Glacier Guides and Montana Raft | Kalispell

Glacier Guides and Montana Raft

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Glacier Guides and Montana Raft is an eco-conscious company based in West Glacier, Montana offering whitewater rafting, scenic floating, hiking, biking, backpacking, fishing, equipment sales and rentals, and lodging. We also operate the quiet, cozy Glacier Guides Lodge at the west entrance to Glacier National Park, and have a charming Guest House available for family escapes. We strive to provide exceptional, interpretive adventures in the Glacier National Park area, while always protecting Glacier’s unique ecosystem. Our focus on safety and preservation is unequaled, and underlined by the fact that Glacier Guides was chosen as the exclusive backpacking guide service in Glacier National Park, by the National Park Service, from 1983 to present. Let our experienced guides show you Glacier’s secrets, from its pristine whitewater and scenic rafting rivers, to its 732 miles of delightful hiking trails, to its backcountry huts, Granite Park and Sperry Chalets. Join a scheduled half, full, or multi-day trip, or let us customize a private Glacier National Park adventure just for you and yours. Anglers, inquire about our Fly Fishing School and Five Day Smith River Exploration, too! Visiting us in the off season? Learn more about our interpretive biking tours on the closed-to-vehicle-traffic portions of the Going-to-the-Sun Road, and other roads within the park. We are located on the Gateway to Glacier Trail and rent bikes.

Upcoming Events

Brash Rodeo Summer Series 2026

June – September

Rodeo has been an integral part of Montana’s culture since the arrival of the first cowboys over 150 years ago. Events include bull riding, bronc riding, chute dogging, roping, barrel racing, and steer riding. The Brash Rodeo is Montana’s longest-running series of open rodeos. No trip to Glacier Country would be complete without experiencing the legendary Blue Moon Rodeo. For tickets and more information, visit glaciercountryrodeo.com.

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Arts in the Park

JULY 10-12, 2026

Arts in the Park is an annual festival in Kalispell’s historic Depot Park, celebrating arts, crafts, and music with over 80 artists from across the country. Attendees can explore high-quality handmade items like paintings, jewelry, and ceramics.

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Montana High School Rodeo Finals

June 8-13, 2026

The Montana State High School Rodeo Finals are making Kalispell their home for the next four years. The finals are scheduled for June 8-13, 2026, at the Majestic Valley Arena. Approximately 200 of the state’s top high school rodeo athletes and their families from across Montana will be in the Flathead the first week in June. After state finals, the top four go on to represent Montana at the National High School Rodeo Finals in Rock Springs Wyoming. More information on the schedule can be found on the MHSRA website.

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NW Montana Fair & Rodeo

August 12-16, 2026

Experience the heritage and homestyle at the NWMT Fair. With over 100 years of tradition, the Montana Fair & Rodeo comes alive each year for a week in August. It features three nights of PRCA Rodeo action, outdoor music, down-home exhibits, carnival rides, and great food.

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Kalispell Farmers Market

May through October

The Kalispell Farmers Market offers the freshest produce grown in the Flathead Valley and an array of locally-made goods. Every Saturday during the summer and fall from 9 am to 12:30 pm, find local farmers selling everything from meat and eggs, fruits and vegetables to baked goods to native plants and trees. Shop for handmade jewelry, pottery, soaps, paintings, and many more creations by the region’s talented artisans.

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Longview Lavender Distillation Workshop

June through August

Discover the enchanting world of lavender in our 2-hour workshop! The session starts with a hands-on tutorial on harvesting lavender and concludes with the production of lavender essential oil. Each participant will take home a 10ml bottle of lavender essential oil and a fresh bouquet of lavender that you picked. Please remember to wear outdoor garden clothes and appropriate shoes, as this is a hands-on experience. Workshops are held every Tuesday and Thursday from June through August 13.

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