Welding spark ignites Kalispell fireAn ominous column of smoke rose above Kalispell Wednesday morning, but it turned out to be a small fire in a wrecking yard.PLACES: Hot SpringsLocated about 90 minutes southwest of Kalispell, the tiny community of Hot Springs is a pretty great day trip for anyone feeling truly chilled to the bone by winter. Its natural mineral hot springs, prized by American Indians for hundreds of years, are considered among the most healing and therapeutic in the world. But soaking isn’t the only reason to make the drive. You’ll also find a number of ...
