Running a business in a small town can be a challenge. Running a successful business can be an even bigger challenge. So when Heavens Peak Organic Grocery opened in 1996, who would have thought it would still be in business and doing a fabulous job serving the Tobacco Valley twenty years later? Heavens Peak first opened in downtown Eureka in the front of a building that used to be a five and dime (for those of you who remember what a five and dime was). The business started off a tad slow, but with good business decisions and a growing customer base interested in wholesome organic foods, it grew and grew. Soon it expanded into other parts of the original building so it could offer a wider selection, including beer and wine. And then, about two a half years ago, Heavens Peak moved north to even a larger space on Highway 93.

People passing through the Tobacco Valley are often struck by its small town flavor, unique businesses, friendly people and bountiful nature. Often they don't notice that we have very good healthcare services as well. Over the years, North Valley Hospital and Kalispell Regional Medical Center both opened clinics in Eureka providing everything from annual physicals to physical therapy, internal medicine to ultrasounds, pediatric care to mammograms.

Summer in the Tobacco Valley offers more than most of us possibly have time to fit in. Perhaps you enjoy hiking in the Ten Lakes area or fishing at Dickey Lake or even going for a swim in Dickey's clear glacial waters. And now we are starting into the huckleberry season, which is a joy for anyone who likes those especially tart blue-purple berries plain or in pies or jam. Grab your bucket and head up into the mountains to find these delicious treasures (but please remember to be bear aware).