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WHITEFISH // Area Intro & Highlights
Whatever outdoor activity calls your name, you can find it minutes from downtown Whitefish. Skiing? Whitefish Mountain Resort on Big Mountain is just up the road; groomed cross-country trails also cover the Whitefish Lake Golf Club in winter. Boating? Take your pick of Whitefish Lake or paddling the nearby Whitefish River. Biking and running? Trails start in town and run across the valley and through the mountains. Golfing, fishing, hiking, hunting? Check, check, check, and check. Even if your favorite way to enjoy the outdoors is soaking in the beautiful view while you stroll through a quaint downtown on your way to an excellent meal, Whitefish has you covered. This town was built by locals and is still a welcoming, low-key place to set down your suitcase or put down some roots.
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Four-Legged Fun
Dog-Friendly Whitefish
They say that every dog has its day. And if your dog is a lucky dog, that day will be in Whitefish. Voted a Top 10 Dog Park in USA Today and named a “Leader of the Pack” in O, The Oprah Magazine, the Hugh Rogers Whitefish Dog Park is fun for dogs and people alike. East of downtown on Second Street, the five-acre park features an agility course, pond and dog beach, dog wash station, and separate small dog area, all with incredible views of the surrounding mountains.
After a big session of fetch, let your pup relax under the table while you enjoy one of Whitefish’s dog-friendly restaurants, including Bonsai Brewing Project and Piggyback BBQ. If you’re getting a sad-eyed side-eye from your furry friend, head on over to Sweet Peaks for a scoop of their dog ice cream or lactose-free dog pops (and maybe a scoop of Chocolate Love for yourself). Right next door is Tailwaggers, an adorable locally owned pet supply store with everything you could need, including self-service dog wash stations. Whitefish is pawsitively perfect for the dog days of summer (or spring, fall, and winter).
Work-Life Balance
How to incorporate a home office
Whether you’ve planned your entire career around working from home or experienced that shift as one of the many surprises of 2020, there are several clever ways to have an office in your home without letting work take over your life.
“We had a client that had a house with two master closets, so instead of utilizing both for closet space, they converted one to a small office. That was a nice use of space,” says Jennifer Zetooney, partner and lead designer at Whitefish-based Zetooney Hanson Interiors. She explains that most people don’t really need all that much square footage in an office, but it is helpful to have a space that can be closed off from the rest of the house, whether it’s to keep the barking dog off your phone call or to be able to work without disturbing sleeping family members.
When a dedicated space isn’t available, another great option is flexible built-in cabinetry. A built-in that looks like a tv cabinet can open to reveal a home office, with a slide-out desk for your laptop. Zetooney says that this type of built-in works almost anywhere, from a guest room to a living room, and can visually balance out a room’s existing features, like a fireplace. An added bonus: the ability to close the door, both literally and metaphorically, on your workday.
