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July 29, 2026—Kalispell, Montana With the recent retirement of longtime Executive Director Diane Medler, Discover Kalispell is delighted to welcome Marisa Mikonis as its Managing Director. A new position, the Managing Director is the operational leader of Discover Kalispell and executes the organization’s strategic plan and mission – which includes strengthening Kalispell’s visitor economy and […]

Tips for Recreating Responsibly and Actively Preventing Fires Summer in Northwest Montana can be impacted by hazy conditions from regional wildland fires and in some years this area may experience fires as well.  Travel and activities in and around Kalispell are typically not affected but air quality can fluctuate, some times within a day. You […]

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 […]

Monday, November 3, 2025—Kalispell, Montana Discover Kalispell – a tourism marketing and management organization in Kalispell and northwest Montana – just unveiled its Kalispell Canadian Welcome Pass, designed to invite Canadian travelers back to the Flathead Valley through deals, discounts and specials. “We miss our Canadian visitors,” said Diane Medler, Executive Director for Discover Kalispell. […]

New Location, Same Great Race Weekend Monday, October 27, 2025—Kalispell, Montana Discover Kalispell is thrilled to announce that – after a two-year hiatus – the Montana Spartan Race is returning to the Flathead Valley May 9-10, 2026, and will take place in Bigfork at Wrangler Springs Ranch. A four-race series, it includes the sprint, super, […]

Winter is Montana’s quietest season, with snow covering our mountains, twinkling lights, fewer visitors and a slower pace of life. It’s also a prime time to plan a meeting in Kalispell. And while winter in Montana may not seem like the most obvious time to host a meeting in the mountains, depending on your group, […]

With plenty of nonstop flights and some of the most scenic highways in the West, getting to Kalispell for a long weekend is easier than ever. If Big Sky Country has been on your list, now’s the perfect time to make the trip. We’ll walk you through the best ways to get here and share […]

Here in Kalispell and northwest Montana, we have one airport – Glacier Park International Airport (airport code: FCA). As you can imagine, it stays hopping year-round and is especially busy during the summer season. But as with all things that get a lot of traffic and wear and tear, sometimes they need a little loving…and […]

Plan your trip to Montana today. No matter when you want to visit, we’re here to help make the most of your time in Big Sky Country. A true four-season destination, Kalispell is a place for summer lovers, winter snow bunnies and folks looking to slow down and find space to breathe during Montana’s shoulder seasons of spring and fall. 

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. […]