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We’re just going to say it: there’s no place quite like Montana. With wide-open spaces, glacial-carved landscapes, miles of trails, long daylight hours and plenty of room to roam, it’s no surprise that locals and visitors spend as much time outside as possible during the summer. And to be honest, we don’t blame them. When […]

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 […]

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 […]

While Montana isn’t typically high on the list for chasing fall colors, our region may surprise you. The mountains and valleys welcome an array of autumn foliage, with a particular emphasis on golds, yellows and oranges. From the glacial-carved terrain of Glacier National Park to the tree-lined avenues near downtown Kalispell, there are abundant places […]

With hundreds of inches of snow in the mountains, shorter days and cold temperatures during winter, the arrival of spring in Montana signifies a change not only of the seasons, but a rebirth for the people, animals and wildlife that call the state home. Spring brings longer days, plenty of sunshine and a renewed lease […]

Believe us when we tell you that we get why visitors from near and far visit northwest Montana during the summer season. The days are long, the weather is comfortable and there are so many things to see and do. But, as locals who hang our hats right here in Montana’s Flathead Valley, we have […]

During this time of year, fresh snow blankets the landscapes, mountains and valleys of Kalispell, the hub of northwest Montana, creating a winter wonderland for all sorts of activities. When it comes to family activities, there are several things to do in and around Kalispell, including snowshoeing. To get a glimpse into the best snowshoe […]

With Kalispell’s location in the lush Flathead Valley, it’s likely no surprise that this mountain town is home to two of the tastiest fruits around — huckleberries and cherries. The valley has fruit orchards that line Flathead Lake and cherry orchards thrive here, with a diverse variety that includes Lapin, Sweetheart, Rainer and Lambert Skeena. […]

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 […]