FL ATHEAD L AKE
FLATHEAD LAKE
The neighboring towns of Somers and Lakeside line the northwest corner of the lake, perfectly positioned for both summer and winter fun with their proximity to Blacktail Mountain Ski Area as well as the joys of the water. Cherry orchards spread down the eastern 44
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shore from tight-knit Bigfork to Polson, a charming community that anchors the southern end of the lake. Located about halfway between Whitefish and Missoula, Polson is well-positioned for easy access to all parts of northwest Montana. It is also the commercial hub of the cherry industry and home to the annual Flathead Cherry Festival. These towns, along with the many small communities in between, offer a variety of places to stay, play, or settle down on the shores of Flathead Lake.
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elcome to the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, a shimmering body of water picturesquely situated below the peaks of the Swan and Mission Mountain Ranges. Flathead Lake is so massive that the earth’s rotation affects the lake’s currents, a phenomenon normally seen only in oceans. This means that there is plenty of room for all sorts of fun, with almost 200 square miles of water, 185 miles of shoreline, and a variety of lakeside communities to choose from.
