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Guide 2005.Indd 2005 TRAVEL GUIDE TO MONTANA’S Your Four Season Vacation Destination Welcome to the Flathead Valley In 1898, John Muir advised readers of Atlantic Monthly. “If you are business- tangled, and so burdened with duty that only weeks can be got out of the heavy-laden year, then go to the Flathead Reserve...Get off the track at Belton Station, and in a few minutes you will fi nd yourself in the midst of what you are sure to say is the best care-killing scenery on the continent...Give a month at least to this precious reserve...the time will not be taken from the sum of your life.” Muir’s words are still true today. The Flathead Reserve is now the Flathead National Forest and Glacier National Park. But the Flathead Valley still welcomes the traveler with spectacular scenery, unspoiled wilderness and communities of friendly people. Take time to discover why this special corner of the world should be your next destination. Welcome to the Flathead Valley 3 The Great Outdoors 4-5 Flathead Lake 6-7 Golf 8-10 Winter in the Flathead Valley 11-12 Glacier National Park 13-15 Gateway to Glacier 16-17 Meetings in the Flathead Valley 18-19 Flathead Valley Map 20-21 Whitefi sh 22-25 Kalispell 26-31 Bigfork 32-34 Polson, Lakeside, Somers 35-37 At Your Service 38 Getting Here Is Easy 39 Flathead Convention & Visitor Bureau 800-543-3105 • 406-756-9091 FAX: 406-257-2500 E-mail: [email protected] Web: montanasfl atheadvalley.com Cover photos: FOUR SEASONS IN THE FLATHEAD VALLEY Spring: Flathead Valley - Paul A. Spade Summer: Biking Big Mountain - Paul A. Spade Winter: Big Mountain Resort - Paul A. Spade MANY GLACIER Fall: Glacier National Park - Carl Wells Photo: Paul A. Spade 3 The Great Outdoors Photo Milton Fullman Photo Paul A. Spade SKATING AT IZAAK WALTON INN Acres of Opportunity Photo Izaak Walton Inn Surrounded by national parks, forests and protected lands, the Flathead Valley is a gateway to a wilderness area equal to the size of the state of Vermont. It’s all within easy reach with options for every age and ability. Take a week-long trek or trail ride in the wilderness. Spend a day on horseback, hike in the Jewel Basin or mountain bike on the Big Mountain. Fish for record size lake trout, rainbow trout or large mouth bass in countless lakes and streams. Ask for our brochure Fishing Montana’s Flathead Valley to help you pick just the right spot. Try whitewater rafting in the spring. Canoe, kayak or fl oat the rivers and lakes all summer long. Take to the air for a hot air balloon ride or try sky diving at Lost Prairie. Pitch a tent, park your RV, rent a forest service cabin or make your base camp in one of the Valley’s lodges, ranches or resorts. The options are endless and the choice is yours. 4 Fantasy Flights Balloon Tours Great Northern Llama Co. Float peacefully with us over the majestic Flathead Outfi tter-guided 4-day llama treks on spectacular Valley. Daily fl ights from May to October. ridgetop trail near Glacier Park. Small groups, FAA certifi ed. (406)755-4172 fantasyfl ights.com families. Since 1981. 406-755-9044 llama-treks.com Glacier Country Regional Skydive Lost Prairie Tourism Commission Tandem FREEFALL with instructor. Experience the Glacier Country is a dramatic mix of mountains and thrill of fl ight. Fly like an eagle soaring from 9000 water, starting with Glacier National Park and Flathead feet. Spread your wings! Best way to see the Big Sky Lake. Add the Bob Marshall Wilderness, Flathead Country. Open every day. Group rates are available. Wild & Scenic River, the picturesque Bitterroot Valley, Reservations are required. Missoula’s cultural community, the National Bison 406-858-2493 888-833-5867 Range, Lake Koocanusa’s record-breaking trout fi shing, two Native American tribes, over 300 hotels, 17 golf courses, 7 ski areas and friendly people ready to welcome you. Glacier Country is Montana’s timeless treasure and a destination in itself. 800-338-5072 Email: [email protected] Web: glacier.visitmt.com Enjoy the Outdoors • Soar overhead in a hot air balloon • Paddle, raft or fl oat the wild and scenic rivers • Mountain bike on forest trails • Hike the Jewel Basin and camp overnight • Pick huckleberries near Hungry Horse • Pack into the backcountry • Stay overnight in a fi re lookout tower SKYDIVING Photo Skydive Lost Prairie CANOEING ON BLANCHARD LAKE Photo Paul A. Spade 5 Flathead Lake Photo Kerrick James PARA SAILING NEAR WAYFARERS STATE PARK Sparkling Playground Photo Paul A. Spade There’s lots of room to play on Flathead Lake. The largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi is 28 miles long and up to 15 miles wide. That translates to 188 square miles of pure enjoyment. Two highways traverse the lake’s shoreline. In spring, the white blooms of the cherry orchards promise luscious fruit in July and August. Six units of the Flathead Lake State Park provide sites for family picnics, swimming, boating or camping. Two golf courses offer spectacular views and challenging play. On Flathead Lake there are all types of watercraft from motorized to sail to paddle. And swimming below the surface are trophy- size trout, yellow perch and whitefi sh. Wild Horse, the lake’s largest island, is a wildlife refuge for more than 75 species of bird along with deer, bighorn sheep, coyotes and bear. Geese, osprey, herons and eagles frequent the aptly named Bird Islands. This sparkling playground has something for everyone. 6 Dayton Yacht Harbor Questa Sailing Charters Montana’s Sailing Center on Flathead Lake near Wild Sail beautiful Flathead Lake aboard one of two 51’ Horse Island. A breeze is guaranteed at Dayton with Q Class sloops. These classic boats built in 1928-29, sailing workshops, rentals, brokerage, marina. depart from Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork. 406-849-5423 montanasailing.com 406-837-5569 Far West Excursions Pointer Scenic Cruises Enjoy Flathead Lake aboard the Far West, a 65’ cruise Wild Horse Island Boat Trips boat. Experience the beautiful Flathead Valley from Experience Flathead Lake, Wild Horse Island or a the spacious upper deck or the enclosed lower salon. dinner cruise. Sightseeing includes: Bighorn Sheep, Daily cruises at 1:00 pm or sunset cruises at 7:00 pm Rams, Trophy Bucks, Wild Horses, Eagles, Sunsets. Sun-Tues. Reservations 406-857-3203 406-837-5617. On Flathead Lake • Paddle the Marine Trail • Go fi shing • Visit Wild Horse Island • Rent a boat or jet ski • Spend the night in a yurt • Learn to sail at Dayton • Take a cruise on the Far West • Pick cherries along the shore • Picnic at Wayfarers Park or EAST SHORE ORCHARD Yellow Bay Photo Paul A. Spade • Take the Polar Bear Plunge on January 1st BOATS ON FLATHEAD LAKE Photo Carl Purcell 7 Golf MEADOW LAKE GOLF COURSE Photo Paul A. Spade BUFFALO HILL GOLF COURSE Par for the Course Photo Karen Nichols To be named to Golf Digest’s top 50 Golf Destinations in the world, a destination must offer more than great golf courses. The choice was also based on service, transportation, setting, quality accommodations, travel to and around the destination, and value. That’s Flathead Valley golf! With nine public courses offering challenging layouts and unique golfi ng experiences, it’s no wonder visitors often bring golf clubs along with fi shing poles and camping gear. But it’s hard to keep your eye on the ball when you are playing a round surrounded by the mountains of Glacier National Park. Or on a course perched on the shores of Flathead Lake. Three valley courses are more than 50 years old with mature, well-tended greens, tree-line fairways and impressive log cabin clubhouses. More contemporary courses offer open links-style layouts, bent grass greens and plenty of water hazards. Courses are usually open from April through October. In season fees range from $25 to $60 a round. To make these prices even more attractive, area hotels and resorts offer all-inclusive golf packages. 8 Big Mountain Golf Club Buffalo Hill Golf Course Eagle Bend Golf Course Kalispell 800-255-5641 Kalispell 406-756-4530 Bigfork 800-255-5641 Golf Digest rated this exquisite and challenging The one course in the Flathead Valley that qualifi es Rated the #1 course in Montana and among the top 18-hole course as Montana’s 2nd best course in as a “MUST PLAY”! This spectacular 27-hole course 50 courses in the U.S. by Golf Digest. Eagle Bend 1999. Big Mountain is a combination of traditional boasts many national ratings among public courses features 27 holes including the “Nicklaus Nine”, a Scottish Links & natural towering pines winding along and is the most popular in the Flathead Valley. complete clubhouse, full practice facility, pro shop, the Stillwater River. This course rivals the top public Crystal white sand, undulating greens, mature restaurant and lounge. You’ll enjoy beautiful lake, courses in the country and features breathtaking foliage and natural beauty will bring you back. mountain and river views from this exceptional golf scenery. “The Best Golf Test in Northwest.” For guaranteed advance tee times, call 756-4530. course. 406-837-7300 golfmt.com 406-751-1950 golfmt.com golfbuffalohill.com Meadow Lake Golf Resort Mission Mountain Country Club Columbia Falls 406-892-2111 Ronan 406-676-4653 Enjoy 18 holes of the fi nest golf in the Rocky Mountains. Nestled on a former 160-acre potato farm, the deep Nestled in its own private setting, this par 72 beautiful top soil produces perfect growing conditions for lush championship course offers 330 gently rolling acres, blue and bent grasses.
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