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

Downtown Kalispell Walking Tour

June through September

The Downtown Kalispell Walking Tour is a well-researched and high-quality tour that showcases the evolution of Kalispell as a cultural, economic, and transportation hub of Northwest Montana’s Flathead Valley. As you take the tour, you will learn about different architectural styles and modern reuse, prominent citizens and early settlers, how a bison herd could buy a city block, and where to spot ghost signs. It is a fascinating way to explore and learn about the history of Kalispell.

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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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Seasons Markets

October through December

Don’t miss any of this seasons markets locals love!

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September 13, 2024

Flathead Celtic Festival

Come join the 10th annual Flathead Celtic Festival once again at the Centennial Farm, 563 McMannamy Draw, in Kalispell. Highland games, great food and drink, music, dancing, educational and ancestry tents, as well as numerous local and regional wares vendors. Come watch or participate in the games, eat til’ you sleep, finish up your Christmas shopping, or visit with the clans and friends.

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September 20, 2024

Flathead Quilters Show

Join one of the most significant quilt events in the northwest with displays of 200 quilts and live demonstrations.

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September 28, 2024

No-Limits Monster Trucks & Thrill Show

The event will showcase some of the biggest, baddest, and wildest events on dirt. It will include a $5,000-to-win Western Montana Championship Automobile Demolition Derby, Montana State Tuff Truck Championship, and No-Limits Monster Truck Showdown. This event guarantees incredible performances.

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