2018-2019 Kalispell Montana Visitor Guide by Discover Kalispell

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DISCOVER KALISPELL GETTING HERE GLACIER NATIONAL PARK DAY HIKES SCENIC DRIVES WILD & SCENIC QUICK PICKS FAMILY TIME FLATHEAD LAKE EVENTS LODGING EAT & DRINK LOCAL FLAVOR CULTURE SHOPPING PLAN A MEETING COMMUNITY RESOURCES

CONNECTING WITH KALISPELL To help with your trip planning or to answer questions during your visit: Photo: Tom Robertson, Foys To Blacktail Trails

Kalispell Visitor Information Center 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT 59901 406-758-2811or 888-888-2308

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WELCOME TO KALISPELL

Here in the heart of the Flathead Valley, life is awe-inspiring and simple at the same time. If we wish to lose ourselves, there’s millions of acres of protected, pristine forest to wander. If we wish to find ourselves, we need only to channel the confident frontier spirit that drove the development of a regional economic, cultural, and governmental powerhouse. These Western roots form the strong foundation for a growing and diversifying community. Which is to say, we are proud of our history but we don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. Just imagine how much energy all this fresh mountain air gives us. In the past few years, we have doubled down on our commitment to our walkable, vibrant downtown. It’s growing by the minute. And the amount of new breweries, distilleries, coffee shops, and restaurants that have opened their doors on Main Street means your night out just planned itself. Kalispell, Montana, is a place for skiers and hikers and fisherman. It’s a place for creatives and ranchers and scientists. It’s a place for foodies and history buffs and lovers of the arts. It’s a place for you.

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here the spirit of Northwest Montana lives. Where the mighty mountains of the Crown of the Continent soar. Where the cold, clear Flathead River snakes from wild lands in Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness to the largest freshwater lake in the west. Where you can plan ahead for a trip of wonder—or let each new moment lead your adventures. Follow the open road to see what’s at the very end. Lay out the map and chart a course to its furthest corner. Or explore the galleries, museums, and shops in historic downtown Kalispell—and maybe let the bakery tempt you into an unexpected sweet treat.

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10 mountain ranges

surround Kalispell, including the Whitefish Range, Glacier National Park’s Livingston and Lewis Ranges, the Middle Fork’s Flathead Range, and the Swan and Mission Ranges, which overlook Flathead Lake.

DRIVING DISTANCES FROM DOWNTOWN KALISPELL To Glacier National Park > 32 miles To Glacier Park International Airport > 9 miles To Flathead Lake > 10 miles To Lone Pine State Park > 5 miles To Buffalo Hill Golf Course > 1 mile To Jewel Basin Hiking Area > 28 miles To Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort > 22 miles To Blacktail Mountain Ski Area > 28 miles

Triple Divide Peak

94%

of Flathead County land mass is national or state forest, wilderness, agricultural, or corporate timber land

is the hydrological apex of North America, where two different continental divides cross—meaning rainfall and snowmelt here may flow to the Pacific, Atlantic or Arctic Ocean. It is the only triple divide in the world.

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species of plants have been documented in Glacier National Park. Additionally, there are records of 24 species of fish, 71 species of mammals, and 276 species of birds in the Crown Jewel of the Continent. www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308

GETTING HERE

GETTING HERE Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) offers direct flights (some seasonal) to 11 major national hubs including Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Denver, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Chicago, and Atlanta. The port is served by Delta/Skywest, United, Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air and Allegiant; www.iflyglacier.com Amtrak’s Chicago to Seattle/Portland Empire Builder Trans-American train makes stops twice daily in nearby Whitefish; www.amtrak.com Interstate 90 passes through the city of Missoula 115 miles south of Kalispell. From Missoula, U.S. 93 heads north to Kalispell paralleling the dramatic Mission Mountain range and beautiful west shore of Flathead Lake. U.S. 2, known as the Hi-Line, is the main east/west route across Montana’s northern tier and passes through downtown Kalispell. Traveling from Canada From British Columbia enter through the Rooseville border crossing. Open 24 hours year-round. From Alberta enter through the Piegan border crossing. Open 7am-11pm year-round. From Waterton National Park into Glacier National Park enter through Chief Mountain border crossing. Open May 15-Sept 20, 7 days a week. Closed remainder of the year.

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TRAVEL RESOURCES 24 HOUR ROAD CONDITIONS Available statewide: 511 www.mdt.mt.gov/travinfo/511

CUSTOMS & BORDER CROSSING Immigration/Customs 406-335-9559 or 406-895-2664

WESTERN MONTANA WEATHER REPORTS 406-721-3939

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

LOCAL SECRETS IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

Imagine growing up 30 miles from one of the most stunning places in the world — a place known as the Crown of the Continent. Glacier is a playground with more than 1 million acres of land, 762 lakes, 745 miles of trail, 563 streams, 175 mountains and 26 glaciers. And that doesn’t even begin to count the diverse animals that call this area home — or all the plant species.

For many, a trip to Glacier National Park is a lifelong bucket list item. But with so many incredible vistas and breathtakingly beautiful natural features, it’s impossible to see everything in one visit. So we’ve asked the experts for their advice on the best spots in the park — the must-see places, items that aren’t overrated and the secrets they usually only share with their own visiting friends and family.

Photos: GNP-Jacob Franks, Tom Robertson, Discover Kalispell, Montana Office Tourism & Business Development

ADVENTURE AND TRANQUILITY

ROAD OPEN FOR HIKING & BIKING ONLY

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Most vacationers come to Glacier in summertime. But ask around and you’ll find plenty of locals who firmly believe that the time to experience the park is in the deep of winter when Mother Nature transforms it into one of the finest cross-country ski and snowshoe areas found anywhere in North America. Hemmed on both sides by towering crags, the swish of your skis blending with the babble of McDonald Creek showcases Glacier in its most peaceful and glorious state. For ambitious snowshoers, pretty much all of Glacier is an option. Beginners might better enjoy a hike along the lower Going to the Sun Road, or one of the guided snowshoe walks that take place on Saturdays and Sundays from early January through mid-March.

Those words are what locals and park enthusiasts wait for all year. That means the plows have pushed the winter snows off the Going to the Sun Road and walkers and cyclists can enjoy a car-free experience on this iconic landmark. This epic ride from Avalanche Lake parking lot to Logan Pass provides a challenge to cyclists along with a heavy dose of jaw-dropping scenery. While parts of the road can be difficult if you don’t bike regularly, riding to ‘The Loop’ or to the top of Logan Pass, is an experience of a lifetime. Ride at your own pace, even stopping along the way for a picnic, and enjoy the sights and sounds of McDonald Creek. Wear layers and bring rain gear. When you start riding downhill the temps will drop quickly and you can get sprayed by water on the road. Bring water, bear spray and food as you would on a hike.

Locals will be the first to tell you — don’t get close to wildlife, even if you’re trying to get that once-in-a-lifetime photograph. Even so, you’re likely to see and enjoy various wildlife in the park, including mountain goats, one of the rarest mammals in the lower 48 states. With two layers of wool and a dense undercoat, these big white mammals are well-suited for mountain survival. Their specialized hooves have traction-creating inner pads and dewclaws to provide sure footing on steep, rocky slopes. You’ll be amazed at the vertical cliffs they can jump between.

Remember that few park facilities are open this time of year (limited services can be found in West Glacier, Polebridge and other small communities that flank the park).

The Park shuttle accommodates bikes and offers transportation from Apgar Visitor Center to Avalanche Creek with a stop at Lake McDonald Lodge.

If you’d like to get away from the crowds, we recommend visiting the south entrance to the park at Walton Ranger Station. There’s a sheer cliff face nearby — rangers can help you look — where mountain goats can often be seen in action, jumping up the mountainside and socializing with one another. Early morning and evening hours are your best bets for seeing them frolic.

ANCIENT CULTURES & TRIBAL TRADITIONS COME TO LIFE This year marks the 34th season of the park’s Native America Speaks program. Each summer, Blackfeet, Salish, Kootenai and Pend d’Oreille tribal members share their knowledge of the history and culture of their tribes with park visitors. On most summer evenings through Labor Day, you can find tribal leaders and entertainers sharing their songs, dances and stories — in campgrounds, lodges and at St. Mary Visitor Center. Rarely do these events have an entrance fee, but those that do benefit the Glacier National Park Conservancy’s support of the Native America Speaks program.

If you manage to check all four of these local suggestions in one trip, you’ll find you have a lifetime of memories from your trip to Kalispell and Glacier. And if you have time to squeeze in that extra day, your local server, hotel receptionist or boutique clerk is sure to have another item to add to your Glacier to-dos. After all, the best travel advice comes from the people who live here.

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GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK CROWN JEWEL OF THE CONTINENT The Crown of the Continent ecosystem is a swath of glacial-carved mountain peaks, vast forests and river valleys that cuts through Northwestern Montana, southern Alberta and British Columbia. Glacier National Park sits like a jewel in the midst of all BRITISH this splendor. Founded in 1910, the park sprawls over one million acres of preserved wild nature with 762 lakes, 563 streams or OLUMBIA, rivers and 175 named mountains, six rising to more than 10,000 ft.

CANADA

Plan to spend at least one full day to get a taste for all Glacier offers. The park is open year-round and goes from alpine paradise in the summer to snow-covered serenity in the winter.

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WHITEFISH MOUNTAIN RESORT

GOING-TO-THE-SUN ROAD

Carved out of the mountain sides, the famed 50-mile Going to the Sun Road winds from the park’s western gateway over the Continental Divide to the east entrance at St. Mary passing glacial lakes, lush forests, waterfalls and snow fields on its route. Construction on this high altitude marvel was completed in 1932. Going to the Sun holds the distinction of being a National Historic Place and the first American roadway designated both a National Historic Landmark and a National Civil Engineering Landmark. As much as ten feet of snow can pile atop the road and it often requires more than two months of work in the spring for plow crews to clear a path. Since the time required for the massive task of plowing depends on each winter’s snow level, there is no set date for the upper part of the road to open but typically drivers can travel the full length by late June. Maximum vehicle size or combination of vehicles is 21 feet

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K between Avalanche Campground and Rising Sun. Bikers and hikers have access as early as May before the road opens to vehicle traffic.

Whitefish Lake

THE NORTH FORK The North Fork itself is worthy of an adventure starting with a scenic drive on unpaved road along the North Fork of the Flathead River and the western edge of Glacier Park. The North Fork is home to the tiny off-grid community of Polebridge whose 40 heart is the Polebridge Mercantile, built in 1914 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The bakery at the Mercantile Park 93 Glacier Int’l Airpor is legendary and turns out fresh-baked huckleberry bear claws, sticky buns and pocket sandwiches. The little community serves as a gateway to a less-crowded area of the park. Peak-studded Bowman and Kintla Lakes nearby each require an additional 2 jaunt on a gravel road in order to reach them but will thrill visitors looking for an experience that’s a little more on the wild side. Both lakes have limited parking available making spring and fall the best times to visit.

MCDONALD LAKE/VALLEY

The backdrop to Lake McDonald is a steep glacier-formed ridge along the west side of the Continental Divide known as

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

LOGAN PASS VISITOR CENTER

Perched on the Continental Divide at 6,640 feet, Logan Pass Visitor Center occupies the highest point along the Going to the Sun Road. Open during the summer months, the Visitor Center is surrounded by towering peaks and alpine meadows blanketed with wild flowers. It’s common to encounter wandering mountain goats and occasionally bighorn sheep while strolling the grounds. The parkingALBER lot is generally full 10am to 3pm during peak season. Plan to visit early or late in the day if possible or CANA eliminate parking challenges completely by using the park’s free shuttle. Logan Pass Visitor Center is the trailhead for one of the most popular MONTA hiking destinations in the park, the Hidden 17 Lake Overlook. It’s a relatively easy walk totaling 3 miles in and 89 out with an elevation gain of 460 feet. From the Overlook, you’ll have sweeping views of Hidden Lake 500 feet below, mountain Babb peaks, snow fields and a glimpse of Sperry Glacier. In late June and early July, the Hidden Lake Trail is still partially covered with Iceberg Duckinspiring hikers to take turns sliding down snow snow often Lake Lake on their jackets. chutes seated Trail

MANY GLACIER AND THE ST. MARY VALLEY

A favorite stop along the east end of Going to the Sun Road is Lower St the MarySun Point picnic area on the shoreline of St. Mary Lake. The Lake Sun Point Nature Trail is a 1.4 mile loop that offers views of the lake, mountains and cascading Baring Falls. Glacier boasts 734 miles of trails and a good many of them are accessibleHorse from the Many Glacier and St. Mary Lake from family-friendly walking paths valleys. Trails range to backcountry sojourns into the most remote corners of the park. Majestic Many Glacier Hotel on the shore of Swiftcurrent Lake is another must-see. Taking in the views from the hotel’s grand deck with a huckleberry margarita in hand is an unforgettable way to wrap up a day of sightseeing. Wildlife are in abundance in springtime with bighorn sheep wandering close to the road and in late summer when grizzly and black bears feast on huckleberries on the low-lying slopes. Reminder: park wildlife can be dangerous and should never be approached.

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Two Medicine is one of the quieter corners of the park. The Blackfeet Indians considered the rugged and remote area to be the “backbone of the world.” The rushing waterfalls, stunning views and relative remoteness still give this area of the park a mystical 2 feel. The gemstone of the Two Medicine area is Sinopah Mountain, its rugged profile rising from the far end of Two Medicine Lake. A classic wooden boat named after the mountain Marias Pass ferries site-seers and hikers to the far end of the lake 5,280’ which is an access point for day hikes and longer treks into the backcountry. If you’re planning to rely on the boat as a leg of your hike, it’s advisable to buy tickets early in the day or online ahead of time. Watch for moose and other wildlife along the lakeshore. East Glacier, just outside the park boundary, is an Amtrak stop and home to the historic Glacier Park Lodge.

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the Garden Wall. The crystal-clear lake is the largest in the park and known for its shorelines layered with smooth multicolored stones perfect for rock skipping. Take a tour on the historic wooden boat DeSmet or Hungry rent aDam kayak and do your own paddling. Lake Horse McDonald Lodge, an historic Swiss chaletstyle lodge built in 1914, overlooks the lake and serves as a boarding point for Glacier’s Red Bus Lake Tours. Relax in front of theHungry lodge’s massive fireplace Blaine and take in the picturesqueHorse great hall dotted Goat with Lick Reservoir mounted elk, cougar, mountain goat and other original furnishings. Enjoy a view of the lake from the deck, dine on bison meatloaf in the restaurant or attend a rangerled program. Just down the road is the trailhead to two popular day hikes, Avalanche Lake and wheelchair-accessible Trail of the Cedars. On the way, stop at one of the pull-outs to get a close look at McDonald Creek, a torrent of gushing snowmelt in the spring that calms to a beautiful glacial stream later in the season.

EAST GLACIER AND TWO MEDICINE

DAY HIKES

DAY HIKES FOYS TO BLACKTAIL TRAIL SYSTEM

A variety of trails ranging from 1 mile to 18 miles, year-round | Foys Lake Road/Herron Park, 5 miles from downtown Kalispell Dogs on leash, wildflowers, views, horseback riding, mountain bike, snowshoe This easily accessible area is a favorite spot for hikers, families enjoying a nature hike, single track mountain bikers, horseback riders and winter sports enthusiasts. Community support has helped the nonprofit that oversees the trails to grow the entire site to 440 acres and extend the trails south to Blacktail Mountain located above Lakeside. www.foystoblacktail.org

BIRCH LAKE

6.8 miles round trip, June-October | Jewel Basin Hiking Area, Bigfork Dogs on leash, wildflowers, fishing, wildlife, views, swimming The 3 acre lake is set in a small valley with views of four mountain ranges. The trail is moderate in difficulty, wandering through subalpine forest with some climbs and switchbacks. It mostly follows the mountain edge for scenic vistas and wildlife viewing and huckleberry picking when in season. Flathead National Forest, Hungry Horse Ranger District

STANTON LAKE

3-4 miles round trip, year-round | Hwy 2, 16 miles east of West Glacier Dogs on leash, fishing, views, horseback riding, snowshoe, swimming Although appropriate for all skill levels, the first half mile does have a steep incline. This is a pretty, uncrowded lake with many trails leading from the main trail to various beaches on the lake. Enjoy expansive views of Glacier National Park and the Great Bear Wilderness and at the end of the lake there is a small island you can swim out to. Flathead National Forest, Hungry Horse Ranger District

LION LAKE TRAIL

1 mile round trip (great for kids), year-round | Hungry Horse Dam area Dogs on leash, fishing, picnicking, swimming Trail starts at the Lion Lake Picnic Area south of Hungry Horse. Trail follows the east shore of the lake and includes gentle and rolling terrain through the woods with views of the lake. Flathead National Forest, Hungry Horse Ranger District

COLUMBIA MOUNTAIN

4 miles round trip to waterfall | off Hwy 2 north of Columbia Falls Dogs on leash, wildflowers, views, mountain bike, horseback riding The four mile hike takes you through several rock outcrops that offer views of the Flathead Valley. Waterfalls are located approximately .5 mile, 2.5 miles and 4 miles from the trailhead. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a spring favorite when wildflowers blanket the slopes. Continue to top of Columbia Mountain for spectacular views of the valley - 12 miles round trip. Flathead National Forest, Hungry Horse Ranger District MORE INFO: https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/flathead/recreation/hiking

THE ESSENTIALS

Whether heading out on the trail for a few hours or the weekend, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the essentials: hat, sturdy boots, sunscreen, ample water supply, high energy snacks, rain gear and extra clothing, and bear spray.

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WITHIN 1 HOUR FROM KALISPELL

in the Flathead National Forest

Northern Whitefish Range

SCENIC DRIVES

SCENIC DRIVES agricultural land, and views of sailboats gliding across the lake. Grab dinner and take in the sunset in Bigfork and West Shore State Park before the short drive back to your lodging in Kalispell.

SWAN LAKE

Hungry Horse Reservoir

HUNGRY HORSE RESERVOIR

Photos: GlacierWorld.com, Alicia Ulwelling FNF, Montana Office Tourism & Business Development, Amtrak

The Hungry Horse Reservoir is located 20 miles northeast of Kalispell. At 564 feet the dam is the 10th highest in the U.S. and helps control water flow on the Flathead River and stores water for the Columbia River Power System which includes the Grand Coulee Dam. The reservoir is 34 miles long, surrounded by more than 25 mountain peaks with approximately 170 miles of shoreline - a recreational gem within the Flathead National Forest. A recommended day trip is a drive, or ride, on the west side of the reservoir which is paved for the first 11 miles. Bring a picnic and stop at one of the recreational areas and leave time to go for a hike, fish or swim. The Hungry Horse Visitor center is open daily between May-September and offers guided tours of the dam. In winter, vehicles can access the road on west side over the dam.

The Swan, as it’s referred to by locals, is a scenic corridor along Highway 83 southeast of Kalispell. Within this narrow heavily forested valley are numerous lakes, abundant recreation, and majestic views of the Mission Mountains and the Swan Range. Grab a picnic lunch at Montana Coffee Traders in Kalispell and head for Swan Lake, approximately 40 minute drive. The Swan Lake day use area offers picnic tables, restrooms, a great beach with shallow lake entrance for swimming, and pets are welcome on a leash.

AMTRAK EMPIRE BUILDER Leave the driving to others and take a seat on the Amtrak Empire Builder for a day in Glacier National Park. Board the train in Whitefish in the morning (15 miles north of Kalispell) and ride to East Glacier. This is one of the most scenic routes in the country. Grab a seat in the observation car and soak in the scenery as the tracks go along the boundary of Glacier National Park and the wild and scenic Flathead River. Spend the day exploring East Glacier’s historic lodge and surrounding trails. Jump back on board at the end of the day for the return trip to Whitefish. In summer days are long in northwest Montana so there will still be plenty of daylight for views and possible wildlife sightings on the return trip.

FLATHEAD LAKE A drive around Flathead Lake offers breathtaking views, tasty brews, and colorful culture. It’s recommended to start the drive around the lake on the west side, for reasons that will become vividly apparently around sunset. Plan the day and take in some of the memorable stops which include great restaurants, museums, galleries, breweries, distillery and winery, and several state parks for swimming and rock skipping. The southern half of the lake is part of the Salish Kootenai Indian Reservation. Summer events include the Standing Arrow Powwow in Elmo. For many, Flathead isn’t just a lake, it’s also a cherry. In early May the cherry orchards that rim the lake are in full bloom. July-August is harvest time when numerous roadside stands are open to feast on the juicy goodness. After Polson at the south end of the lake, head north towards Bigfork and Kalispell on the east side highway. With higher peaks and steeper shoreline the east side offers a dramatic experience as you roll past orchards,

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WILD & SCENIC

FLATHEAD LAKE

WATERSHED

North Fork of the Flathead River

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WILD & SCENIC

The longest of Glacier National Park’s 536 streams starts at the confluence of two delicate creeks draining off the Continental Divide. McDonald Creek winds down 25.8 miles, gaining steam as it picks up runoff from massive glacially-carved mountains like Longfellow and Heavens Peaks, before emptying into the 10-mile-long Lake McDonald Lake. In turn, these waters drain south into the Middle Fork Flathead River, a powerful and fast-moving river that originates in the heart of the Bob Marshall Wilderness. At the southeastern corner of the park, the Middle Fork meets the North Fork, and then, 10 river miles downstream, the South Fork. The mighty main stem of the

Flathead charges toward Flathead Lake, one of the clearest and cleanest bodies of crystalline water in the West. It’s no wonder—its source waters, like McDonald Creek, are untamed and pure. Also thank the Wild & Scenic River Act, which protects large segments of the three forks of the Flathead River. Inked 50 years ago by Congress in 1968, the act preserved certain rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values for the enjoyment of present and future generations. In the Flathead, where the majority of Montana’s protected rivers run, we have a number of ways to enjoy the water and the region it supports.

Hike the North Fork Stop by Polebridge Mercantile, an outpost of civilization with world-famous baked goods, before crossing over the slow-moving North Fork Flathead River into Glacier National Park. Then take your pick between trails that go far and deep into the Livingston Range, or high up above it all, offering stunning views of the park and into Canada. At the end of the day, refuel at the Northern Lights Saloon with live music and a well-earned burger.

Float the Middle Fork Four different raft companies run the Middle Fork, which is the most accessible segment of the Flathead River. Visit early in the season for thrilling whitewater, or come during the dog days of summer for a leisurely pleasure cruise. Glacier Raft Company, Glacier Guides and Montana Raft, Great Northern Resort, and Wild River Adventures offer all sorts of trips from half-day floats and dinner trips to multi-day backcountry excursions.

Fish the South Fork Cutthroat trout and bull trout love the clear waters of the South Fork Flathead, which flows through 60 miles of designated Wilderness, the highest level of protection for rugged, federal land. Anglers who venture far from the road—particularly those who enlist Swan Mountain Outfitters for pack support and their wellearned knowledge of the deepest, slowest-moving trout pools— will find the solitude worth every ounce of effort.

Explore the Lake Photo: GlacierWorld.com

Enjoy Flathead Lake’s entire 185 miles of shoreline on a drive around this famous body of water. It’s easy and beautiful driving, with points of interest all along the loop. A recommended activity is to wander trails through old growth Ponderosa pine on Wild Horse Island, the largest island on Flathead Lake. You might even meet one of six wild horses that roam, along with other wildlife. Several guides offer boat tours to Wild Horse Island.

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FLATHEAD FINDS

FLOAT THE RIVER

Whether your mode of transportation is a kayak, canoe, SUP, or inner-tube, spending the day on a river is a great way to relax, soak up the sun, and cool off in crystal clear Montana waters. Favorite local spots: Whitefish River – put in at Whitefish City Beach, take out at the south side of Hwy 93 and walk over to Sweet Peaks for an ice cream. Swan River – put in at the access on Rainbow Drive in Bigfork, take out on Hwy 83 at Landmark Lane. Middle Fork Flathead River – put in at West Glacier river access, take out at Blankenship Bridge. The type and speed of the water varies depending on time of year and preferred length of trip.

If you enjoy hurtling down a narrow dirt track there are several award- winning mountain bike and road bike trails in the Flathead Valley. Foys to Blacktail Trails is a well-signed network of single-track trails covering 440 acres situated along a forested drainage just a few minutes southwest of Kalispell. You’ll be rewarded with beautiful views, a veritable carpet of wildflowers and plenty of challenges. If road biking is your preference, there are several great rides to choose from. Jessup Pond near Kalispell

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DOGS WELCOME

Dogs love exploring the outdoors so a Montana vacation can be the right time to bring your best friend. Swimming in a mountain lake, hiking the trails, floating the river, having your fur baby along adds to the memories. Several trails in town and in the wilderness allow dogs (most on leash) such as Montana State Parks and the Flathead National Forest. Offleash dog parks in Kalispell and Whitefish enable Fido to get all the energy out and meet new friends. At the end of the day you can both lay your head at several hotels and motels that cater to pets.

DON’T MOVE A MUSSEL!

Clean, drain and dry your watercraft motorized and hand-propelled, and stop at all inspection stations. Please help to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

Photo: Chuck Haney

TWO-WHEEL EXPLORATIONS

The nonprofit Rails to Trails has paved more than 10 miles of the Great Northern Rail Trail around Kalispell, from the north shore of Flathead Lake west to Kila, bordering the Smith Lake Waterfowl Production Area. These trails offer relatively flat rides that are great for all levels of biking experience. For a full list of trails visit Discoverkalispell.com/cycling.

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Several trails in town and in the wilderness allow dogs (most on leash) such as Montana State Parks and the Flathead National Forest.

Jewel Basin

MONTANA STATE PARKS

Montanans live for the outdoors and the wild and scenic places. Montanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s State Park system provides easy access to get outside, learn and play. Six state parks dot the shoreline around Flathead Lake including Wild Horse Island, a 160 acre

park accessible by boat that is still home to a band of wild horses along with other wildlife. All Flathead Lake state parks provide beaches for swimming, rock skipping, stories around a campfire, hiking trails and ranger-led talks and explorations. Just outside downtown Kalispell, spend a day at Lone Pine State Park for picture perfect scenic vistas overlooking the Flathead Valley into Glacier National Park, interactive displays at the visitor center, and year-round trails and programs. Wild Horse Island

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CHANGE YOUR MODE OF TRANSPORTATION TO VINTAGE

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One of the most common activities in Glacier National Park is to take a tour aboard one of the vintage red “Jammer” buses that have been a staple in the park since the 1930s. While this guided drive comes highly recommended, even from locals, a boat ride in the park takes the win. With mesmerizing glacier lakes at frigid temperatures that tend to dissuade swimmers, cruising across a lake on an old-school wooden vessel is the preferred form of transport. You’ll be able to see parts of the park that aren’t visible from the road, access more secluded hikes and learn more about Glacier’s history from knowledgeable guides. Glacierparkboats.com

CRUISE FLATHEAD LAKE

Flathead Lake is the largest freshwater lake in the west and rated as one of the cleanest. There are many ways to experience the lake, but ask around and a boat tour is sure to be high on the list of recommendations. Due to the lake’s size and close proximity to the mountains the winds are favorable for sailboats from spring to fall. Take a chartered cruise aboard the Questa and Nor’Easter with Flathead Lake Sailing on one of the daily sails, a private charter, or for a special occasion, a sunset and champagne cruise. If you prefer to cruise under power, hop aboard the Far West, a historic cruise ship offering afternoon or evening cruises departing from Lakeside. Flatheadlakesailing.com, Flatheadlakeboattour.com

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DONT DEPEND ON CELL SERVICE

Many locals take price in the fact that there are still plenty of places without cell service, particularly in Glacier National Park. This tech disconnect can disrupt on-the-fly planning but it can also provide a refreshing sense of digital detachment.

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Cowboy culture is part of Montana’s history and in northwest Montana the rodeo circuit is active year-round. Pick your seat on the bleachers, grab a beer and a bag of popcorn and watch the action. Kalispell’s Majestic Valley Arena, the state’s largest indoor arena, has a winter rodeo series which includes bull riding, bucking horse events, barrel racing, bareback riding and more. In the warm season several local outdoor arenas provide a scenic backdrop to this long-standing tradition enabling spectators to revel at the athleticism and passion of the cowboys in every event.

PRESERVING THE HUNT

Early settlers noticed a unique feature in the Flathead Valley besides the stunning scenery – an abundance of wildlife. Elk, deer, moose – this corner of the state was a cradle for big game; a sportsman’s mecca. The age-old tradition remains firmly intact and is inextricably tied to Montana’s identity 120 years later. Every fall, the pursuit is renewed as big game hunting season arrives and thousands of Montanans venture outdoors in search of deer and elk. Rifle season runs from the end of October through the end of November. Montana Fish Wildlife & Park’s Apprentice Hunter Program enables youth to participate in a youth hunt with a rifle or bow. Contact the Kalispell FWP office for information on hunting regulations at 406-752-5501.

LLAMA TREKKING

Llamas are strong, gentle and a perfect companion for a trip into Montana’s wilderness. Alert and surefooted, these comical animals can tote the gear enabling you to fully enjoy a trip full of unforgettable memories. Swan Mountain Llama Trekking offers customized treks from June through September, ranging from half or full day, overnight, or evening sunset trips. Llamatreksmontana.com

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More than other areas of Montana, the NW region offers unmatched variety when it comes to fishing. Fishing has a particular romance and resonance in Montana, as a place made famous by blue-ribbon trout streams and abundant lakes and where literature, artwork and films have been devoted to fishing’s power and mystique. Flathead Lake is famous for its trophy lake trout and Lake Koocanusa for rainbows and line stretching bull trout. Lake Mary Ronan offers opportunities for yellow perch, small mouth bass, and kokanee salmon. When winter sets in, fishing is still a popular pastime. Ice fishing derbies start in December and offer competitive opportunities for all from kids to serious anglers. Recommended spots for kids to improve their skills are Shady Lane Pond or Pine Grove Pond; both are best bets for beginning anglers and located in Kalispell. Beginning or intermediate female anglers who want to learn the basics or improve their ice fishing skills can participate in the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks courses. Guided trips by experienced outfitters are available year-round. Discoverkalispell.com/outdoor-activities/fishing

If you’re visiting the Crown Jewel of the Continent, West Glacier-based Glacier Guides and Montana Raft will serve you well as adventure ambassadors. Eco-friendly and dedicated to the preservation of the region’s wild character, it’s the only outfitting company that the National Park Service has trusted with the privilege of leading backpacking trips in the park, for more than 35 years—and they’re also one of four companies to offer whitewater rafting and fishing trips. Here, Glacier Guides’ Courtney Stone offers a peek into river life. This year, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act celebrates 50 Years. What makes Montana rivers special? The Middle Fork Flathead was actually the inspiration for the whole act. It forms Glacier National Park’s southwestern border, and it is the most unbelievable shade of turquoise, because it is fed with glacier runoff. The cold nature of the snowpack in Glacier Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area doesn’t support much life—so the fish that do live here are super fun fighters. It’s crystal clear, and you can look down 100 feet in the summer. That makes it a very different experience than the Madison or Jefferson or Smith rivers elsewhere in Montana. What’s it like to be part of a community of people who run businesses and also love to get out there on wild adventures? I can’t really imagine being part of a better industry. All the energy that comes from getting outside—people that love to be outside get up early and are used to working hard. It takes a lot of work to go into the Bob Marshall Wilderness for 10 days, to haul your boat, and make your food, and practice Leave No Trace, and pack an elk out. That sense of energy and work ethic pours over into their businesses. It informs their philosophy and sense of conservation ethics. We’re used to going the extra mile, and that flows into every aspect of business. Is there anything new and exciting at Glacier Guides? We recently became the first and only commercial outfitters to offer bike tours of the Going-to-the-Sun Road during springtime, before it opens to vehicle traffic. Any guided, interpretive trip with us is a pretty special experience, whether you’re hiking or on the river or a bike. But it’s a really intimate way to experience the Sun Road, from a bike. We’d go from avalanche to the pass—or as far as we can [due to plow progress]—and bring homemade, locally sourced organic lunches, and stop and sunbathe.

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SKATE AND GLIDE

The cure for cabin fever is getting out of the cabin. Around here that means schussing the best-groomed cross-country ski trails in the state. Cross-country skiers can choose from miles of groomed trails around the Flathead Valley. Northwest of downtown Kalispell, Round Meadows offers 12 miles of easy to advanced terrain. Glacier Nordic Club’s trails on Big Mountain and at the Whitefish Golf Course accommodate skiers of all ages and abilities. North Shore Nordic Club’s trails in Bigfork on Jewel Basin Road or Blacktail Mountain have a combined total of over 30 kilometers of groomed trails for glide or skate skiing. Local outdoor shops offer rentals.

SKIING IN EVERY DIRECTION

Kalispell is cradled by two downhill skiing options—Whitefish Mountain Resort, ranked a Top 10 2017 resort by SKI magazine and Blacktail Mountain Ski Area, a true locals’ favorite— adventure awaits around every bend in Kalispell. Afterward, head downtown to kick back and pair farm-to-table fare with Montana-made craft beer and spirits. Oh, snow, good!

SNOW HIKES

Looking for an outdoor adventure in winter but not into skiing? Strap on a pair of snowshoes and take a hike. There are several fun destinations including Glacier National Park which hosts

WOODLAND PARK

Kalispell’s historic downtown park has a great new twist with a skate park and water park offering a six-lane lap pool, water slides and zero depth entry activity pool for younger children. The park’s 40 acres also contain playgrounds, picnic pavilions, a lagoon (take time to feed the ducks) and beautiful gardens. In winter, lace up the skates and glide along the frozen pond or play hockey at Woodland Ice Rink.

NORTHERN LIGHTS & MILKY WAYS

Glacier National Park is home to some of the darkest skies in the world. In 2017, Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks became the first trans-boundary International Dark Sky Park. At night, visitors can witness the vast canvas of stars, planets and galaxies with even the most basic astronomical telescopes or the naked eye. In summer the park service hosts viewing programs led by rangers. But a night-sky display is not limited to summer. Pick a clear night and a remote lake or spot by the road and enjoy the show.

LAYERS!

Like most mountain climes, weather conditions can fluctuate between day and night. Even in the summer carry your long-sleeve shirt or light jacket to throw on over tees and tanks and be sure to bring at least one heavier sweater or jacket — you won’t want to miss out on stargazing.

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ranger-led hikes on weekends during winter. Or go out on your own on cross-country ski and snowshoe trails located in Glacier or throughout the Flathead Valley. Closer to Kalispell, the trails at Lone Pine State Park trails provide a scenic panorama of the entire valley. Rentals are available at the Lone Pine visitor center.

NOTABLE EVENTS Lake McDonald

JANUARY When winter sets in northwest Montana offers

JULY The Event at Rebecca Farm is the nation’s largest equestrian triathlon attracting world-class competitors showcasing dressage, cross-country and show jumping on a sensational 640-acre course. | Kalispell

FEBRUARY The PBR Touring Pro Series storms into Kalispell at the Majestic Valley Arena for the “toughest sport on dirt.” Watch a cowboy master eight seconds on a 2,000 pound bull with only one hand strapped to the bull’s massive backside. | Kalispell

AUGUST The Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo has got it all – PRCA Rodeo, big-name concerts, a happening Midway, Indian relay races, demo derby, livestock barns…even pig wrestlin’ and mutton bustin’. More than 100 years of fun! | Kalispell

ice fishing opportunities that envy the Midwest states. Test your skills at several Ice Fishing Tournaments offered on several lakes in this region.

MARCH Enjoy live theatre and entertainment at one

of the Flathead Valley’s performance venues. Whitefish Theatre Company offers live performances in theatre, music, dance and comedy, or delight in award-winning theatre for young audiences at the Bigfork Children’s Theatre’s spring production.

APRIL Celebrating spring with performances of sacred and secular music from great choral and orchestral traditions at the Glacier Symphony and Chorale Easter Festival. | Kalispell

SEPTEMBER Paddlers 20-strong ply Flathead Lake’s pristine waters in 46-foot long boats at the Montana Dragon Boat Festival, a thrilling competition celebrating the ancient pageantry of the Far East. | Lakeside OCTOBER The annual Pink Me Up! 1k/5k walk/run is a nontimed event with runners getting doused with color at several points along the course. It’s all about having fun while raising money for the Cancer Support Community and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle to remain cancer free. | Kalispell

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MAY Go out in a blaze of glory – and a glaze of mud – at the

NOVEMBER With more than 60 vendors offering fine arts and crafts, toys and Christmas decorations, visitors to the Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead Annual Christmas Show will find many wonderful gift items for varied gift giving. | Kalispell

JUNE Savor a Taste of Kalispell on the big lawn at the

DECEMBER Make merry at the Holiday Art Walk & Holiday Stroll in downtown Kalispell. Merchants entice with delicious treats, libations and shopping specials. Join the other bundled-up revelers on the historic streets to celebrate the season. | Kalispell

Montana Spartan Race. Conquer the epic 12-14 mile Beast or the obstacle-studded 5-mile Sprint. Little Spartans, there’s a race for you too! | Bigfork Museum at Central School. Enjoy an evening filled with local food, drinks and live music while supporting the museum’s fundraising efforts. | Kalispell

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FAMILY TIME

FREE FAMILY FUN KIDS GET IN FREE AT THE MUSEUM AT CENTRAL SCHOOL

Peek inside an American Indian tipi, inspect a buffalo headdress, beaded clothing and children’s toys. Learn the story of the Flathead Valley and its human inhabitants from earliest times to here and now.

PINE GROVE FISHING AREA

Stocked with rainbow and cutthroat trout, the pond is ideal for families looking to work on the basics of angling. Fishing regulations allow children 14 years of age or younger to keep one fish per day while all older anglers can catch and release fish. ADA accessible.

GO SNOW SLEDDING

Whether you’re on a Flexible Flyer or an old inner tube, everyone will have a screaming good time on Kalispell’s favorite sledding hills at Herron Park or Dry Bridge Park.

FOY’S LAKE SWIM

The waters of Foy’s Lake are cool, clear and 10 minutes from downtown. There’s a boat launch, public dock for sunbathing and a picnic area.

BOULDERING PARK

Young and not-so-young can test their skills scrambling up the craggy routes on the climbing wall in Lawrence Park, also home to 18 holes of disc golf and a playground area.

Wild Horse Island

SUMMER OUTDOOR CONCERTS IN DOWNTOWN KALISPELL

Celebrate Montana’s long summer nights with live music, a beverage or two, food trucks and kids activities: Picnic in the Park, Tuesday evenings and Wednesday noon-hour, and Thursday!Fest at the Museum at Central School on Thursday evenings.

FOY’S TO BLACKTAIL TRAILS

Take the Family Trail for an easy walk through the forest or hike all the way up for mountain top views. Dogs are welcome on-leash.

CAMPFIRE CUISINE

Whether your marshmallow preference is the golden “low and slow” version or the flaming torch method, you’ll create fond memories of toasting marshmallows around the fire. Note: marshmallow-toasting is often enhanced by the telling of tall tales.

VISIT A MONTANA STATE PARK AND BECOME A KUB RANGER

Ask for a KUB activity guide while you’re at the park or download a guide at http://stateparks.mt.gov/fun-for-kids/

RAINY DAY

The ImagineIF Library is more than just a place for books, music and movies. It can also be a place to learn survival skills, brew beer and fix your bike. Rainy day disappointment might turn into exciting new opportunities to make, create and explore.

Photo: Montana Office Tourism & Business Development

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FLATHEAD LAKE

LARGEST FRESHWATER LAKE

IN THE WEST Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake in the West and it’s one of the cleanest in the world. With over 200 square miles of water and 185 miles of shoreline, Flathead Lake has a stunning presence that is connected to the pristine identity of Glacier National Park. The crystalline glacial waters of the park and Flathead River flow into the aquifer, which feeds Flathead Lake.

SLEEP UNDER THE

STARS

Six state parks—Big Arm, Wayfarers, West Shore, Finley Point, Wild Horse Island, and Yellow Bay— dot the shores of Flathead Lake, offering public access and camping.

Father-son duo Steve and Greg Morley handcraft famous cedar-strip canoes and kayaks in Swan Lake.

TO THE RACES

UNDERWATER ADVENTURE

BEST WAY TO ENJOY FLATHEAD LAKE?

The century-old Flathead Lake Biological Station is one of the most respected institutions of its field research and educational facilities in the world.

The North Flathead Yacht Club hosts as many as 40 sailboat races through the summer across Flathead Lake.

Get out on the water. There are multiple spots to rent kayaks or stand up paddle boards, charter a fishing boat, a sailboat cruise or scenic cruise.

PADDLE QUIET WATERS

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The crystal-clear waters of Flathead Lake make for excellent diving conditions. Just look out for Flathead Nessie, the legendary lake monster.

SENTINEL ON THE LAKE

EVENTS

2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following is only a taste of the great events you can find in Kalispell and northwest Montana. For a complete listing and to confirm dates visit, www.discoverkalispell.com.

2018 MARCH 2-31 2-4 3 3-4 9 9-10 10-11 10-11 16-24 16 17 17 23-24 23-25 24 24-25

APRIL 5-8 6-7 7-8 14 19-28 21 20-21 27 27-28 TBA

Majestic Valley Arena Brash Winter Rodeo Series Whitefish Theatre Co “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” 50th Annual Artists Give Back at the Hockaday MT Indoor Soccer Championship Well-Strung at the O’Shaughnessy Center Arena Cross at Majestic Valley Arena NW MT Rock & Mineral Show Flathead Valley Home and Garden Showcase Bigfork Children’s Theatre “High School Musical” Spring MACK DAYS on Flathead Lake - thru May 13 St. Patrick’s Day Parade MCPS Native Youth Powwow, Missoula PRCA Rodeo at Majestic Valley Arena NW MT Arms Collectors Gun Show Western MT Little Guy Wrestling Championship Whitefish Theatre Co “A Behanding In Spokane”

Glacier Symphony & Chorale Easter Festival Bigfork Independent Film Festival 52th Annual Creston Auction & Country Fair 9th Annual Glacier Fiddle Festival Whitefish Theatre Co “The Great Gatsby” Roller Derby at the Fairground 50th Annual Kyiyo Powwow, Missoula Kalispell Arbor Day Celebration Death by Chocolate at the Conrad Mansion Bigfork Community Players “The Totally Redical 80’s Musical Revue”

9 13 16 16-23 21 22-25 23 23 26 28 TBA TBA

JULY

2-8 4 5,13,19&21 6-8 7 7 7 12-15 12-15 14 13-15 18-22 19-22 24 TBA

AUGUST

Nooks & Crannies at the Conrad Mansion Alpine Theatre Project “Outside The Box” Glacier Half Marathon Plein Air Paint Out 2018 Taste of Kalispell Big Sky Weekend 2018 Monster Truck Show at the Fairgrounds The Big Shindig 2018 Picnic in the Park Concert Series Tue. evening & Wed. lunch hour through Aug. 21 Thursday!Fest - through Aug. 30

Bigfork Summer Playhouse “Singin’ In The Rain” Bigfork Summer Playhouse “All Shook Up”

Arlee Esyaqgeyni Powwow 4th of July Parade on Main Street & Ice Cream Social at Conrad Mansion Alpine Theatre Project “Smokey Joe’s Café” Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead - Summer Show “Symphony Night at the Farm” at Rebecca Farm The Market Beautiful Nooks & Crannies at the Conrad Mansion Glacier Chaser Classic Barrel Racing North American Indian Days, Browning MT Bank Flathead Valley KIDS Triathlon Annual Arts in the Park Festival The Event at Rebecca Farm Standing Arrow Powwow, Elmo Alpine Theatre Project “Outside The Box” Bigfork Summer Playhouse “Into The Woods”

5-6 Whitefish Theatre Co “Constellation” 5-6 Montana Spartan Race 11 Jazz Night With The Maestro 12 Nooks & Crannies at the Conrad Mansion 12-13 Spring Weekend at Bibler Home & Gardens 19 Kalispell Farmers Market - thru Oct. 13 19-20 Spring Weekend at Bibler Home & Gardens 20 Girls On The Run 5K 26-27 Bigfork Whitewater Festival 31 Whitefish Theatre Co “Urinetown - The Musical” TBA Bigfork Summer Playhouse “Disney’s The Little Mermaid”

4 4 6, 12 & 18 6-12 7-20 10,15 & 22 11 11 15-19 18-19 18-25 26-31 TBA

JUNE

SEPTEMBER

MAY

Photos: Trevon Baker, Connor Welles

1-10 2-3 3 8-10

Whitefish Theatre Co “Urinetown - The Musical” Three Blind Refs Annual Herron Half Marathon & Trail Run Wings Across the Big Sky Bird Festival

1 7-9 8 8-9

The 51st Annual Lost Prairie Boogie Great Bear Festival Alpine Theatre Project “Fully Committed” Festival Amadeus - Glacier Symphony ATP “Roald Dahl’s Matilda - The Musical” Alpine Theatre Project “Summer Nights” Nooks & Crannies at the Conrad Mansion A Timeless Lagacy: Peace Park 2018 Premier Event, Exibition through Dec 1 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo 12 & 24 Hour of Flathead Mountain Bike Race MT Cutting Horse Show at Majestic Valley Arena Crown of the Continent Guitar Festival Bigfork Summer Playhouse “50’s-70’s”

Crown of the Continent Guitar Festival NW MT Arms Collectors Gun Show Nooks & Crannies at the Conrad Mansion Montana Dragon Boat Festival

14-15 21-22 22 29 TBA

Flathead Celtic Festival Annual Flathead Quilters Guild Show Sweet Pickins’ Pumpkin Patch, Opening Day Little Red Truck Vintage Market Glacier Symphony “Equinox Music”

OCTOBER 5-13 7 13 19-20 20 TBA TBA

FVCC - Festival of Flavors Pink Me Up 5K Color Run/Walk Nooks & Crannies at the Conrad Mansion Ghost Tours at Conrad Mansion Kalispell Farmers Market at the Fairground Glacier Symphony Masterworks Series 1 Glacier Symphony Pops “Nosferatu 1924 Silent Film”

9-11 10 23-25 24 30 TBA

Holiday Arts & Crafts Extravaganza Vintage Whites Market Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead - Christmas Show Community Open House at the Hockaday Conrad Mansion Christmas Tours Glacier Symphony & Soloist Masterworks Series 2

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER 1-31 7 7-9 8-9 8, 15 & 22 13 14-15 20-22 TBA TBA

Christmas Tours at Conrad Mansion Kalispell Art Walk & Holiday Stroll Craft Brewers Cup Hockey Tournament Arena Cross at Majestic Valley Arena Christmas Tea and Tour at Conrad Mansion Valley Voices Christmas Concert at the Conrad Mansion Majestic Valley Arena Brash Winter Rodeo Series Alpine Theatre Project “Yuletide Affair 14” Glacier Symphony & Chorale “Sacred Season” Christmas City of the North Parade

2019

JANUARY • • • • • •

NW MT Wedding & Event Expo Glacier Symphony Pops “Gershwin, The Man I Love” Majestic Valley Arena Brash Winter Rodeo Series Montana Pond Hockey Classic Perch Assault Ice Fishing Derby Flathead Flames Winter Classic Hockey Jamboree

FEBRUARY • • • • • • •

Chocolat Affaire in Historic Downtown Kalispell Glacier Symphony & Chorale and Soloist Majestic Valley Arena Brash Winter Rodeo Series Montana Sportsman Expo Flathead Flames Winter Classic Hockey Jamboree PBR - Bull Riding at Majestic Valley Arena Perch Assault Ice Fishing Derby

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WHAT’S NEW Best Western Plus opened Hub 406 Bistro which serves light dinners as well as beer and wine nightly. Several Kalispell hotels enhanced their guest rooms with new furnishings and features: LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Motel 6, Super 8, and Quality Inn. 26

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Greenwood Village Inn & Suites opened a 24/7 snack bar and sells locally raised Elk and Buffalo products. The Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern at the Hilton Garden Inn launched a new menu and expanded hours.

Look for a new, sleek and modern look at the Holiday Inn Express in 2018. Enjoy the newly remodeled and handicapped accessible, indoor heated pool and hot tub at Fairbridge Inn & Suites.

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BON E L L I’S BIST R O 406-257-8669

38 C 1st Avenue East • Kalispell

BRAN N IGAN ’S IRI S H P UB 406-393-2418

101 East Ctr St • Kalispell

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7 First Avenue East • Kalispell

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15 Heritage Way • Kalispell

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HUCKLEBERRIES

are a small round purple berry that grows wild in western Montana. Locals keep their favorite picking spots a secret, but fortunately everyone can enjoy the wonderful taste in a variety of local products and restaurants.

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EAT & DRINK

HANDCRAFTED WAYS TO

WET YOUR WHISTLE

KALISPELL BREWING COMPANY

Montana Made Montana Loved The first craft brewery located in historic downtown Kalispell. Specializing in German style lagers and the time-honored European technique of decoction. Top sellers: Two Ski Brewski Pilsner, Cloudcroft IPA, Winter at Noon Dunkel. www.kalispellbrewing.com

BONSAI BREWING PROJECT

Public House and Beer Garden. Brewing Fresh Ales - Serving Lunch & Dinner - Kicking Back Bonsai Brewing feels like home. It’s a house party every day. The relaxed environment, hand-crafted beer, and made-from-scratch food make Bonsai a one-of-a-kind brewery. Top sellers: Lil Blond Honey, Due North IRA, any of the famous barrel-aged beers. www.facebook.com/bonsaibrew

FLATHEAD LAKE BREWING COMPANY

Montana’s Liquid Treasure While brewing some of the best beers around, FLBC incorporates many innovative systems to operate as sustainably as possible - keeping the air clean and clear so you can enjoy the view while you have your brew. Top sellers: Centennial IPA, Citrus SMaSH IPA, Bluff Charge Oatmeal Pale Ale. www.flatheadlakebrewing.com

GREAT NORTHERN BREWING COMPANY

Celebrating 23 years of beers and cheers In 1994, Minott Wessinger, the greatgreat grandson of brewing pioneer Henry Weinhard began construction on the Great Northern Brewery. Whitefish was chosen as the location for its rugged beauty and pristine water source. Top sellers: Wheatfish Wheat Lager, Going to the Sun IPA, Good Medicine Strong Red Ale. www.greatnorthernbrewing.com

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TAMARACK ALEHOUSE & GRILL

Think local. Drink local. The brewery and Alehouse are nestled at the bottom of Blacktail Mountain next to the shores of Flathead Lake. Top sellers: Hat Trick IPA, Yard Sale Amber Ale, Bear Bottom Blonde. www.tamarackbrewing.com

BIAS BREWING

Opening in Downtown Kalispell in 2018 Playing favorites strongly encouraged Aiming to keep people as curious about beer as they are, Bias produces craft beer in small batches with a focus on creativity. www.biasbrewing.com

SUNRIFT BEER COMPANY

Opening in Downtown Kalispell in 2018 Pour some sun Brewing a variety of beers from IPA’s to Belgians, stouts to lagers. www.sunriftbeer.com

GLACIER DISTILLING COMPANY

A craft distillery nestled in the foothills of Glacier National Park Glacier distills fine whiskeys and spirits using Montana grains and fruits, and pure Glacier water - best enjoyed in the great outdoors. Top Sellers: Fireweed Flathead cherry bourbon, North Fork Rye Whiskey, Wheatfish Single-Malt Whiskey. www.glacierdistilling.com

SPOTTED BEAR SPIRITS

To the adventure! A community-minded craft distillery planting roots in the vibrant mountain town of Whitefish. Inspired by Montana’s wild places and the lineup of spirits reflects the rugged landscape with heart & soul. Top Sellers: MT sugar beet Vodka, 100% organic Blue Agave Spirit, Coffee Liqueur (in partnership with Montana Coffee Traders) www.spottedbearspirits.com

VILYA SPIRITS DISTILLERY

Small batch, award winning and critically acclaimed artisan spirits. Emphasis on tradition and flavor. Vilya owners grow and wildcraft the majority of the rare herbs required for their spirits. The alpine herbs are cultivated and harvested to capture the traditional essence of a century ago. Top sellers: Superior Absinthe Verte, Silvertip American Dry Gin, Wild Huckleberry Liqueur. www.vilyaspirits.com

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COM M UNI T Y PR OFI LE

T UY E N ( T O NY ) T RAN blue samurai

Montana might be a landlocked state, but Tuyen (Tony) Tran, executive chef and owner of Blue Samurai Sushi Bar and Grill, has never found distance from the sea a limiting factor. “Sushi is art,” he has said, and the Vietnamese sushi genius believes downtown Kalispell is the perfect palette, thanks in part to the strong business community. A Kalispell resident by way of Florida, Tran moved here after running for years a renowned sushi restaurant in Tampa. Tran quickly built a solid reputation in Kalispell, and in the year since Blue Samurai opened, his restaurant has become an instant classic for date nights, celebrations, and entertaining out-of-town guests. Here, Tran, a lifelong entrepreneur, considers why Kalispell, Montana, is the perfect place for a quality sushi restaurant. Why did you want to open your sushi restaurant in Kalispell? I’m proud of where I live. Kalispell is between five cities; 20 minutes from Whitefish, 20 minutes from Columbia Falls, 20 minutes from Bigfork, 15 from Lakeside, and Kila is right there. In Kalispell, you are in the middle. Location, location, location. I’ve been in business since I was 23 years old, and that’s the top thing when you do business.

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WHITEFISH HANDCRAFTED SPIRITS

Eat, Drink & Just Be Creating spirits from real/raw ingredients, done with care to bring well-loved food, drinks and spirits to you. Top sellers: Huckleberry Liqueur (made from pure hand-picked MT huckleberries - tastes like you’re sitting in the patch with the bears!), gins and rum infused with oranges and cloves. www.whitefishspirits.com

GLACIER SUN WINERY

A boutique winery producing reds, whites, fruit and dessert wines Top sellers: Huckleberry Peach, Glacier Sun Chardonnay, Glacier Sun Chuckleberry (local Flathead Lake cherries and wild huckleberries) www.glaciersunwinery.com

What drew you to Kalispell in the first place? I came here and realized that people are very nice, very down to earth. If you have your car break down on the side of the road, people will pull over and help you. In Asia, in Vietnam, where I’m from, people will help you no-questions-asked. We want to help. Kalispell resembles something old-school, something human. Laid-back. You can get the human connection again. Especially in America, in big cities, it’s been lost. I come from another country where we have that. But Kalispell and the Flathead Valley in general, people are very nice, and I feel reconnected to culture. And what makes it a good place to do business? Word of mouth is the best marketing tool you can have. And this town, everyone is so close and everyone knows everyone. Word of mouth is very strong, more powerful than any marketing tool. You can spend less money on marketing, and more time talking to people and getting to know people. I really want to grow Kalispell—I will put everything I’ve got into growing this downtown with other people and business owners.

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LOCAL FLAVOR

FARM TO TABLE

In the fertile fields of the Flathead Valley a movement has been growing over the last decades, one that supports sustainable farming practices and locally sourced food products. Montana as a whole ranks second only to California for the most acres of organic farmland in the country, and the communities along the U.S. Highway 93 corridor of the Flathead Valley boast the most farm-to-school programs in the state. At the heart of this valley lies the small and dynamic city of Kalispell, whose schools are not the only beneficiary of the burgeoning farm-to-table movement. Restaurants, catering companies, microbreweries and distilleries source locally grown and raised grains, meats and produce to create menus of fresh food and beverages for their patrons. From Flathead Lake’s famous cherries to huckleberries from the surrounding mountains, and locally grown farm vegetables, this valley is home to an assortment of tasty produce that is blended into the community flavor. This thriving economic sector supports the community with farm-to-table opportunities, supplying farmers markets and local restaurants with locally raised yak, bison and elk and creating a newly evolved agritourism element that is gaining popularity by welcoming visitors to see the action first-hand through tours and activities.

GROWERS AND PRODUCERS TOURS

Purple Mountain Lavender Scheduled tours & workshops available by appt June-Sept The Orchard at Flathead Lake Cherry orchard, scheduled tours available May-Sept Breweries, Distilleries, Cideries and Wineries – see directory on pgs 30-31 tours available year-round Kettle Care Organics Skincare and wellness products, workshops and a variety of tours available year-round

HAY & SLEIGH RIDES

FARM ACTIVITIES

Sweet Pickins Pumpkin Patch (Sept-Oct) Fritz Corn Maze (Sept-Oct) Whitefish Stage Organic Farm Flathead Maze (Sept-Oct) U-Pick Cherries, Hockaday Orchards, Lakeside (July-Aug)

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www.kalispellfarmersmarket.org Flathead Valley Community College Campus Saturdays 9am to 12:30pm (May - Oct. 15) B I G F O R K FAR MER S MAR K ET C O O P ER AT I VE

www.bigforkfarmersmarket.com Masonic Temple Parking Lot Saturdays 9:30am to 1:00pm (June 3 - Sept. 2) Wednesdays 3 to 6pm (March 17 - Oct. 18) C O LU MB I A FALLS C O MMU N I T Y MAR K ET

www.cfcommunitymarket.com 830 1st Ave W (next to Glacier Bank) Thursdays 5 to 7:30pm (May 18 - Sept. 21)

DOWNTOWN RESTAURANTS THAT SOURCE LOCALLY

P O LS O N FAR MER S MARK E T

CATERERS THAT SOURCE LOCALLY

WH I T EFI S H D O WN T O WN FAR MER S MAR K ET

Hops Downtown Grill, Sykes Diner, Bonelli’s Bistro, Ceres Bakery, Montana Coffee Traders, DeSoto Grill, Sweet Peaks Amazing Crepes & Catering, The Cuisine Machine, The Raven Catering Company, John’s Angels Catering, DeSoto Grill, Earth Angel Organics, Montana Coffee Traders, The Simple Chef Catering, Bonelli’s Bistro Catering

MARKETS THAT SOURCE LOCALLY

Withey’s, Mountain Valley Foods, Sykes Market, Super One

AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS Kalispell Kreamery Milk and Cookies Event (June) Montana Harvest of the Month Program (year-round) Free the Seeds (March)

FARM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Purple Frog Garden Terrapin Farms Global Youth Service Day www.nourishtheflathead.org/volunteer

RESOURCE | Farm Hands, Nourish the Flathead | www.nourishtheflathead.org

K AL I S P EL L FAR MER S MAR K E T

www.polsonfarmersmarket.com 3rd Ave. W (in front of the Cove Deli) Fridays 9am to 1pm (May 5 - Oct. 13)

www.whitefishfarmersmarket.org North Block of Central Ave Tuesdays 5 to 7:30pm (May 30 - Sept. 26)

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FARMER’S MARKET

LOCAL FLAVOR

CHERRIES

Montana might be famous for its huckleberries, the unique sweet and tart purplish-blue berry that is notoriously hard to domesticate and hides tucked away in the region’s surrounding mountains. But the Flathead Lake region is actually better-known for its productive cherry crop. With a history dating back nearly 100 years, cherry cultivation around the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi is ingrained in this culture. Who wouldn’t look forward to summer’s cherry season, when you can buy bags of ripe, ruby-red berries from roadside stands for just a few bucks? The crop has influenced art, community, and culture—including, of course, food. You can find hints of the Flathead cherry on almost any locally-minded menu in Northwest Montana right after the harvest, and, in many cases, year-round. The berry brings a lot to the table, playing well with so many other flavors on the plate.

With a history dating back nearly 100 years, cherry cultivation around the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi is ingrained in this culture.

SAVORY

Desoto Grill, located in the historic The Forge building in downtown Kalispell, serves up a smoked chicken with a cherry glaze. “The cherries have certain richness,” says owner Shawnna Steele. “They’re not overpowering, like a lot of fruits. They have a richer flavor that matches really well with the savory that matches really well with our smoked flavors.”

SWEET

What’s a better treat than cherry ice cream? “A classic summer flavor is our Flathead Cherry Chocolate,” says Marissa Keenan, owner of Sweet Peaks Ice Cream, with locations in Kalispell, Whitefish, Bigfork, and beyond. “We get fresh cherries from the shores of Flathead Lake, and then they’re pitted and chopped and mixed into a sweet cream base with chocolate chips. These Flathead cherries are fantastic—the flavor is such a win for us.”

The beautiful, white cherry-flower bloom is early to mid-May, usually starting at the southern end of Flathead Lake and moving north.

1893 Margaret Estey planted the Flathead’s first sweet cherry orchard as an experiment, hoping the lake’s unique microclimate would be suitable. (It was!)

SIPS

Wash it all down with an award-winning sour cherry concoction from Bigfork’s Flathead Lake Brewing Company, which overlooks the orchards along the lake. “We always have a sour beer on tap, and our favorite thing to use in sour beers is Montana local cherries,” says David Drendgard, Director of Operations and Brewmaster. “It’s not necessarily cherry flavored, but the cherry absolutely balances out the flavor. Brings out a little bit of tartness and a little bit of sweetness.”

Large, dark sweet cherry varieties grown in Flathead region include:

Lapin, Lambert, Rainier, Skeena, Sweetheart, Bing

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the second week of July

through the second week in August. The Montana crop produces later than in Washington and elsewhere, filling market shelves later in the season.

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A Flathead Family Tradition for Nearly 100 Years

FLATHEAD LAKE BREWIN[i [D. fi PUBHDUSE RESTAURANT

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Kalispell Farmers Market — Established in 1974 — Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 5 - October 13 at FVCC October 20 - Harvest & Holiday Market Flathead County Fairgrounds

FLATHEAD

Fresh & Local Homegrown - Handmade

For other market information, Call Voice Mail at 881-4078

KalispellFarmersMarket.org

Glacier Country is a natural beauty where truly authentic experiences are found among mesmerizing peaks, glistening waters and charming small towns. Find yourself in Western Montana.

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CULTURE

HISTORY

Conrad Mansion

Photo: Montana Office Tourism & Business Development

ith the arrival of the Great Northern Railway in Northwest Montana, the “iron horse at last snorted into the Garden of Eden,” as a newspaper famously reported in the late 1800s, at the dawn of a new era for the homesteader settlement north of Flathead Lake. Kalispell grew quickly from a railroad town into the region’s center for commerce and community. Most of downtown Kalispell is an “architectural Disneyland,” featuring a buffet of revival styles, as historian Jaix Chaix once noted, and you need only to stroll its maple-lined neighborhoods for a glimpse back in time. Or step into one of our local museums for a curated look at the cradle of Northwest Montana.

Street, this opulent 13,000-square-foot manor showcases the architecture and lifestyle of late 19th century Montana. It is open year-round for tours and special events.

THE CONRAD MANSION MUSEUM

THE MUSEUM AT CENTRAL SCHOOL

Experience the property of Kalispell’s founding father, Charles E. Conrad, a determined entrepreneur and daring outdoorsman. Located in downtown Kalispell, just a few blocks from Main

The 1890’s era Conrad Mansion is 13,000 sq ft with 3 floors, 26 rooms and 8 sandstone fireplaces

Built just after the birth of Kalispell, this building, a prime example of Richardsonian Romanesque style, has been lovingly restored to house a unique collection of art and artifacts that reveal

Flathead history. Learn about regional Native Americans, the region’s homesteading days, the evolution of the timber industry, and more.

HOCKADAY MUSEUM OF ART

The Hockaday Museum, which rotates exhibits by nationally renowned and emerging artists alongside a permanent collection, is located in a turn-of-thecentury Carnegie Library Building that is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. Don’t miss the “Crown of the Continent” exhibition, which features classic works by Montana’s best-known Western artists, including painters Charles M. Russell and O.C. Seltzer.

PICK UP A FREE Self-Guided Historic Walking Tour brochure at the Kalispell Visitor Information Center.

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CULTURE

COM M UNI T Y PR OFI LE

ENTERTAINMENT MARSHALL NOICE

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For more than four decades, landscape painter Marshall Noice has ventured into wild lands surrounding his adopted home of Kalispell, and returned with stunning works of art that carry a sense of place. “My paintings are made in response to things I see in the natural world,” his artist’s statement reads. “My overriding goal as a painter is to create a work, an artifact if you will, that resonates with the spirit of the landscape that inspired me to begin painting.” Noice’s work is included in collections in Denmark, France, Texas, and beyond, and he has received numerous awards and honors. He also was recognized in 1996 for the renovation and preservation of an historic Main Street Building, where he maintains a studio. Here, the local artist discusses what’s new at his studio—including the addition of his daughter’s work to the gallery walls. You recently reopened the Noice Studio & Gallery as the Montana Modern Fine Art gallery. Why the rebrand? We did a major remodel of the interior space—we took the walls back down to the original brick that was built in Somers in 1899. And now we’re carrying the work of a number of wonderful artists, while previously we just featured my work. The work is distinctly contemporary, as opposed to the more traditional art that is shown in many galleries in Montana. What makes these artists stand out? Their work tends to be more colorful and abstract. It’s more abstract than literal, and some of it is exceedingly unique. We have a 1,200-pound life-size steel buffalo by the sculptor Manel A’lvarez. We have some spectacular sculptural work by Kate Hunt, and the material she uses is in fact [the local newspaper] the Daily Inter Lake. Kalispell has a sophisticated taste for art. One of the new artists to the gallery is your daughter, Sarsten Noice, who grew up in Montana and now lives in Los Angeles. How does it feel to establish painting and artistry as a family tradition? It’s something I’m really proud of, that she has found a successful career as an artist. My work is almost exclusively my interpretation of landscapes, and, for the most part, the landscapes of Northwest Montana. My daughter’s work is more figurative, based on human forms and animal forms, and often a combination of the two. It might be a human form with a raven’s head, and she’s talking about how man and animal have similarities of spirit. There are some similarities coloristically—we both tend to use color very freely and very boldly.

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Artisan Oyster Create. Connect. Endulge. Hidden Key Escape Games Teams search for clues to escape room in 60 minutes North End Swing East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, and Balboa Instruction provided Route 56 Designs Wooden sign making classes & parties Sweet Pickin’s Pumpkin Patch Fall activities, animals, entertainment, food Tipsy Brush Studio Painting instruction in a relaxing, fun social environment

PERFORMING ARTS

Alpine Theatre Project Professional theatre featuring actors from Broadway Bigfork Summer Playhouse Popular Broadway musicals, summer stock theater Glacier Symphony & Chorale Classical symphonic pieces, pop concerts, guest artists The LaSalle Grange Theatre Live entertainment Whitefish Theatre Company Theatre, music and dance

LIBRARY ImagineIF

MUSEUMS

Monthly events for all ages to make, create and explore

Conrad Mansion Museum Take tours through this beautiful fully restored 1895 mansion Hockaday Museum of Art Art Museum, year-round classes & workshops for all ages The Museum at Central School Historical museum, monthly FREE historical film screening

ART GALLERIES

Abbrescia Gallery Gallery showcasing the varied artwork of the late Joe Abbrescia Allen Jimmerson Original paintings of Glacier National Park & Montana wildlife Mark Ogle Studio Fine art and giclee’ reproductions with focus on Glacier National Park Montana Modern Fine Art Contemporary art gallery in downtown Kalispell Saubert Studio Fine art of the West

SHOP/GALLERY

Bear Country Gallery Jeff Fleming’s famous wood carved bears and Bearfoots figurines Carlburg Pottery Handmade growlers and flasks Montana Marie Made-in-Montana products with over 50 artists featured in the store Mountain Brook Studio Made in MT beautiful hand-thrown, high-fired pottery Paint, Metal & Mud Local artists co-op Powder Horn Trading Company Western, lodge and Native American goods and collectibles Sassafras/First Choice Local artists co-op & fair trade gifts/decor from Africa

SHOPPING

8 SOUVENIRS

TO TAKE HOME FROM DOWNTOWN KALISPELL 1

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1 Trail Blazer Coffee Montana Coffee Traders 111 Main Street locations in Whitefish and Columbia Falls A portion of your purchase is donated to Glacier Park Conservancy to maintain trails in Glacier National Park $12.60 2 Huckleberry Haven Wild Huckleberry Honey Sykes Market 202 2nd Avenue West Fine clover honey flavored with hand-picked huckleberries $8

Kalispell Cap Montana Marie’s 140 Main Street Warm in winter, cool in summer, a Kalispell cap can’t be topped $24

Montana Morning Hand & Body Wash and Lotion Sage and Cedar 227 Main Street Organic hand lotion & body wash with a fresh “Montana Morning” scent $15 ea

Roper Boots Western Outdoor 48 Main Street Wear your stars and stripes the cowboy way $230

Life is Better in the Mountains Tee The Montana Scene 219 Main Street The shirt says it all $34

Climb Glacier National Park by Blake Passmore The Bookshelf 101 South Main Street An insider guide to scaling the peaks of the Crown of the Continent $20

Glacier National Park Posters Flathead Beacon Productions 17 Main Street “Sexton Glacier at Siyeh Pass” is a great choice or get the series of four $25 / $80

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MAKE YOURSELF AT

HOME

Visit Bigfork.org for full event calendar and details

April 28

Clean Your Fork an annual event when the citizens of Bigfork do their part to clean up the highways through the Bigfork area

April 29

Taste of Bigfork Walk from venue to venue in downtown Bigfork for

May 25-27

Whitewater Festival celebrating 43 years of extreme whitewater

wine, music and wonderful food from Bigfork area restaurants. action and community-oriented fun. Participants come from around the world to race. Spectators are also a huge part of this festival and come to enjoy the races and other events held in town.

• Large Rooms • Full Breakfast Daily • Evening Meal Mon-Thur • All-Suite Property with Full Kitchens

• Courtyard with Fire Pit and Grilling Area • 1,500 Square Feet of Flexible Meeting Space with Catering Options

KALISPELL, MONTANA

May 18

The Bigfork Summer Playhouse opens, celebrating its 59th Season of live professional theatre in 2018 bigforksummerplayhouse.com

July 4

4th of July Parade Celebrate our nations independence in downtown Bigfork. Year after year, this parade is proclaimed the best in Flathead Valley.

July 6-7

Bigfork Summer Rodeo Bringing Professional Rodeo to the beautiful town of Bigfork Montana during the best time of year. Come check it out where the highways meet.

August 4-5

40th Festival of the Arts Attractions include arts and crafts in all

types of media, a wide variety of music and entertainment, a mouth watering assortment of food vendors and a delightful family atmosphere. August 26September 8th

Crown Guitar Workshop and Festival crownguitarfest.org

September 2

Rumble in the Bay 11th Annual Car and Truck show. 2018 is the

September 9

Farm to Fork A community Farm-to-Table dinner from local

year of the Camaro

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restaurants and chefs served outside on Electric Avenue. Includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, beer, wine and cocktails. December 1

Bigfork Holiday Parade of Lights Bring the kids and family out to visit local businesses, then grab a hot drink and enjoy the show. Kids can visit with Santa after the parade. There are additional holiday events throughout the month of December.

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• Tarot Card Readings • Angel Card Readings • Oils • Reike Energy • Astrology • Past Life Regression • Incense • Aromatherapy Package • Palm Reading and More!

Celebrating our 59th Season of live prefessional theater. A different show nightly. Stay 5 days to see 5 plays.

Rose Boutique Etc.

Available for Parties!

406.866.0733

906 9th St West, Columbia Falls 1117 S. Main St., Kalispell

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WALK-INS WELCOME! 3 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! COLUMBIA FALLS • KALISPELL • GREAT FALLS

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PLAN A MEETING

MEET IN KALISPELL

In the midst of Montana’s acclaimed natural places lies a meeting destination like no other. Located between Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake, you will find where discovery equals and meets inspiration. Kalispell combines affordable variety, modern amenities and quality meeting facilities with easy access to vast spectacular, unspoiled nature. Our hotels glow with Montana’s special brand of Western hospitality with all the modern conveniences. From conference hotels to smaller properties with high levels of customized service, we offer options for every budget and event plan: conventions, seminars, trade shows, reunions, and retreats with over 1,800 guest rooms and 65,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space.

Red Bus Tours in Glacier National Park

Far West on Flathead Lake

Photos: Connor Welles, Montana Office Tourism & Business Development

A change of “meeting scenery” will boost attendees’ energy and focus, increasing productivity. Use our traditional meeting spaces to suit your business needs and then let us enhance the program with suggestions for indoor or outdoor spaces that inspire creativity. Our local caterers, hotel chefs and local restaurants take advantage of Flathead Valley’s abundance, resulting in excellent local flavors to match our epic landscape and transform your meeting into an experience.

If you are looking to plan a meeting or group event that is productive, inspirational and offers meaningful experiences and beautiful settings, Kalispell is the perfect destination. And the Kalispell Convention & Visitor Bureau offers the resources and experience you’re looking for.

Dawn Jackson, Group Sales Manager for Discover Kalispell, will provide support during the entire planning process and offer resources to ensure that your Montana event goes smoothly. Call Dawn at 406-758-2820 or email dawn@discoverkalispell.com

WAYS THE KALISPELL CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU CAN HELP ■ Gather lodging proposals and venue

consultation from Kalispell hotels for meetings, sports tournaments and group travel

conferences and events in Kalispell

first-hand our city’s hotels, meeting facilities, event venues and attractions

■ Coordinate site tours for potential meetings, ■ Conduct annual familiarizations trips to see

■ Group activity suggestions and coordination ■ Welcome tables and bags to share area

information with conference attendees

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GROWTH ECONOMY W

hen economists describe Flathead County, they talk in terms of growth and expansion. This valley is home to one of the fastest-growing economies in the state, a testament to the area’s quality of life and business climate creating an ideal place to build a career or company. Kalispell is the dynamic community at the center of it all, the retail, professional, medical, educational and governmental center of the Flathead Valley.

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HEALTH CARE

The health care industry is the leading employer in Flathead County with broad growth and employment gains. The Flathead Valley is in the top 5% areas in the U.S. for healthcare job growth for the 25-year period of 1990-2015. The presence of quality health care providers stimulates the local economy while also attracting families who want to live in a community with good hospitals and medical services. Kalispell Regional Healthcare is undergoing sizeable growth at its campus near downtown and is expanding with specialty care, including an enhanced emergency services department and a women’s and

Flathead Valley health care industry is the leading employer accounting for

16% of total employment

children’s center that will be the largest centralized pediatric provider in the state.

NORTH KALISPELL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

The bustling north end of Kalispell is home to a flourishing district of large commercial businesses that serve the region, including familiar name-brand franchises, restaurants and expanding residential living. It is also home to Kidsports Complex, a 126-acre public complex that is one of the largest youth athletic centers in the region. Retailers REI, Panera Bread, MOD Pizza, T-Mobile and Harbor Freight Tools have announced plans to open here in 2018.

REVITALIZATION

Along with economic growth, Kalispell is undergoing several revitalization projects that are shifting the landscape. A sprawling redevelopment plan crafted with community input is unfolding in Kalispell’s core area. The project will remove the railroad tracks in downtown, develop a pathway system and reconnect disjointed streets, among other redevelopment goals. This massive undertaking is expected to be a catalyst for private development in the core area and was spurred on by the completion of the Hwy 93 bypass, enabling Kalispell to reclaim Main Street as the pedestrian friendly shopping, dining and community center it has developed into.

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Flathead County is one of the most popular destinations in Montana. With amazing outdoor amenities like Flathead Lake and Glacier National Park, this valley attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists annually, and last year’s visitors spent an estimated $505 million locally, according to a state survey. A record-shattering 3.3 million people visited Glacier National Park in 2017. It was the fourth consecutive annual record.

AIR SERVICE

Glacier Park International Airport is a growing provider of regional air service that continues to set records for passengers on an annual basis. Increasing air service in the Flathead Valley has been a top goal for local organizations and businesses in recent years. The heightened attention and efforts appear to be paying off. There are 10 seasonal air carriers that serve Kalispell, including five year-round with service to nearly every major hub in the region. United Airlines elevated its commitment to this market with summer daily direct service to San Francisco in 2017 and Los Angeles in 2018.

TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFACTURING

Even though Northwest Montana may seem off the grid, this valley is plugged into the modern landscape with a thriving entrepreneurial spirit. Many of the state’s largest and most successful tech and manufacturing companies thrive here, such as Applied Materials, a state-of- the-art facility that develops the equipment that makes the world’s most popular electronics, and ViZn Energy, a cutting edge largescale battery technology company. The number of high-tech

$54 million bond approved by Kalispell voters for facilities renovation and expansion for the Kalispell School District.

J ACO B T HO M AS executive director of the musuem at c e n t r a l school

The addition of an executive director who was just 28 when he was hired last year to run the Museum at Central School has become the perfect blend of young and old at one of downtown Kalispell’s landmark buildings. Jacob Thomas has brought new ideas and energy to the museum housed in the restored 1894 Central School, and he was just what the museum’s board of directors was looking for. “He’s good with social media and website management, and that’s something that we’ve needed help with,” board president Laurie Happ said in a recent Daily Inter Lake interview. “We think that he’ll be able to help us reach out and maybe reach people that we haven’t been able to get before.” The Detroit-area native said he first fell in love with history on a school field trip to Gettysburg in eighth grade when he, a friend and his dad were the only three people not to retreat back to the bus when offered a chance to explore the historic battlefield. “The three of us walked around and looked at all the monuments,” Thomas recalled. “And at that point I thought to myself, ‘you know, it seems like I like this stuff a lot more than other people my age. I think this is something I could probably do for a living.’” He earned a master’s degree in museum studies at Appalachian State, and worked for museums in two states before coming to Kalispell. A self-described Civil War buff in high school, Thomas believes his mix of modern schooling and passion for history — a subject typically reserved for adults many years his senior — keeps him balanced in his new job. There’s a fine line to walk, he said, between modernizing the museum and attracting a younger audience, but not alienating the longtime donors and members. “While you’re changing things you can’t forget about your base,” Thomas stressed. “Our base, and every museum’s base of donors and volunteers, is older than I am.” One of Thomas’ goals has been to refresh the museum’s exhibitions. According to him, lavish, expensive, permanent exhibits were extremely popular from the 1980s through 2000s but in recent years the industry has taken a dramatic turn. “Since I’ve been in school and gotten out of school there has been a complete 180-degree switch,” Thomas said. “Although they look nice, every exhibit gets dated ... Plus, it limits you. If it’s up there it’s going to take up a bunch of space and the more money you spend you’re going to be loathe to replace it.” Ideally, Thomas said, two of the museum’s four main exhibition spaces will eventually be what he called semi-permanent, staying up for around 10 years. The other two will rotate every two to three years. “You’re looking for people to come back,” Thomas said, explaining the philosophical change. “Once you’ve seen it, you’ve seen it. I think you want to show that you’re a dynamic organization; you’re open to change, you’re open to movement, you’re open for growth.” He also is looking into the possibility of building a virtual tour or app for the museum. The Museum at Central School is located at 124 Second Ave. E. in Kalispell. More information is available at www.yourmuseum.org.

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TOURISM

COMMUNITY

TRANSPORTATION

Kalispell and the Flathead Valley is served by a variety of transportation options. Rail service directly travels through Columbia Falls and Kalispell. In 2017, construction began on a new industrial rail park expanding the industrial opportunities to capitalize on rail service. In fall of 2016, the largest single transportation project in Montana was completed, the U.S. Highway 93 Alternate Route, which created 11 miles of bypass along the western edge of Kalispell. The large highway development created a modern transportation grid in a thriving community while helping alleviate traffic congestion in downtown.

FVCC announced an

$18 million facility campaign to create a new

library, student center and performance hall EDUCATION

Kalispell has a proud tradition of educational excellence. This town is home to the largest community college in Montana, Flathead Valley Community College, which celebrates its 50th year in 2017. The prestigious community college offers a large selection of two-year programs as well as some four-year opportunities. Last year, it opened its first student housing development on campus. In 2018, the College announced an $18 million facility campaign to create a new library, student center and performance hall. The public school district is also one of the largest and most exemplary in Montana. The school district has two public high schools — Flathead and Glacier — and a total of 10 facilities, including a standout agricultural education center. In 2016, the community approved two bond requests that were the largest in the city’s history and will lead to renovations in all of the school sites as well as the development of a new elementary school.

Kalispell Regional Medical Center has Photos: Kalispell Chamber, Daily Inter Lake

$65 million of new facilities under construction, including a pediatric center that will include a neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, pediatric operating room, as well as surgeons, neurologist and cardiologists, an emergency room expansion, and a digestive health unit.

PAM E LA RO B E RT SO N chief executive officer, kalispell regional h e a lt h c a r e

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businesses has risen in recent years thanks to an improving broadband infrastructure that makes doing business as easy as powering on a computer.

Progress is visible from Pamela Robertson’s second floor office at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. From the expansive windows behind her desk, the chief executive officer of Kalispell Regional Healthcare can follow the construction of the Montana Children’s Medical Center — one of the hospital’s latest and largest efforts to expand its facilities. Robertson speaks with passion as she discusses her foray into health care and hopes for the future of Kalispell Regional Healthcare. She took the reins in September 2017, filling the vacancy left by former CEO Velinda Stevens who died from breast cancer. Stevens was long-heralded as a visionary who worked to expand health care in the Flathead Valley and Robertson said from the get-go she plans to stay true to Stevens’ vision to make the hospital a medical destination. Major projects under construction include the $40 million Montana Children’s Medical Center pediatric facility, a $14 million expansion of the emergency services department, and a $12.9 million digestive health center. “At this point in time, it resonates with me,” Robertson said of the continued growth. “It’s our opportunity, not our challenge, our opportunity to become that sort of fully aligned and integrated health system. We have so many wonderful components and I think we have the opportunity to enhance how they work together.” Most recently, Robertson served as the president and CEO of the six-hospital network, Spohn Health System in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was drawn to the Kalispell job because of what she heard about the community, people and the hospital’s reputation. “The beauty of the Flathead Valley is both the natural beauty and the people — it’s both. It’s a wonderful place to live,” she said. As she met and spoke with people in the Flathead, she asked them what they thought about the hospital and was astounded by the responses. “I kept being told story after story after story about the care that was provided or the compassion that had been shown,” Robertson said. “I’m learning and listening and understanding how we got here. From there I can work with people to continue to shape where we were going or if we need to reshape something, we’ll do it.” The primary challenges facing Kalispell are similar to those facing hospitals across the country. “Our challenges for the most part are the uncertainty of health care. How do you plan in a very deliberate way for the future, while maintaining that flexibility and agility that you need?” she said. But positive strides are being made, she said, noting improvements in patient care coordination. Kalispell Regional is fortunate to have assets such as the ALERT air ambulance . “We are a small community and by definition we’re rural, but if you look at the care and services that are provided by the extraordinary medical staff and employees of KRH, people don’t have to leave Flathead Valley for care, as a routine. So that’s unique,” Robertson said. “I feel really honored to be here and I do feel like I landed in a little slice of heaven.”

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756-5200

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752-7683 752-8050

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756-7295

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210-2538 250-2394 755-7075 253-8447

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300-1333

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755-4321

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257-1739 755-7011

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756-4547 837-7373

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752-1454 756-9499 756-4638 758-1014 752-4335 877-273-7626

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758-5821

L IM O U SI N E S ERVI C E Wild Horse Limousine

756-2290

L IQ U O R S T O R ES Hungry Horse Liquor Store

387-5506

LODGING BE D & B R EAK FAS T Cabin Creek Landing Bed & Breakfast 854-2126 C A BIN S & VAC AT I O N R EN TALS Camas Flats 212-2438 Edgewater RV Resort & Motel 844-3644 Hog & Saw Farm and Vacation Rental 212-2438 Kalispell Hostel 270-1653 Lake Blaine Mountain Resort 250-4503 North Forty Resort 862-7740 Whispering Pines Cabins 407-0881 C A M PG R O U N D S & RV PAR K S Flathead Valley Campgrounds 877-444-6777 Glacier Pines RV Park 752-2760 Greenwood RV Park & Campground 257-7719 LaSalle RV Park 892-4668 Rocky Mountain Hi RV & Campground 755-9573 Rollins RV Park & Restaurant 844-0572 Spruce Park ON THE RIVER 752-6321 GU E ST R AN C H & R ES O RT S Bar W Guest Ranch Dream Haven Guest Ranch Flathead Lake Lodge Glacier Guides and Montana Raft Co. Glacier National Park Lodges Izaak Walton Inn KwaTaqNuk Resort & Casino Marina Cay Resort Meadow Lake Golf & Ski Resort The Lodge at Whitefish Lake Whitefish Mountain Resort

863-9099 858-2020 837-4391 387-5555 897-8351 888-5700 883-3636 837-5861 892-8700 863-4000 862-2900

H O T EL S & MO T ELS America’s Best Value Inn Belton Chalet Best Western Flathead Lake Inn & Suites Blue & White Motel Bridge Street Cottages Cedar Creek Lodge & Conference Center Glacier Park Inc. Greenwood Inn & Suites Grouse Mountain Lodge Hampton Inn & Suites Whitefish Hampton Inn Kalispell Hilton Garden Inn Kalispell Historic Kalispell Grand Hotel Historic Tamarack Lodge and Cabins Holiday Inn Express & Suites Express Homewood Suites by Hilton La Quinta Inn & Suites Quality Inn Red Lion Hotel Kalispell SpringHill Suites by Marriott Super 8 The FairBridge Inn & Suites The Firebrand Hotel

756-3222 888-5000 857-2388 755-4311 837-2785 897-7070 892-2525 257-7719 862-3000 730-8901 755-7900 756-4500 755-8100 387-4420 755-7405 755-8080 257-5255 755-6700 751-5050 314-6600 755-1888 755-6100 863-1900

MAN U FAC T U R I N G Applied Materials - PPC Business Unit 752-2107 Bio - Energy Systems 257-9111 Colter Coffee Roasting 755-7826 Counter Assault Bear & Pepper Spray 257-4740 Defiance Machine 756-2727 Global-Research & Development LTD. welcome@glo-re.uk Hurraw! Balm 730-2571 Kalispell Kreamery 756-6455 Montana Artesian Water Company 755-3515 Montana Gold Bullet 755-2717 Nomad Global Communications Solutions 755-1721 Northern Plastics 257-6300 Proof Research 756-9290 Sonju Industrial 752-7979 Tabletree Montana 261-2501 Thompson Precision 257-8770 Timberline Tool 755-4258 U.S. Optics 300-4090 ZAF Energy Systems 892-0116 MEDICAL & HEALTH SERVICES C H I R O P R AC T I C S ERVI C ES Atlas Chiropractic Basler Family Chiropractic Flathead Chiropractic Montana Laser Therapeutics

257-4001 257-3004 314-6314 314-6400

D EN TAL & O R AL S ERVI CE S Big Sky Pediatric Dentistry Dental Distinctions, PC Glacier Dental Group, PC Kalispell Denture Studio Kalispell Oral Surgery & Implants Montana Dental Works One Dental Care Center Prime View Dental, PC

752-8302 755-4166 752-8081 314-4892 755-6014 752-1166 755-7117 756-9393

H EAR I N G S ERVI C ES Hearing Aid Institute of Kalispell Moore Hearing, PC

755-1945 257-2273

H O ME H EALT H C AR E A Plus Health Care Agape Home Care Frontier Home Health and Hospice

755-4968 755-4633 755-4923

H O S P I TAL S Kalispell Regional Medical Center North Valley Hospital The HealthCenter

752-5111 863-3500 751-7500

All area codes (406) unless otherwise noted MEDICAL & HEALTH SERVICES Cont. O P T ICAL SERVICES Big Mountain Eye Clinic Glacier Eye Clinic

755-5171 752-8825

P H A RMACY Sykes Pharmacy

257-4806

P H Y SI CAL THERAPY SE RV IC E S Berube Physical Therapy 890-2408 OrthoRehab Physical Therapy 752-3597 Professional Therapy Associates 756-7878 P H Y SI CIANS Dermatology Assoc. & Laser Cosmetic Center Eagleview West Family Health Care Glacier View Plastic Surgery MedNorth Kalispell Urgent Care Northwest Family Medicine Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Clinic PC

756-7555 212-0620 752-8120 756-2241 755-5661 752-8877 755-2818

P R O STHETICS & ORTH O PE D IC S Flathead Valley Orthopedics Center, PC 752-7900 Northern Care Prosthetics & Orthotics 755-6322 M ORT GAGE & LENDI N G A GE N C IE S Academy Mortgage 249-8696 Black Diamond Mortgage #209137 862-4999 Guild Mortgage Company 884-2000 Mann Mortgage 751-6266 Northwest Farm Credit Services 532-4900 Wintrust Mortgage 756-1505 M OT ORCYCLE & ATVS Fastoys Flathead Offroad Adventures

257-8697 260-6659

M U SE UM & HIS TORI C A L Bigfork Art & Cultural Center Conrad Mansion Museum Hockaday Museum of Art Miracle of America Museum Museum at Central School

837-6927 755-2166 755-5268 883-6804 756-8381

N E WSPAPERS Bigfork Eagle Daily Inter Lake Flathead Beacon Hungry Horse News Western News Whitefish Pilot

837-5131 755-7000 257-9220 892-2151 293-4124 862-3505

N ON -PROFIT Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts 837-4885 Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation 855-855-5900 Flathead 4-H Foundation 758-5553 Flathead Community Foundation 756-9047

RESOURCES Flathead Valley Chapter SHRM 758-0479 Girl Scouts of Montana & Wyoming 800-736-5243 Glacier National Park Conservancy 892-3250 Human Therapy on Horseback 257-1849 Humane Society of NW MT 752-7297 ImagineIF Library Foundation 758-2469 Inspired Women 260-0485 Kalispell Business Improvement District 253-6923 Kalispell Elks Lodge No. 725 257-6474 Montana Shooting Institute 755-6453 Montana Wilderness Association 756-6027 National Parks Conservation Assoc. 862-6722

P U B L I C R ELAT I O N S Big Sky Public Relations

270-2949

R AD I O , T V & C AB L E ABC Fox Montana Anderson Radio Broadcasting Bee Broadcasting KAJ TV 8/18 KCFW-TV KGEZ AM 600 Radio KOFI/KZMN Radio Montana Public Radio

249-1224 883-9200 755-8700 756-5888 755-5239 752-2600 755-6690 243 4219

NURSING HOMES & ASSISTED LIVING Brendan House 751-5339 Edgewood Kalispell Senior Living 755-3240 Heritage Place Healthcare Community 755-0800 Immanuel Lutheran Communities 752-9622 Prestige Senior Living 756-1818 Rising Mountains Assisted Living 837-2698 The Springs Living 862-6322

R AF T I N G Flathead Anglers & Wild River Adventures 387-9453 Glacier Guides and Montana Raft Co. 387-5555 Glacier Outdoor Center/Glacier Raft Co. 888-5454 Great Northern Whitewater Resort 387-5340

O F F IC E S U P P LI ES & EQ U I P MEN T 360 Office Solutions 250-7996 J&H Office Equipment 755-8055 J2 Business Products 752-8520 WCP Solutions 241-4822 PA RKS Flathead County Parks & Recreation Flathead National Forest Glacier National Park Kalispell Parks & Recreation MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks

758-5800 758-5204 888-7800 758-7718 752-5501

PAW N SH O P S First National Pawn Gold Rush Pawn Company

755-4642 257-7296

PH O TO & P H O T O G R AP H Y Birds Eye of Big Sky GravityShots.com Valerie McIntyre Photography

250-0209 253-9048 755-2999

PRIN TE R S & S C R EEN P R I N T I N G Bushy Tail Screen Printing 752-3343 Insty Prints 752-8812 Scott Company 755-0099 x102 The Towne Printer 755-4993 The UPS Store 755-8333 Thomas Printing 755-5447 PRO M O T I O N AL P R O D U C T S Bushy Tail Screen Printing 752-3343 Carbonari Associates 755-8941 Eloi Marketing Group 471-4755 PU BL IC AT I O N S Hagadone Directories Vivial Ziplocal

257-9629 636-939-1547 370-2727

REAL ESTATE AP P R AI S AL & H O ME I N SPE CTION Glacier Appraisal 270-6680 Grand Slam Home Inspections 270-7200 House Detectives 756-3636 B R O K ER AG ES Builder Creek Realty 755-0250 Cedar House Partners, LLC 257-8113 Chuck Olson Real Estate 752-1000 Crown Real Estate Group 261-9628 David Fetveit - PureWest Real Estate 249-1764 Debi Hood - Locations MT Real Estate 885-1878 ERA Lambros Real Estate 752-9200 ERA Lambros Real Estate 752-9200 Flathead Valley Brokers 752-8883 Glacier Sotheby’s International Realty 863-3060 Homes & Land of Big Sky Country 522-7800 Howe Realty 755-4693 Kalispell Real Estate 261-4849 Keller Williams Realty NW MT 752-4700 Landstar Properties 249-2244 Locations MT Real Estate - Jeanie Deetz 270-1942 Montana Brokers Realtors 758-4747 Montana Land and Home 270-7320 Nalty Real Estate/Riverview Associates 756-1030 National Parks Realty of Whitefish 862-8400 Premiere Real Estate Professionals 755-6789 Properties Northwest Real Estate 755-7700 PureWest Real Estate 751-5600 Re/Max Glacier Country 257-8900 Sandy Johnson - Keller Williams 871-2167 Susan E. Smith - RE/MAX of Whitefish 253-7121 Westward Bound - Dana Cradeur 499-1063 Wrangler Real Estate 253-8639 D EVEL O P ER S Bridgewater Flower & Stone Hutton Ranch Plaza Associates

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RESOURCES REAL ESTATE Cont. P ROP ERTY MANAGEM E N T All Pro Flathead Property Mgmt. 755-1102 Corental Property Mgmt. 752-5600 First & Main Building 257-2361 Five Star Rentals & Property Mgmt. 862-5994 Ol’ Loading Dock 871-2501 Old Sun Properties 250-4291 Valley Maintenance & Property Mgmt. 837-6679

SC H O O L S Flathead FFA Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell Montessori Elementary Kalispell School District No 5 St Matthew’s School Stillwater Christian School Summit Preparatory School The Glacier Institute Trinity Lutheran School

751-3950 756-3801 755-3826 751-3434 752-6303 752-4400 758-8100 755-1211 257-6716

SE C U RIT Y Alert Security and Investigations Federal Protection Kenco Security and Technology

756-1390 249-2732 756-5533

SIG N S Glacier Signs & Monuments

257-9371

SKI RE SO RT S Blacktail Mountain Ski Area Whitefish Mountain Resort

844-0991 862-2900

TITL E C OMPAN I ES Alliance Title & Escrow Corp Fidelity National Title First American Title Insured Titles

752-7606 755-7004 752-5388 755-5028

TRA N SPO RTAT I O N Harlow’s School Bus Service JPL2 Consulting Montana Trolley Company Rocky Mountain Transportation

755-4272 253-4937 752-1523 863-1200

TRAV E L S ERVI C ES AAA Of Montana Flathead Travel Service Good Time Guru Mission Valley Travel MNW Destinations

758-6980 752-8700 300-2146 758-4848 360-8829

WAT ER S P O RT S Jesco Marine & Power Sports Wild Wave Watercraft Rentals

752-2112 257-2627

WELL D R I LLI N G Chambers Drilling Company

755-3480

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260-6215 261-8158 260-6442

R E TA I L STORES A-1 Vacuum & Janitorial Supply 755-1871 Batteries Plus Bulbs 890-2150 Bestow - Heart & Home 890-2000 Boot Barn 755-1577 Cabela’s 203-5200 Ciao Interiors 755-7373 Coins & Carats 752-2646 Costco Wholesale 758-2500 Flair Boutique 407-7210 Glacier Outfitters 219-7466 Herberger’s 752-2772 Hobby Lobby Stores 797-5102 Kalispell Center Mall 751-5052 Kehoe’s Agate Shop 837-4467 Montana House - Apgar Village 888-5393 Montana Marie 260-4499 Montana Modern Fine Art 755-5321 Riddle’s Jewelry 755-8400 Saf’s Vintage Upscale 915-222-2490 Sage & Cedar 890-2299 Sassafras & First Choice Decor 752-2433 Sears Home Town Store 755-5678 Snappy’s 257-7525 Sportsman & Ski Haus Kalispell 755-6484 The Toggery 755-1500 Walmart 257-7535 Western Outdoor 756-5818 Wheaton’s 257-5808 Wheeler Jewelry 752-6809

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WELLN ES S Beargrass Massage Therapy Cloud 9 Wellness Center Freedom Weaver - It Works Global Go Figure Kalispell Isagenix- Danelle Boll Zen Massage Winter Recreation Dog Sled Adventures Flathead Valley Hockey Association Swan Mountain Outfitters Winter Wonderland Sports

285-8605 300-2947 212-7354 260-4186 212-5229 750-4479

881-2275 758-7813 387-4405 257-2627

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755-6886 257-9399

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755-4933 257-6936

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