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After a slow start to winter, Montana has been welcoming recent storms that have been dumping snow on its mountains and valleys. Just in time for the new year, Kalispell is well positioned to welcome winter lovers to its mountain town for all kinds of adventures, from hitting the ski slopes to hiking at our […]

While Montana’s great outdoors seem to be our biggest calling card, we know that not everyone wants to play outside all the time, especially if inclement weather moves in. If you’re looking for an indoor activity or if you like finding treasures and bargains (we’re right there with ya), consider this your guide to shopping […]

Kalispell’s backyard national park, Glacier National Park, is one of the state’s must-visit destinations. With 1 million acres of glacial-carved terrain, the park is open year-round and is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in the United States. From downtown Kalispell, Glacier National Park is a scenic 32 miles from the park’s west entrance […]

Fall has officially arrived in northwest Montana, bringing with it beautiful sunny days, crisp nights and an array of flavors. When it comes to tasting fall, there’s no better place to dig in than Kalispell. With a robust culinary scene, it’s easy to find something fall inspired to sip, eat and enjoy. In Kalispell, our […]

Here in Montana, September is Bear Aware Month. And while we know many of you visit from out of state (welcome, by the way!), we also know that you may not be familiar with recreating and vacationing in bear country. In Kalispell and northwest Montana, we’re fortunate to coexist with wildlife, including grizzly bears, black […]

When you visit Montana, you’ll likely hear someone mention the word harvest, whether it’s in passing or a deep conversation with someone in agriculture. Harvest runs from July-October and is the time of year when farmers gather or put up their crops. As we’re in the business of helping with meetings and events in Kalispell, […]

Summer has arrived in full force in Kalispell and Montana’s Flathead Valley, bringing sunshine-filled days, long daylight hours and plenty of opportunities for playing on the state’s best-kept secret: Flathead Lake. As the largest natural freshwater lake in the West, the sheer size of Flathead Lake continues to surprise both Montana locals and visitors. When […]

Inaugural Event in Kalispell had 170 Participants from 31 States Tuesday, October 10, 2023—Kalispell, Montana—170 backpackers descended on Kalispell, Montana, in late September for the inaugural HIGHLANDER event where they cleaned up 1,202.73 pounds of trash. With two formats – Hercules (54 miles, five days) and Pegasus (38 miles, three days) – HIGHLANDER participants ranged […]

Lodging Expansions Lead the Way in Kalispell for 2024 New Hotels, Remodels and Distinct Properties Open in Northwest Montana Tuesday, January 16, 2024—Kalispell, Montana—Located between Flathead Lake and Glacier National Park, Kalispell – the hub of Montana’s Flathead Valley – has welcomed two new lodging properties, as well as remodeled facilities for 2024. “While Kalispell […]

With Glacier National Park’s west entrance only 32 miles from Kalispell, it’s easy to access and explore the Crown of the Continent and all it has to offer year-round. And while Kalispell’s backyard park is a bucket list destination for many, there’s way more to see and do than just Glacier. Tour Hungry Horse Dam […]