almost-every-day-of-the-week/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 17:56:53 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=110397 The Bitterroot National Forest crews are logging beetle-killed and infested trees and thinning other forest stands around Lake Como.

The 210-acre project has required the closure of some popular areas, including the Lake Como boat launch on the south side of the lake, according to Tod McKay of the USFS

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]]> http://klyq.com/expect-lake-como-logging-almost-every-day-of-the-week/feed/ 0 The beetle-killed trees are being removed. (KLYQ File Photo) Lake Como Boat Launch Will Close During Logging http://klyq.com/lake-como-boat-launch-will-close-during-logging/ http://klyq.com/lake-como-boat-launch-will-close-during-logging/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:14:32 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=94820 The trees around Lake Como have been attacked by the Mountain Pine Beetle. Many trees have died and others are dying, causing a safety hazard for people who visit the area.

One logging operation was completed last year and another has begun to make the area safe for recreation

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]]> http://klyq.com/lake-como-boat-launch-will-close-during-logging/feed/ 0 The Lake Como boat launch last summer. (KLYQ Photo) Bitterroot National Forest Wants Public Comment on Lake Como Area Project http://klyq.com/bitterroot-national-forest-wants-public-comment-on-lake-como-area-project/ http://klyq.com/bitterroot-national-forest-wants-public-comment-on-lake-como-area-project/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:19:12 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=93838 The Bitterroot National Forest has plans to work on about 5,640 acres of forest land between Lake Como and Lost Horse Road.

The area encompasses land on the ridge between Lake Como and the Lost Horse Canyon on the north

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]]> http://klyq.com/bitterroot-national-forest-wants-public-comment-on-lake-como-area-project/feed/ 0 The area under consideration for management by the Bitterroot National Forest. (USFS) More Beetle-killed Trees to be Removed at Lake Como http://klyq.com/more-beetle-killed-trees-to-be-removed-at-lake-como/ http://klyq.com/more-beetle-killed-trees-to-be-removed-at-lake-como/#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:11:59 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=92879 The Bitterroot National Forest is heading back to Lake Como to remove more trees that have been killed or are dying from infestations of the Mountain Pine Beetle.

Logging has been conducted over the past year, and now another project on 210 acres will remove trees from campgrounds and areas on the south and north sides of the lake

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]]> http://klyq.com/more-beetle-killed-trees-to-be-removed-at-lake-como/feed/ 0 Mountain Pine Beetles have attacked nearby trees in this 2012 photo. (USFS) The Shifting Sands of Como Lake http://klyq.com/the-shifting-sands-of-como-lake/ http://klyq.com/the-shifting-sands-of-como-lake/#comments Sun, 06 Jan 2013 11:40:41 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=79743 The beach area at Lake Como northwest of Darby has been transformed over the last few years into a convenient gathering place for summer visitors.

In fact, the Lake Como area is the top recreation area for the Northern Region of the U

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]]> http://klyq.com/the-shifting-sands-of-como-lake/feed/ 0 The restored sand at Lake Como. (KLYQ Photo) Winter Arrives at Lake Como http://klyq.com/winter-arrives-at-lake-como/ http://klyq.com/winter-arrives-at-lake-como/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:47:04 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=78983 Tracks head on out onto the thickening ice at Lake Como, northwest of Darby. The lake's water level recedes to its historic shoreline (pre-dam) in the winter, revealing much of the lake bottom.

The popular recreation area is a lot quieter this time of the year

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]]> http://klyq.com/winter-arrives-at-lake-como/feed/ 0 Lake Como in the winter. (Fullerton Photo) Trapping Setbacks Required on Lake Como Ski Trails [AUDIO] http://klyq.com/trapping-setbacks-required-on-lake-como-ski-trails-audio/ http://klyq.com/trapping-setbacks-required-on-lake-como-ski-trails-audio/#comments Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:06:36 +0000 Peter Christian http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=121689 Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor Julie King has signed an order to require 150 foot setbacks from cross-country ski trails around Lake Como.

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]]> http://klyq.com/trapping-setbacks-required-on-lake-como-ski-trails-audio/feed/ 0 photo courtesy of Dennis from Atlanta/flickr.com New Rules for Wolf Traps in Lake Como Area http://klyq.com/new-rules-for-wolf-traps-in-lake-como-area/ http://klyq.com/new-rules-for-wolf-traps-in-lake-como-area/#comments Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:28:50 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=77298 A wolf trap set near a popular cross country ski trail caused the Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor to issue new trapping restrictions in the Lake Como area.

Supervisor Julie King is signing an order to require 150-foot setbacks from the cross country trails near Lake Como

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]]> http://klyq.com/new-rules-for-wolf-traps-in-lake-como-area/feed/ 0 Ice on Lake Como in the Bitterroots. (KLYQ Photo) Lake Como Adjusting to Lower Water Levels http://klyq.com/lake-como-adjusting-to-lower-water-levels/ http://klyq.com/lake-como-adjusting-to-lower-water-levels/#comments Sat, 25 Aug 2012 07:31:19 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=52054 The summer season is coming to an end.

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]]> http://klyq.com/lake-como-adjusting-to-lower-water-levels/feed/ 0 A month ago, Como Lake was like this. Now, the water level is lower. (KLYQ Photo) Lake Como Wood's Cabin – Rent It! http://klyq.com/lake-como-woods-cabin-rent-it/ http://klyq.com/lake-como-woods-cabin-rent-it/#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:16:26 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=49902 Rent a place on the lake...in the winter.

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]]> http://klyq.com/lake-como-woods-cabin-rent-it/feed/ 0 The approach to Wood's Cabin at Lake Como, Montana. (USFS Photo) Lake Como Day Fee is Waived Saturday June 9 http://klyq.com/lake-como-day-fee-is-waived-saturday-june-9/ http://klyq.com/lake-como-day-fee-is-waived-saturday-june-9/#comments Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:15:59 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=43170 GO Day means Get Outdoors. Good advice.

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]]> http://klyq.com/lake-como-day-fee-is-waived-saturday-june-9/feed/ 0 Como Lake in the Bitterroot Mountains. (KLYQ File Photo) Como Boat Launch Opens http://klyq.com/como-boat-launch-opens/ http://klyq.com/como-boat-launch-opens/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 22:49:59 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=40172 The south side of the lake opens, but the north side has some closure.

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]]> http://klyq.com/como-boat-launch-opens/feed/ 0 Looking along the dam to the "soon-to-busy" boat ramp at Lake Como. (KLYQ Photo) No Boat Launch for You – Yet http://klyq.com/no-boat-launch-for-you-yet/ http://klyq.com/no-boat-launch-for-you-yet/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 17:16:55 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=39370 Improvements will soon be completed.

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]]> http://klyq.com/no-boat-launch-for-you-yet/feed/ 0 The road is closed to the Lake Como Boat Launch. (KLYQ Photo) Bitterroot's Lake Como Boat Area Under Construction http://klyq.com/bitterroots-lake-como-boat-area-under-construction/ http://klyq.com/bitterroots-lake-como-boat-area-under-construction/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:34:55 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=36066 More parking spaces are being added.

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]]> http://klyq.com/bitterroots-lake-como-boat-area-under-construction/feed/ 0 Como Lake (KLYQ Photo) Bitterroot Forest Needs Como Hosts http://klyq.com/bitterroot-forest-needs-como-hosts/ http://klyq.com/bitterroot-forest-needs-como-hosts/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:57:08 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=31331 Volunteers are in demand!

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]]> http://klyq.com/bitterroot-forest-needs-como-hosts/feed/ 0 Lake Como, south of Hamilton. (File photo) Bring Your Own S'mores! http://klyq.com/bring-your-own-smores/ http://klyq.com/bring-your-own-smores/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:47 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=3425 Almost every Saturday this summer, people will gather 'round a campfire at the Lower Campground at Lake Como for a Saturday evening Campfire Chat.
Fred Weisbecker of the Bitterroot Back Country Horsemen will be the featured speaker, along with other special guests

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]]> http://klyq.com/bring-your-own-smores/feed/ 0 Campfire (Random Reflections Photo) Darbarians Unite! June 17 to 20 http://klyq.com/darbarians-unite-june-17-to-20/ http://klyq.com/darbarians-unite-june-17-to-20/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:10:24 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=2587 The families that call Darby home, and those who settled the south valley of the Bitterroot are getting together for a full weekend June 17-20.
The Darby Bitter Root Descendants Reunion will be centered around the Darby Clubhouse, the Darby Park and the Darby Library

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]]> http://klyq.com/darbarians-unite-june-17-to-20/feed/ 0 KLYQ Photo (insert name here) Campground Opens http://klyq.com/insert-name-here-campground-opens/ http://klyq.com/insert-name-here-campground-opens/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 22:38:37 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=2192 It doesn't have an official name yet, but the newly renovated Group Site area at Lake Como on the Bitterroot National Forest will have its grand opening from 10am to 12 noon Saturday, May 21.
What to call the area was the subject of a contest, where the public was invited to pick a name for that site and the Campground at Lake Como - which is not quite done

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]]> http://klyq.com/insert-name-here-campground-opens/feed/ 0 (B.R.I.D. File Photo) It Makes Scents ! http://klyq.com/it-makes-scents/ http://klyq.com/it-makes-scents/#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 00:38:43 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=2125 The mountain pine beetle has been devastating Montana forests in the last couple of years. The Bitterroot National Forest is planning to spray the insecticide Carbaryl in popular areas to protect trees from the tree-killing pest

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]]> http://klyq.com/it-makes-scents/feed/ 0 KLYQ Photo It's No Picnic http://klyq.com/its-no-picnic/ http://klyq.com/its-no-picnic/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:00:08 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=1594 Vandals caused an estimated $15,000 damage to concrete-and-wood picnic tables at Lake Como over the weekend. Bitterroot National Forest Public Affairs Officer Tod McKay said the tables, weighing about 500 pounds each, were overturned Saturday night or Sunday morning

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]]> http://klyq.com/its-no-picnic/feed/ 0 Bitterroot Forest Service Photo