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Family fun in the Flathead Snowball fights and snow angels, snowman making and tobogganing — the winter of our youth. As family time is filled with indoor soccer and violin lessons, those special winter moments of younger years may seem fleeting for our own children. But one special place brings it all back. In the […]

Farm-to-table, fine dining and a bona fide craft drink movement lend flavor to summer. Walking into Hops Downtown Grill feels like suddenly remembering a favorite song you haven’t heard in years. Literally. Behind the bar, rows of old hit-album covers line the wall: There’s the Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours,” […]

Around here, the cure for cabin fever is stepping into northwest Montana’s winter wonderland and exploring it to the fullest. In Kalispell, that means skiing at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area and Whitefish Mountain Resort, which is ranked as the #3 ski area in North America according to the SKI Magazine readers’ poll. Winter around Kalispell […]

There are few places as magical as Montana during the winter, and Kalispell is no exception. The hub of the Flathead Valley in northwest Montana, Kalispell welcomes winter and its 300+ inches of snow to the surrounding mountains, while a feeling of friendliness and adventure radiate through our unfiltered mountain town.  If it’s your first […]

A snow-lover’s dream can come true in the mountain town of Kalispell, Montana. With hundreds of inches of snow that cover our mountain ranges to the magic that comes from strolling through downtown, winter in Montana has abundant things to do and places to explore.  In winter, downhill skiing and snowboarding tend to get lots […]

In Kalispell, we believe in the power of travel. It has a way of opening our eyes through new places, news experiences and new people in beautiful ways. Travel has the ability to expand our horizons through learning about local cultures, traditions and priorities. Here in Kalispell, our priorities include recreating responsibly and sustainable tourism. […]

Get Ready to Get Cozy In a place like Montana, fireplaces are a part of our natural landscape. In the winter, they bring an extra dose of warmth while on cool summer nights, they serve as the perfect backdrop for roasting marshmallows and telling stories. No matter what time of year you visit, after a […]

Autumn’s Crowning Vistas As I chattered my way up the Jewel Basin Road in a rented Ford Focus, the realization suddenly dawned that I probably looked like an ill-prepared tourist. Surely no local would attempt this gravel road up the flank of the steep Mission Mountains in a low-riding compact car. What was I thinking? […]

Now more than ever, locals and visitors alike are spending more time outside and heck, we don’t blame them. Kalispell, Montana is an ideal destination for travelers looking for fresh mountain air, western hospitality and wide-open spaces.  Plus, with Montana’s 147,000 square miles and numerous outdoor offerings in the Flathead Valley, it’s easy to find […]

Here in Kalispell, there’s a special kind of magic that exists. From seeing a place with fresh eyes to exploring the deep traditions and authentic way of life that’s woven into northwest Montana, it’s easy to fall for Kalispell. Autumn is one of the loveliest times of year to visit Kalispell and northwest Montana. The […]