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Recreation, activities and events in and around the Flathead Valley and Glacier National Park, Northwest Montana

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Your challenge? Try to fit it all in! That's right, even if you live here exploring the abundant opportunities each season brings is impossible. World class fishing, artisan fairs, miles and miles of hiking trails, powder skiing, unique museums and classes, diverse dining, carnivals and festivals, cherry picking and beer fests, the list goes on and on. We've assembled some online resources to get you started on your adventure, enjoy!

AREA EVENT CALENDARS
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Bigfork Chamber of Commerce
Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce
Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
Lakeside Chamber of Commerce
Polson Chamber of Commerce
Whitefish Chamber of Commerce

Flathead Beacon Events Calendar
Whitefish Visitors Convention Bureau

AREA FESTIVALS AND FAIRS
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Arts in the Park
BMCA Brewfest
Flathead Cherry Festival
Huckleberry Days
North American Indian Days
Northwest Montana Fair
Taste of Whitefish
Whitefish Arts Festival
Whitefish Winter Carnival

BIRDING
THE FLATHEAD AUDUBON SOCIETY
Offering a variety of lectures and field trips, join them!

ENTERTAINMENT
ALPINE THEATRE PROJECT
The Alpine Theatre Project is Montana's world-class professional Equity theatre.

BIGFORK SUMMER PLAYHOUSE
The Bigfork Summer Playhouse will be celebrating its 50th Season of live professional theatre this summer (2009)

PORT POLSON PLAYERS
Port Polson Players maintain a quality reputation of producing classic comedies and musicals.

WHITEFISH THEATRE COMPANY
The Mission of the Whitefish Theatre Co is to foster professional excellence in community based theatre while providing artistic and educational opportunities in the performing and visual arts.

FISHING
FISHING IN THE FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST
Fishing opportunities from streams to rivers to lakes abound across our 2.3 million acre landscape.

NORTHWEST MONTANA LAKES GUIDE

NORTHWEST MONTANA FISHING, SEARCH FOR TRAILS BY MAP

FISHING LICENSE & PERMIT APPLICATIONS
A valid fishing license is required for all types of fishing on state waters.

GOLF
WHITEFISH LAKE GOLF COURSE
Montana's only 36-hole golf complex located adjacent to Whitefish Lake, affords fabulous mountain views and is the most requested destination for Montana golfers.

VILLAGE GREENS CLUB
Village Greens Golf Club is home to some of the finest greens in the Flathead Valley.

POLSON BAY GOLF CLUB
Experience Montana golf the way you imagine it should be... the way it is at Polson Bay Golf Club.

BIG MOUNTAIN
An exquisite and challenging 18-hole layout, Big Mountain Golf Club combines traditional Scottish links with natural towering pines winding along the Stillwater River.

MISSION MOUNTAIN
This 18-hole golf course is located 14 miles south of Flathead Lake in the heart of beautiful Mission Valley.

MEADOW LAKE GOLF COURSE
Nestled in its own private setting and protected by the towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains lies the beautiful 18-hole championship Meadow Lake golf course.

GLACIER VIEW COURSE
Your biggest challenge is keeping your eye OFF the majestic peaks of Glacier National Park and ON the ball!

BUFFALO HILL CLUB
Buffalo Hill Golf Course is the most popular golf course in the Flathead Valley.

HIKING (see Glacier National Park section for hiking within the park)
FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST
Stretching along the west side of the continental divide from the US Canadian border south approximately 120 miles lies the 2.3 million acre Flathead National Forest.

FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST WILDERNESS AREAS
Over 1 million acres within the Flathead National Forest has been dedicated as Wilderness areas. Jewel Basin, Bob Marshall, Great Bear and Scapegoat Wilderness Complex

HUNTING
2009 HUNTING LICENSES & SEASONS

MUSEUMS
THE CONRAD MANSION MUSEUM
Visit the most beautifully preserved pre-1900 mansion in Montana.

THE MUSEUM AT CENTRAL SCHOOL
Gateway to Montana's Artistic Legacy, offering art education, exhibits and the Arts in the Park Annual Festival

HOCKADAY MUSEUM OF ART
Gateway to Montana's Artistic Legacy, offering art education, exhibits and the Arts in the Park Annual Festival

STUMPTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
Offering a glimpse into Whitefish's past with exhibits that include railroad memorabilia as well as a walking tour.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION
THE GLACIER INSTITUTE
The Glacier Institute offers exceptional field and science-based adventures to people of all ages.

RAVENWOOD NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER
Ravenwood Natural Science Center is a nonprofit organization located in the Swan Valley of western Montana offering programs for children and young adults.

SKIING
BLACKTAIL MOUNTAIN
WINTER is our season! Top to bottom runs cut on the fall line, glades and terrain park all maintained to perfection. Blacktail Mountain boasts terrain for all abilities and preferences. We look forward to seeing you this season.

WHITEFISH MOUNTAIN RESORT
With 3,000 acres of terrain, Whitefish Mountain Resort is one of the largest year-round resorts and offers state-of-the-art grooming, snowmaking, and 13 lifts including 2 high speed quads. Its full-service alpine village provides a variety of lodging facilities.

CROSS COUNTRY SKI GUIDE
View all cross country ski centers and trails in the state, including National Forest trails. It's quite easy to get to a cross-country skiing destination in Montana. First, step out of your door. Then, strap on your skis. The fact is, Montana has millions of acres of public lands open to cross-country skiing just about anywhere you go.