Road trip round the lake It’s summertime in the Mission Valley and time to enjoy a good old-fashioned road trip around the lake. Flathead Lake is considered the largest source of natural freshwater west of the Mississippi River, and its tranquil waters are among the cleanest and clearest in
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the world. The lake exists as a result of the flooding from prehistoric Glacial Lake Missoula during the ice age. The trip can start and end in Polson by either choosing the east shore route along U.S. Highway 35 or the west shore route along U.S. Highway 93.
Montana Highway 35 is a 45-minute stretch of winding road that hugs the lake’s eastern shoreline between the lakeside communities of Polson and Bigfork. This picturesque expanse of highway provides spectacular viewpoints.
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CONSERVATION • HUNTING • FISHING
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36272
Round Butte Rd., Ronan
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Hiking & Camping Equipment Pet Supplies • Bear Spray
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