Area Information

Kalispell, Montana was named by ‘Mountain Sports and Living’ magazine as “The Best Mountain Town in America.” But, Kalispell is only one part of this beautiful area known as the Flathead Valley. The Flathead Valley is made up of several communities, which include Whitefish, Bigfork, Lakeside, Columbia Falls, and the Glacier Corridor.

Outdoor recreation and breathtaking scenery are abundant throughout the Flathead Valley. From Whitefish, to the north, to Lakeside, to the south, there are over 4200 acres of skiing available. There are numerous lakes which offer any number of water sport opportunities, whether you are looking for fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing, scuba diving, white water rafting, canoeing, or fantastic sailing. Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River. It offers more than 124 miles of shoreline lined with beautiful waterfront homes, restaurants and public access. In the summer months, many regattas are hosted here.
The Flathead Valley is surrounded by National and State forest land, which offers some of the best hunting and fishing opportunities in the world. Montana is one of the last best places to view and hunt trophy wildlife. We have it all: birds, deer, antelope, elk, moose, black bear, brown bears, mountain lions, and bighorn sheep. There are numerous mountain lakes, rivers and streams just waiting for you. Fly fishing classes are held for free during the summer months! Ice fishing during the winter months is available on many of the lakes - for you hard core enthusiasts!

And, let’s not forget the opportunities to golf! We have numerous championship 18 hole golf courses. Golf tournaments are held throughout the summer months on a variety of courses. With our summer hours of light extending the ability to golf until 11:00 p.m., you will have plenty of time to sample them all! Beginners and experts will be able to find a course equal to their ability.

Glacier National Park is just northeast of the valley. It offers over one million acres of scenic beauty for your enjoyment and photograph opportunities too numerous to capture. There are hiking trails, biking trails, kayaking in pristine lakes, horseback riding, skiing, snowmobile trails, etc. These opportunities to enjoy this historic National Park exist year round.