September 25, 2026About 2 min read

Cider in Troy and a closer look at Glacier’s raptors

Going-to-the-Sun Road follows a green mountainside above a waterfall and deep valley in Glacier National Park. — Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier National Park. Archive photograph; capture date not stated. Credit: NPS / Tim Rains.

Fresh cider or a closer look at migrating raptors? Next weekend brings two different reasons to get out in Northwest Montana: a community festival in Troy and a chance to learn from Glacier’s wildlife biologists.

Lead story

Make a Friday of Troy’s apple harvest

Troy Farmers Market lists its 11th annual Apple Festival for October 2. Expect fresh-pressed cider, apple treats and live music. The event also includes a Bear Fair, with family activities and bear-spray training alongside the harvest celebration.

Friday, October 2, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Troy Farmers Market, 729 E. Missoula Avenue, Troy.

The brief

Bring binoculars to Glacier’s Hawk Watch

The National Park Service’s August announcement lists an October 3 open house near Lake McDonald Lodge. Biologists will explain how to identify and count migrating raptors. Live birds are scheduled for midday, followed by a monitoring session; the park asks participants to bring binoculars.

Saturday, October 3, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.: meet at the interpretive sign beside Jammer Joe’s parking lot.
Live raptors: noon–2 p.m.; raptor monitoring: 2–3 p.m.

Practical takeaway

Save the dates, then revisit the linked organizers before leaving. These notices were checked September 25; event arrangements can change. For Hawk Watch registration details, use the park contact listed in its announcement.