Montana Flathead Valley

03/06/2023

While visiting the Flathead Valley this summer, make sure to plan ahead for your day(s) in Glacier National Park. Be sure to visit www.recreation.gov for vehicle reservation and nps.gov/glacier for current park information.

What do you plan for when visiting a national park?

Planning ahead and adjusting your expectations just might be the key to a good visit! There's no better resource than the park's official website: www.nps.gov/glac

08/11/2022

Cherry Season is just wrapping along the east shore of Flathead Lake making this the perfect weekend for a road trip to load up on some delicious Flathead Cherries before they are gone.

Cherry orchards and Flathead Lake go together like motherhood and apple pie. Cherries thrive along the shores of the largest fresh-water lake in the United States west of the Mississippi. In late spring the masses of fluffy pinkish-white blossom...

07/15/2022

Chances are, if you're traveling through Glacier National Park, you'll most likely see Mountain Goats scaling high, sheer cliffs. They are also known for their photogenic qualities.

That Friday Feeling...

Glacier’s mountain goats are starting to shed their winter coats and relax in the summer sun!

They primarily live in alpine and subalpine environments making daring traverses of cliffs. These skilled climbers use their large, muscular forequarters to climb steep slopes of 60 degrees or more. Mountain goats have hooves that split into two toes, or cloven hooves, that can spread out when needed. This, along with soft, flexible inner pads, allows the goats to grip on to rocky ledges and cliffs, with the occasional stop to get some shut-eye.

Help to protect wildlife and yourself in Glacier by giving them space. Visitors are required to keep a distance of at least 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards from any other wildlife including mountain goats.

This photo was taken with a telephoto lens.

06/07/2022

There is no better place than the Flathead Valley on the 4th of July and the best firework shows can be found all around Flathead Lake.

Fireworks are fun, but best left to the professionals, as Western Montana is very susceptible to wildland fires this time of year. Here’s where you can catch all the 4th of July fun in Western Montana. bit.ly/3NqFvJt

📷: Trevon Baker Photography

05/31/2022

Flathead Lake stretches 28 miles north from Polson.

05/23/2022

The Bigfork Whitewater Festival will celebrate its 47th year May 27-29, 2022! The last mile of the Swan River, known as the "Wild Mile", is a class IV section of whitewater. This beautiful and challenging whitewater venue has a scenic nature trail paralleling the north side, giving spectators front row seats for some of the best whitewater action in the area.

05/16/2022

The Swan Range provides the eastern border for Montana’s Flathead Valley. While the valley is turning green, snow still hugs the rocky peaks which rise to 8,000 or 9,000 feet. www.fcvb.org

05/02/2022

Montana has more than 170,000 miles of streams surrounded by magnificent views. Time to plan a trip to Montana’s Flathead Valley for fishing, floating or just to dip your toes into that clear cold water. www.fcvb.org

04/25/2022

About 15,000 years ago, a glacier pushed its way south to the area just north of what is now Polson, MT. The gravel and dirt pushed in front of the advancing glacier formed a glacial moraine. Today, standing on top of the moraine, visitors can see the remains of that glacier as Flathead Lake, largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. www.fcvb.org

04/18/2022

Congratulations to the Miracle of America Museum in Polson for their selection into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The Museum was honored for its efforts in preserving Montana’s rich and diverse legacy for future generations. Cowboy Hall of Fame board member Jim Valentiner made the presentation to Museum founder, Gil Mangels www.fcvb.org