While our favorite national park is open in limited capacity (in case you missed it, the West Glacier, Camas and North Fork entrances are the only ones open for this summer) and you are always welcome to visit, we feel like we need to tell you something: there’s so much to see outside of Glacier […]

This summer, locals and visitors alike are spending more time outside and heck, we don’t blame them. Montana’s wide-open spaces are ideal for travelers looking to get away to fresh mountain air, western hospitality and places that almost seem perfectly designed for practicing social distancing. Plus, with 147,000 square miles in Montana and numerous outdoor […]

For many travelers, this summer means staying close to home, taking long weekend trips and exploring our backyards. While all of Montana is beautiful, we think it’s time you meet Kalispell. If you’re a Montana local, chances are you’ve driven through Kalispell on your way north to see our pals in Canada, taking turns down […]

In Kalispell, Montana, we’re starting to welcome travelers back to our mountain town in the Flathead Valley and know there are a lot of elements weighing on everyone’s minds, including how safe it is to travel and ways to keep Montana healthy. Here in Montana, we’ve been counting our lucky stars that our governor, businesses […]

As Montana has started to gradually reopen, we’re happy to share that the lifeblood of Kalispell—our downtown—is open as well. If you’ve strolled along our main streets in downtown Kalispell, chances are you’ve rubbed elbows with local shop owners, chefs, baristas, brewers and more who make their home and livelihood in our mountain town. And […]

If you’ve been to Kalispell in the past or if you follow us on social media, we know you’re used to seeing us inviting you to come and explore Montana and the Flathead Valley. But as we’re still in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic and Montana is going through a phased reopening (one that clearly states that all non-resident travelers must self-quarantine for 14 days), we also know that you need some fuel for your daydreams.

While you’re likely familiar with who we are, we want to take a minute, say hi and introduce ourselves. First things first, we’re Discover Kalispell.
We’re located in Kalispell, Montana, and we live, work and play in the Flathead Valley’s largest mountain town. The community itself is located between Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake and is surrounded by snow-covered mountain peaks, public lands and endless options for outdoor recreation. Within Kalispell, you’ll also find museums, lodging properties and a hopping downtown that combines cool historic buildings with on-trend shops and a mouth-watering mix of culinary options, from breweries to yak burgers and a winery to fresh sushi. And honestly, that’s just the beginning.