Explore Glacier National Park & The Flathead Valley
Flathead Valley
Three impressive mountain ranges surround the Flathead Valley: the Swan Range in the north, the Salish Mountains in the west and the Mission Mountains in the east. Situated between the stunning Glacier National Park and picturesque Flathead Lake, the area includes many charming small towns such as Bigfork, Whitefish, Kalispell, and Lakeside. No matter what season you choose to visit, you will be surrounded by the beautiful Montana scenery and countless opportunities to explore the towns and local businesses of the region.
Kalispell, Montana, a vibrant mountain town that believes in boundless adventures and venturing boldly. It’s also a place that welcomes you to breathe deeply and live with intention, all while soaking up the storybook-like community and mountain views. In Kalispell, you’ll find welcoming people, diverse activities and things to do, a walkable downtown and a robust culinary scene. From scenic drives to paddling on Flathead Lake and visiting Glacier National Park, there’s so much to experience in northwest Montana. Come venture boldly in Kalispell.
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kalispell
Kalispell, Montana, a vibrant mountain town that believes in boundless adventures and venturing boldly. It’s also a place that welcomes you to breathe deeply and live with intention, all while soaking up the storybook-like community and mountain views. In Kalispell, you’ll find welcoming people, diverse activities and things to do, a walkable downtown and a robust culinary scene. From scenic drives to paddling on Flathead Lake and visiting Glacier National Park, there’s so much to experience in northwest Montana. Come venture boldly in Kalispell.
Whitefish, Montana, is a resort town in the Rocky Mountains of northwest Montana. It’s a gateway to the jagged peaks, lakes and glacier-carved valleys of Glacier National Park. Ski and mountain bike trails downhill at Whitefish Mountain Resort, just outside town. Or on Whitefish Lake, is the sandy City Beach and Whitefish Lake State Park picnic areas. Plus downtown is a dream of shops and eateries that line Central Avenue.
198 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Whitefish
Whitefish, Montana, is a resort town in the Rocky Mountains of northwest Montana. It’s a gateway to the jagged peaks, lakes and glacier-carved valleys of Glacier National Park. Ski and mountain bike trails downhill at Whitefish Mountain Resort, just outside town. Or on Whitefish Lake, is the sandy City Beach and Whitefish Lake State Park picnic areas. Plus downtown is a dream of shops and eateries that line Central Avenue.
The Gateway to Glacier. This town has been continuously growing and adding great local businesses along the way. From local restaurants like the Backroom & Montana Coffee Traders to small town shops, have fun exploring the town on the way to or from your adventure in the Park.
Thursday nights during the summer months are Market Nights in Columbia Falls. The Community Market is located at O’Brien’s Coop. Live music, vendors and local produce and family fun are the theme throughout. There is also a Friday night market in West Glacier.
Big Sky Waterslides has been around since we were kids, but still a fun spot to cool off with the kids during the summer.
Head down to the Blue Moon Rodeo series for an authentic Montana rodeo all summer long on Thursday nights.
51 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Columbia Falls
The Gateway to Glacier. This town has been continuously growing and adding great local businesses along the way. From local restaurants like the Backroom & Montana Coffee Traders to small town shops, have fun exploring the town on the way to or from your adventure in the Park.
Thursday nights during the summer months are Market Nights in Columbia Falls. The Community Market is located at O’Brien’s Coop. Live music, vendors and local produce and family fun are the theme throughout. There is also a Friday night market in West Glacier.
Big Sky Waterslides has been around since we were kids, but still a fun spot to cool off with the kids during the summer.
Head down to the Blue Moon Rodeo series for an authentic Montana rodeo all summer long on Thursday nights.
Bigfork is known for fine art, fine dining, and great theatre. The Bigfork Summer Playhouse has been recognized for more than 50 years as one of the northwest's finest repertory theaters.There are many delicious restaurants to enjoy, some with a view of Flathead Lake. You can walk down to the lake and enjoy a nice swim or a boat trip in the summer.
157 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bigfork
Bigfork is known for fine art, fine dining, and great theatre. The Bigfork Summer Playhouse has been recognized for more than 50 years as one of the northwest's finest repertory theaters.There are many delicious restaurants to enjoy, some with a view of Flathead Lake. You can walk down to the lake and enjoy a nice swim or a boat trip in the summer.
This area is famous for entertaining tourists who come to visit the Flathead area and Glacier National Park. The Lakeside-Somers communities line the shores of Flathead Lake for a span of 15 miles along U.S. Highway 93, some two hours north of Missoula and 15 minutes south of the regional shopping area of Kalispell. Cruise the lake on a guided boat tour, stroll through locally owned shops or take in the views of the Swan Mountains. During the winter months, carve lines at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area, offering panoramic vistas of Flathead Lake and Glacier National Park.
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lakeside
This area is famous for entertaining tourists who come to visit the Flathead area and Glacier National Park. The Lakeside-Somers communities line the shores of Flathead Lake for a span of 15 miles along U.S. Highway 93, some two hours north of Missoula and 15 minutes south of the regional shopping area of Kalispell. Cruise the lake on a guided boat tour, stroll through locally owned shops or take in the views of the Swan Mountains. During the winter months, carve lines at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area, offering panoramic vistas of Flathead Lake and Glacier National Park.
Neighborhoods
Foys Lake is the closest lake to Kalispell, Montana and only minutes away to the entrance to Lone Pine State Park & Herron State Park. The lake is about 235 acres in surface area and is known for its pretty turquoise color due to light reflecting off a sandy white bottom. Recreational boating on Foys Lake includes a mix of water skiing, fishing (rainbow trout and kokanee) and quiet canoeing, kayaking, & paddle boarding. The lake has parking, a boat ramp, docks and a swimming area on the east end at the Foy’s Lake Park.
Foys Lake Road
Foys Lake RoadFoys Lake is the closest lake to Kalispell, Montana and only minutes away to the entrance to Lone Pine State Park & Herron State Park. The lake is about 235 acres in surface area and is known for its pretty turquoise color due to light reflecting off a sandy white bottom. Recreational boating on Foys Lake includes a mix of water skiing, fishing (rainbow trout and kokanee) and quiet canoeing, kayaking, & paddle boarding. The lake has parking, a boat ramp, docks and a swimming area on the east end at the Foy’s Lake Park.
Lone Pine State Park offers visitors several miles of trails available for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. In addition, the park has breath-taking overlooks of the Flathead Valley and a newly remodeled Visitor Center that is now open year-round. A modern Community Room complete with a large-screen television, surround-sound, and LCD projector and screen, is available for rent to groups holding meetings, weddings, parties and family get-togethers. For those wishing to hold an outdoor event in the park, there is a rustic picnic shelter available to rent which includes picnic tables, a charcoal grill, and nearby fire pits.
Lone Pine Road
Lone Pine RoadLone Pine State Park offers visitors several miles of trails available for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. In addition, the park has breath-taking overlooks of the Flathead Valley and a newly remodeled Visitor Center that is now open year-round. A modern Community Room complete with a large-screen television, surround-sound, and LCD projector and screen, is available for rent to groups holding meetings, weddings, parties and family get-togethers. For those wishing to hold an outdoor event in the park, there is a rustic picnic shelter available to rent which includes picnic tables, a charcoal grill, and nearby fire pits.
Located along Foy’s Canyon Road this park includes hiking trails, horse trails and stalls, camping, cross-country ski trails, a sledding hill and restrooms. There are 5 trailheads in the FTBT trail system: Herron Park, Emmons Saddle, Emmons Spring, Lakeside to Blacktail, and Blacktail Mountain.
2310 Foys Lake Rd
2310 Foys Lake RoadLocated along Foy’s Canyon Road this park includes hiking trails, horse trails and stalls, camping, cross-country ski trails, a sledding hill and restrooms. There are 5 trailheads in the FTBT trail system: Herron Park, Emmons Saddle, Emmons Spring, Lakeside to Blacktail, and Blacktail Mountain.
Sightseeing
The west entrance, which is located in West Glacier, will take you directly onto the Going-to-the-Sun Road, as well as to Apgar Village and Lake McDonald. During the summer season, the Going-to-the-Sun Road is open in its entirety (exact dates fluctuate as it’s weather dependent) and the 52-mile-long road takes travelers through the heart of the park over Logan Pass before ending at the east entrance in St. Mary.
And while it’s safe to say that Glacier National Park’s top attraction is the Going-to-the-Sun Road, there are a variety of other places that are prime for exploration, including Many Glacier, Two Medicine, Essex and the North Fork.
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
West Glacier
The west entrance, which is located in West Glacier, will take you directly onto the Going-to-the-Sun Road, as well as to Apgar Village and Lake McDonald. During the summer season, the Going-to-the-Sun Road is open in its entirety (exact dates fluctuate as it’s weather dependent) and the 52-mile-long road takes travelers through the heart of the park over Logan Pass before ending at the east entrance in St. Mary.
And while it’s safe to say that Glacier National Park’s top attraction is the Going-to-the-Sun Road, there are a variety of other places that are prime for exploration, including Many Glacier, Two Medicine, Essex and the North Fork.
Whitefish Lake is a 7-mile-long glacial lake located in Whitefish, Montana. One of the most popular public accesses is City Beach located near the lake's outflow. The Park has a sandy beach, shaded grass area, designated swimming area, docks, gazebos, and picnic tables. During the summer, Whitefish Outfitters & Tours offers and kayak and paddleboard rentals. Burley’s at Whitefish City Beach provides a refreshment stand as well. A public boat dock is available with a launching fee. The park offers boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
51 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Whitefish Montana
70 Lakeside BoulevardWhitefish Lake is a 7-mile-long glacial lake located in Whitefish, Montana. One of the most popular public accesses is City Beach located near the lake's outflow. The Park has a sandy beach, shaded grass area, designated swimming area, docks, gazebos, and picnic tables. During the summer, Whitefish Outfitters & Tours offers and kayak and paddleboard rentals. Burley’s at Whitefish City Beach provides a refreshment stand as well. A public boat dock is available with a launching fee. The park offers boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
Flathead Lake in northwest Montana is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi; slightly larger than Lake Tahoe at 27.3 mi. long, 15.5 mi. wide, and max depth of 370.7 ft. This beach is located directly east of the Somers boat launch. The beach is sandy with small rocks and there is a large roped-off area to keep boats away from swimmers. The park offers boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Somers
Flathead Lake in northwest Montana is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi; slightly larger than Lake Tahoe at 27.3 mi. long, 15.5 mi. wide, and max depth of 370.7 ft. This beach is located directly east of the Somers boat launch. The beach is sandy with small rocks and there is a large roped-off area to keep boats away from swimmers. The park offers boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
Tally Lake is said to be the second deepest lake in Montana, set in a long and narrow valley with cliffs and tree-covered mountainsides on either edge. The lake is fed from water from upstream Star Meadows, a large wetland which creates a tannic acid tint to the water. The water is perfectly clean and nice, but the dark coloration makes the lake water darker than other lakes in the area. The campground offers boating, fishing, camping, swimming, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tally Lake
Tally Lake is said to be the second deepest lake in Montana, set in a long and narrow valley with cliffs and tree-covered mountainsides on either edge. The lake is fed from water from upstream Star Meadows, a large wetland which creates a tannic acid tint to the water. The water is perfectly clean and nice, but the dark coloration makes the lake water darker than other lakes in the area. The campground offers boating, fishing, camping, swimming, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
Flathead Lake in northwest Montana is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi; slightly larger than Lake Tahoe at 27.3 mi. long, 15.5 mi. wide, and max depth of 370.7 ft.
Well maintained park with short grass and beautiful landscaping surrounding 1 large pavilion with 8 picnic tables and 2 other smaller pavilions with 1-2 picnic tables each. The beach is sandy with small rocks. The swim area is roped off and has 2 docks with ladders to get into the lake and a swim out dock with 2 ladders. The park offers boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Volunteer Park
7225 US-93Flathead Lake in northwest Montana is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi; slightly larger than Lake Tahoe at 27.3 mi. long, 15.5 mi. wide, and max depth of 370.7 ft.
Well maintained park with short grass and beautiful landscaping surrounding 1 large pavilion with 8 picnic tables and 2 other smaller pavilions with 1-2 picnic tables each. The beach is sandy with small rocks. The swim area is roped off and has 2 docks with ladders to get into the lake and a swim out dock with 2 ladders. The park offers boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
Flathead Lake in northwest Montana is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi; slightly larger than Lake Tahoe at 27.3 mi. long, 15.5 mi. wide, and max depth of 370.7 ft. The rocky cliffs along the shoreline offer beautiful vistas of the lake at any time of day. The state park offers boating, fishing, camping, swimming, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
33 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Wayfarers State Park
8600 Montana Hwy 35Flathead Lake in northwest Montana is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi; slightly larger than Lake Tahoe at 27.3 mi. long, 15.5 mi. wide, and max depth of 370.7 ft. The rocky cliffs along the shoreline offer beautiful vistas of the lake at any time of day. The state park offers boating, fishing, camping, swimming, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
Whether seeking knee deep powder or a nice long groomer, Montana has a long list of skiing and snowboarding options - without the long lift lines. Blacktail Mountain Ski Area is located in Lakeside, Montana, and overlooks Flathead Lake. Their mission is to offer a family-friendly mountain experience.
96 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
13990 Blacktail RoadWhether seeking knee deep powder or a nice long groomer, Montana has a long list of skiing and snowboarding options - without the long lift lines. Blacktail Mountain Ski Area is located in Lakeside, Montana, and overlooks Flathead Lake. Their mission is to offer a family-friendly mountain experience.
Whitefish Mountain Resort is a ski resort in the western United States, located at Big Mountain in northwestern Montana. It is a world class ski resort and so one can expect all that that entails. The base lodge has lots of spiffy furnishings, and on-mountain dining, local bus/transport systems, and one of the best après ski bars in the world are particular stand outs.
Geographically, Whitefish is located where Pacific storms collide with the Continental Divide. This creates remarkably consistent skiing with lots of snow. With snow comes clouds and fog. Yes, weather is a factor here.
337 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades DrWhitefish Mountain Resort is a ski resort in the western United States, located at Big Mountain in northwestern Montana. It is a world class ski resort and so one can expect all that that entails. The base lodge has lots of spiffy furnishings, and on-mountain dining, local bus/transport systems, and one of the best après ski bars in the world are particular stand outs.
Geographically, Whitefish is located where Pacific storms collide with the Continental Divide. This creates remarkably consistent skiing with lots of snow. With snow comes clouds and fog. Yes, weather is a factor here.