KALISPELL OFFICIAL 2018-2019 VISITOR GUIDE

#DISCOVERKALISPELL 888-888-2308 DISCOVERKALISPELL.COM

DISCOVER KALISPELL

TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 DISCOVER KALISPELL 6 GETTING HERE 7 GLACIER NATIONAL PARK 10 DAY HIKES 11 SCENIC DRIVES 12 WILD & SCENIC 14 QUICK PICKS 23 FAMILY TIME 24 25 EVENTS 26 LODGING 28 EAT & DRINK 32 LOCAL FLAVOR 35 CULTURE 37 SHOPPING 39 PLAN A MEETING 41 COMMUNITY 44 RESOURCES

CONNECTING WITH KALISPELL

To help with your trip planning or to answer questions during your visit: Kalispell Visitor Information Center Photo: Tom Robertson, Foys To Blacktail Trails 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT 59901 406-758-2811or 888-888-2308

DiscoverKalispellMontana @visit_Kalispell DiscoverKalispellMontana Discover Kalispell

View mobile friendly guide or request a mailed copy at: WWW.DISCOVERKALISPELL.COM

Cover Photo: Tyrel Johnson, Glacier Park Boat Company’s Morning Eagle on Lake Josephine

www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 3 DISCOVER KALISPELL WELCOME TO KALISPELL Photos: Tom Robertson, Kalispell Chamber, Mike Chilcoat here the spirit of Northwest Montana lives. Where the mighty mountains of the Crown of the Continent soar. Where the cold, clear snakes from wild lands in Glacier National Park and the Bob WMarshall 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.

Here in the heart of the , 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.

4 www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 .$/,63(//

10 mountain surround Kalispell, ranges including the , Glacier National Park’s Livingston and Lewis Ranges, DRIVING DISTANCES FROM the Middle Fork’s DOWNTOWN KALISPELL , and the Swan and To Glacier National Park > 32 miles Mission Ranges, To Glacier Park International Airport > 9 miles which overlook To Flathead Lake > 10 miles Flathead Lake. To > 5 miles To Buffalo Hill > 1 mile To Jewel Basin Hiking Area > 28 miles of Flathead land mass To Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort > 22 miles is national or state forest, To Blacktail Mountain Ski Area > 28 miles wilderness, agricultural, or 94% 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 Triple Pacific, Atlantic or Arctic Ocean. It is the only triple divide in the world.

Divide Peak 98,082 22,761 2016 POPULATION OF 2016 POPULATION FLATHEAD COUNTY OF KALISPELL 1,990 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 5 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, Minne- apolis/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 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 Moun- tain 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 From enter through the Rooseville border crossing. Open 24 hours year-round. TRAVEL RESOURCES From enter through the Piegan border crossing. 24 HOUR ROAD CONDITIONS CUSTOMS & BORDER CROSSING Open 7am-11pm year-round. Available statewide: 511 Immigration/Customs WEATHER REPORTS From Waterton National Park into Glacier National Park www.mdt.mt.gov/travinfo/511 406-335-9559 or 406-895-2664 406-721-3939 enter through Chief Mountain border crossing. Open May 15-Sept 20, 7 days a week. Closed remainder of the year.

6 www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 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. 4Glacier 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 beauti- ful 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.

ADVENTURE ROAD OPEN FOR MEET GLACIER’S ANCIENT CULTURES AND TRANQUILITY HIKING & BIKING ONLY OFFICIAL MASCOT & TRIBAL TRADITIONS Most vacationers come to Those words are what locals Locals will be the first to tell COME TO LIFE Glacier in summertime. But and park enthusiasts wait you — don’t get close to This year marks the 34th ask around and you’ll find for all year. That means wildlife, even if you’re trying season of the park’s Native plenty of locals who firmly the plows have pushed to get that once-in-a-lifetime America Speaks program. believe that the time to the winter snows off the photograph. Even so, you’re Each summer, Blackfeet, experience the park is in the Going to the Sun Road and likely to see and enjoy Salish, Kootenai and Pend deep of winter when Mother walkers and cyclists can various wildlife in the park, d’Oreille tribal members Nature transforms it into one enjoy a car-free experience including mountain goats, share their knowledge of the

Photos: GNP-Jacob Franks, Tom Robertson, Discover Kalispell, Montana Office Tourism & Business Development of the finest cross-country on this iconic landmark. This one of the rarest mammals in history and culture of their ski and snowshoe areas epic ride from Avalanche the lower 48 states. With two tribes with park visitors. found anywhere in North Lake parking lot to Logan layers of wool and a dense On most summer evenings America. Hemmed on both Pass provides a challenge undercoat, these big white through Labor Day, you sides by towering crags, the to cyclists along with a mammals are well-suited can find tribal leaders and swish of your skis blending heavy dose of jaw-dropping for mountain survival. Their entertainers sharing their with the babble of McDonald scenery. While parts of specialized hooves have songs, dances and stories Creek showcases Glacier the road can be difficult if traction-creating inner pads — in campgrounds, lodges in its most peaceful and you don’t bike regularly, and dewclaws to provide and at St. Mary Visitor glorious state. For ambitious riding to ‘The Loop’ or to sure footing on steep, rocky Center. Rarely do these snowshoers, pretty much the top of , is slopes. You’ll be amazed at events have an entrance fee, all of Glacier is an option. an experience of a lifetime. the vertical cliffs they can but those that do benefit Beginners might better enjoy Ride at your own pace, even jump between. the Glacier National Park a hike along the lower Going stopping along the way for a Conservancy’s support of to the Sun Road, or one of picnic, and enjoy the sights If you’d like to get away from the Native America the guided snowshoe walks and sounds of McDonald the crowds, we recommend Speaks program. that take place on Saturdays Creek. Wear layers and bring visiting the south entrance and Sundays from early rain gear. When you start to the park at Walton Ranger January through mid-March. riding downhill the temps will Station. There’s a sheer drop quickly and you can cliff face nearby — rangers If you manage to check all four Remember that few park get sprayed by water on the can help you look — where of these local suggestions in one facilities are open this time road. Bring water, bear spray mountain goats can often trip, you’ll find you have a lifetime of of year (limited services can and food as you would on be seen in action, jumping memories from your trip to Kalispell be found in West Glacier, a hike. up the mountainside and and Glacier. And if you have time to Polebridge and other small socializing with one another. squeeze in that extra day, your local communities that flank The Park shuttle Early morning and evening server, hotel receptionist or boutique the park). accommodates bikes and hours are your best bets for clerk is sure to have another item to offers transportation from seeing them frolic. add to your Glacier to-dos. After all, Apgar Visitor Center to the best travel advice comes from Avalanche Creek with a stop the people who live here. at Lake McDonald Lodge.

www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 7 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 this splendor. Founded in 1910, the park sprawls over one million acres of preserved wild nature with 762 lakes, 563 BRITISHstreams or rivers and 175 named mountains, six rising to more than 10,000 ft. OLUMBIA, ALBER CANADA CANA

Plan to spend at least one full day to get a taste for all Glacier 17 MONTA offers. The park is open year-round and goes from alpine 89 paradise in the summer to snow-covered serenity in the winter. Babb Iceberg Lake Duck Lake Trail

Lower St Mary Lake

Horse Lake 210

WHITEFISH MOUNTAIN RESORT RAK GOING-TO-THE-SUN ROAD between Avalanche Campground and Rising Sun. Bikers and 49 hikers have access as early as May before the road opens to Carved out of the mountain sides, the famed 50-mile Going vehicle traffic. to the Sun Road winds from the park’s western gateway over Whitefish 2 the Continental Divide to the east entrance at St. Mary passing Lake glacial lakes, lush forests, waterfalls and snow fields on its route. THE NORTH FORK Construction on this high altitude marvel was completed in 1932. The North Fork itself is worthy of an adventure starting with Going to the Sun holds the distinction of being a National Historic a scenic drive on unpaved road along the North Fork of the Place and the first American roadway designated both a National Flathead River and the western edge of Glacier Park. The North Historic Landmark and a National Civil Engineering Landmark. Fork is home to the tiny off-grid community of Polebridge whose 40 As much as ten feet of snow can pile atop the road and it often heart is the Polebridge Mercantile, built in 1914 and listed in the requires more than two months of work in the spring for plow National Register of Historic Places. The bakery at the Mercantile Glacier Park Hungry 2 93 Int’l Airport Horse Dam crews to clear a path. Since the time required for the massive is legendary and turns out fresh-baked huckleberry bear claws, task of plowing sticky buns and pocket sandwiches. The little community serves depends on each as a gateway to a less-crowded area of the park. Peak-studded 206 Bowman and Kintla Lakes nearby each require an additional Lake winter’s snow level, 2 Blaine Hungry there is no set date jaunt on a gravel road in order to reach them but will thrill visitors Horse Goat Lick Reservoir 5,280’ for the upper part looking for an experience that’s a little more on the wild side. of the road to open Both lakes have limited parking available making spring and fall but typically drivers the best times to visit. can travel the full length by late June. MCDONALD LAKE/VALLEY Maximum vehicle The backdrop to Lake McDonald is a steep glacier-formed size or combination ridge along the west side of the Continental Divide known as of vehicles is 21 feet

8 www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 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 BRITISH goats and occasionally bighorn sheep while strolling the OLUMBIA, 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 CANADA eliminate parking challengesCANA completely by using the park’s free shuttle. Logan Pass Visitor Center is the trailhead for one 17 of the most popular MONThiking destinationsA in the park, the Hidden Lake Overlook.89 It’s a relatively easy walk totaling 3 miles in and out with an elevation gain of 460 feet. From the Overlook, you’ll have sweepingBabb views of Hidden Lake 500 feet below, mountain peaks, snow fields and a glimpse of Sperry Glacier. In late June Iceberandg early July, the Hidden Lake Trail is still partially covered with Lakesnow oftenDuck inspiring hikers to take turns sliding down snow Lake Trailchutes seated on their jackets. AND THE ST. MARY VALLEY LowerA favorite stop along the east end of Going to the Sun Road is St theMar ySun Point picnic area on the shoreline of St. Mary Lake. The LakeSun 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 valleys. Trails range from family-friendly walking paths 210 to backcountry sojourns into the most remote corners of the park. Majestic on the shore of 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 WHITEFISH summer when grizzly and black bears feast MOUNTAIN on huckleberries on the low-lying slopes. RESORT Reminder: park wildlife can be dangerous RAK and should never be approached. 49 EAST GLACIER Whitefish AND 2 Two Medicine is one of the Lake the . The quieter corners of the park. The crystal-clear lake is the Blackfeet Indians considered largest in the park and the rugged and remote area to known for its shorelines layered be the “backbone of the world.” with smooth multicolored stones The rushing waterfalls, stunning 40 perfect for rock skipping. Take a tour views and relative remoteness still on the historic wooden boat DeSmet or Hungry give this area of the park a mystical Glacier Park rent a kayak and do your own paddling. Lake 2 93 Int’l Airport Horse Dam feel. The gemstone of the Two Medicine McDonald Lodge, an historic Swiss chalet-

area is Sinopah Mountain, its rugged profile Rains Photos: GNP-Jacob Franks, GNP-Tim style lodge built in 1914, overlooks the lake and rising from the far end of Two Medicine Lake. A serves as a boarding point for Glacier’s Red Bus 206 Lake classic wooden boat named after the mountain 2 Tours. Relax in front of the Hungrlodge’sy massive fireplace Blaine Mariasferries site-seersPass and hikers to the far end of the lake and take in the picturesqueHorse great hall dotted Goatwith Lick Reservoir which5,280’ is an access point for day hikes and longer treks mounted elk, cougar, mountain goat and other original into the backcountry. If you’re planning to rely on the boat furnishings. Enjoy a view of the lake from the deck, as a leg of your hike, it’s advisable to buy tickets early in the dine on bison meatloaf in the restaurant or attend a ranger- day or online ahead of time. Watch for moose and other wildlife led program. Just down the road is the trailhead to two popular along the lakeshore. East Glacier, just outside the park boundary, day hikes, Avalanche Lake and wheelchair-accessible Trail of the is an Amtrak stop and home to the historic Glacier Park Lodge. 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.

www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 9 DAY HIKES WITHIN 1 HOUR FROM KALISPELL DAY HIKES in the

FOYS TO BLACKTAIL TRAIL SYSTEM Northern Whitefish Range 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 sub- alpine 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 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 | 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. It’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, don’t forget the essentials: hat, sturdy boots, sunscreen, ample water supply, high energy snacks, rain gear and extra clothing, and bear spray.

10 www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 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 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 . 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 Hungry Horse Reservoir welcome on a leash.

HUNGRY HORSE RESERVOIR AMTRAK EMPIRE BUILDER The Hungry Horse Reservoir is located 20 miles northeast of Leave the driving to others and take a seat on the Amtrak Kalispell. At 564 feet the dam is the 10th highest in the U.S. Empire Builder for a day in Glacier National Park. Board the and helps control water flow on the Flathead River and stores train in Whitefish in the morning (15 miles north of Kalispell) and water for the Power System which includes the ride to East Glacier. This is one of the most scenic routes in Grand Coulee Dam. The reservoir is 34 miles long, surrounded the country. Grab a seat in the observation car and soak in the by more than 25 mountain peaks with approximately 170 miles

Photos: GlacierWorld.com, Alicia Ulwelling FNF, Montana Office Tourism & Business Development, Amtrak scenery as the tracks go along the boundary of Glacier National of shoreline - a recreational gem within the Flathead National Park and the wild and scenic Flathead River. Spend the day Forest. A recommended day trip is a drive, or ride, on the west exploring East Glacier’s historic lodge and surrounding trails. side of the reservoir which is paved for the first 11 miles. Bring Jump back on board at the end of the day for the return trip to a picnic and stop at one of the recreational areas and leave time Whitefish. In summer days are long in northwest Montana so to go for a hike, fish or swim. The Hungry Horse Visitor center there will still be plenty of daylight for views and possible wildlife is open daily between May-September and offers guided tours sightings on the return trip. of the dam. In winter, vehicles can access the road on west side over the dam.

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,

www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 11 WILD & SCENIC WATERSHEDFLATHEAD LAKE

North Fork of the Flathead River

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.

12 w www.discoverkalispell.comww.discoverkalispell.com | | 888-888-2308 888-888-2308 WILD & SCENIC

The longest of Glacier National Park’s 536 streams starts at the Flathead charges toward Flathead Lake, one of the clearest confluence of two delicate creeks draining off the Continental and cleanest bodies of crystalline water in the West. It’s no Divide. McDonald Creek winds down 25.8 miles, gaining steam wonder—its source waters, like McDonald Creek, are untamed as it picks up runoff from massive glacially-carved mountains and pure. Also thank the Wild & Scenic River Act, which like Longfellow and Heavens Peaks, before emptying into protects large segments of the three forks of the Flathead River. the 10-mile-long Lake McDonald Lake. In turn, these waters Inked 50 years ago by Congress in 1968, the act preserved drain south into the Middle Fork Flathead River, a powerful certain rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational and fast-moving river that originates in the heart of the Bob values for the enjoyment of present and future generations. In Marshall Wilderness. At the southeastern corner of the park, the Flathead, where the majority of Montana’s protected rivers the Middle Fork meets the North Fork, and then, 10 river miles run, we have a number of ways to enjoy the water and the downstream, the South Fork. The mighty main stem of 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 well- earned knowledge of the deepest, slowest-moving trout pools— will find the solitude worth every ounce of effort. Explore the Lake Enjoy Flathead Lake’s entire 185 miles of shoreline on a drive

Photo: GlacierWorld.com 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 , 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.

www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 13 QUICK PICKS FLATHEAD FINDS

FLOAT THE RIVER 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 Whether your mode of transportation is a kayak, canoe, SUP, Waterfowl Production Area. These trails offer relatively flat or inner-tube, spending the day on a river is a great way to rides that are great for all levels of biking experience. For a full relax, soak up the sun, and cool off in crystal clear Montana list of trails visit Discoverkalispell.com/cycling. 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 DOGS WELCOME 83 at Landmark Lane. Middle Fork Flathead River – put in at West Glacier river access, take out at Blankenship Bridge. The Dogs love exploring the outdoors so a Montana vacation can type and speed of the water varies depending on time of year be the right time to bring your best friend. Swimming in a and preferred length of trip. 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 Photo: Chuck Haney TWO-WHEEL EXPLORATIONS Montana State Parks and the Flathead National Forest. Off- leash dog parks in Kalispell and Whitefish enable Fido to get all the energy out and meet new friends. At the end of the day If you enjoy hurtling down a narrow dirt track there are you can both lay your head at several hotels and motels that several award- winning mountain bike and road bike trails in cater to pets. 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. DON’T MOVE A MUSSEL! Jessup Pond near Kalispell 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.

14 www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 QUICK PICKS

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 park accessible by boat that is still home to a band of wild horses along with other wildlife. All Flathead Lake state parks MONTANA STATE PARKS provide beaches for swimming, rock skipping, stories around a campfire, hiking trails and ranger-led talks and explorations. Montanans live for the outdoors and the wild and scenic Just outside downtown Kalispell, spend a day at Lone Pine places. Montana’s State Park system provides easy access to State Park for picture perfect scenic vistas overlooking the get outside, learn and play. Six state parks dot the shoreline Flathead Valley into Glacier National Park, interactive displays around Flathead Lake including Wild Horse Island, a 160 acre at the visitor center, and year-round trails and programs. Wild Horse Island Photos: Noah Couser, Montana Office Tourism & Business Development

www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 15 Your Search for the Perfect Montana Dream Home Starts Here!

• Specializing in Fine Montana Properties • Vacation Homes • Lakefront Living • Accredited Buyer Representation • Listing & Marketing Specialist • Short Sale / Foreclosures

DEBI HOOD BROKER, ABR

CELL 406.885.1878 DebiOFFICE 406.837.7050 Hood EMAIL [email protected], ABR 420 Electric Avenue Bigfork, MT 59911 406.885.1878 www.PureWestRealEstate.com [email protected] 420 Electric Avenue | Bigfork, MT 59911 www.PureWestRealEstate.com QUICK PICKS

CHANGE YOUR MODE OF CRUISE FLATHEAD LAKE

TRANSPORTATION TO VINTAGE Flathead Lake is the largest freshwater lake in the west and rated as one of the cleanest. There are many ways to One of the most common activities in Glacier National Park is experience the lake, but ask around and a boat tour is sure to to take a tour aboard one of the vintage red “Jammer” buses be high on the list of recommendations. Due to the lake’s size that have been a staple in the park since the 1930s. While this and close proximity to the mountains the winds are favorable Photo: Flathead Lake Lodge guided drive comes highly recommended, even from locals, a for sailboats from spring to fall. Take a chartered cruise aboard boat ride in the park takes the win. With mesmerizing glacier the Questa and Nor’Easter with Flathead Lake Sailing on one lakes at frigid temperatures that tend to dissuade swimmers, of the daily sails, a private charter, or for a special occasion, cruising across a lake on an old-school wooden vessel is a sunset and champagne cruise. If you prefer to cruise the preferred form of transport. You’ll be able to see parts under power, hop aboard the Far West, a historic cruise ship of the park that aren’t visible from the road, access more offering afternoon or evening cruises departing from Lakeside. secluded hikes and learn more about Glacier’s history from Flatheadlakesailing.com, Flatheadlakeboattour.com knowledgeable guides. Glacierparkboats.com

www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 17 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.

18 www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 QUICK PICKS COMMUNITY PROFILE RODEO COURTNEY STONE Cowboy culture is part of Montana’s history and in northwest at glacier guides and montana raft 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 If you’re visiting the Crown Jewel of the Continent, West game; a sportsman’s mecca. The age-old tradition remains Glacier-based Glacier Guides and Montana Raft will firmly intact and is inextricably tied to Montana’s identity 120 serve you well as adventure ambassadors. Eco-friendly years later. Every fall, the pursuit is renewed as big game and dedicated to the preservation of the region’s wild hunting season arrives and thousands of Montanans venture character, it’s the only outfitting company that the National outdoors in search of deer and elk. Rifle season runs from the Park Service has trusted with the privilege of leading end of October through the end of November. Montana Fish backpacking trips in the park, for more than 35 years—and Wildlife & Park’s Apprentice Hunter Program enables youth they’re also one of four companies to offer whitewater to participate in a youth hunt with a rifle or bow.Contact the rafting and fishing trips. Here, Glacier Guides’ Courtney Kalispell FWP office for information on hunting regulations at Stone offers a peek into river life. 406-752-5501. This year, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act celebrates 50 Years. What makes Montana rivers special? The Middle Fork Flathead was actually the inspiration LLAMA TREKKING for the whole act. It forms Glacier National Park’s southwestern border, and it is the most unbelievable shade Llamas are strong, gentle and a perfect companion for a trip of turquoise, because it is fed with glacier runoff. The into Montana’s wilderness. Alert and surefooted, these comical cold nature of the snowpack in Glacier Park and the Bob animals can tote the gear enabling you to fully enjoy a trip full Marshall Wilderness Area doesn’t support much life—so of unforgettable memories. Swan Mountain Llama Trekking the fish that do live here are super fun fighters. It’s crystal offers customized treks from June through September, clear, and you can look down 100 feet in the summer. That ranging from half or full day, overnight, or evening sunset trips. makes it a very different experience than the Madison or Llamatreksmontana.com 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 THROW A LINE (YEAR-ROUND) adventures? I can’t really imagine being part of a better industry. All the More than other areas of Montana, the NW region offers energy that comes from getting outside—people that love Photos: Mike Chilcoat, Montana Office Tourism & Business Development unmatched variety when it comes to fishing. Fishing has a to be outside get up early and are used to working hard. It particular romance and resonance in Montana, as a place takes a lot of work to go into the made famous by blue-ribbon trout streams and abundant for 10 days, to haul your boat, and make your food, and lakes and where literature, artwork and films have been practice Leave No Trace, and pack an elk out. That sense devoted to fishing’s power and mystique. Flathead Lake of energy and work ethic pours over into their businesses. is famous for its trophy lake trout and Lake Koocanusa for It informs their philosophy and sense of conservation rainbows and line stretching bull trout. Lake Mary Ronan ethics. We’re used to going the extra mile, and that flows offers opportunities for yellow perch, small mouth bass, into every aspect of business. and kokanee salmon. When winter sets in, fishing is still a popular pastime. Ice fishing derbies start in December and Is there anything new and exciting at Glacier Guides? offer competitive opportunities for all from kids to serious We recently became the first and only commercial anglers. Recommended spots for kids to improve their skills outfitters to offer bike tours of the Going-to-the-Sun Road during springtime, before it opens to vehicle traffic. are Shady Lane Pond or Pine Grove Pond; both are best bets Any guided, interpretive trip with us is a pretty special for beginning anglers and located in Kalispell. Beginning or experience, whether you’re hiking or on the river or a bike. intermediate female anglers who want to learn the basics or But it’s a really intimate way to experience the Sun Road, improve their ice fishing skills can participate in the Montana from a bike. We’d go from avalanche to the pass—or as far Fish, Wildlife & Parks courses. Guided trips by experienced as we can [due to plow progress]—and bring homemade, outfitters are available year-round. locally sourced organic lunches, and stop and sunbathe. Discoverkalispell.com/outdoor-activities/fishing

www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 19 QUICK PICKS

ranger-led hikes on weekends during winter. Or go out on SKATE AND GLIDE your own on cross-country ski and snowshoe trails located in Glacier or throughout the Flathead Valley. Closer to Kalispell, The cure for cabin fever is getting out of the cabin. Around here the trails at Lone Pine State Park trails provide a scenic that means schussing the best-groomed cross-country ski panorama of the entire valley. Rentals are available at the Lone trails in the state. Cross-country skiers can choose from miles Pine visitor center. 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 WOODLAND PARK ages and abilities. North Shore Nordic Club’s trails in Bigfork on Jewel Basin Road or Blacktail Mountain have a combined total Kalispell’s historic downtown park has a great new twist with of over 30 kilometers of groomed trails for glide or skate skiing. a skate park and water park offering a six-lane lap pool, water Local outdoor shops offer rentals. 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. SKIING IN EVERY DIRECTION In winter, lace up the skates and glide along the frozen pond or play hockey at Woodland Ice Rink. 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— NORTHERN LIGHTS & MILKY WAYS adventure awaits around every bend in Kalispell. Afterward, head downtown to kick back and pair farm-to-table fare with Glacier National Park is home to some of the darkest skies in Montana-made craft beer and spirits. Oh, snow, good! 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 Photo: Chuck Haney and galaxies with even the most basic astronomical telescopes SNOW HIKES or the naked eye. In summer the park service hosts viewing programs led by rangers. But a night-sky display is not limited Looking for an outdoor adventure in winter but not into skiing? to summer. Pick a clear night and a remote lake or spot by the Strap on a pair of snowshoes and take a hike. There are several road and enjoy the show. fun destinations including Glacier National Park which hosts

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.

20 www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 NOTABLE EVENTS

Lake McDonald

JANUARY When winter sets in northwest Montana offers JULY The Event at Rebecca Farm is the nation’s largest ice fishing opportunities that envy the Midwest states. Test your equestrian triathlon attracting world-class competitors showcasing skills at several Ice Fishing Tournaments offered on several dressage, cross-country and show jumping on a sensational lakes in this region. 640-acre course. | Kalispell

FEBRUARY The PBR Touring Pro Series storms into AUGUST The Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo has got it all Kalispell at the Majestic Valley Arena for the “toughest sport on – PRCA Rodeo, big-name concerts, a happening Midway, Indian dirt.” Watch a cowboy master eight seconds on a 2,000 pound relay races, demo derby, livestock barns…even pig wrestlin’ and bull with only one hand strapped to the bull’s massive backside. mutton bustin’. More than 100 years of fun! | Kalispell | Kalispell SEPTEMBER Paddlers 20-strong ply Flathead Lake’s MARCH Enjoy live theatre and entertainment at one pristine waters in 46-foot long boats at the Montana Dragon Boat of the Flathead Valley’s performance venues. Whitefish Festival, a thrilling competition celebrating the ancient pageantry Theatre Company offers live performances in theatre, music, of the Far East. | Lakeside dance and comedy, or delight in award-winning theatre for young audiences at the Bigfork Children’s Theatre’s spring OCTOBER The annual Pink Me Up! 1k/5k walk/run is a non- production. timed event with runners getting doused with color at several points along the course. It’s all about having fun while raising APRIL Celebrating spring with performances of sacred and money for the Cancer Support Community and promoting a secular music from great choral and orchestral traditions at the healthy and active lifestyle to remain cancer free. | Kalispell Glacier Symphony and Chorale Easter Festival. | Kalispell NOVEMBER With more than 60 vendors offering fine arts and MAY Go out in a blaze of glory – and a glaze of mud – at the crafts, toys and Christmas decorations, visitors to the Artists and Photo: GNP-Jacob Frank Montana Spartan Race. Conquer the epic 12-14 mile Beast or Craftsmen of the Flathead Annual Christmas Show will find many the obstacle-studded 5-mile Sprint. Little Spartans, there’s a wonderful gift items for varied gift giving. | Kalispell race for you too! | Bigfork DECEMBER Make merry at the Holiday Art Walk & Holiday JUNE Savor a Taste of Kalispell on the big lawn at the Stroll in downtown Kalispell. Merchants entice with delicious Museum at Central School. Enjoy an evening filled with local treats, libations and shopping specials. Join the other bundled-up food, drinks and live music while supporting the museum’s revelers on the historic streets to celebrate the season. | Kalispell fundraising efforts. | Kalispell

www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 21 22 www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 FAMILY TIME

FREE FAMILY FUN Wild Horse Island

KIDS GET IN FREE AT THE SUMMER OUTDOOR CONCERTS MUSEUM AT CENTRAL SCHOOL IN DOWNTOWN KALISPELL Peek inside an American Indian tipi, inspect a buffalo head- Celebrate Montana’s long summer nights with live music, dress, beaded clothing and children’s toys. Learn the story a beverage or two, food trucks and kids activities: Picnic in of the Flathead Valley and its human inhabitants from earliest the Park, Tuesday evenings and Wednesday noon-hour, and times to here and now. Thursday!Fest at the Museum at Central School on Thursday evenings. PINE GROVE FISHING AREA Stocked with rainbow and cutthroat trout, the pond is ideal FOY’S TO BLACKTAIL TRAILS for families looking to work on the basics of angling. Fishing Take the Family Trail for an easy walk through the forest or regulations allow children 14 years of age or younger to keep hike all the way up for mountain top views. Dogs are welcome one fish per day while all older anglers can catch and release on-leash. fish. ADA accessible. CAMPFIRE CUISINE GO SNOW SLEDDING Whether your marshmallow preference is the golden “low and Whether you’re on a Flexible Flyer or an old inner tube, slow” version or the flaming torch method, you’ll create fond everyone will have a screaming good time on Kalispell’s memories of toasting marshmallows around the fire. Note: favorite sledding hills at Herron Park or Dry Bridge Park. marshmallow-toasting is often enhanced by the telling of tall tales.

FOY’S LAKE SWIM VISIT A MONTANA STATE PARK The waters of Foy’s Lake are cool, clear and 10 minutes from AND BECOME A KUB RANGER downtown. There’s a boat launch, public dock for sunbathing Ask for a KUB activity guide while you’re at the park or and a picnic area. download a guide at http://stateparks.mt.gov/fun-for-kids/

BOULDERING PARK RAINY DAY Young and not-so-young can test their skills scrambling up The ImagineIF Library is more than just a place for books, the craggy routes on the climbing wall in Lawrence Park, also music and movies. It can also be a place to learn survival home to 18 holes of disc golf and a playground area. 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

#conradmansion

www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 23 Photos: Trevon Baker, Connor Welles

ADVENTURE ON THE LAKE ON QUIET WATERS The crystal-clear waters of Flathead Lake make for excellent diving conditions. Just look out for Flathead Nessie, the legendary lake monster. Father-son duo Steve and Greg Morley handcraft famous duo Steve and Greg Father-son canoes and kayaks in Swan Lake. cedar-strip SENTINEL PADDLE UNDERWATER The century-old Flathead Lake Biological Station is one and research institutions of its field of the most respected educational facilities in the world.

THE STARS RACES

Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake in the West and it’s one of the cleanest in and it’s in the West lake natural freshwater largest Flathead Lake is the Flathead Lake has a miles of water and 185 miles of shoreline, 200 square the world. With over identity of Glacier National Park. The crystalline that is connected to the pristine stunning presence which feeds park and Flathead River flow into the aquifer, glacial waters of the Flathead Lake. The North Flathead Yacht Club hosts as many as 40 sailboat The North Flathead Yacht Flathead Lake. the summer across races through ENJOY TO BEST WAY LAKE? FLATHEAD multiple are There Get out on the water. kayaks or stand up paddle spots to rent a sailboat a fishing boat, charter boards, cruise or scenic cruise. TO THE SLEEP UNDER

IN THE WEST THE IN LARGEST FRESHWATER LAKE LAKE FRESHWATER LARGEST FLATHEAD LAKE FLATHEAD Six state parks—Big Arm, Wayfarers, West Shore, Finley Shore, West Six state parks—Big Arm, Wayfarers, of dot the shores Bay— Point, Wild Horse Island, and Yellow Flathead Lake, offering public access and camping. ww.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 | 888-888-2308 24 www.discoverkalispell.com 24 www.discoverkalispell.com 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.

9 Nooks & Crannies at the Conrad Mansion 14-15 Flathead Celtic Festival 2018 13 Alpine Theatre Project “Outside The Box” 21-22 Annual Flathead Quilters Guild Show MARCH 16 Glacier Half Marathon 22 Sweet Pickins’ Pumpkin Patch, Opening Day 2-31 Majestic Valley Arena Brash Winter Rodeo Series 16-23 Plein Air Paint Out 2018 29 Little Red Truck Vintage Market 2-4 Whitefish Theatre Co “The Miraculous Journey 21 Taste of Kalispell TBA Glacier Symphony “Equinox Music” of Edward Tulane” 22-25 Big Sky Weekend 2018 3 50th Annual Artists Give Back at the Hockaday 23 Monster Truck Show at the Fairgrounds OCTOBER 3-4 MT Indoor Soccer Championship 23 The Big Shindig 2018 5-13 FVCC - Festival of Flavors 9 Well-Strung at the O’Shaughnessy Center 26 Picnic in the Park Concert Series 7 Pink Me Up 5K Color Run/Walk 9-10 Arena Cross at Majestic Valley Arena Tue. evening & Wed. lunch hour through Aug. 21 13 Nooks & Crannies at the Conrad Mansion 10-11 NW MT Rock & Mineral Show 28 Thursday!Fest - through Aug. 30 19-20 Ghost Tours at Conrad Mansion 10-11 Flathead Valley Home and Garden Showcase TBA Bigfork Summer Playhouse “Singin’ In The Rain” 20 Kalispell Farmers Market at the Fairground 16-24 Bigfork Children’s Theatre “High School Musical” TBA Bigfork Summer Playhouse “All Shook Up” TBA Glacier Symphony Masterworks Series 1 16 Spring MACK DAYS on Flathead Lake - thru May 13 TBA Glacier Symphony Pops “Nosferatu 1924 Silent Film” 17 St. Patrick’s Day Parade 17 MCPS Native Youth Powwow, Missoula JULY 2-8 Arlee Esyaqgeyni Powwow NOVEMBER 23-24 PRCA Rodeo at Majestic Valley Arena 9-11 Holiday Arts & Crafts Extravaganza 23-25 NW MT Arms Collectors Gun Show 4 4th of July Parade on Main Street & Ice Cream Social at Conrad Mansion 10 Vintage Whites Market 24 Western MT Little Guy Wrestling Championship 23-25 Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead - Christmas Show 24-25 Whitefish Theatre Co “A Behanding In Spokane” 5, 13, 19 & 21 Alpine Theatre Project “Smokey Joe’s Café” 6-8 Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead - Summer Show 24 Community Open House at the Hockaday 7 “Symphony Night at the Farm” at Rebecca Farm 30 Conrad Mansion Christmas Tours APRIL 7 The Market Beautiful TBA Glacier Symphony & Soloist Masterworks Series 2 5-8 Glacier Symphony & Chorale Easter Festival 7 Nooks & Crannies at the Conrad Mansion 6-7 Bigfork Independent Film Festival 12-15 Glacier Chaser Classic Barrel Racing DECEMBER 7-8 52th Annual Creston Auction & Country Fair 12-15 North American Indian Days, Browning 1-31 Christmas Tours at Conrad Mansion 14 9th Annual Glacier Fiddle Festival 14 MT Bank Flathead Valley KIDS Triathlon 7 Kalispell Art Walk & Holiday Stroll 19-28 Whitefish Theatre Co “The Great Gatsby” 13-15 Annual Arts in the Park Festival 7-9 Craft Brewers Cup Hockey Tournament 21 Roller Derby at the Fairground 18-22 The Event at Rebecca Farm 8-9 Arena Cross at Majestic Valley Arena 20-21 50th Annual Kyiyo Powwow, Missoula 19-22 Standing Arrow Powwow, Elmo 8, 15 & 22 Christmas Tea and Tour at Conrad Mansion 27 Kalispell Arbor Day Celebration 24 Alpine Theatre Project “Outside The Box” 13 Valley Voices Christmas Concert at the Conrad Mansion 27-28 Death by Chocolate at the Conrad Mansion TBA Bigfork Summer Playhouse “Into The Woods” 14-15 Majestic Valley Arena Brash Winter Rodeo Series TBA Bigfork Community Players “The Totally Redical 20-22 Alpine Theatre Project “Yuletide Affair 14” 80’s Musical Revue” AUGUST TBA Glacier Symphony & Chorale “Sacred Season” 4 The 51st Annual Lost Prairie Boogie TBA Christmas City of the North Parade MAY 4 Great Bear Festival 5-6 Whitefish Theatre Co “Constellation” 6, 12 & 18 Alpine Theatre Project “Fully Committed” 5-6 Montana Spartan Race 6-12 Festival Amadeus - Glacier Symphony 2019 11 Jazz Night With The Maestro 7-20 ATP “Roald Dahl’s Matilda - The Musical” JANUARY 12 Nooks & Crannies at the Conrad Mansion 10, 15 & 22 Alpine Theatre Project “Summer Nights” • NW MT Wedding & Event Expo 12-13 Spring Weekend at Bibler Home & Gardens 11 Nooks & Crannies at the Conrad Mansion • Glacier Symphony Pops “Gershwin, The Man I Love” 19 Kalispell Farmers Market - thru Oct. 13 11 A Timeless Lagacy: Peace Park 2018 • Majestic Valley Arena Brash Winter Rodeo Series 19-20 Spring Weekend at Bibler Home & Gardens Premier Event, Exibition through Dec 1 • Montana Pond Hockey Classic 20 Girls On The Run 5K 15-19 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo • Perch Assault Ice Fishing Derby Photos: Trevon Baker, Connor Welles 26-27 Bigfork Whitewater Festival 18-19 12 & 24 Hour of Flathead Mountain Bike Race • Flathead Flames Winter Classic Hockey Jamboree 31 Whitefish Theatre Co “Urinetown - The Musical” 18-25 MT Cutting Horse Show at Majestic Valley Arena TBA Bigfork Summer Playhouse “Disney’s The Little 26-31 Crown of the Continent Guitar Festival FEBRUARY Mermaid” TBA Bigfork Summer Playhouse “50’s-70’s” • Chocolat Affaire in Historic Downtown Kalispell • Glacier Symphony & Chorale and Soloist JUNE SEPTEMBER • Majestic Valley Arena Brash Winter Rodeo Series 1-10 Whitefish Theatre Co “Urinetown - The Musical” 1 Crown of the Continent Guitar Festival • Montana Sportsman Expo 2-3 Three Blind Refs 7-9 NW MT Arms Collectors Gun Show • Flathead Flames Winter Classic Hockey Jamboree 3 Annual Herron Half Marathon & Trail Run 8 Nooks & Crannies at the Conrad Mansion • PBR - Bull Riding at Majestic Valley Arena 8-10 Wings Across the Big Sky Bird Festival 8-9 Montana Dragon Boat Festival • Perch Assault Ice Fishing Derby

www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 25 LODGING A LODGING DIRECTORY BreakfastFree WifiPet FriendlyFitnessPool/Spa CenterAirportKitchenette ShuttleRestaurantMeeting Facilities H5 AERO INN 406-755-3798 1830 Hwy 93 S www.aeroinn.com

D3 AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN 406-756-3222 1550 Hwy 93 N www.abvikalispell.com B

I6 BEST WESTERN PLUS FLATHEAD LAKE INN & SUITES 406-857-2400 4824 US Hwy 93 S www.bestwesternflatheadlake.com

E5 BLUE & WHITE MOTEL 406-755-4311 640 E Idaho www.blueandwhitemotel.com

A7 COUNTRY INN & SUITE BY RADISSON (OPENS SUMMER 2018) 406-751-9000 4150 US Hwy 2 E C G5 ECONO LODGE INN & SUITES 406-752-3467 1680 Hwy 93 S www.choicehotels.com

G5 FAIRBRIDGE INN & SUITES 406-755-6100 1701 US Hwy 93 S www.fairbridgekalispell.com

E4 GLACIER RIDGE SUITES EXTENDED STAY 406-752-4333 281 1st Ave WN www.glacierridgesuites.com

E5 GREENWOOD VILLAGE INN & SUITES D 406-257-7719 1150 East Oregon St www.greenwoodvillageinn.com

F3 HAMPTON INN KALISPELL 406-755-7900 1140 Hwy 2 W www.kalispell.hamptoninn.com

H5 HILTON GARDEN INN KALISPELL 406-756-4500 1840 US Hwy 93 S www.kalispell.hgi.com

A3 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 406-755-7405 275 Treeline Rd www.kalispellhie.com E B3 HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON 406-755-8080 195 Hutton Ranch Rd www.kalispell.homewoodsuites.com

F4 KALISPELL GRAND HOTEL 406-755-8100 100 Main St. www.kalispellgrand.com

E5 KALISPELL HILLTOP INN 406-755-4455 801 E Idaho www.kalispellhilltopinn.com F D6 LAQUINTA INN & SUITES 406-257-5255 255 Montclair Dr www.laquintakalispell.com

B3 MARRIOTT SPRINGHILL SUITES 406-314-6600 250 Old Reserve Dr www.marriott.com

G4 MOTEL 6 406-752-6355 1540 Hwy 93 S www.motel6.com

F2 QUALITY INN 406-755-6700 1330 Hwy 2 W www.choicehotels.com/montana/kalispell G

F4 RED LION HOTEL KALISPELL 406-751-5050 20 N Main www.redlion.com

G5 SUPER 8 406-755-1888 1341 1st Ave East www.super8.com

E4 TRAVELODGE 406-755-6123 350 N Main www.travelodgekalispell.com H x# See grid on map to right Visit the lodging directory for full information and packages. www.discoverkalispell.com/lodging

WHAT’S NEW Best Western Plus opened Hub 406 Bistro which Greenwood Village Inn & Suites opened a 24/7 Look for a new, sleek and modern look at the serves light dinners as well as beer and wine nightly. snack bar and sells locally raised Elk and Holiday Inn Express in 2018. Buffalo products. Several Kalispell hotels enhanced their guest rooms Enjoy the newly remodeled and handicapped with new furnishings and features: LaQuinta Inn & The Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern at the Hilton Gar- accessible, indoor heated pool and hot tub at Suites, Motel 6, Super 8, and Quality Inn. den Inn launched a new menu and expanded hours. Fairbridge Inn & Suites.

26 www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 A KALISPELL

8.6 MILES TO KALISPELL MAP INSET

B Birch Grove Road 1.2 MILES TO GLACIER PARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

C

D

E

F

G

Map produced by H Copyright © 2018 SnowGhost Design, Inc. & Kalispell Convention & Visitor Bureau

MAP INSET

LODGING

1234567 27 LOCAL FLAVOR EAT & DRINK

Restaurant Dining Directory HISTORIC DOWNTOWN Cost 406 BAR & GRILL BreakfastLunch Dinner Beverages FIVE S B 406-755-4441 139 1st Avenue West • Kalispell www.406barandgrill.com 3 W BLUE SAMURAI SUSHI BAR & GRILL B 406-890-2583 323 South Main Street • Kalispell www.bluesamuraimt.com 3 W GUYS BURGERS and FRIES BONELLI’S BISTRO 406-257-8669 38 C 1st Avenue East • Kalispell www.bonellisbistro.com 2 Just West of Home Depot 2415 US Highway 93 North BRANNIGAN’S IRISH PUB S 2 B 406-393-2418 101 East Ctr St • Kalispell www.branniganspub.com W Kalispell, MT BROOKLYN ROLLS 713-586-9409 7 First Avenue East • Kalispell www.brooklynrolls.com 2 406-752-4567 Open Everyday 11am-10pm CERES BAKERY 1 Web orders taken 406-755-8552 318 S Main Street • Kalispell CeresBakery www.fiveguys.com DESOTO GRILL B 406-314-6095 227 1st Street West • Kalispell www.desotogrill.com 2 W EL SOMBRERO 406-890-2348 150 N Main St • Kalispell 1 HOP’S DOWNTOWN GRILL B 406-755-7687 121 Main St • Kalispell www.hopsmontana.com 2 W JIMMY JOHN’S 406-755-6110 135 W Idaho Street St • Kalispell www.jimmyjohns.com 1 MONTANA COFFEE TRADERS VOTED THE 1 406-756-2326 111 South Main, Suite 1 • Kalispell www.coffeetraders.com FLATHEAD VALLEY’S

MOOSES SALOON B BEST BURGER! 406-755-2337 173 N Main • Kalispell www.moosessaloon.com 2 W — Daily Inter Lake Poll NORM’S NEWS BEEF, BISON, ELK & YAK 406-756-5466 34 Main St • Kalispell NormsNews 1

PIZZA HUT Sensational Craft Beer List 406-752-1111 55 N Main • Kalispell www.pizzahut.com 2 B and Artisan Wines SCOTTIBELLI’S B 406-890-7800 302 S Main St • Kalispell www.scottibellis.com 3 W 121 MAIN STREET • KALISPELL, MT SUBWAY - KALISPELL 406-755-2424 235 W Idaho • Kalispell www.subway.com 1 406-755-7687 HOPSMONTANA.COM

SYKES DINER B 406-257-4304 202-2nd Ave W • Kalispell www.sykesmt.com 2 W

NORTH KALISPELL CHICK-FIL-A 1 406-752-3710 35 Treeline Rd • Kalispell www.chick-fil-a.com CITY BREW COFFEE 1 406-257-9416 15 Heritage Way • Kalispell www.citybrew.com COLD STONE CREAMERY 1 406-752-2653 110 Hutton Ranch Road • Kalispell www.coldstonecreamery.com

FAMOUS DAVE’S BBQ S 2 B 406-752-7427 2340 Hwy 93 N • Kalispell www.famousdaves.com W FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES 1 406-752-4567 2415 US Hwy 93 N • Kalispell www.fiveguys.com IHOP 1 406-752-5504 2425 US 93 N • Kalispell www.ihop.com

COST: 1 = $ 2 = $$ 3 = $$$ BEVERAGES: B = Beer W = Wine S = Spirits

28 www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 EAT & DRINK

Restaurant Dining Directory NORTH KALISPELL cont. 406-755-2337 BreakfastLunch Dinner Cost Beverages KRISPY KREME KALISPELL 406-890-2251 2274 Hwy 93 N • Kalispell www.krispykreme.com 1

MACKENZIE RIVER PIZZA, GRILL & PUB S 2 B 406-756-3030 45 Treeline Rd • Kalispell www.mackenzieriverpizza.com W • Draft & bottled beer STAGGERING OX 1 • World famous pizza 406-890-2501 110 Hutton Ranch Rd • Kalispell www.staggeringox.com • Great selection of sandwiches THE BRASS TAP B 406-309-2345 85 Treeline Road • Kalispell www.brasstapbeerbar.com 2 W RUSTIC TABLES AND BOOTHS, AND SAWDUST ON THE FLOOR ADD UP TO A GREAT DINING EXPERIENCE SOUTH KALISPELL S 173 North Main Street BLUE CANYON RESTAURANT 3 B 406-758-2583 1845 Hwy 93 S #207 • Kalispell www.bluecanyonrestaurant.com W Kalispell, MT 59901 FRUGALS 1 moosessaloon.com 406-257-6710 1815 Hwy 93 S • Kalispell www.frugalburger.com

MACKENZIE RIVER PIZZA B 2 W 406-756-0060 2230 Hwy 93 S • Kalispell www.mackenzieriverpizza.com The Freshest OTHER LOCATIONS BOJANGLES DINER 1 WHOLE GRAIN 406-755-3222 1319 Hwy 2 W • Kalispell Breads MCDONALDS 1 406-752-0505 1110 Hwy 2 W • Kalispell www.mcmontana.com SANDWICHES • SOUPS

Photos: Montana Office Tourism & Business Development, Noah Couser RIVALS BAR & CASINO S SALADS • SWEETS 2 B 406-257-7472 1250 Hwy 2 West • Kalispell RivalsBarAndCasino W GIFT BASKETS WENDY’S OF EVERGREEN 45 Heritage Way • Kalispell 406-756-3234 2615 Hwy 2 East • Kalispell www.wendys.com 1 755-9733 WENDY’S OF KALISPELL greatharvestkalispell.com 406-257-5839 520 E Idaho St • Kalispell www.wendys.com 1 WHITEFISH HANDCRAFTED SPIRITS 406-730-2282 2134 Hwy 2 East • Kalispell www.whitefishspirits.com 2 S WE DELIVER! New FLATHEAD LAKE BREWING COMPANY S B 406-837-2004 116 Holt Drive • Bigfork www.flatheadlakebrewing.com 2 W Owner! GLACIER PERKS COFFEE HOUSE 406-844-0908 7235 Hwy 93 S • Lakeside Glacier Perks Coffee 1

TAMARACK ALEHOUSE & GRILL B 2 W 406-844-0244 105 Blacktail Rd • Lakeside www.tamarackbrewing.com

VISTA LINDA RESTAURANT & CATERING S 2 B 406-857-3158 240 Boon Rd • Somers www.vistalindacatering.com W

COST: 1 = $ 2 = $$ 3 = $$$ BEVERAGES: B = Beer W = Wine S = Spirits

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.

www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 29 EAT & DRINK

HANDCRAFTED WAYS TO WET YOUR WHISTLE KALISPELL TAMARACK BREWING COMPANY ALEHOUSE & GRILL Montana Made Montana Loved Think local. Drink local. The first craft brewery located in historic The brewery and Alehouse are nestled downtown Kalispell. Specializing in at the bottom of Blacktail Mountain next German style lagers and the time-honored to the shores of Flathead Lake. European technique of decoction. Top sellers: Hat Trick IPA, Yard Sale Top sellers: Two Ski Brewski Pilsner, Amber Ale, Bear Bottom Blonde. Cloudcroft IPA, Winter at Noon Dunkel. www.tamarackbrewing.com www.kalispellbrewing.com BIAS BREWING BONSAI BREWING PROJECT Opening in Downtown Kalispell in 2018 Public House and Beer Garden. Playing favorites strongly encouraged Brewing Fresh Ales - Serving Lunch & Aiming to keep people as curious about Dinner - Kicking Back beer as they are, Bias produces craft beer Bonsai Brewing feels like home. It’s in small batches with a focus on creativity. a house party every day. The relaxed www.biasbrewing.com environment, hand-crafted beer, and made-from-scratch food make Bonsai a SUNRIFT BEER COMPANY one-of-a-kind brewery. Opening in Downtown Kalispell in 2018 Top sellers: Lil Blond Honey, Due North Pour some sun IRA, any of the famous barrel-aged beers. Brewing a variety of beers from IPA’s to www.facebook.com/bonsaibrew Belgians, stouts to lagers. www.sunriftbeer.com FLATHEAD LAKE BREWING COMPANY GLACIER Montana’s Liquid Treasure DISTILLING COMPANY While brewing some of the best beers A craft distillery nestled in the foothills around, FLBC incorporates many of Glacier National Park innovative systems to operate as Glacier distills fine whiskeys and spirits sustainably as possible - keeping the air using Montana grains and fruits, and clean and clear so you can enjoy the view pure Glacier water - best enjoyed in the while you have your brew. great outdoors. Top sellers: Centennial IPA, Citrus SMaSH Top Sellers: Fireweed Flathead cherry IPA, Bluff Charge Oatmeal Pale Ale. bourbon, North Fork Rye Whiskey, www.flatheadlakebrewing.com Wheatfish Single-Malt Whiskey. VILYA SPIRITS DISTILLERY www.glacierdistilling.com Small batch, award winning and GREAT NORTHERN critically acclaimed artisan spirits. Emphasis on tradition and flavor. BREWING COMPANY SPOTTED BEAR SPIRITS Vilya owners grow and wildcraft the Celebrating 23 years of beers and cheers To the adventure! majority of the rare herbs required In 1994, Minott Wessinger, the great- A community-minded craft distillery for their spirits. The alpine herbs are great grandson of brewing pioneer Henry planting roots in the vibrant mountain cultivated and harvested to capture the Weinhard began construction on the town of Whitefish. Inspired by traditional essence of a century ago. Great Northern Brewery. Whitefish was Montana’s wild places and the lineup Top sellers: Superior Absinthe Verte, chosen as the location for its rugged of spirits reflects the rugged landscape Silvertip American Dry Gin, Wild beauty and pristine water source. with heart & soul. Huckleberry Liqueur. Top sellers: Wheatfish Wheat Lager, Top Sellers: MT sugar beet Vodka, www.vilyaspirits.com Going to the Sun IPA, Good Medicine 100% organic Blue Agave Spirit, Coffee Strong Red Ale. Liqueur (in partnership with Montana www.greatnorthernbrewing.com Coffee Traders) www.spottedbearspirits.com #DISCOVERKALISPELL

2830 w ww.discoverkalispell.com www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 | 888-888-2308 COMMUNITY PROFILE

EAT & DRINK EAT

s a m u r a i

ww.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 31 www.discoverkalispell.com

b l u e TUYEN (TONY) TRAN TUYEN (TONY) Montana might be a landlocked state, but Tuyen (Tony) (Tony) Montana might be a landlocked state, but Tuyen chef and owner of Blue Samurai Sushi executive Tran, the seaBar and Grill, has never found distance from “Sushi is art,” he has said, and the a limiting factor. sushi genius believes downtown Kalispell isVietnamese businessthe perfect palette, thanks in part to the strong by way of Florida, Tran A Kalispell resident community. sushi after running for years a renowned moved here quickly built a solid reputation Tran in Tampa. restaurant opened,in Kalispell, and in the year since Blue Samurai has become an instant classic for datehis restaurant nights, celebrations, and entertaining out-of-town considers why a lifelong entrepreneur, Tran, guests. Here, quality sushiKalispell, Montana, is the perfect place for a restaurant. inWhy did you want to open your sushi restaurant Kalispell? I live. Kalispell is between five cities; of where I’m proud Columbia Whitefish, 20 minutes from 20 minutes from Lakeside, and Kila Bigfork, 15 from Falls, 20 minutes from in the middle. Location, In Kalispell, you are is right there. I was 23location, location. I’ve been in business since the top thing when you do business. years old, and that’s you to Kalispell in the first place? What drew very nice, very that people are and realized I came here down on thedown to earth. If you have your car break people will pull over and help you. Inside of the road, people will help you I’m from, where Asia, in Vietnam, want to help. Kalispell resembles no-questions-asked. We something old-school, something human. Laid-back. Especially in can get the human connection again. You another been lost. I come from America, in big cities, it’s we have that. But Kalispell and thecountry where very nice, and I feel in general, people are Flathead Valley to culture. reconnected And what makes it a good place to do business? of mouth is the best marketing tool you can have. Word And this town, everyone is so close and everyone knows powerful more of mouth is very strong, everyone. Word money on can spend less than any marketing tool. You time talking to people and gettingmarketing, and more Kalispell—I will put want to grow to know people. I really this downtown with othereverything I’ve got into growing people and business owners. GLACIER SUN WINERY whites, fruit and dessert wines reds, A boutique winery producing sellers: Huckleberry Peach, Glacier Sun Chardonnay, Top Glacier Sun Chuckleberry (local Flathead Lake cherries and wild huckleberries) www.glaciersunwinery.com Eat, Drink & Just Be to done with care ingredients, real/raw spirits from Creating bring well-loved food, drinks and spirits to you. hand-picked pure from (made Liqueur sellers: Huckleberry Top sitting in the patch with MT huckleberries - tastes like you’re the bears!), gins and rum infused with oranges and cloves. www.whitefishspirits.com WHITEFISH HANDCRAFTED SPIRITS

Photos: Kalispell Brewing Co.-Wheelie Creative Inc., Flathead Beacon LOCAL FLAVOR

FARM TO TABLE FARMER’S MARKET In the fertile fields of the Flathead Valley a movement has been growing over the last KALISPELL FARMERS MARKET decades, one that supports sustainable farming practices and locally sourced food www.kalispellfarmersmarket.org products. Montana as a whole ranks second only to California for the most acres Flathead Valley Community of organic farmland in the country, and the communities along the U.S. Highway 93 College Campus corridor of the Flathead Valley boast the most farm-to-school programs in the state. Saturdays 9am to 12:30pm (May - Oct. 15) 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 BIGFORK FARMERS companies, microbreweries and distilleries source locally grown and raised grains, meats MARKET COOPERATIVE and produce to create menus of fresh food and beverages for their patrons. www.bigforkfarmersmarket.com Masonic Temple Parking Lot From Flathead Lake’s famous cherries to huckleberries from the surrounding Saturdays 9:30am to 1:00pm mountains, and locally grown farm vegetables, this valley is home to an assortment of (June 3 - Sept. 2) tasty produce that is blended into the community flavor. This thriving economic sector Wednesdays 3 to 6pm supports the community with farm-to-table opportunities, supplying farmers markets (March 17 - Oct. 18) 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 COLUMBIA FALLS action first-hand through tours and activities. COMMUNITY MARKET www.cfcommunitymarket.com 830 1st Ave W (next to Glacier Bank) Thursdays 5 to 7:30pm GROWERS AND PRODUCERS (May 18 - Sept. 21)

TOURS DOWNTOWN RESTAURANTS POLSON FARMERS MARKET Purple Mountain Lavender THAT SOURCE LOCALLY www.polsonfarmersmarket.com Scheduled tours & workshops Hops Downtown Grill, Sykes Diner, 3rd Ave. W (in front of the Cove Deli) available by appt June-Sept Bonelli’s Bistro, Ceres Bakery, Montana Fridays 9am to 1pm Coffee Traders, DeSoto Grill, Sweet (May 5 - Oct. 13) The Orchard at Flathead Lake Peaks Cherry orchard, scheduled tours WHITEFISH DOWNTOWN available May-Sept CATERERS THAT SOURCE LOCALLY FARMERS MARKET Amazing Crepes & Catering, The Cuisine www.whitefishfarmersmarket.org Breweries, Distilleries, Cideries Machine, The Raven Catering Company, North Block of Central Ave and Wineries – see directory on pgs 30-31 John’s Angels Catering, DeSoto Grill, Tuesdays 5 to 7:30pm tours available year-round Earth Angel Organics, Montana Coffee (May 30 - Sept. 26) Traders, The Simple Chef Catering, Kettle Care Organics Bonelli’s Bistro Catering Skincare and wellness products, DiscoverKalispellMontana workshops and a variety of tours MARKETS THAT SOURCE LOCALLY available year-round Withey’s, Mountain Valley Foods, Sykes @visit_Kalispell Market, Super One DiscoverKalispellMontana HAY & SLEIGH RIDES (based on weather conditions) AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS Discover Kalispell Bar W Guest Ranch Kalispell Kreamery Artemis Acres Milk and Cookies Event (June) #DISCOVERKALISPELL Photos: Connor Welles, Montana Office Tourism & Business Development Montana Harvest of the Month FARM ACTIVITIES Program (year-round) Sweet Pickins Pumpkin Patch (Sept-Oct) Free the Seeds (March) Fritz Corn Maze (Sept-Oct) Whitefish Stage Organic FARM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Farm Flathead Maze (Sept-Oct) Purple Frog Garden U-Pick Cherries, Hockaday Orchards, Terrapin Farms Lakeside (July-Aug) Global Youth Service Day www.nourishtheflathead.org/volunteer

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

32 www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 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 SWEET SIPS Desoto Grill, located in the historic The What’s a better treat than cherry ice Wash it all down with an award-winning Forge building in downtown Kalispell, cream? “A classic summer flavor is sour cherry concoction from Bigfork’s serves up a smoked chicken with a our Flathead Cherry Chocolate,” says Flathead Lake Brewing Company, which cherry glaze. “The cherries have certain Marissa Keenan, owner of Sweet Peaks overlooks the orchards along the lake. richness,” says owner Shawnna Steele. Ice Cream, with locations in Kalispell, “We always have a sour beer on tap, and “They’re not overpowering, like a lot Whitefish, Bigfork, and beyond.“We get our favorite thing to use in sour beers of fruits. They have a richer flavor that fresh cherries from the shores of Flat- is Montana local cherries,” says David matches really well with the savory that head Lake, and then they’re pitted and Drendgard, Director of Operations and matches really well with our smoked chopped and mixed into a sweet cream Brewmaster. “It’s not necessarily cherry flavors.” base with chocolate chips. These Flat- flavored, but the cherry absolutely bal- head cherries are fantastic—the flavor is ances out the flavor. Brings out a little bit such a win for us.” of tartness and a little bit of sweetness.”

Large, dark sweet cherry varieties grown in Flathead region include: The beautiful, white Lapin, Lambert, cherry-flower bloom Rainier, Skeena, is early to mid-May, usually starting at the southern end of Flathead Lake and moving north. Sweetheart, Bing

h a rv e s t i s f rom 1893 the second week of July Margaret Estey planted the Flathead’s first sweet cherry through the second week in August. orchard as an experiment, The Montana crop produces later than hoping the lake’s unique in Washington and elsewhere, filling microclimate would be market shelves later in the season. suitable. (It was!)

www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 33 A Flathead Family Tradition for Nearly 100 Years

FLATHEAD LAKE BREWIN[i [D. fi PUBHDUSE RESTAURANT I CRAFTBEER I LOCAL SPIRITS I WINE

Kalispell Farmers Market — Established in 1974 — Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 5 - October 13 at FVCC VOTED #1 October 20 - Harvest & Holiday Market FLATHEAD BEST Flathead County Fairgrounds OF THE FLATHEAD F   L H  - H 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. ORDER YOUR FREE TRAVEL GUIDE GlacierMT.com | #GlacierMT

34 www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 CULTURE HISTORY

Conrad Mansion

ith the arrival of the Great Northern Flathead history. Learn about regional W Railway in Northwest Montana, the The 1890’s era Native Americans, the region’s home- “iron horse at last snorted into the Gar- steading days, the evolution of the den of Eden,” as a newspaper famously Conrad Mansion timber industry, and more. reported in the late 1800s, at the dawn of a new era for the homesteader settle- is 13,000 sq ft with ment north of Flathead Lake. Kalispell HOCKADAY MUSEUM OF ART The Hockaday Museum, which rotates grew quickly from a railroad town into 3 floors, 26 rooms exhibits by nationally renowned and the region’s center for commerce and emerging artists alongside a permanent community. Most of downtown Kalispell and 8 sandstone collection, is located in a turn-of-the- is an “architectural Disneyland,” featur- Photo: Montana Office Tourism & Business Development century Carnegie Library Building that is ing a buffet of revival styles, as historian fireplaces listed in the National Registry of Historic Jaix Chaix once noted, and you need Places. Don’t miss the “Crown of the only to stroll its maple-lined neighbor- Street, this opulent 13,000-square-foot Continent” exhibition, which features hoods for a glimpse back in time. Or manor showcases the architecture and classic works by Montana’s best-known step into one of our local museums for lifestyle of late 19th century Montana. It Western artists, including painters a curated look at the cradle of North- is open year-round for tours and special Charles M. Russell and O.C. Seltzer. west Montana. events.

THE CONRAD MANSION MUSEUM THE MUSEUM AT CENTRAL SCHOOL Experience the property of Kalispell’s Built just after the birth of Kalispell, this PICK UP A FREE founding father, Charles E. Conrad, a building, a prime example of Richard- Self-Guided Historic Walking determined entrepreneur and daring sonian Romanesque style, has been Tour brochure at the Kalispell outdoorsman. Located in downtown lovingly restored to house a unique Visitor Information Center. Kalispell, just a few blocks from Main collection of art and artifacts that reveal

www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 35 CULTURE COMMUNITY PROFILE

ENTERTAINMENT Artisan Oyster Create. Connect. Endulge. Hidden Key Escape Games Teams search for clues to escape room in 60 minutes MARSHALL NOICE North End Swing East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, and Balboa - m o n ta n a m o d e r n f i n e a rt Instruction provided Route 56 Designs Wooden sign making classes & parties Sweet Pickin’s Pumpkin Patch Fall activities, animals, entertainment, food For more than four decades, landscape painter Marshall Tipsy Brush Studio Painting instruction in a relaxing, fun social Noice has ventured into wild lands surrounding his adopted environment home of Kalispell, and returned with stunning works of art that carry a sense of place. “My paintings are made in PERFORMING ARTS Alpine Theatre Project Professional theatre featuring actors from response to things I see in the natural world,” his artist’s Broadway statement reads. “My overriding goal as a painter is to Bigfork Summer Playhouse Popular Broadway musicals, summer stock create a work, an artifact if you will, that resonates with the theater spirit of the landscape that inspired me to begin painting.” Glacier Symphony & Chorale Classical symphonic pieces, pop concerts, Noice’s work is included in collections in Denmark, France, guest artists Texas, and beyond, and he has received numerous The LaSalle Grange Theatre Live entertainment awards and honors. He also was recognized in 1996 for Whitefish Theatre Company Theatre, music and dance 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 LIBRARY of his daughter’s work to the gallery walls. ImagineIF Monthly events for all ages to make, create and explore You recently reopened the Noice Studio & Gallery as the Montana Modern Fine Art gallery. Why the rebrand? MUSEUMS Conrad Mansion Museum Take tours through this beautiful fully- We did a major remodel of the interior space—we took restored 1895 mansion the walls back down to the original brick that was built Hockaday Museum of Art Art Museum, year-round classes & in Somers in 1899. And now we’re carrying the work of workshops for all ages a number of wonderful artists, while previously we just The Museum at Central School Historical museum, monthly FREE featured my work. The work is distinctly contemporary, as historical film screening opposed to the more traditional art that is shown in many galleries in Montana. ART GALLERIES Abbrescia Gallery Gallery showcasing the varied artwork of What makes these artists stand out? the late Joe Abbrescia Their work tends to be more colorful and abstract. It’s Allen Jimmerson Original paintings of Glacier National Park more abstract than literal, and some of it is exceedingly & Montana wildlife unique. We have a 1,200-pound life-size steel buffalo by Mark Ogle Studio Fine art and giclee’ reproductions with the sculptor Manel A’lvarez. We have some spectacular focus on Glacier National Park sculptural work by Kate Hunt, and the material she uses is Montana Modern Fine Art Contemporary art gallery in downtown in fact [the local newspaper] the Daily Inter Lake. Kalispell Kalispell has a sophisticated taste for art. Saubert Studio Fine art of the West

One of the new artists to the gallery is your daughter,

Sarsten Noice, who grew up in Montana and now lives SHOP/GALLERY Bear Country Gallery Jeff Fleming’s famous wood carved bears in Los Angeles. How does it feel to establish painting and Bearfoots figurines and artistry as a family tradition? It’s something I’m really proud of, that she has found Carlburg Pottery Handmade growlers and flasks a successful career as an artist. My work is almost Montana Marie Made-in-Montana products with over exclusively my interpretation of landscapes, and, for the 50 artists featured in the store most part, the landscapes of Northwest Montana. My Mountain Brook Studio Made in MT beautiful hand-thrown, daughter’s work is more figurative, based on human forms high-fired pottery and animal forms, and often a combination of the two. Paint, Metal & Mud Local artists co-op It might be a human form with a raven’s head, and she’s Powder Horn Trading Company Western, lodge and Native American goods talking about how man and animal have similarities of and collectibles spirit. There are some similarities coloristically—we both Sassafras/First Choice Local artists co-op & fair trade gifts/decor tend to use color very freely and very boldly. from Africa

36 www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 SHOPPING

TO8 TAKESOUVENIRS HOME FROM DOWNTOWN KALISPELL

1

4

3

2

6

5 8 7

Photos: Connor Welles, Glacier Symphony and Chorale 1 Trail Blazer Coffee 3 Kalispell Cap 5 Roper Boots 7 Climb Glacier National Montana Coffee Traders Montana Marie’s Western Outdoor Park by Blake Passmore 111 Main Street 140 Main Street 48 Main Street The Bookshelf locations in Whitefish and Warm in winter, cool in Wear your stars and stripes 101 South Main Street Columbia Falls summer, a Kalispell cap the cowboy way $230 An insider guide to scaling A portion of your purchase can’t be topped $24 the peaks of the Crown of is donated to Glacier Park 6 Life is Better in the the Continent $20 Conservancy to maintain 4 Montana Morning Hand Mountains Tee trails in Glacier National & Body Wash and Lotion The Montana Scene 8 Glacier National Park $12.60 Sage and Cedar 219 Main Street Park Posters 227 Main Street The shirt says it all $34 Flathead Beacon 2 Huckleberry Haven Wild Organic hand lotion & body Productions Huckleberry Honey wash with a fresh 17 Main Street Sykes Market “Montana Morning” scent “Sexton Glacier at Siyeh 202 2nd Avenue West $15 ea Pass” is a great choice or Fine clover honey get the series of four flavored with hand-picked $25 / $80 huckleberries $8

www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 37 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 wine, music and wonderful food from Bigfork area restaurants.

May 25-27 Whitewater Festival celebrating 43 years of extreme whitewater 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.

May 18 The Bigfork Summer Playhouse opens, celebrating its 59th Season of live professional theatre in 2018 bigforksummerplayhouse.com

• Large Rooms • Courtyard with Fire Pit July 4 4th of July Parade Celebrate our nations independence in downtown • Full Breakfast Daily and Grilling Area Bigfork. Year after year, this parade is proclaimed the best in Flathead Valley. • Evening Meal Mon-Thur • 1,500 Square Feet of July 6-7 Bigfork Summer Rodeo Bringing Professional Rodeo to the beautiful • All-Suite Property with Flexible Meeting Space town of Bigfork Montana during the best time of year. Come check it Full Kitchens with Catering Options 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.

KALISPELL, August 26- Crown Guitar Workshop and Festival crownguitarfest.org September 8th

MONTANA September 2 Rumble in the Bay 11th Annual Car and Truck show. 2018 is the year of the Camaro

September 9 Farm to Fork A community Farm-to-Table dinner from local 195 HUTTON RANCH ROAD restaurants and chefs served outside on Electric Avenue. Includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, beer, wine and cocktails. 406-755-8080 • 1-800-CALL-HOME 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 www.kalispellhomewoodsuites.com throughout the month of December.

PSYCHIC ADVISOR ••• 9th Generation ••• America’s TOP TEN Psychic Advisor Celebrating our 59th Season $ Reading $ Special appointments of live prefessional theater. for by request 50 25 ffeet so t • Tarot Card Readings • Angel Card Readings t s to see ps • Oils • Reike Energy • Astrology • Past Life Regression • Incense • Aromatherapy Package • Palm Reading and More! Available for Rose Parties! Boutique Etc. 406.866.0733 0 t St West omba Fas 111 S an St aspe et e fo WALK INS WELCOME! 3 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! Rose Stuart COLUMBIA FALLS • KALISPELL • GREAT FALLS fosummepouseom

38 www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 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’ If you are looking to plan a meeting energy and focus, increasing productivity. Use our traditional meeting spaces to suit your business needs and or group event that is productive, then let us enhance the program with suggestions for indoor or outdoor spaces that inspire creativity. Our local caterers, hotel inspirational and offers meaningful chefs and local restaurants take advantage of Flathead Valley’s abundance, resulting in excellent local flavors to match our epic experiences and beautiful settings, landscape and transform your meeting into an experience. Kalispell is the perfect destination. Dawn Jackson, Group Sales Manager for Discover Kalispell, And the Kalispell Convention & will provide support during the entire planning process and offer resources to ensure that your Montana event goes smoothly. Visitor Bureau offers the resources Call Dawn at 406-758-2820 or email [email protected] and experience you’re looking for.

WAYS THE KALISPELL CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU CAN HELP

■ Gather lodging proposals and venue ■ Group activity suggestions and coordination consultation from Kalispell hotels for meetings, sports tournaments and group travel ■ Welcome tables and bags to share area information with conference attendees ■ Coordinate site tours for potential meetings, conferences and events in Kalispell ■ Learn More. Download the Complete Meeting Guide at: 2018 Complete Meeting Guide ■ Conduct annual familiarizations trips to see first-hand our city’s hotels, meeting facilities, event venues and attractions #DISCOVERKALISPELL

www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 39 office furniture. space planning. desks, tables, chairs. product specialists. work stations. interior OFFICE design. ergonomic training/products. Performing monthly concerts all year, 165 Commons Loop | Ste D architectural walls. Kalispell, MT 59901 many with inspiring guest soloists delivery & install. inn-space.com ...it’s all storage systems. [email protected] gscmusic.org 406-407-7000 right here Hampton Inn & Suites Whitefi sh We Design. We Print. Get away fr om it all and be close to It's what we've done for 55 years. all the att �actions you really want to see including Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake. Visit Whitefish rinting Lake State Park, just four miles away, ex�lore the local area or unwind in a Kalispell • Billings • Bozeman • Bellingham, WA spacious room or suite in a clean and 406-755-5447 • 1-800-430-0640 • www.ThomasPrinting.net fresh Hampton bed®. Professional, Award-winning Graphic Design Services. 6 color 40" Presses with Aqueous Coating. 6340 US Hwy 93 South, Whitefi sh, Mt 59937 Short-run Digital Presses. Complete Bindery Services. Mailing Services. 406-730-8901 • hamptoninn3.hilton.com

40 www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 COMMUNITY ww.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 41 www.discoverkalispell.com children’s center that will be the largest centralized pediatric center that will be the largest children’s in the state. provider KALISPELL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT NORTH The bustling north end of Kalispell is home to a flourishing the region, businesses that serve commercial district of large and including familiar name-brand franchises, restaurants living. It is also home to Kidsports expanding residential public complex that is one of the largest Complex, a 126-acre Retailers REI, Panera youth athletic centers in the region. have Tools and Harbor Freight MOD Pizza, T-Mobile Bread, in 2018. announced plans to open here REVITALIZATION several Kalispell is undergoing Along with economic growth, shifting the landscape. A that are projects revitalization plan crafted with community input sprawling redevelopment will remove The project area. core is unfolding in Kalispell’s tracks in downtown, develop a pathway system the railroad among other redevelopment disjointed streets, and reconnect goals. This massive undertaking is expected to be a catalyst on and was spurred area for private development in the core by the completion of the Hwy 93 bypass, enabling Kalispell to as the pedestrian friendly shopping, dining Main Street reclaim and community center it has developed into. of total

hen economists describe Flathead County, they talk in terms of growth and expansion. This valley is home to one of the and expansion. This valley they talk in terms of growth hen economists describe Flathead County, an ideal quality of life and business climate creating economies in the state, a testament to the area’s fastest-growing

place to build a career or company. Kalispell is the dynamic community at the center of it all, the retail, professional, medical, professional, retail, Kalispell is the dynamic community at the center of it all, the or company. place to build a career educational and governmental center of the Flathead Valley. Flathead Valley health care industry is Flathead Valley the leading employer accounting for 16% HEALTH CARE HEALTH industry is the leading employer in Flathead The health care and employment gains. The growth County with broad healthcare for U.S. the in areas 5% top the in is Valley Flathead for the 25-year period of 1990-2015. The presence job growth stimulates the local economy providers of quality health care while also attracting families who want to live in a community with good hospitals and medical services. Kalispell Regional at its campus near sizeable growth is undergoing Healthcare including an downtown and is expanding with specialty care, and services department and a women’s enhanced emergency W GROWTH ECONOMY GROWTH employment

Photo: Birds Eye of Big Sky Photo: Mike Chilcoat, Kalispell Chamber COMMUNITY COMMUNITY PROFILE TOURISM 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 JACOB thousands of tourists annually, and last year’s visitors spent THOMAS an estimated $505 million locally, according to a state survey. A record-shattering 3.3 million people visited Glacier National e x e c u t i v e Park in 2017. It was the fourth consecutive annual record. d i r e c t o r o f t h e m u s u e m AIR SERVICE at c e n t r a l Glacier Park International Airport is a growing provider s c h o o l 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 The addition of an executive director who was just 28 when he and efforts appear to be paying off. There are 10 seasonal was hired last year to run the Museum at Central School has air carriers that serve Kalispell, including five year-round with become the perfect blend of young and old at one of downtown service to nearly every major hub in the region. United Airlines Kalispell’s landmark buildings. Jacob Thomas has brought new elevated its commitment to this market with summer daily ideas and energy to the museum housed in the restored 1894 direct service to San Francisco in 2017 and Los Angeles Central School, and he was just what the museum’s board of in 2018. directors was looking for.

“He’s good with social media and website management, and TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFACTURING that’s something that we’ve needed help with,” board president Even though Northwest Montana may seem off the grid, Laurie Happ said in a recent Daily Inter Lake interview. “We think this valley is plugged into the modern landscape with a that he’ll be able to help us reach out and maybe reach people thriving entrepreneurial spirit. Many of the state’s largest and that we haven’t been able to get before.” most successful tech and manufacturing companies thrive The Detroit-area native said he first fell in love with history on here, such as Applied Materials, a state-of- the-art facility a school field trip to Gettysburg in eighth grade when he, a that develops the equipment that makes the world’s most friend and his dad were the only three people not to retreat popular electronics, and ViZn Energy, a cutting edge large- back to the bus when offered a chance to explore the historic scale battery technology company. The number of high-tech 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.’”

$54 million bond He earned a master’s degree in museum studies at Appalachian State, and worked for museums in two states before coming to approved by Kalispell voters for Kalispell. A self-described Civil War buff in high school, Thomas facilities renovation and expansion for believes his mix of modern schooling and passion for history — a subject typically reserved for adults many years his senior — the Kalispell School District. 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.

42 www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 COMMUNITY COMMUNITY PROFILE businesses has risen in recent years thanks to an improving broadband infrastructure that makes doing business as easy as powering on a computer. PAMELA TRANSPORTATION ROBERTSON Kalispell and the Flathead Valley is served by a variety of transportation options. Rail service directly travels through c h i e f e x e c u t i v e Columbia Falls and Kalispell. In 2017, construction began on a o f f i c e r , new industrial rail park expanding the industrial opportunities k a l i s p e l l to capitalize on rail service. In fall of 2016, the largest single r e g i o n a l transportation project in Montana was completed, the U.S. h e a lt h c a r e 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. 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 FVCC announced an 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 $18 million Healthcare. She took the reins in September 2017, filling the vacancy left by former CEO Velinda Stevens who died from facility campaign to create a new 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 library, student center Stevens’ vision to make the hospital a medical destination. Major projects under construction include the $40 million and performance hall 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. EDUCATION “It’s our opportunity, not our challenge, our opportunity to Kalispell has a proud tradition of educational excellence. This become that sort of fully aligned and integrated health system. town is home to the largest community college in Montana, We have so many wonderful components and I think we have the opportunity to enhance how they work together.” Flathead Valley Community College, which celebrates its 50th year in 2017. The prestigious community college offers a large Most recently, Robertson served as and CEO selection of two-year programs as well as some four-year of the six-hospital network, Spohn Health System in Corpus opportunities. Last year, it opened its first student housing Christi, Texas. She was drawn to the Kalispell job because of development on campus. In 2018, the College announced an what she heard about the community, people and the hospital’s $18 million facility campaign to create a new library, student reputation. “The beauty of the Flathead Valley is both the center and performance hall. The public school district is also natural beauty and the people — it’s both. It’s a wonderful one of the largest and most exemplary in Montana. The school place to live,” she said. district has two public high schools — Flathead and Glacier As she met and spoke with people in the Flathead, she asked — and a total of 10 facilities, including a standout agricultural them what they thought about the hospital and was astounded education center. In 2016, the community approved two by the responses. “I kept being told story after story after story bond requests that were the largest in the city’s history and about the care that was provided or the compassion that had will lead to renovations in all of the school sites as well as the been shown,” Robertson said. “I’m learning and listening and development of a new elementary school. 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.” Kalispell Regional Medical Center has The primary challenges facing Kalispell are similar to those facing hospitals across the country. “Our challenges for the

Photos: Kalispell Chamber, Daily Inter Lake most part are the uncertainty of health care. How do you plan in a very deliberate way for the future, while maintaining that $65 million flexibility and agility that you need?” she said. But positive strides are being made, she said, noting of new facilities under construction, improvements in patient care coordination. Kalispell Regional is fortunate to have assets such as the ALERT air ambulance . including a pediatric center that will include “We are a small community and by definition we’re rural, but a neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, if you look at the care and services that are provided by the pediatric operating room, as well as surgeons, extraordinary medical staff and employees of KRH, people don’t have to leave Flathead Valley for care, as a routine. So neurologist and cardiologists, an emergency that’s unique,” Robertson said. “I feel really honored to be here room expansion, and a digestive health unit. and I do feel like I landed in a little slice of heaven.”

www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 43 RESOURCES All area codes (406) unless otherwise noted ACCOUNTING Ogle & Worm 752-7550 Glacier Bank Lakeside 758-4800 Bryan Gilbertson CPA PC 752-4755 Rocky Mountain Law Partners, PLLP 314-6011 Glacier Bank Libby 293-4109 Eclipse Tax & Accounting 393-2828 Scott & Kienzle, P.A. 752-1250 Glacier Bank Polson 883-8300 Jordahl & Sliter CPA 752-1040 Tanko Law Office 257-3711 Glacier Bank Whitefish 863-6300 Junkermier Clark Campanella Park Side Credit Union 755-7283 Stevens PC 755-3681 AUDIO & VIDEO DESIGN Rocky Mountain Bank 751-5070 R Gunlikson & Associates CPA PC 752-3449 Eyehear Technology Group 752-3536 Three Rivers Bank Kalispell, Idaho St 755-4271 Simpson & Himsle, CPA, PC 752-5727 Three Rivers Bank Kalispell, Meridian Rd 755-5432 Swiftcurrent Consulting & TrailWest Bank 755-9781 Accounting PC 755-5428 AUTO DEALERS & SERVICES US Bank 257-5363 Valley Bank of Kalispell 752-7123 ADVERTISING & MARKETING AUTO BODY REPAIR Wells Fargo Bank Kalispell, Downtown 751-5009 Chandler Communications 314-4892 Able Body Collison Repair 752-1125 Wells Fargo Bank Kalispell, North 756-4005 Digital Aerial Media 253-8103 Jance’s Body Shop 257-6689 Whitefish Credit Union Kalispell 257-3123 GlacialEscape LLC 926-3210 OHS Body Shop 752-8202 Whitefish Credit Union Kalispell, South 758-0408 Glacier Valley Lifestyle 249-0518 Golden Ratio Media/ AUTO DEALERS BEAUTY - DAY SPAS, Website Express 888-534-3555 Eisinger Honda 755-7414 SERVICES & SUPPLY GravityShots.com 253-9048 Eisinger Motors 755-5555 Layla Threading - Facial Hair Removal 257-2588 Hagadone Digital 758-4471 Kalispell Ford 755-3673 Wakefield’s Beauty Connection 752-8094 Highline Design & Marketing 838-6498 Kalispell Toyota 755-6060 Jeff Troupe Designs-Websites & Fine Art 755-1711 BEER, WINE & SPIRITS Learned Reality 253-209-0327 AUTOMOBILE - PARTS & SERVICES Bias Brewing 730-3020 Partners Creative 541-2263 Andy’s Auto Glass 755-4290 Big Mountain Ciderworks 888-682-9337 PoP Social Media Marketing 253-0942 Bolsters Towing 752-4528 Bonsai Brewing Project 730-1717 SnowGhost Design 755-7703 CARQUEST Auto Parts 755-3659 Flathead Lake Brewing Company 837-2004 Spectrum Reach 471-4045 Kalispell Auto Parts (NAPA) 755-5248 Glacier Distilling Company 387-9887 Talentron - Phil Quigley 831-332-4331 Les Schwab Tire Center 755-1940 Glacier Sun Winery 257-8886 Wrap Hive 844-977-4483 Loren’s Auto Repair 755-7757 Great Northern Brewing Company 863-1000 North Lake Diesel 755-3880 Kalispell Brewing Company 756-2739 AIR LINE SERVICES & Northwest Automotive 756-9511 Spotted Bear Spirits 730-2436 TRANSPORTATION Pro Clean Carwash 756-2433 SunRift Beer Company 871-2567 Alaska Airlines 800-252-7522 Rudy’s Autosound 756-6960 Tamarack Alehouse & Grill 844-0244 Glacier Jet Center 755-5362 Tire-Rama Service Centers 755-4660 Vilya Spirits Distillery 314-6544 Glacier Park International Airport 257-5994 Whitefish Handcrafted Spirits 730-2282 Red Eagle Aviation 755-2376 AUTOMOBILE RENTAL Willie’s Distillery 682-4117 Alamo/National Car Rentals 257-7144 ARCHITECTS Avis Rent A Car 257-2727 BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION CTA Architects Engineers 257-8172 Budget Car Rental 755-7500 Coca Cola Bottling Company 800-658-3638 Jackola Engineering & Architecture, PC 755-3208 Dollar Rent A Car 892-0009 Flathead Beverage Company 755-4203 LPW Architecture 771-0770 Enterprise Rent-A-Car 755-4848 Fun Beverage 752-1455 PCA ARCHITECTS P.C. 303-3292 Pepsi Cola Bottling Company 755-5060 BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS ASSOCIATIONS Farmers State Bank 214-6611 BOAT TOURS Flathead Building Association 755-2422 First Interstate Bank Bigfork 837-1600 A Able Fishing Charters & Tours 257-5214 Kalispell Downtown Association 253-6923 First Interstate Bank Eureka 297-3116 Far West Boat Tours 844-2628 Montana Chamber of Commerce 442-2405 First Interstate Bank Evergreen 758-7600 Glacier Park Boat Company 257-2426 Montana Logging Association 752-3168 First Interstate Bank Kalispell, Montana West Economic Development 257-7711 Downtown 756-5200 BUSINESS CONSULTING & SERVICES Montana Wilderness Association 756-6027 First Interstate Bank Kalispell, Altria Client Services 916-583-9300 Northwest Montana Assoc. of Realtors 752-4197 Hutton Ranch 756-5222 Ayries Blanck Consulting 509-846-4945 NW MT Arms Collectors Association 471-0972 First Interstate Bank Lakeside 844-2535 Biz to Biz Network, Inc 203-1737 First Interstate Bank Polson 883-8800 Chamber Master 800-825-9171 ATTORNEYS First Interstate Bank Whitefish 863-8888 Complete Practice Solutions 888-679-3904 ABS Legal, PLLC 449-3118 First Montana Bank 755-9999 Frontline Advisors 315-0679 Best & Westover, P.C. Attorneys at Law 752-8731 Glacier Bancorp 756-4242 Glacier Records Management 420-2424 Bliven & Evans, Trial Lawyers, P.C. 755-6828 Glacier Bank Bigfork 837-5980 Jamie Wyman Music 871-2837 Crowley Fleck Attorneys 752-6644 Glacier Bank Columbia Falls 892-4700 Montana Registered Agent 214-8048 Kalvig Law Firm, P.C. 257-6001 Glacier Bank Eureka 751-4975 Murphy Business & Financial Corp. 862-9300 Measure, Sampsel, Sullivan Glacier Bank Evergreen 758-4312 Northwest Montana SCORE 756-5271 & O’Brien, P.C. 752-6373 Glacier Bank Kalispell, Buffalo Hill 756-4270 NW MT HR Solutions LLC 250-1120 Moore, Cockrell, Goicoechea Glacier Bank Kalispell, Downtown 756-4200 TeleTech 751-3112 & Johnson, P.C. 751-6000 Glacier Bank Kalispell, Reserve Drive 758-8200 thrive! 730-2710

44 www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 All area codes (406) unless otherwise noted RESOURCES CAMPERS & RV’S Schellinger Construction 892-2188 DRUG TESTING SERVICES Gardner’s RV & Trailer Center 752-7683 Swank Enterprises 752-5411 Compliance Monitoring Systems 393-2455 Pierce RV Center 752-8050 Talcott Construction 309-2928 The Construction Group Montana 407-8432 DRY CLEANING, LINEN & UNIFORM SUPPLY CHILD CARE TL Custom Homes 755-5911 High Country Linen Supply 755-2000 Discovery Developmental Center 756-7295 Westcraft Homes 257-8249 Sutherland Dry Cleaners 755-6041

CLEANING & JANITORIAL BUILDING MATERIALS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Busy Brooms Janitorial 210-2538 Anderson’s Masonry Hearth and Home 755-2497 Express Employment Professionals 257-2255 Cinnamon’s Norwex Healthy BMC West 752-8393 Job Service 758-6200 Cleaning Supply 250-2394 Lilienthal Insulation Company 752-4756 LC Staffing Service 752-0191 Flathead Janitorial & Rug Service 755-7075 Lowe’s 758-3030 Spherion Staffing 407-7300 Glacier Cleaning & Total Maintenance 253-8447 Montana Ace Hardware 755-9701 Northwest Drywall & Building Supply 752-2644 ENGINEERING COMMUNICATIONS ProBuild 752-9663 APEC Engineering 393-2127 Access Montana 676-3300 Sliters Lumber & Building Supply 857-3306 Carver Engineering 257-6202 Alamon, Inc. 752-8838 Western Building Center Kalispell 755-6411 CTA Architects Engineers 257-8172 AT&T 752-1005 Fraser Management & Consulting 253-4326 Blackfoot Telecommunications Group 541-5158 CABINETS & COUNTERTOPS Jackola Engineering & Architecture, PC 755-3208 Bullitt Communications 756-4638 Direct Source Cabinets & Design 728-8099 JE Engineering 257-3013 Cellular Plus 260-4004 Distinctive Countertops & Cabinetry 751-5000 KLJ 755-2763 CenturyLink 758-1014 Northwest Cabinet Works 752-8383 Morrison - Maierle 752-2216 Cricket Wireless 890-2522 Robert Peccia & Associates 752-5025 Dan The Phone Man 763-6689 CARPET & FLOORING TD&H Engineering 751-5246 Spectrum Business 877-273-7626 Masterpiece Carpet One 752-0924 Territorial Landworks 721-0142 United Blood Services 509-280-8570 Poiema Carpet & Interiors 752-4995 Waatti Engineering 755-7827 Vision Net 467-4720 Rocky Mountain Tile and Stone 862-2500 WGM Group 756-4848

COMMUNITY SERVICES CONCRETE, EXCAVATING & PAVING ENGRAVING & AWARDS A Ray of Hope 755-4673 Asphalt Doctor 270-6759 Silvertip Engraving 752-4904 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flathead 752-0092 Glacier Paving 257-8181 Braveheart Chaplain Ministry 871-0183 Glacier Precast Concrete 752-7163 ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC Cancer Support Community 752-0130 Knife River 752-2755 Alpine Theatre Project 862-9050 Champion for Success 282-1478 LHC 758-6400 Bigfork Summer Playhouse 837-4886 Citizens For A Better Flathead 756-8993 Crown of the Continent Community Action Partnership NW MT 752-6565 ELECTRICIANS & SUPPLIES Guitar Festival 855-855-5900 Cornerstone Community Church 752-4088 American Electric 756-9473 Flathead Valley LIVE on Stage 752-0605 Dream Adaptive Recreation 862-1817 Kalispell Electric 257-8093 Glacier Symphony and Chorale 257-3241 Easter Seals - Goodwill 758-0240 NW MT Fair & Rodeo 758-5810 Flathead Food Bank 752-3663 GLASS, WINDOWS, DOORS & TRIM Sweet Pickin’s Pumpkin Patch 752-2359 Flathead Industries 755-7656 Aluma Glass 755-5234 The Artisan Oyster 715-220-1777 Flathead Youth Homes 755-4622 Pella Windows & Doors 257-1516 The Event at Rebecca Farm 755-3276 Glacier Hope Homes 871-6738 Sierra Pacific Windows 755-4710 The Original Kalispell Gun Show 471-0972 Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley 257-8800 Whitefish Theatre Company 862-5371 Hope Pregnancy Ministries 257-5700 HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING Intermountain 755-4022 Airworks 257-1341 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING Kalispell Farmer’s Market 752-3350 Central Heating, Cooling, Plumbing AE2S 257-8990 Northwest Montana Head Start 752-7011 & Electrical 756-6656 Applied Water Consulting 756-2550 Parenting With Dignity 250-8651 Montana Environmental Laboratory 755-2131 Paws to Play 253-4004 LIGHTING SUPPLIES Samaritan House 257-5284 Alpine Lighting Center 756-2639 EVENT & WEDDING RENTAL & SERVICES Sparrows Nest of NW MT 309-5196 Barn Door Event Rentals 752-1266 Student Assistance NATURAL STONE Celebrate Event & Party Rental 862-4636 Foundation 837-7420 ext. 257 Glacier Stone Supply 755-5717 NW MT Wedding & Event Professionals Sunburst Community Service 756-8721 [email protected] The Nurturing Center 756-1414 PAINT CONTRACTORS & SUPPLIES The Salvation Army 257-4357 Amazing Painting 756-0535 EVENT VENUES & FACILITIES United Way for Northwest Montana 752-7266 Sherwin - Williams 755-7816 Atanaha Event Center 837-2231 Volunteers of America - Glacier Presbyterian Center 844-2114 Veteran Service 314-4150 PLUMBING CONTRACTORS & SUPPLIES Holt Stage Hideaway 270-1258 Youth With A Mission Lakeside 890-1740 Northwest Pipe Fittings 752-6562 Kalispell Eagles Club & Lounge 752-7265 Wild West Plumbing & Drain Service 752-1244 Kalispell Elks Club & Event Center 257-6474 COMPUTER SERVICES Majestic Valley Arena 755-5366 Byte Savvy 257-3394 RESTORATION NW MT Fairgrounds 758-5810 Eckstrom Consulting 730-5105 Complete Restoration 752-6653 Whitefish Equestrian Center 862-6400 First Call Computer Solutions 540-1893 Dayspring Restoration 257-4911 Radioactive 257-5999 FloodCo 892-1717 FARMS, EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Univision 890-6090 Big John’s 257-7317 TOOL/EQUIPMENT RENTALS CHS 755-7400 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES & SUPPLIES Big Sky Rent & Events 756-2759 Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply 755-4747 Midway Rental 758-2022 BUILDING CONTRACTORS FINANCIAL SERVICES Axiom Builders Group 309-2840 TRUSS MANUFACTURING Ameriprise Financial - Building By Jon 752-3131 Kalispell Truss Center 755-2703 Sigma Three Planning 748-7471 Greg Bain & Company 752-2886 Jane Lopp & Associates 257-6886 Hammerquist Casalegno 257-6856 CREDIT CARD PROCESSING Northwestern Mutual 270-5030 J Martin Builders 257-1792 Glacier Payments 800-651-0924 Shay Smithwick-Hann - Kalispell Montana Log Homes 752-2992 NXGEN 730-7000 Jared L. Losing & Associates 541-2100 Kramer Enterprises 257-0966 Meredith Construction Company 752-4200 CREDIT SERVICES FIRE Nelcon 756-8560 Collection Center/Checkrite 257-7555 Mahugh Fire & Safety 752-0163 Paull Group 270-3375 Payment Servicing Corporation 257-8186 Ron Terry Construction 755-7516

www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 45 RESOURCES All area codes (406) unless otherwise noted FISHING GUIDES & OUTFITTERS Mike’s Farmers Insurance Agency 755-6453 HOTELS & MOTELS A Able Fishing Charters & Tours 257-5214 Montana First Insurance 755-0719 America’s Best Value Inn 756-3222 Bagley Guide Service 837-3618 Mountain West Farm Bureau Insurance 755-1115 Belton Chalet 888-5000 Captain Norm’s Fishing Charters 407-0881 National Flood Services 756-8656 Best Western Flathead Lake Inn Flathead Anglers & Wild River PayneWest Insurance 758-4200 & Suites 857-2388 Adventures 387-9453 State Farm - Sandra Goode-Long 257-7714 Blue & White Motel 755-4311 Outcast Guiding & Outfitters 261-5655 Torrent Technologies 257-7358 Bridge Street Cottages 837-2785 Swan Mountain Outfitters 886-3900 Cedar Creek Lodge INTERIOR DESIGN & Conference Center 897-7070 FITNESS Budget Blinds of the Flathead 752-1454 Glacier Park Inc. 892-2525 s p a c e PILATES 890-2040 InnSpace Projects LP 756-9499 Greenwood Inn & Suites 257-7719 The Summit 751-4100 Grouse Mountain Lodge 862-3000 The WAVE 862-2444 INTERNET PROVIDERS Hampton Inn & Suites Whitefish 730-8901 Bullitt Communications 756-4638 Hampton Inn Kalispell 755-7900 FLORIST CenturyLink 758-1014 Hilton Garden Inn Kalispell 756-4500 Flowers By Hansen 752-1313 Montana Sky Networks 752-4335 Historic Kalispell Grand Hotel 755-8100 Spectrum Business 877-273-7626 Historic Tamarack Lodge and Cabins 387-4420 FORESTRY & WOOD PRODUCTS Holiday Inn Express & Suites Express 755-7405 FH Stoltze Land & Lumber Company 892-7000 INVESTMENT SERVICES Homewood Suites by Hilton 755-8080 JLS Conservation 250-8246 American Financial Services 756-6095 La Quinta Inn & Suites 257-5255 Weyerhaeuser 892-6200 D A Davidson & Co 752-6212 Quality Inn 755-6700 Edward Jones - Jesse Rigler 755-4145 Red Lion Hotel Kalispell 751-5050 FRAMING Merrill Lynch 755-6838 SpringHill Suites by Marriott 314-6600 Burch’s Custom Framing 300-1333 Raymond James Financial Services 756-7200 Super 8 755-1888 Stifel 755-9400 The FairBridge Inn & Suites 755-6100 FUEL DISTRIBUTORS The Firebrand Hotel 863-1900 CityServiceValcon 755-4321 LANDSCAPING & PEST SERVICES Big Sky Lawn & Landscaping 250-2078 MANUFACTURING FUNERAL HOMES Complete Pest Services 755-7399 Applied Materials - PPC Business Unit 752-2107 Buffalo Hill Funeral Home 752-0336 Morning Star Lawn & Garden 752-7520 Bio - Energy Systems 257-9111 Darlington Cremation & Burial Service 755-2662 Okamoto Arbor Care 756-1890 Colter Coffee Roasting 755-7826 Johnson - Gloschat Funeral Home 752-6666 Rocky Mountain Super Vac 257-4639 Counter Assault Bear & Pepper Spray 257-4740 Snowline Tree Company 752-1440 Defiance Machine 756-2727 GARBAGE & RECYCLING The Lawn Ranger Lawn Care 261-9425 Global-Research & Development LTD. Evergreen Disposal 257-1739 Trugreen 257-2828 [email protected] Pacific Steel & Recycling 755-7011 Turfmaster Lawn & Tree Care 755-4445 Hurraw! Balm 730-2571 Kalispell Kreamery 756-6455 GARDEN & NURSERY’S LIBRARIES Montana Artesian Water Company 755-3515 Hooper’s Garden Center 752-2770 ImagineIF Libraries 758-5821 Montana Gold Bullet 755-2717 Plant Land 756-7568 Nomad Global LIMOUSINE SERVICE Communications Solutions 755-1721 GOLF Wild Horse Limousine 756-2290 Northern Plastics 257-6300 Buffalo Hill Golf Club 756-4547 Proof Research 756-9290 Northern Pines 837-7373 LIQUOR STORES Sonju Industrial 752-7979 Hungry Horse Liquor Store 387-5506 Tabletree Montana 261-2501 GOVERNMENT Thompson Precision 257-8770 City of Kalispell 758-7703 LODGING Timberline Tool 755-4258 Flathead County 758-5503 U.S. Optics 300-4090 BED & BREAKFAST ZAF Energy Systems 892-0116 GROCERY & HEALTH FOOD Cabin Creek Landing Bed & Breakfast 854-2126 Albertson’s Food & Drug 257-7127 MEDICAL & HEALTH SERVICES Apple Barrel 755-7753 CABINS & VACATION RENTALS Blacktail Grocery 844-2606 Camas Flats 212-2438 CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES Flathead Fish & Seafood Company 892-3474 Edgewater RV Resort & Motel 844-3644 Atlas Chiropractic 257-4001 Glacier Wholesalers 752-4479 Hog & Saw Farm and Vacation Rental 212-2438 Basler Family Chiropractic 257-3004 Mountain Valley Foods 756-1422 Kalispell Hostel 270-1653 Flathead Chiropractic 314-6314 Rosauers 755-5088 Lake Blaine Mountain Resort 250-4503 Montana Laser Therapeutics 314-6400 Super 1 Foods Kalispell, Downtown 755-3144 North Forty Resort 862-7740 Withey’s Health Foods 755-5260 Whispering Pines Cabins 407-0881 DENTAL & ORAL SERVICES Big Sky Pediatric Dentistry 752-8302 HORSEBACK RIDING CAMPGROUNDS & RV PARKS Dental Distinctions, PC 755-4166 Bar W Guest Ranch 863-9099 Flathead Valley Campgrounds 877-444-6777 Glacier Dental Group, PC 752-8081 Dream Haven Guest Ranch 858-2020 Glacier Pines RV Park 752-2760 Kalispell Denture Studio 314-4892 Firefly Horse Company 471-6508 Greenwood RV Park & Campground 257-7719 Kalispell Oral Surgery & Implants 755-6014 Flathead Lake Lodge 837-4391 LaSalle RV Park 892-4668 Montana Dental Works 752-1166 Human Therapy on Horseback 257-1849 Rocky Mountain Hi RV & Campground 755-9573 One Dental Care Center 755-7117 Swan Mountain Outfitters 886-3900 Rollins RV Park & Restaurant 844-0572 Prime View Dental, PC 756-9393 Whitefish Equestrian Center 862-6400 Spruce Park ON THE RIVER 752-6321 HEARING SERVICES INSURANCE SERVICES GUEST RANCH & RESORTS Hearing Aid Institute of Kalispell 755-1945 Aspen Insurance 257-4864 Bar W Guest Ranch 863-9099 Moore Hearing, PC 257-2273 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana 437-6401 Dream Haven Guest Ranch 858-2020 Bob Herron 253-8000 Flathead Lake Lodge 837-4391 HOME HEALTH CARE Brandon Pope Insurance Agency Inc. 752-3515 Glacier Guides and Montana Raft Co. 387-5555 A Plus Health Care 755-4968 Farm Bureau Financial - Tony Veseth 730-1000 Glacier National Park Lodges 897-8351 Agape Home Care 755-4633 Farmers Union Insurance Izaak Walton Inn 888-5700 Frontier Home Health and Hospice 755-4923 - Randy Bloom 257-1252 KwaTaqNuk Resort & Casino 883-3636 Flathead Farm Mutual Insurance Co. 752-7500 Marina Cay Resort 837-5861 HOSPITALS Flathead Insurance 752-8000 Meadow Lake Golf & Ski Resort 892-8700 Kalispell Regional Medical Center 752-5111 Glacier Insurance Strategies 257-7680 The Lodge at Whitefish Lake 863-4000 North Valley Hospital 863-3500 Hub International 752-8693 Whitefish Mountain Resort 862-2900 The HealthCenter 751-7500 José Frank-Munter - Farmers Insurance 758-7009 Leavitt Great West Insurance 755-9112

46 www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 All area codes (406) unless otherwise noted RESOURCES MEDICAL & HEALTH SERVICES Cont. Flathead Valley Chapter SHRM 758-0479 PUBLIC RELATIONS Girl Scouts of Montana & Wyoming 800-736-5243 Big Sky Public Relations 270-2949 OPTICAL SERVICES Glacier National Park Conservancy 892-3250 Big Mountain Eye Clinic 755-5171 Human Therapy on Horseback 257-1849 RADIO, TV & CABLE Glacier Eye Clinic 752-8825 Humane Society of NW MT 752-7297 ABC Fox Montana 249-1224 ImagineIF Library Foundation 758-2469 Anderson 883-9200 PHARMACY Inspired Women 260-0485 Bee Broadcasting 755-8700 Sykes Pharmacy 257-4806 Kalispell Business Improvement District 253-6923 KAJ TV 8/18 756-5888 Kalispell Elks Lodge No. 725 257-6474 KCFW-TV 755-5239 PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES Montana Shooting Institute 755-6453 KGEZ AM 600 Radio 752-2600 Berube Physical Therapy 890-2408 Montana Wilderness Association 756-6027 KOFI/KZMN Radio 755-6690 OrthoRehab Physical Therapy 752-3597 National Parks Conservation Assoc. 862-6722 243 4219 Professional Therapy Associates 756-7878 NURSING HOMES & ASSISTED LIVING RAFTING PHYSICIANS Brendan House 751-5339 Flathead Anglers & Wild River Adventures 387-9453 Dermatology Assoc. & Laser Edgewood Kalispell Senior Living 755-3240 Glacier Guides and Montana Raft Co. 387-5555 Cosmetic Center 756-7555 Heritage Place Healthcare Community 755-0800 Glacier Outdoor Center/Glacier Raft Co. 888-5454 Eagleview West 212-0620 Immanuel Lutheran Communities 752-9622 Great Northern Whitewater Resort 387-5340 Family Health Care 752-8120 Prestige Senior Living 756-1818 Glacier View Plastic Surgery 756-2241 Rising Mountains Assisted Living 837-2698 REAL ESTATE MedNorth Kalispell Urgent Care 755-5661 The Springs Living 862-6322 Northwest Family Medicine 752-8877 APPRAISAL & HOME INSPECTION Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Clinic PC 755-2818 OFFICE SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT Glacier Appraisal 270-6680 360 Office Solutions 250-7996 Grand Slam Home Inspections 270-7200 PROSTHETICS & ORTHOPEDICS J&H Office Equipment 755-8055 House Detectives 756-3636 Flathead Valley Orthopedics Center, PC 752-7900 J2 Business Products 752-8520 Northern Care Prosthetics & Orthotics 755-6322 WCP Solutions 241-4822 BROKERAGES Builder Creek Realty 755-0250 MORTGAGE & LENDING AGENCIES PARKS Cedar House Partners, LLC 257-8113 Academy Mortgage 249-8696 Flathead County Parks & Recreation 758-5800 Chuck Olson Real Estate 752-1000 Black Diamond Mortgage #209137 862-4999 Flathead National Forest 758-5204 Crown Real Estate Group 261-9628 Guild Mortgage Company 884-2000 Glacier National Park 888-7800 David Fetveit - PureWest Real Estate 249-1764 Mann Mortgage 751-6266 Kalispell Parks & Recreation 758-7718 Debi Hood - Locations MT Real Estate 885-1878 Northwest Farm Credit Services 532-4900 MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks 752-5501 ERA Lambros Real Estate 752-9200 Wintrust Mortgage 756-1505 ERA Lambros Real Estate 752-9200 PAWN SHOPS Flathead Valley Brokers 752-8883 MOTORCYCLE & ATVS First National Pawn 755-4642 Glacier Sotheby’s International Realty 863-3060 Fastoys 257-8697 Gold Rush Pawn Company 257-7296 Homes & Land of Big Sky Country 522-7800 Flathead Offroad Adventures 260-6659 Howe Realty 755-4693 PHOTO & PHOTOGRAPHY Kalispell Real Estate 261-4849 MUSEUM & HISTORICAL Birds Eye of Big Sky 250-0209 Keller Williams Realty NW MT 752-4700 Bigfork Art & Cultural Center 837-6927 GravityShots.com 253-9048 Landstar Properties 249-2244 Conrad Mansion Museum 755-2166 Valerie McIntyre Photography 755-2999 Locations MT Real Estate - Jeanie Deetz 270-1942 Hockaday Museum of Art 755-5268 Montana Brokers Realtors 758-4747 Miracle of America Museum 883-6804 PRINTERS & SCREEN PRINTING Montana Land and Home 270-7320 Museum at Central School 756-8381 Bushy Tail Screen Printing 752-3343 Nalty Real Estate/Riverview Associates 756-1030 Insty Prints 752-8812 National Parks Realty of Whitefish 862-8400 NEWSPAPERS Scott Company 755-0099 x102 Premiere Real Estate Professionals 755-6789 Bigfork Eagle 837-5131 The Towne Printer 755-4993 Properties Northwest Real Estate 755-7700 Daily Inter Lake 755-7000 The UPS Store 755-8333 PureWest Real Estate 751-5600 Flathead Beacon 257-9220 Thomas Printing 755-5447 Re/Max Glacier Country 257-8900 Hungry Horse News 892-2151 Sandy Johnson - Keller Williams 871-2167 Western News 293-4124 PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Susan E. Smith - RE/MAX of Whitefish 253-7121 Whitefish Pilot 862-3505 Bushy Tail Screen Printing 752-3343 Westward Bound - Dana Cradeur 499-1063 Carbonari Associates 755-8941 Wrangler Real Estate 253-8639 NON-PROFIT Eloi Marketing Group 471-4755 Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts 837-4885 DEVELOPERS Crown of the Continent PUBLICATIONS Bridgewater 755-1041 Guitar Foundation 855-855-5900 Hagadone Directories 257-9629 Flower & Stone 303-351-7989 Flathead 4-H Foundation 758-5553 Vivial 636-939-1547 Hutton Ranch Plaza Associates 756-2772 Flathead Community Foundation 756-9047 Ziplocal 370-2727

SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE • FULLY COMMITTED • MATILDATHE ----.. MUSICAL.... �. . -. ·,, .. -- ....,) *· . )!i,' .·· 1',�P,· ATPWHITEFISH.ORG t:iA 406.862.1469

www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 47 O R EPAIR

RESOURCES All area codes (406) unless otherwise noted

REAL ESTATE Cont. SCHOOLS WATER SPORTS Flathead FFA 751-3950 Jesco Marine & Power Sports 752-2112 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Flathead Valley Community College 756-3801 Wild Wave Watercraft Rentals 257-2627 All Pro Flathead Property Mgmt. 755-1102 Kalispell Montessori Elementary 755-3826 Corental Property Mgmt. 752-5600 Kalispell School District No 5 751-3434 WELL DRILLING First & Main Building 257-2361 St Matthew’s School 752-6303 Chambers Drilling Company 755-3480 Five Star Rentals & Property Mgmt. 862-5994 Stillwater Christian School 752-4400 Ol’ Loading Dock 871-2501 Summit Preparatory School 758-8100 WELLNESS Old Sun Properties 250-4291 The Glacier Institute 755-1211 Beargrass Massage Therapy 285-8605 Valley Maintenance & Property Mgmt. 837-6679 Trinity Lutheran School 257-6716 Cloud 9 Wellness Center 300-2947 Freedom Weaver - It Works Global 212-7354 SECURITY Go Figure Kalispell 260-4186 RESTAURANT, CATERING, & Alert Security and Investigations 756-1390 Isagenix- Danelle Boll 212-5229 We’reMOBILE VENDORS Federal Protection 249-2732 Zen Massage 750-4479 Here Kenco Security and Technology 756-5533 Winter Recreation SEE RESTAURANT DIRECTORY ON PGS 28 & 29 Dog Sled Adventures 881-2275 SIGNS Flathead Valley Hockey Association 758-7813 MOBILE VENDORS & CATERING Glacier Signs & Monuments 257-9371 Swan Mountain Outfitters 387-4405 D & T BBQ - Mobile Vendor 837-3442 Winter Wonderland Sports 257-2627 Glacier Shave Ice - Mobile Vendor 250-7527 SKI RESORTS Includes: John’s Angels Catering 862-0729 Blacktail Mountain Ski Area 844-0991 Kettle Corn - Mobile Vendor 752-2359 Whitefish Mountain Resort 862-2900 Maven Coffee Works 918-935-6154 Saucy Dogs 291-6941 TITLE COMPANIES Alliance Title & Escrow Corp 752-7606 INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CHAMBER? Contact Krista Borgardt at 406-758-5054 DIRECT BUY Fidelity National Title 755-7004 • Lube, Oil & Filter Change A Dream Boutique 260-6215 First American Title 752-5388 Montana Custom Quilts 261-8158 Insured Titles 755-5028 Sweet Traditions 260-6442 TRANSPORTATION RETAIL STORES Harlow’s School Bus Service 755-4272 (Up to 5 Quarts + Premium Filter) A-1 Vacuum & Janitorial Supply 755-1871 JPL2 Consulting 253-4937 Kalispell Chamber of Commerce/ Batteries Plus Bulbs 890-2150 Montana Trolley Company 752-1523 Convention & Visitor Bureau Bestow - Heart & Home 890-2000 Rocky Mountain Transportation 863-1200 15 Depot Park | Kalispell, MT 59901 Boot Barn 755-1577 406-758-2800 | www.kalispellchamber.com Cabela’s 203-5200 TRAVEL SERVICES AAA Of Montana 758-6980 ©2018 Kalispell Chamber of Commerce/CVB. Ciao Interiors 755-7373 All rights reserved. Coins & Carats 752-2646 Flathead Travel Service 752-8700 Costco Wholesale 758-2500 Good Time Guru 300-2146 Distributed with Accommodation Tax Funds. • Lube, Oil & Filter ChangMission Valley Travel 758-4848 Any reproduction or reprint of this guide or any e Flair Boutique 407-7210 • Season Specific Vehicle Inspportion thereof, without written permission of ection Glacier Outfitters 219-7466 MNW Destinations 360-8829 Kalispell Convention & Visitor Bureau is strictly Herberger’s 752-2772 prohibited. While every effort was made to Hobby Lobby Stores 797-5102 TRUCKING, STORAGE & MOVERS ensure the accuracy of the information in this (Up to 5 Quarts + Standard FilterKalispell Center Mall 751-5052 A-Team Moving & Storage 890-7133 publication, no liability for errors is assumed. ) Kehoe’s Agate Shop 837-4467 Batavia Self Storage & U-Haul 752-3654 Printed in U.S.A. Montana House - Apgar Village 888-5393 Grizzly Mini Storage 756-6969 Montana Marie 260-4499 Mergenthaler Transfer & Storage 756-9700 Montana Modern Fine Art 755-5321 Two Men And A Truck 223-7738 DESIGN • Check Fluid Levels & ConditionsSnowGhost Design Riddle’s Jewelry 755-8400 • Lube, Oil & Filter Change Saf’s Vintage Upscale 915-222-2490 UTILITIES PRODUCED Sage & Cedar 890-2299 Flathead Electric Cooperative 751-4483 in cooperation with the Daily Inter Lake, Sassafras & First Choice Decor 752-2433 NorthWestern Energy 751-2211 the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce/Convention

• Season Specific VehiL cle Inspection Sears Home Town Store 755-5678 & Visitor Bureau Snappy’s 257-7525 VETERINARIANS Sportsman & Ski Haus Kalispell 755-6484 Animal Clinic of Kalispell 755-6886 The Toggery 755-1500 LaSalle Equine Clinic 257-9399 • Full Tire Rotation and BalanceWalmart 257-7535

(Up to 5 Quarts + Standard Filter) O R EPAIR Western Outdoor 756-5818 WATER CONDITIONING

Wheaton’s 257-5808 Advantage Water Conditioning 755-4933 AUT Wheeler Jewelry 752-6809 Culligan Water Conditioning 257-6936 • Check Fluid Levels&CL ondiCall To Schedule O R EPAIR • A Vehicle Consultation VEHICLE Northwest Montana Rental Properties, Management and MAINTENANCE SPECIAL Real Estate Services • Full Tire Rotation andWe’r e$ 95 $ Here95 To Help Balance Includes: WITH WITH • MONTANA HOMES • CONDOS • COMMERCIAL PROPERTY • Lube, Oil & Filter Change AD AD (Up to 5 Quarts + Premium Filter) STANDARD52 OIL SYNTHETIC69 OIL (Done By Hand) • Lube, Oil & Filter Cha• Season Specific Vehicle Inspngection e •ACar Wash (Up to 5 Quarts + Standard Filter)• Lube, Oil & Filter Change (Up to 6 Qts. + Premium Gold Filter) We’re Here To Help • Lube, Oil & Fil• Checkter Cha Fluid ngLeveels & Conditions• Weather Specifi c Digital Vehicle Inspection • Season Specific Vehicle InspIncludes:ect• Season Specific VehiL cle Iniospection n 406-755-7757 (Up to 5 Quarts + S•ta Fundllar Tired Fil Rotationter) and Balance • Lube, Oil & Filter Change • Check FluidAUT Levels & Conditions • Check Fluid Levels&CL ondiCall To Schedule tions (Up to 5 Quarts + Premium Filter) • A Vehicle Consultation • Full Tire Rotation and • ABa Vehicle Consultation lance • A Vehicle Consultat• Lube, Oil io& Filter Cha• Season Specificn Vehicle• Season Spec•AificCaI rV Washehicle(Donensp ByIn Hand)spectiongn• A Car406-755-7757 Wash (Done By Hand - Weather Permitting) ection e (Up to 5 Quarts + Standard Filter• A Vehicle Consultation ) • Lube, Oil & Fil• Checkter Cha Fluid ngLeveels & Conditions (Done By Hand) • Season Specific VehiServing Kalispell, WhitefiL sh, Bigfork, Columbia Falls & cleFlathead Lake Inspection (Up to 5 Quarts + S•ta Fundllar Tired Fil Rotationter) and Balance• Check Fluid Levels&Conditions VOTED #1 AUT

• Check Fluid Levels&CL 2017 BEST ondiCall To Schedule tions • A Vehicle Consultation435 SOUTH MAIN ST. • KALISPELL, MT 59901 • Full Tire Rotation andof the 2000 - 2016 Balance • Season Spec•AificCa rV Washehicle(Done ByIn Hand)spect• Full Tire Rotation and Balance FLATHEAD ion 406-755-7757 • A Vehicle Consultation OREN’OREN’406.752.5600 • [email protected] • www.corental.net SS 1309 US Hwy 2 WesCallt in Kali Tspeoll |S LorensAuto.comchedule (Done By Hand) • Check Fluid Levels&CondiAUTO REtionPAIR• A Vehicle Consultation s VOTED #1 2017 BEST (Done By Handof the ) 2000 - 2016 • Full Tire Rotation and Balance48 www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 FLATHEAD OREN’OREN’SS 1309 US Hwy 2 WesCallt in Kali Tspeoll |S LorensAuto.comchedule • Check Fluid AUTLevels&CO REondiPAIR• A Vehiclet Ciononsultation s VOTED #1 2017 BEST of the 2000 - 2016 • Full Tire Rotation and Balance FLATHEAD OREN’OREN’SS 1309 US Hwy 2 WesCallt in Kali Tspeoll |S LorensAuto.comchedule AUTO REPAIR• A Vehicle Consultation Grizzly Mini-Storage • Offi ce / Warehouse Space for Lease • Various Sizes: 5 x 10 through 10 x 40 • Outside Storage for RVs or Boats • Paved, Fenced with Flood Lights • Electronic Gate, 7 Days / Week Access

• Video Surveillance E. Reserve • On-Site Manager • Discounts for Prepaid Leases HWY 2 w

Ash Road 466-A ASH ROAD KALISPELL, MT Call the On-site Manager 1.406.755.7900 • 1.800.HAMPTON For Availability 1140 Hwy. 2 West • Kalispell, MT 59901 HamptonInnKalispell.com 406-756-6969 WWW.GRIZZLYMINISTORAGE.COM

One Call! Now That’s Convenient. • SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION

Flathead Valley’s Premier Dealer

406-756-6656 www.centralmt.com *ASK ABOUT LENNOX REBATES

www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 49 EVERGREEN DISPOSAL SERVICES: Residential, Commercial & Industrial Garbage Collection, Commercial Cardboard Recycling Serving Buyers and Sellers Across Northwest Montana WE PROVIDE: The highest quality waste collection, disposal and related services. NationalParksRealty.com “Servicing Northwest Montana for over 50 Years.” 866.599.8160 406-257-1739 Of ces in White sh & Bigfork 55 W. Valley Drive 601 Spokane Avenue 710 Grand Drive Kalispell, MT White sh, MT Bigfork, MT evergreengarbage.com

• Call Now • For Reservations A Family-Run FLATHEAD Montana Hotel • Enjoy our beautiful, newly remodeled spacious rooms Voted #1 Health • Quality Posturepedic® mattress Food Store with Memory Foam • Continental Breakfast includes our 3 Years in a Row! Famous Buffalo Thuringer, Elk & Buffalo Jerky & Pepper Sticks 1231 S. MAIN • KALISPELL, MT • Warm and friendly atmosphere 406-755-5260 Open 9am to 6pm Monday - Saturday 1150 East Oregon Street • Kalispell, MT Phone & Mail Orders Welcome! Choose Local! greenwoodvillageinn.com 406-257-7719 www.witheyshealthfoods.com Experience Your 21st CentURY WILD WEST ADVENTURE Moved here and haven’t been able to do some of the things you dreamed of? Have friends coming to the area?

Your Package Includes: • 2 Hour Trail Ride • 1 Hour Wagon Ride • Skeet Shooting • Archery • Hand Gun Target Shooting • Appetizers • Steak Dinner • Country Singer Around Camp re • 1 Nights Lodging • Full Breakfast Saturday Evening Please Inquire For Pricing Plan your Adventure Call Today!

2875 Highway 93 West White sh, MT • (406) 863-9099 • Toll Free (866) 828-2900 [email protected] • barwguestranch.com

50 www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308 Startyour Montanalife in the;;./ewd- of theVall ey Starting from $339,000* I 543 sqft / 3Bedroom / 2 Bath/ I 05 Meadow VistaLoo p, Kalispell Weston Four MileDrive from wyH 93 The life of an oyster is similar to the artistic process. Oysters create beautiful pearls through a very creative process as will you when you participate in our creative events. You will create a custom piece of artwork from start to finish, beginning with a completely blank canvas and leaving with a masterpiece. Our events are often inspired by the beautiful landscape of Montana, featuring images from Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, and Whitefish Mountain.

OPEN CREATIVE PRIVATE CREATIVE CUSTOM CREATIVE EVENTS // $40 EVENTS // $45 EVENTS Hosted weekly in our See a painting you want Host your own event at paint and sip studio. to create but the dates your home, vacation don’t work? Schedule a rental, or at our studio. private event with friends *Contact for pricing in our studio.

We can travel to most locations within Flathead.