Experiences
Explore the exciting activities available to you here in North West Montana!
Whether you want to relax or have an adventure, you’ll find something for every season
of the year, and for visitors of every age!
WINTER ACTIVITIES
SKIING & SNOBOARDING
Whitefish and Blacktail Mountain resorts make it possible for us to offer a wide range of slopes, for skiers of every level. Ski season starts with the first few good snowfall (usually around mid-December) and generally continues through all of March.
ICE FISHING
Ice Fishing is is a big draw during our cold months at many of the local lakes.
Back Country
Access our most challenging mountains and back country with area snowshoeing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
BIKING
Mountain biking in Flathead County is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Montana and offers a wide-array of riding experiences such as:
Mountain biking at Herron Park or the
Foy's to Blacktail Route, Legacy Bike Park, Whitefish Mountain bike trails from the summit, Road biking the Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park before the road opens, or even the Rails to Trails Bike path from Kalispell to Flathead Lake in Somers.
HIKING
One of the greatest joys in life is adventuring in the serenity of the wilderness. Bring your hiking poles, sturdy shoes and plenty of high-energy foods, because once you get started walking the Glacier and area hiking trails, you aren’t going to want to stop. With views of Flathead Lake and the many surrounding bodies of water, not only will you find hiking trails here that offer stunning getaways filled with piney scents of fresh mountain air, sweeping vistas of crystal clear waters like no other place on Earth.
FISHING
The Flathead Valley in Montana has many fishing spots, including rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. Angling on Flathead Lake occurs year-round and is most popular in the early spring, summer and fall. Lake trout, lake whitefish and yellow perch comprise most of the catch. Winter ice fishing occurs annually on bays as ice conditions allow. The Flathead River is the most popular stream fishery in the drainage.
RODEO & RIDING
Pull on your boots, and head to a rodeo in Flathead Valley for an authentic Montana experience. Steeped in tradition, many of our communities host large professional and small-town rodeos. Enjoy the cowboy culture and marvel at all the challenges like calf roping, bronc riding, bareback riding, steer riding, breakaway roping, and steer wrestling at one of the Flathead Valley Rodeos throughout the summer including - the Bigfork Montana Rodeo, Brash Summer Series, Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo, Majestic Arena, and more.
BOAT TRIPS
The list of ways to play on our lakes is long: swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, canoeing, water skiing, boating, sailing, fishing. And with notable lakes like Flathead Lake, Whitefish Lake, Lake Blaine, Ashley Lake, Echo Lake, Swan Lake, Lake McDonald, as well as the hundreds of high-alpine glacial-fed lakes and quiet pools scattered throughout our region, your options are endless.
LIVE MUSIC & EVENTS
Under the Big Sky celebrates the tradition of gathering friends and family together under open skies to listen to music. Explore the breadth and legacy of Americana with artists celebrating both traditional and contemporary takes on our country's rich musical traditions.
