Kalispell, Montana: Official 2019-2020 Visitor Guide

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GETTING HERE

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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MOUNTAIN CULTURE

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DAY HIKES

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SCENIC RIDES

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GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

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FLATHEAD LAKE

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YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

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KALISPELL STYLE

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SHOPPING

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EAT & DRINK

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LODGING

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LOCAL FLAVORS

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WHAT SHAPED US

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ARTS & CULTURE

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FIND YOUR STRIDE

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TRAVEL TIPS

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STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

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ENERGIZED COMMUNITY

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RESOURCES

CONNECTING WITH KALISPELL To help with your trip planning or to answer questions during your visit: Kalispell Visitor Information Center 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT 59901 888-888-2308 or 406-758-2811

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WELCOME TO

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AKE A DEEP BREATH, open your eyes and look around.

You have arrived at the center of it all. In the midst of acres upon acres of earth waiting to be conquered, the middle of thousands of memories waiting to be made, and the hub of a wild and wonderful Montana adventure.

Gaze to the northwest and you will be staring into Glacier National Park, an American jewel brimming with breathtaking views and endless backcountry opportunities, all draped in a rich history of preservation. Turn your eyes south and catch the impossibly clear waters of the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi and see the tranquility contained within. Let your eyes admire the majestic wildlife, the singing birds, the bright flowers, the cowboys on horseback, the farmers in the field, the artists in front of their canvas, the explorers finding themselves and the wanderers finding their way home.

But then stop for a moment. And look at what’s right in front of you. See what’s available in downtown Kalispell and map your adventure. Sip a local microbrew crafted right here on Main Street.

Grab a sushi roll made fresh for you. Be awed by a painting inspired by this land. Gear up for a fishing trip and get an insider tip from a friendly local. Take another breath, feel the fresh air in your lungs, hear the buzz of nature and the bustle of downtown, and smile.

You’re here in Kalispell, far from your everyday and right in the middle of it all.

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GETTING TO KNOW US Here in the heart of the Flathead Valley, life is awe-inspiring and simple at the same time. And that ability to both lose ourselves – to wander in millions of acres of protected and pristine lands - or find ourselves by channeling the confident frontier spirit that drove the development of this regional powerhouse, is what makes this mountain community a place you’ll want to visit, and perhaps live.

A few of Kalispell’s passionate ambassadors share their personal stories.

ASHLEY WOODWORTH BANKER What I like the most about living in Kalispell is the people and the great sense of community here. I like to hike Lone Pine. Located just outside of Kalispell it has beautiful views and is easily accessible.

DANNI COFFMAN ATTORNEY I am incredibly proud of our community, which came together to raise the money needed to secure trail access from Herron Park to Blacktail Mountain. Visitors come for the world class recreational opportunities in our back yard, but for a quick run, hike or ride, there are miles and miles of scenic and well-maintained trails right in Kalispell’s front yard at Herron Park.

DILLON TABISH OUTDOORSMAN Living in Montana means adventuring in the outdoors, and I’ve always enjoyed exploring this great state’s wild places. The Thompson Chain of Lakes is a premier public park in so many ways. It has everything you could want in a rustic escape: amazing fishing, forested campsites, and a collection of clean lakes that grip your senses and remind you how lucky we are in Montana.

TESSA HECK ARTIST The Kalispell community is inviting and there are ample opportunities to be involved to make your mark! I enjoy getting to be part of the arts community and recently had the privilege to complete a mural in downtown at Kalispell Brewing.

HALLADAY QUIST MUSICIAN I live in Kalispell because I’ve traveled the world and haven’t found a place on Earth that has what we have; gorgeous sky scraping mountains, fresh clear water to dive into, and amazing authentic hard working people that form such an incredible community of support and encouragement. When I’m not driving my bus around the state looking for new beautiful skyline vistas, I’m cruising around downtown listening to the plethora of musical talent that we have in this area. Our music community is INCREDIBLE! www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308

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GETTING HERE Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) - iflyglacier.com Kalispell’s Glacier Park International Airport is served by five major airlines – Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, and United – which fly to 13 major cities (some seasonal).

Amtrak’s Chicago to Seattle/Portland Empire Builder TransAmerican train makes stops twice daily in nearby Whitefish; www.amtrak.com Interstate 90 passes through the city of Missoula 115 miles south of Kalispell. From Missoula, U.S. 93 heads north to Kalispell paralleling the dramatic Mission Mountain range and beautiful west shore of Flathead Lake. Find traveler information at www.mdt511.com.

U.S. 2, known as the Hi-Line, is the main east/west route across Montana’s northern tier and passes through downtown Kalispell.

Traveling from Canada From British Columbia enter through the Rooseville border crossing. Open 24 hours year-round.

From Alberta enter through the Piegan border crossing.

Open 7am-11pm year-round.

From Waterton National Park into Glacier National Park enter through Chief Mountain border crossing. Open May 15-Sept 20, 7 days a week. Closed remainder of the year.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

VACATION MAKING

Events

Visit discoverkalispell.com for year-round event listings.

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MARCH

2 Skijoring at Rebecca Farm 17 St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Main St Kalispell 29-31 NW MT Arms Collectors Gun Show 30-31 Wrangler Team Roping Championship at Majestic Valley ONGOING: Whitefish Theatre Company productions

APRIL

6-7 Creston Auction & Country Fair 12-13 Brash Winter Rodeo Series 26-27 Death by Chocolate at Conrad Mansion 26-28 Glacier Symphony Spring Festival 26-28 ATP Kids: 9 to 5 The Musical ONGOING: Whitefish Theatre Company productions

MAY

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4 Kalispell Farmers Market - Opening Day, Saturdays through Oct. 12 4-5 Montana Spartan Race 11-19 Spring Weekend at Bibler Home &

Gardens 25-26 Bigfork Whitewater Festival ONGOING: Whitefish Theatre Company productions

JUNE

14-21 Hockaday Plein Air Paint Out 20 Taste of Kalispell 25 Picnic in the Park Concert Series Tuesday evenings through Aug 20 27 Thursday!Fest - Thursday evenings through Aug 29 ONGOING: Bigfork Summer Playhouse, Whitefish

Theatre Company, Alpine Theatre Project summer season, Saturday Farmers Market, Tuesday Evening/Wednesday Lunchtime Picnic in the Park Concert Series

JULY

2-7 Espaqqeyni Powwow, Arlee 4 4th of July Parade on Main Street & Ice Cream Social at Conrad Mansion

5 Bigfork Summer Rodeo 5-6 Glacier Symphony at Rebecca Farm 5-7 Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead Show 10 Wednesday Lunchtime Picnic in the Park Concert Series through Aug 7 12-14 Hockaday Arts in the Park Festival 13-14 Under The Big Sky Music Festival 18-21 Standing Arrow Powwow, Elmo 24-28 The Event at Rebecca Farm ONGOING: Bigfork Summer Playhouse, Alpine Theatre

Project summer season, Saturday Farmers Market, ThursdayFest, Tuesday Evening / Wednesday Lunchtime Picnic in the Park Concert Series

AUGUST

3 Great Bear Beer Festival 2-11 Glacier Symphony Festival Amadeus 13-17 Crown of the Continent Guitar Festival 14-18 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo 19-25 Big Sky Reining Classic Ongoing: Bigfork Summer Playhouse, Alpine Theatre Project summer season, Saturday Farmers Market, ThursdayFest, Tuesday Evening / Wednesday Lunchtime Picnic in the Park Concert Series

SEPTEMBER

6-8 NW MT Arms Collectors Gun Show 7-8 Montana Dragon Boat Festival 13-14 Flathead Celtic Festival 21 Sweet Pickins’ Pumpkin Patch Opens 21-22 Annual Flathead Quilters Guild Show TBA Glacier Symphony: Generation Next - Young Montana Soloists ONGOING: Bigfork Summer Playhouse, Alpine Theatre

Project summer season, Saturday Farmers Market, Tuesday / Wednesday Picnic in the Park Concert Series

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Alpine Theatre Kids: Frozen Jr. Kalispell Farmers Market- Indoors Beauties and the Beasts Rodeo Glacier Symphony: Magic Mountain

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Ghost Tours at Conrad Mansion

NOVEMBER

8-10 Holiday Arts & Crafts Extravaganza 29-30 Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead Show 30 Community Open House at the Hockaday Museum of Art TBA Conrad Mansion Christmas Tours TBA Glacier Symphony: Danubia

DECEMBER

1 Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead Show 1-31 Christmas Tours at the Conrad Mansion 6 Kalispell Art Walk & Holiday Stroll 6-8 Craft Brewers Cup Hockey Tournament 13-14 Brash Winter Rodeo Series 19-21 Alpine Theatre Project “Yuletide Affair 14” TBA Glacier Symphony and Chorale: Handel’s Messiah Tour TBA Glacier Symphony Holiday Pops TBA Christmas City of the North Parade

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JANUARY

NW MT Wedding & Event Expo Glacier Symphony: Masquerade Ball– Emperors, Phantoms, Pirates & Wizards Brash Winter Rodeo Series Frosty the Brewfest Perch Assault Ice Fishing Derby

FEBRUARY

Chocolate Affair in Downtown Kalispell

Glacier Symphony: Anthem – Tchaikovsky & Sibelius

Brash Winter Rodeo Series

Montana Sportsman Expo

PBR - Bull Riding

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Mountain CULTURE

Montana is the perfect place to stretch out, but even an eagle likes a good nest when it’s not spreading its wings. Kalispell’s right in the middle of everything — hiking, biking, mountain climbing, skiing, fishing, boating and more — and is waiting for you, with open arms. Northwest Montana’s largest city, Kalispell is where the locals live. And play. And eat. And drink. And love calling home.

MONTANA LIVING Kalispell is the hub for your next outdoor adventure. Some of the best times are spent under blue skies, no matter what flavor of outdoor exploration you prefer.

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available in Kalispell’s backyard, including a quick day-hike at Lone Pine State Park or the nearby Jewel Basin. The trails are not just filled with foot-traffic, either.

Road bikers can venture the 20-plus miles on Kalispell’s Rails to Trails system, and mountain bikers can hit the dirt at Herron Park, five minutes west of downtown.

And if the sun gets a little too warm, jump into one of the bountiful rivers and lakes,

including the spectacular Flathead Lake.

Rent a kayak or standup paddleboard and catch a beautiful sunset during one of Montana’s long summer evenings.

The winter months are snowy, but a few snowflakes never stopped a hearty Montanan. Those same summer trails become a haven for snow-shoers and cross-country skiers. If you come unequipped, there are

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plenty of locally-owned rental shops that can set you up with either. Want to try fat tire biking? These wide tire bikes made for snow travel can be rented in historic downtown Kalispell at the 100-year-old Wheaton’s Cycle. If adrenaline is more your thing, skiers and snowboarders can play all day at Whitefish Mountain Resort and Blacktail Mountain Ski Area (Lakeside), which are located in nearby towns, before heading back to Kalispell for a nightcap and a good night’s rest.

FRESH AND HEALTHY

In order to climb mountains, swim lakes, and bike across the land, you’re going to need some food to fuel the tank. Thankfully Kalispell has a variety of delicious options that pleases any palate. Main Street is lined with restaurants that feature everything from mouth-watering burgers, fresh sushi, to authentic Thai cuisine. If you’re looking to wet your whistle, enjoy a local microbrew or libation. Downtown is home to three breweries and a distillery. If there’s one thread that runs through them all, it’s local. The chefs are local, the owners are local, and the ingredients are local. The farms and ranches in Kalispell and beyond provide free-range meats and organic produce, some of which you can find at farmers markets and natural grocers in town.

FIND YOUR BALANCE What sets Kalispell apart is the way two worlds come together. This is a town dripping with history, but not stuck in the past.

You don’t need to look any further than right down Main Street to see that reality. Without sacrificing that old Western charm, Main Street has been revitalized in recent years with new shops and restaurants injecting a modern feel into the classic Western architecture. That’s not to say, though, that all of history is gone from downtown. Take a step back in time and enjoy a classic soda fountain (Norm’s News), a peanut-shell-littered saloon serving tasty pizzas (Moose’s) and an ornate place to lay your head (Kalispell Grand Hotel). History and modern life collide at Kalispell Brewing Co., right in the middle of Main Street, a locally owned craft brewer operating out of a historic old building, and one of three breweries in town. www.discoverkalispell.com | 888-888-2308

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Within 15 minutes of Downtown Kalispell

LONE PINE STATE PARK

7.5 miles of trails - easy to moderate including ADA accessible, yearround Dogs on leash, wildflowers, views, 10 minutes from downtown Kalispell

Lone Pine’s iconic overlook offers sweeping views of the Flathead Valley, the peaks of Glacier National Park, the Jewel Basin and Flathead Lake. The park’s 7.5 miles of trails are used year-round by hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and show shoe enthusiasts. Snow shoe rentals are available in the winter. Kids will love the Visitor Center’s hands-on displays that include bears, wolves and other wildlife. www.stateparks.mt.gov/lone-pine/ FOY’S TO BLACKTAIL TRAIL SYSTEM

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SWAN RIVER NATURE TRAIL

4 miles round trip, year-round, Bigfork Dogs on leash, river views, mountain bike, horseback riding

Enjoy a relaxing walk along the Swan River Nature Trail which is accessible from the east end of Grand Avenue in downtown Bigfork. The gated 2-mile gravel road is well maintained and easy to traverse. One mile of the trails winds its way along the Swan River’s “Wild Mile,” overlooking stunning scenery and is a favorite place to play for kayakers. The trail continues for another mile past the Bigfork Dam to the Kearney Rapids Bridge at Swan River Road. Afterward, enjoy an afternoon of shopping and dining in Bigfork.

Trails ranging from 1 mile to 18 and various levels of difficulty, yearround / Foys Lake Rd / Herron Park - 5 miles from Downtown Kalispell

MOUNT AENEAS

Dogs on leash, wildflowers, views, horseback riding, mountain bike, snowshoe

Dogs on leash, wildflowers, fishing, wildlife, views, swimming

This easily accessible area is a favorite spot for families enjoying a nature hike, single track mountain bikers, horseback riders and winter sports enthusiasts. Community support has helped the nonprofit that oversees the trails to grow the entire site to 440 acres and extend the trails south to Blacktail Mountain located above Lakeside. www.foystoblacktailtrails.org

Moderate in difficulty, the hike to the top of Mount Aeneas yields incredible views of the Flathead Valley to the west and Hungry Horse Reservoir and the Great Bear Wilderness to the east. During the summer, wildflowers abound and you may encounter mountain goats along the trail. The trail to the 7,500 foot summit begins at the Camp Misery parking lot which is reached by following Montana Highway 83 to Echo Lake Road. Flathead National Forest, Hungry Horse Ranger District. www.fs.usda.gov/activity/ flathead/recreation/hiking

10+ miles of paved trails, year-round Dogs on leash, views

Former Great Northern Railroad track beds have been converted to paved recreational trails around Kalispell stretching from the town of Somers on the north shore of Flathead Lake west to Kila bordering the Smith Lake Waterfowl Production Area. The terrain is relatively flat and offers easy trails and views of the Swan, Mission, Salish and Whitefish mountain ranges. Stop by the Kalispell Visitor Center or Wheaton’s Cycle for a trail map and learn more about the area’s history of converting abandoned railroad beds to recreational trails. www. railstotrailsofnwmt.com

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COLUMBIA MOUNTAIN

4 miles round trip to waterfall, off Hwy 2 north of Columbia Falls Dogs on leash, wildflowers, views, mountain bike, horseback riding

The four mile hike takes you through several rock outcrops that offer views of the Flathead Valley. There are waterfalls located approximately .5 mile, 2.5 miles and 4 miles from the trailhead. It’s a spring favorite when wildflowers blanket the slopes. Continue to the top of Columbia Mountain for spectacular views of the valley – 12 miles round trip. Flathead National Forest, Hungry Horse Ranger District. www.fs.usda.gov/activity/flathead/recreation/hiking

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RAILS TO TRAILS

6 miles round trip, June – October 1, Jewel Basin Hiking Area, Bigfork

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BIKE ALONG HUNGRY HORSE RESERVOIR Hungry Horse Dam and Reservoir are located 20 miles northeast of Kalispell. At 564 feet high, the dam is one of the largest concrete arch dams in the U.S. and its morning-glory spillway is the highest in the world. The reservoir is 34 miles long and surrounded by towering mountain peaks. A recommended bike excursion is a ride along the west side of the reservoir which is paved for the first 11 miles. Stop for a break at the Lost Johnny Point Campground approximately 6 miles from the dam - allow time for a hike, fish or swim.

The Hungry Horse Dam Visitor Center is open daily May – September and offers free guided tours of the dam.

LOOP FLATHEAD LAKE A drive around Flathead Lake offers breathtaking views, tasty local fare, and colorful culture. It’s recommended to start on the west side for reasons that become vividly apparent around sunset. Memorable stops include great restaurants, museums, galleries, breweries, a distillery and winery, and several state parks for swimming and rock skipping. The southern half of the lake is part of the Flathead Indian Reservation, home to the Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

Summer events include the Standing Arrow Powwow in Elmo. In early May the cherry orchards that rim the lake are in full bloom. July-August is harvest time when numerous roadside stands are open to feast on ripe cherries. After Polson

at the south end of the lake, head north towards Bigfork on the eastside highway.

With higher peaks and steeper shoreline, the east side offers a dramatic experience as you roll past orchards, agricultural land, and views of sailboats gliding across the lake. Grab dinner and take in the sunset before the short drive back to Kalispell.

GOING TO THE SUN IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK A lifetime dream for many motorcyclists is a cruise on Glacier’s Going to the Sun Road.

The 50 mile engineering marvel winds over the Continental Divide and has some of the twistiest turns and steepest elevation changes of any paved road in the U.S. You’ll see jagged peaks, mountain lakes, sweeping valley views, waterfalls, wildflower meadows, and possibly mountain goats and other alpine wildlife. The road is narrow and sometimes slow-going, but it’s well-maintained and has plenty of places to pull over and take in the views. Perched on the Continental Divide at 6,640 feet, Logan Pass Visitor Center is a good place to stretch your legs. Dress for weather variations as temperatures can be cold at the top. Services are limited between West Glacier and St. Mary so pack refreshments and check road conditions on the Glacier Park website before setting out.

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GL ACIER NATIONAL PARK

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK CROWN JEWEL OF THE CONTINENT The Crown of the Continent ecosystem is a swath of glacial-carved mountain peaks, vast forests and river valleys that cuts through Northwestern Montana, southern Alberta and British Columbia. Glacier National Park sits like a jewel in the midst of all this splendor. Founded in 1910, the park sprawls over one million acres of preserved wild nature with 762 lakes, 563 streams or rivers and 175 named mountains, six rising to more than 10,000 ft.

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HIKE Glacier National Park has more than 700 miles of hiking trails, from quick in-and-outs for hikers young and old, to long rewarding journeys that reveal hidden lakes, majestic peaks and skies sparkling with stars. Go to nps.com/glac to plan your visit or enlist the experienced guides at glacierguides.com. Remember, no matter what the weather is like when you start, it can change! Bring extra layers, water, food, sun protection, and bear spray!

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BIKE In spring when the plows have pushed the winter snows off the Going to the Sun Road, walkers and cyclists enjoy a car-free experience on this iconic landmark. This epic ride provides a Duck Lake challenge along with jaw-dropping scenery. Ride at your own pace, even stopping along the way for a picnic and enjoy the sights and sounds of McDonald Creek. Wear layers and bring rain gear – it’s colder on the way down!

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BOAT Enjoy a scenic tour aboard classic wooden boats on several of the park’s pristine lakes. Glacier Park Boat Company provides interpretaHorse LakeMcDonald, Many Glacier, St. Mary tive tours on Lake Lake and Two Medicine. Several of the tours accommodate hikers who wish to get a jump start on the backcountry trails. Reservations highly recommended. Glacierparkboats.com INTERPRETIVE TOURS

Learn about Glacier’s natural features and the relevance to the Blackfeet Indian Nation’s past and present with a tour on GlacierSunTours.com. The famous Red Buses, vintage 1930’s, offer a guided tour 49 with seasoned park veterans. The rollback tops are ideal for soaking in the stunning views along the way.

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LOCAL TIP Don’t depend on cell service. Many locals take pride in the fact that there are still plenty of places without cell service, particularly throughout much of GNP. This tech disconnect can disrupt on-the-fly planning but it can also provide a refreshing sense of digital detachment.

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WINTER In the deep of winter, Glacier is a snowy scene showcasing hues of bright emer2 ald in the glacial water and vivid cerulean in the big sky. Step into some cross-country skis or snowshoes and be part of this serenity.

Travel along the lower part of the Going to the Sun Marias Pass Road or the Fish Creek area. Hemmed on both sides 5,280’ by towering crags, the swish of your skis blending with the babble of McDonald Creek showcases Glacier in its most peaceful state.

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In the Flathead Valley, where the majority of Montana’s protected rivers run, we have a number of ways to enjoy the water and the region it supports.

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THE LONGEST OF GLACIER NATIONAL PARK’S 536 streams starts at the confluence of two delicate creeks draining off the Continental Divide. McDonald Creek winds down 25.8 miles, gaining steam as it picks up runoff from massive glacially-carved mountains like Longfellow and Heavens Peaks, before emptying into the 10-mile-long Lake McDonald. In turn, these waters drain south into the Middle Fork Flathead River, a powerful and fast-moving river that originates in the heart of the Bob Marshall Wilderness. At the southwestern corner of the park, the Middle Fork meets the North Fork, and then, 10 river miles downstream, the South Fork. The mighty main stem of the Flathead charges toward Flathead Lake. The lake is one of the clearest and cleanest bodies of crystalline water in the West due to several influences including a relatively low human population in the watershed, and the rapid flushing of the lake – about 2.2 years for all the water to be replaced.

HIKE THE NORTH FORK

FISH THE SOUTH FORK

FLOAT THE MIDDLE FORK

EXPLORE THE LAKE

Visit one of the active fire lookouts in the Flathead National Forest. The 2.8 mile hike to Cyclone Lookout offers gentle switchbacks passing through a lodgepole forest.

At the top you’ll have views of the North Fork Valley into Glacier National Park.

Time it right and you can load up on wild huckleberries along the way. Stop by the Polebridge Mercantile after for a homemade treat and a cold drink.

Four different raft companies run the Middle Fork, which is the most accessible segment of the Flathead River. Visit early in the season for thrilling whitewater, or come during the dog days of summer for a leisurely pleasure cruise. Glacier Raft Company, Glacier Guides and Montana Raft, Great Northern Resort, and Wild River Adventures offer all sorts of trips from half-day floats and dinner trips to multiday backcountry excursions.

INFO FACTS THE FLATHEAD LAKE BIOLOGICAL STATION serves as the sentinel of the lake, having collected samples and data on Flathead Lake ecology and water quality for over 100 years. https://flbs.umt.edu

Cutthroat trout and bull trout love the clear waters of the South Fork Flathead, which flows through 60 miles of designated Wilderness, the highest level of protection for rugged, federal land. Anglers who venture far from the road—particularly those who enlist Swan Mountain Outfitters for pack support and their well-earned knowledge of the deepest, slowest-moving trout pools—will find the solitude worth every ounce of effort.

Flathead Lake is a remnant of Glacial Lake Missoula, which covered much of western Montana until roughly 15,000 years ago.

With over 200 square miles of water and 185 miles of shoreline, Flathead Lake has a stunning presence that is connected to the pristine identity of Montana. Pick one of the six State Parks or wildlife refuges along the shoreline for swimming, boating, picnicking and exploring. Rent a kayak, paddleboard, or boat from numerous rental companies. See the lake via a boat tour: sailing charters through Flathead Lake Lodge, a cruise on the Far West or a charter to Wild Horse Island.

THE WILD & SCENIC RIVER ACT, which protects large segments of the three forks of the Flathead River. Inked 50 years ago by Congress in 1968, the act preserved certain rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values for the enjoyment of present and future generations.

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FLATHEAD LAKE With more than 500 lakes in this corner of the state, none are more prominent than Flathead Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in the West. It’s also considered one of the cleanest lakes in the world. Five state parks dot Flathead Lake’s shoreline: Big Arm, West Shore, Wayfarers, Finley Point, and Yellow Bay as well as Wild Horse Island, a day-use site that spans 2,000 acres. The parks feature different amenities, such as campsites, restrooms and picnic areas that create an ideal atmosphere for spending the day basking in the sun and cooling off with a dip in the water.

Whether it’s by kayak, sailboat or motorboat tour, the lake has scenic opportunities for everyone.

There’s something for just about everyone in Kalispell, but sometimes the choices can be overwhelming. That’s where we can help! Here are some local’s favorites for your next adventure.

HUCKLEBERRY HUNTING No fruit is more prized in Montana than the wild huckleberry. From mid-July to September, huckleberry hunters flock to their favorite mountainside berry patches in search of the delicious purple gems.

Seasoned huckleberry pickers may be reluctant to share their secret patches, but the berries can often be found along popular hiking trails. Good places to look are the Danny On Trail at Whitefish Mountain Resort, the Jewel Basin hiking area and trails around the Hungry Horse Reservoir.

Even one cup of the flavorful berries will create a memorable a batch of muffins or pancakes. Bears like berries too, so stay alert and make plenty of noise to reduce chances of surprising any nearby bears. If you’d like to sample the berries but would rather let someone else do the picking, you’ll find tasty huckleberry creations at local restaurants, bakeries, breweries, and distilleries ranging from pastries and ice cream to barbecue sauce and beer.

PEDAL POWER If you enjoy hurtling down a narrow dirt track there are several award-winning mountain bike and road bike trails in the

Flathead Valley. Foys to Blacktail Trails is a well-signed network of single-track covering 440 acres situated along a forested drainage just a few minutes southwest of Kalispell. You’ll be rewarded with beautiful views, a veritable carpet of wildflowers and plenty of challenges. If road biking is your preference, there are several great rides to choose from. The nonprofit Rails to Trails has paved more than 20 miles of the Great Northern Rail Trail around Kalispell, from the north shore of Flathead Lake west to Kila, bordering the Smith Lake Waterfowl Production Area. These trails offer relatively flat rides that are great for all levels of biking experience.

FLOAT THE RIVER Whether your mode of transportation is a kayak, canoe, SUP, or inner-tube, spending the day on a river is a great way to relax, soak up the sun, and cool off in crystal clear Montana waters. Favorite local spots: Whitefish River – put in at Whitefish City Beach, take out at the south side of Hwy 93. Swan River – put in at the access on Rainbow Drive in Bigfork, take out on Hwy 83 at Landmark Lane. Middle Fork Flathead River – put in at West Glacier river

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The type and speed of the water varies depending on time of year and preferred length of trip. For white water thrills, look to the upper Middle Fork of the Flathead River that follows the southern border of Glacier National Park. Half-day, full-day or multi-day rafting trips are offered by Glacier Guides, Great Northern Rafting, White Water Adventures and Montana Raft Company.

FISHING Take a short drive west of Kalispell and follow 16 miles of dirt road to discover Island Lake public fishing access site. Island Lake is a peaceful waterbody stretching 1.5 18

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SKATE AND GLIDE The cure for cabin fever is getting out of the cabin. Around here that means schussing the best-groomed cross-country ski trails in the state. Cross-country skiers can choose from miles of groomed trails around the Flathead Valley. Northwest of downtown Kalispell, Round Meadows offers 12 miles of easy to advanced terrain. Glacier Nordic Club’s trails on Big Mountain and at the Whitefish Golf Course accommodate skiers of all ages and abilities. North Shore Nordic Club’s trails in Bigfork on Jewel Basin Road or Blacktail Mountain have a combined total of over 30 kilometers of groomed trails for glide or skate skiing.

Meadow Lake Golf Course in Columbia Falls recently added a network of Nordic trails as well. Local outdoor shops offer rentals.

SKIING IN EVERY DIRECTION Kalispell is cradled by two downhill skiing options—Whitefish Mountain Resort,

SNOW HIKES Looking for an outdoor adventure in winter but not into skiing? Strap on a pair of snowshoes and take a hike – no experience needed! There are several fun destinations including Glacier National Park which hosts ranger-led hikes on weekends during winter. Or go out on your own on crosscountry ski and snowshoe trails located in

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RODEO Cowboy culture is part of Montana’s history and in northwest Montana the rodeo circuit is active year-round. Pick your seat on the bleachers, grab a beer and a bag of popcorn and watch the action. Kalispell’s Majestic Valley Arena, the state’s largest indoor arena, has a winter rodeo series that includes bull riding, bucking horse events, barrel racing, bareback riding and more. In the warm season several local outdoor arenas provide a scenic backdrop to this long-standing tradition enabling spectators to revel at the athleticism and passion of the cowboys, cowgirls and rodeo stock in every event.

miles long and is popular among anglers casting for yellow perch, largemouth bass and northern pike. This little-known but scenic site has a boat ramp, parking area, vault latrine and, best of all, four campsites. The camp sites are first-come, firstserve, but the lucky few who pitch their tents can enjoy the overnight solitude. For more info on this and other state parks and fishing access sites visit fwp.mt.gov.

SKI Magazine’s 2019 top-rated resort for overall satisfaction and Blacktail Mountain Ski Area, a true locals’ favorite. Known for abundant powder, both resorts typically enjoy some of the best snowfall in the Pacific Northwest with roughly 300 inches annually. The surrounding mountains are also popular backcountry skiing locations, as well as playgrounds for snowmobilers.

YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE Glacier or throughout the Flathead Valley.

Closer to Kalispell, the trails at Lone Pine State Park trails provide a scenic panorama of the entire valley. Rentals are available at the Lone Pine visitor center.

DOGS WELCOME Dogs love exploring the outdoors so a Montana vacation can be the right time to bring your best friend. Swimming in a mountain lake, hiking the trails, floating the river, having your fur baby along adds to the memories. Several trails in town and in the wilderness allow dogs (most on leash) such as Montana State Parks and the Flathead National Forest. Offleash dog parks in Kalispell and Whitefish enable Fido to get all the energy out and meet new friends. At the end of the day you can both lay your head at several hotels and motels that cater to pets.

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PRESERVING THE HUNT Early settlers noticed a unique feature in the Flathead Valley besides the stunning scenery – an abundance of wildlife.

Elk, deer, moose – this corner of the state was a cradle for big game; a sportsman’s mecca. The age-old tradition remains firmly intact and is inextricably tied to Montana’s identity 120 years later. Every fall, the pursuit is renewed as big game

hunting season arrives and thousands of Montanans venture outdoors in search of deer and elk. Rifle season runs from the end of October through the end of November. Montana Fish Wildlife & Park’s Apprentice Hunter Program enables youth to participate in a youth hunt with a rifle or bow. Contact the Kalispell FWP office for information on hunting regulations at 406-752-5501.

NORTHERN LIGHTS AND MILKY WAYS Glacier National Park is home to some of the darkest skies in the world. In 2017, Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks became the first trans-boundary International Dark Sky Park. At night, visitors can witness the vast canvas of stars, planets and galaxies with even the most basic astronomical telescopes or the naked eye. In summer the park service hosts viewing programs led by rangers. But a night-sky display is not limited to summer. Pick a clear night and a remote lake or spot by the road and enjoy the show.

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adventures WHITEFISH MOUNTAIN RESORT Visible from downtown Kalispell, the slopes of Whitefish Mountain Resort beckon skiers and snowboarders of every skill level and interest. The mountain features 2,353 feet of vertical drop spread out over more than 3,000 acres of skiable terrain served by 14 lifts. Lift ticket/rental/lesson packages available.

BIG SKY WATER SLIDE - Four swimsuit-yanking slides from the Bonzai to the 70-foot Geronimo rattle the nerves of even the most fearless speed demons; bump along the River Ride or warm up in a gigantic hot tub. The 18-hole miniature golf course, horseshoe pits, barbecue grills, an arcade and carousel add up to an all-day fun fest.

HOUSE OF MYSTERY - Popular roadside attraction and site of Montana’s only vortex where the laws of physics are turned upside down. You’ll think you entered “The Twilight Zone.“ AMAZING FUN CENTER - Lose yourself in the life-size Glacier Maze! Go carts, bumper boats, miniature golf and bankshot basketball.

SWEET PICKIN’S PUMPKIN PATCH Pick your pumpkin for Grandma’s pie recipe or your favorite jack-o-lantern design in this autumn wonderland. The whole family will love pillow jumping (on a giant 50 x 100-foot pillow), barrel car rides, trail mazes and tractor tours. And while you’re there, indulge in a fresh batch of kettle corn or hand-dipped caramel apples.

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PINE GROVE FISHING AREA - Stocked with rainbow and cutthroat trout, the pond is ideal for families. Fishing regulations allow children 14 years of age or younger to keep one fish per day while older anglers can catch and release fish. ADA accessible.

KIDS GET IN FREE AT THE MUSEUM AT CENTRAL SCHOOL - Peek inside an American Indian tipi, inspect a buffalo headdress, beaded clothing and children’s toys.

GO SNOW SLEDDING - Whether you’re on a Flexible Flyer or an old inner tube, everyone will have a screaming good time on Kalispell’s favorite sledding hills at Herron Park or Dry Bridge Park.

FOY’S LAKE SWIM - The waters of Foy’s Lake are cool, clear and 10 minutes from downtown. There’s a boat launch, public dock for sunbathing and a picnic area.

VISIT A MONTANA STATE PARK AND BECOME A KUB RANGER - Ask for a KUB activity guide while you’re at the park or download a guide at http://stateparks.mt.gov/fun-for-kids/ WOODLAND PARK - Near downtown, the park offers walking trails, a large pond that is home to a variety of waterfowl species, a playground and a skateboarding park. Families come to cool off in Woodland Water Park’s two totally awesome waterslides, cruise on ‘tubes on the lazy river float, or splash in the shallower activity pool’s toys, sprinklers and fountains.

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KALISPELL IS A PRETTY CREATIVE COMMUNITY. HOW HAVE YOU, AS A POET, ENJOYED BECOMING PART OF THAT COMMUNITY?

AMY PEARSON

Flathead Valley Community College Poet and professor Amy Pearson moved full-time to Kalispell three years ago, not long after she spent 100 days as a fire lookout in one of the most remote sections of the Bob Marshall Wilderness. The experience inspired a book of poetry, “100 Days of Solitude,” that Pearson has spent the past several years promoting and discussing throughout the region. Pearson now works as a professor at Flathead Valley Community College, but still finds plenty of time to indulge her outdoor passion and even hopes to return to a fire lookout sometime in the not-too-distant future.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO MAKE KALISPELL YOUR HOME? I work here, for one reason, and the other is that I like the size of the city and I like the people here, too. I think there are a lot of people who have deep roots to the Flathead and I like hanging out with them and learn-

ing about them. It feels like Montana but a unique little sector of that. I think a lot of people in Kalispell are pretty settled and I like the variety of ages here, too. There’s a lot of kids but there’s also older folks, and that’s enlivening for me. It’s in the center of the valley so it’s a lot of easy access to other areas, too.

HOW DID YOU COME TO WORK AT FLATHEAD VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE? I had heard about the college and especially the poet Lowell Jaeger (Jaeger was named Montana’s poet laureate in 2017). I had heard of him so when I decided I might stay in the Flathead I came over and had a conversation with him and he was excited about having

In Kalispell in particular I would say a lot of that is based out of FVCC and talking to people about what they’re working on. Artistry-wise, there are so many people working on interesting things and meeting each other at certain events and being supportive of each other’s efforts.

YOU’VE BEEN BUSY TOURING TO PROMOTE “100 DAYS OF SOLITUDE,” WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOU? This year I’m kind of trying to take a little bit of a rest, to be honest. I just started my tenure track position and I’m focused on teaching and figuring out the ropes of the college. I’m going to teach an honors class about the psychology of wilderness, and I’m also working the Many Voices Symposium (in April 2019). We will have eight FVCC students tell us their stories of hardship and how they “got through.” It should be incredibly inspiring!

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Kalispell is an eclectic community, with artists and bankers co-mingling over a plate of tapas, then moving down the street to shoot some pool. It’s ballet class for the kids while mom and dad browse through used books or sip a latte while a bass player plucks away in the corner. It’s hard to pinpoint Kalispell style, exactly, but our spirit is in our balance, between our work life and our home life, and between playing

and building. We might spend the morning putting up a fence for our horses, but in the evening we’re just as likely to be tasting a craft cocktail made with local spirits or a hard-to-find bottle of wine. We think it’s an art we’ve nearly perfected around these parts — staying on top of the latest innovations, whether that’s working in tech or mastering the science of manufacturing, and remembering what really matters, the time with each other and the land that keeps it all in perspective.

So be sure to catch a little bit of everything.

Push yourself to climb that next ridge, carve that final turn, or run that extra mile. But don’t forget to appreciate it all after the fact, and share it with the friendly face sitting on the next barstool or across the campfire.

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WHAT DO YOU THINK OF when you think of Montana? Cowboy boots? Grizzly bears? A farmer putting up hay? Sure, we have a little of all of that. But how about boutique shops selling designer clothes?

Artisan bakeries and funky little coffee shops? Yoga classes and mixed-martial arts gyms? Groups of 30-somethings sipping craft brews and answering trivia questions with their friends? Because we’ve got that too.

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A mix of historical, rustic storefronts and modern, trendy shops line the streets of downtown Kalispell. See what happens when history, style and opportunity collide at the center of your next adventure.

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123 S Main Street

LIFE IS BETTER IN THE MTNS MUG $16 BISON TUMBLER $30

Montana Scene-

219 S Main Street

PORCUPINE TEE SHIRT $25

Bias Brewing-

409 1st Avenue East

SPORTIVA Stream GTX Hiking Boots $199

The Toggery-

327 S Main Street

FERN BEAR by Shelle Lindholm $115

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123 S Main Street

BLISS PRODUCTS: Huckleberry Soap $9 Coconut Lime Body Butter $25 Montana Lilacs Goat’s Milk Lotion $19

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227 S Main Street

SNOW’S Flathead Cherry Juice $10 BLAINE MTN Ghost Pepper Salsa $8.75 MT COFFEE TRADERS Grizzly Blend $11.75

Sykes Market-

202 2nd Avenue West

RESISTOL HAT $225

Western Outdoor-

48 S Main Street

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE TEE SHIRT $20 STARRY NIGHT DESIGN Red Moccasins $28 YELLOW SNUGGLE BEAR $12

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140 S Main Street

BISON by Manel Àlvarez $5,000

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127 S Main Street

ZIPPER POUCHES: Moose $13 , Bison $17 , Bear $17

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406-755-6110 135 W Idaho St • Kalispell

MONTANA COFFEE TRADERS

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MOOSES SALOON

406-755-2337 173 N Main • Kalispell

NORM’S NEWS PIZZA HUT 406-752-1111

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SCOTTIBELLI’S

406-890-7800 302 S Main St • Kalispell

SPLIT ROCK CAFE

406-890-7577 30 2nd St E • Kalispell

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406-752-3710 35 Treeline Rd • Kalispell

CITY BREW COFFEE

406-257-9416 15 Heritage Way • Kalispell

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COLD STONE CREAMERY

406-752-2653 110 Hutton Ranch Rd • Kalispell coldstonecreamery.com

COSTA VIDA

406 314-4831 2286 Hwy 93 N • Kalispell

FAMOUS DAVE’S BBQ

406-752-7427 2340 Hwy 93 N • Kalispell

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FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES

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406-752-5504 2425 US 93 N • Kalispell

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406-314-6195 85 Treeline Rd • Kalispell

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406-758-2583 1845 Hwy 93 S #207 • Kalispell bluecanyonrestaurant.com

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406-257-6710 1815 Hwy 93 S • Kalispell

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406-756-0060 2230 Hwy 93 S • Kalispell

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406-257-7472 1250 Hwy 2 West • Kalispell

WENDY’S OF EVERGREEN

406-756-3234 2615 Hwy 2 East • Kalispell

WENDY’S OF KALISPELL

406-257-5839 520 E Idaho St • Kalispell

WHEN IN ROME PIZZERIA

406-249-7663 136 E Idaho St • Kalispell

WHITEFISH HANDCRAFTED SPIRITS 406-730-2282 2134 Hwy 2 East • Kalispell

FLATHEAD LAKE BREWING COMPANY 406-837-2004 116 Holt Drive • Bigfork

GREAT NORTHERN GOURMET

406-837-2715 425 Grand Drive • Bigfork

TAMARACK ALEHOUSE & GRILL

406-844-0244 105 Blacktail Rd • Lakeside

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GLACIER SHAVE ICE

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KETTLE CORN

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MAVEN COFFEE WORKS

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www.bestwesternflatheadlake.com

BLUE & WHITE MOTEL E5 406-755-4311

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www.blueandwhitemotel.com

COUNTRY INN & SUITE BY RADISSON A7 406-751-9000

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ECONO LODGE INN & SUITES 406-752-3467

1680 Hwy 93 S

FAIRBRIDGE INN & SUITES 406-755-6100

1701 US Hwy 93 S

www.fairbridgekalispell.com

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406-752-4333

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GREENWOOD VILLAGE INN & SUITES

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406-257-7719

1150 East Oregon St

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406-755-7900

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HILTON GARDEN INN KALISPELL 406-756-4500

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS A3 406-755-7405

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275 Treeline Rd

HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON 406-755-8080

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406-755-8100

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100 Main St.

LAQUINTA INN & SUITES 406-257-5255

255 Montclair Dr

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map of the 17 Flathead Valley Breweries, Distilleries, Wineries and Cideries on www.discoverkalispell.com, designate a driver and make a day of sampling smallbatch porters and pilsners, rieslings and ryes found in tasting rooms across the valley.

BIAS BREWING

SUNRIFT BEER CO

WHISTLING ANDY

Building Community through Craft Brewing.

TOP SELLERS: Loopback Tea Pale Ale, Logan’s Lass Scotch Ale, Alzada IPA www.biasbrewing.com

Let Us Pour You Some Sun! TOP SELLERS: SunRift IPA, SunDown Honey Brown, Big Arm Strong Golden Ale www.sunriftbeer.com

BONSAI BREWING PROJECT

TAMARACK ALEHOUSE & GRILL

Public House and Beer Garden.

TOP SELLERS: Lil Blond Honey, Due North IRA, any of the famous barrel-aged beers www.facebook.com/bonsaibrew/

Think local. Drink local.

TOP SELLERS: Hat Trick IPA, Yard Sale Amber Ale, Bear Bottom Blonde www.tamarackbrewing.com

FLATHEAD LAKE BREWING CO

GLACIER DISTILLING COMPANY

Montana’s Liquid Treasure.

TOP SELLERS: Centennial IPA, Citrus SMaSH IPA, Bluff Charge Oatmeal Pale Ale www.flatheadlakebrewing.com

GREAT NORTHERN BREWING CO

Celebrating 24 years of beers and cheers.

TOP SELLERS: Wheatfish Wheat Lager, Going to the Sun IPA, Wild Huckleberry Lager www.greatnorthernbrewing.com

KALISPELL BREWING CO

Montana Made Montana Loved.

TOP SELLERS: Two Ski Brewski Pilsner, Cloudcroft IPA, Winter at Noon Dunkel www.kalispellbrewing.com

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For The Wild Ones.

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A craft distillery nestled in the foothills of Glacier National Park.

TOP SELLERS: Fireweed Flathead Cherry Bourbon, North Fork Rye Whiskey, Wheatfish Single-Malt Whiskey. www.glacierdistilling.com

SPOTTED BEAR SPIRITS

To the adventure!

TOP SELLERS: MT Sugar Beet Vodka, 100% organic Blue Agave Spirit, Coffee Liqueur (in partnership with Montana Coffee Traders) www.spottedbearspirits.com

VILYA SPIRITS DISTILLERY

Small batch, award winning and critically acclaimed artisan spirits.

TOP SELLERS: Superior Absinthe Verte, Silvertip American Dry Gin, Wild Huckleberry Liqueur www.vilyaspirits.com

Fine Spirits Distilled Under the Big Sky of Montana TOP SELLERS: Cucumber Gin, Hibiscus Coconut Rum, Straight Bourbon Whiskey www.whistlingandy.com

WHITEFISH HANDCRAFTED SPIRITS Eat, Drink & Just Be. TOP SELLERS: Huckleberry liqueur (made from pure hand-picked MT huckleberries – tastes like you’re sitting in the patch with the bears!), gins and rum infused with oranges and cloves. www.whitefishspirits.com

GLACIER SUN WINERY

A boutique winery producing red, white, fruit and dessert wines.

TOP SELLERS: Huckleberry Peach, Barbera, Chuckleberry (local Flathead Lake cherries and wild huckleberries) www.glaciersunwinery.com

TAILING LOOP WINERY

High-quality, artisan style wines served in a rustic atmosphere that honors the natural beauty & traditions of Western Montana.

TOP SELLERS: 2015 Malbec, 2018 Riesling, 2018 Syrah Rose www.tailingloopwinery.com

ROUGH CUT HARD CIDER

Rough around the edges, smooth to the core.

TOP SELLERS: Rock Powder Rhubarb, Bear Food, www.Facebook/roughcuthardcider

Photo Credit: Noah Couser

There is no better way to relax and recap the day’s adventure than a stop at a local brewery, distillery, cidery or winery. Have your pick of local potables — Northwest Montana has become a veritable oasis of the craft and small-batch beverage industry. The craft beverage joints are

LOCAL FL AVOR

FLATHEAD CHERRIES Come summer, pink and red-stained fingertips are a sign of a snack well-snacked.

Despite being world-famous, the pleasantly sweet and very juicy “Flathead” cherry is not actually its own species—farmers around Flathead Lake grow Lapins, Sweetheart, Rainier, Van, Stella, Lambert, and Skeena cherries. Turns out, the specific variety doesn’t matter terribly much, because it’s actually the mild lake-influenced climate, pure waters, and fertile soil that make Flathead cherries the brightest and most flavorful on earth.

You can find hints of the Flathead cherry on almost any locally-minded menu in Northwest Montana. The berry brings a lot to the table, playing well with so many other flavors.

SIPS

SAVORY

Photo Credits: Montana Office of Tourism Business Developement

Glacier Distillery’s Fireweed, a gold medal winner at 2017 Sip International, is a bourbon made by blending cherry brandy distilled from Flathead cherries. “The dark sweet flavors of Flathead cherries are perfect to tame the oaky bite of a classic bourbon cocktail. So perfect that we married them in a bottle,” says Nic Lee, owner of Glacier Distillery, located near the entrance to Glacier National Park.

“We crush, ferment, distill and barrel age cherry brandy made with Flathead Lake cherries to blend with bourbon in our Fireweed Bourbon with Cherry Brandy Liqueur. This way we get to enjoy the delicious taste of summer year round.”

Desoto Grill, located in the historic The Forge building in downtown Kalispell, serves up a smoked chicken with a cherry glaze. “The cherries have a certain richness,” says owner Shawnna Steele.

“They’re not overpowering, like a lot of fruits. They have a richer flavor that matches really well with the savory that matches really well with our smoked flavors.”

“ THE DARK SWEET FLAVORS OF FLATHEAD CHERRIES ARE PERFECT...”

- NIC LEE

GLACIER DISTILLERY

SWEET What’s a better treat than cherry ice cream? “A classic summer flavor is our Flathead Cherry Chocolate,” says Marissa Keenan, owner of Sweet Peaks Ice Cream, with locations in Kalispell, Whitefish, Bigfork, and beyond. “We get fresh cherries from the shores of Flathead Lake, and then they’re pitted and chopped and mixed into a sweet cream base with chocolate chips.

These Flathead cherries are fantastic—the flavor is such a win for us.”

FARMER’S MARKETS (May - October)

KALISPELL

Flathead Valley Community College Saturday, 9am-12pm Kalispellfarmersmarket.org

BIGFORK

1893

lathead Lake region’s cherry crop dates F back to 1893 when Margaret Estey planted the first sweet cherry orchard as AN

EXPERIMENT.

HARVEST is from the second week of July

through the second week in August.

The beautiful, white CHERRY-FLOWER BLOOM is early to mid-May, usually starting at the southern end of Flathead Lake and moving north.

BF Farmers Market, 8098 Hwy 35 Wednesday, 3pm-6pm BF Village Market, 191 Mill St Monday, 4pm-7pm

COLUMBIA FALLS 830 1ST Ave West Thursday, 5pm-8:30pm

POLSON

3rd Ave West Friday, 9am-1pm

WHITEFISH

North block of Central Ave Tuesday, 5pm-7:30pm

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WHAT SHAPED US

Wild

KALISPELL

This isn’t the Wild West. At least not anymore.

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WHAT SHAPED US

SAFE GUARDING NATURE’S GIFT Photo Credit: Left: Tony Bynum. Right: MT Office of Tourism Business Development, Bottom: Glacier National Park

KALISPELL IS ONE OF THE LAST American frontiers, and one of the last places to be settled in this vast state. In the late 19th century, men like James J. Hill pushed the boundaries of commuter access farther and farther West with his epic Empire Builder train line, which brought travelers seeking an escape to Northwest Montana for the first time. But for years before that, Kalispell was wild, rugged and untamed, and that spirit has never truly left.

The landscape you see around you was actually carved during the last Ice Age, when glaciers moved through Northwest Montana, leaving behind awe-inspiring places like Flathead Lake and Glacier National Park, unique pieces of earth that would later take on powerful spiritual significance to Native tribes like the Blackfeet, Bitterroot Salish, Upper Pend d’Oreille and Kootenai. Chief Mountain in Glacier Park is one of the most sacred places on earth

to a number of Western tribes, including the Blackfeet, and a drive east of the park to the towns of Browning and Heart Butte bring visitors onto the Blackfeet reservation, where they can explore more of the history, art and culture that this land’s original occupants have kept alive.

Keeping this place pristine is an important part of life for almost everyone who lives here. The millions of acres of national park, national forest, wilderness areas and state lands are protected by the government, and stewarded by local residents and a number of nonprofits dedicated to keeping Northwest Montana wild and free. Conservation groups like the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation, Glacier National Park Conservancy, Flathead Lake Biological Station, Montana Wilderness Association, Flathead Land Trust and countless others work every day to ensure Northwest Montana’s waters remain clear, its parks remain free from human-caused decay, and its wild

plants and animals have ample habitat.

The clean, clear world around you in Kalispell is our gift from nature, and we treat it that way, but not without the valiant effort by residents and visitors alike to keep it pure. Please be a good friend of nature while you’re here, and keep Northwest Montana beautiful, rugged and a little untamed for the generations to come.

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ARTS & CULTURE

&

WHERE NATURE ART MERGE ARTS & CULTURE

MONTANA IS KNOWN FOR ITS SPECTACULAR UNSPOILED NATURE so you’d probably assume that Kalispell is a place for skiers, hikers and anglers. But Kalispell is also a place for creatives, ranchers and tech companies, foodies, history buffs and lovers of the arts.

It’s where rugged western roots merge with the sights and sounds of today’s art and music. Experiencing the history and traditions of Kalispell adds a great deal of perspective to your time in the outdoors. It helps to understand how this community took root here and how we continue to balance economy and culture with the wildness that surrounds us.

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EQUESTRIAN Western heritage brings to light the celebration of the partnership between horse and rider, working together creating a synergistic balance. In Montana that includes rodeos, trail rides, and the largest Eventing competition in the U.S. The Event at Rebecca Farm is a four-day competition in July which features more than 500 competitors from around the world. American style rodeos generally feature numerous events such as tie-down roping, team roping, saddle bronc riding, and barrel racing. Kalispell’s rodeo event calendar includes novice and professional rodeo events year-round. Or put yourself in the saddle on a trail ride in Glacier National Park with Swan Mountain Outfitters.

LIVE THEATRE The Flathead Valley region is a hotbed of live theatre, particularly during summer, when the Bigfork Summer Playhouse and the Alpine Theatre Project shift into high gear with multiple concurrent productions featuring professional actors.

Opportunities to see remarkable stage performances run year-round, thanks to

the work of the Whitefish Theater Company, specializing in fine community theatre as well as concerts by touring artists.

MONTANA IS A SYMPHONY The Glacier Symphony and Chorale has been the premier source of classical and modern music for over 30 years. The 280 professional and volunteer musicians comprise the full orchestra that performs a variety of selections including classical, holiday and pops concerts, Festival Amadeus, and accompaniment for world-class and emerging guest artists.

LOCAL ARTISTS & CRAFTSMEN Works by local artists can be found on the walls and shelves of Kalispell’s numerous galleries and artist coops. Many local artists encourage studio visits as well, where you can get a sense of the process, personal history and inspiration behind their creations. In a state as scenic and captivating as Montana, it’s not surprising that the artwork produced here is just as enthralling.

Photo Credit: Mike Roessman

HISTORY The Conrad Mansion Museum is the 1895 home of Kalispell’s founder, Charles Conrad. Designed by Kirtland Cutter, the 13,000 square foot mansion is one of the most outstanding examples of railroadglory-days architecture in the Pacific Northwest. The Mansion is open for tours from May-October and for special events throughout the year. The Museum at Central School was built in 1895 and served as a school and community college until 1999.

Today it features interactive displays appealing to all ages to learn about northwest Montana’s beginnings, from geological formations, the logging and railroad heritage and Montana’s Indian culture. The museum is open for tours Monday-Friday year-round. From the early days, artists like Charles M. Russell have captured and illuminated the Old American West and the spirit of Big Sky Country. The Hockaday Museum of Art is housed in the centuryold Carnegie Library and features a permanent collection of historic and modern art on Glacier National Park along with rotating exhibits of regional and national artists. The Hockaday is open for tours Tuesday-Saturday year-round.

ARTS & CULTURE

COMMUNITY PROFILE JOHN ZOLTEK

KALISPELL

CULTURE Eclectic & Authentic ENTERTAINMENT

Artisan Oyster Flathead Maze Fritz Corn Maze Hidden Key Escape Games North End Swing

Create. Connect. Indulge.

Bouncing pillow, corn bins, barrel train, straw bale maze Mazes, scavenger hunt, cow train, haunted trail & barn Teams search for clues to escape room in 60 minutes East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, and Balboa -

Instruction provided

Route 56 Designs Wooden sign making classes & parties Sweet Pickin’s Pumpkin Patch Fall activities, animals, entertainment, food Tipsy Brush Studio Painting instruction in a relaxing, fun social environment

PERFORMING ARTS Alpine Theatre Project Bigfork Summer Playhouse Glacier Symphony & Chorale The LaSalle Grange Theatre Whitefish Theatre Company

Professional theatre featuring actors from Broadway Popular Broadway musicals, summer stock theater Classical symphonic pieces, pop concerts, guest artists Live entertainment Theatre, music and dance

LIBRARY

ImagineIF

Monthly events for all ages to make, create and explore

MUSEUMS Photo Credit: Left: Montana Modern Fine Art, Right: Michael Roessman

Conrad Mansion Museum

Guided tours through the beautiful fully-restored

1895 mansion

Hockaday Museum of Art

Art Museum, year-round classes & work

shops for all ages

The Museum at Central School Historical museum, monthly

FREE historical film screening

ART GALLERIES Abbrescia Gallery

Gallery showcasing the varied artwork of

the late Joe Abbrescia

Allen Jimmerson

Original paintings of Glacier National Park &

Montana wildlife

Mark Ogle Studio

Fine art and giclee’ reproductions focused

on Glacier National Park

Montana Modern Fine Art Saubert Studio

SHOP/GALLERY Bear Country Gallery

Contemporary art gallery in downtown Kalispell Fine art of the West

Jeff Fleming’s famous wood carved bears

and Bearfoots figurines

Carlburg Pottery Handmade growlers and flasks Montana Market Place Made-in-Montana products with over 50 artists featured Mountain Brook Studio Made in MT beautiful hand-thrown, high-fired pottery Paint, Metal & Mud Local artists co-op Powder Horn Trading Company Western, lodge and Native American

Glacier Symphony & Chorale For more than 20 years, Maestro John Zoltek has been front and center with the Glacier Symphony and Chorale, growing the organization into one of the more well-respected music organizations in the entire state. The Glacier Symphony is based out of downtown Kalispell and puts on concerts yearround, including the weeklong Festival Amdeus and the annual summer pops outdoor concert at Rebecca Farm. Zoltek’s roots are in big city conducting, and when he came to the Flathead Valley years ago he never expected to make it his home, but the Rhode Island native fell in love with the land, the people and the flourishing arts community in and around Kalispell.

WHAT DID YOU KNOW AND WHAT DID YOU LEARN ABOUT KALISPELL WHEN YOU GOT HERE IN 1997?

When I moved here I basically didn’t know anything, except that it was close to Glacier National Park. What I did quickly realize were a couple things: That there was a lot of community support for the arts in general and also that there was a lot of growth potential … In terms of viability and strength and quality, the arts organizations have developed remarkably. This is a tribute not only to the people that are invested in fine arts but also the good folks of Kalispell that support us in various ways.

THE POPS CONCERT AT REBECCA FARM IN KALISPELL IS ONE OF YOUR MOST SUCCESSFUL EVENTS. WHY DOES THAT EVENT HAVE SUCH A BROAD APPEAL? We’ve had a long tradition of doing that, for almost 20 years now, and that’s been a very strong, Kalispell-based, outdoor, fun event for a wide range of audience types. You get the regular symphony-goers and we draw a lot of people that just want to go to the event; the fact that its outdoors and you get to throw a Frisbee around and hang out with your friends and family and drink wine, that’s a big deal. That’s been our signature summer event for Kalispell and that’s worked very, very well for us.”

WHAT ABOUT KALISPELL HAS KEPT YOU LIVING AND WORKING HERE FOR SO LONG? I just love it, because it provides me with quick access to the city but I also have great solitude and I’m really close to nature.

It’s perfect for somebody like me because I rely a lot on quiet.

My personal experience living in Kalispell on the whole has been very, very positive … It’s that great combination between people that, for the most part, respect one another and we all sort of enjoy the same ethos of the area that we live in.

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FIND YOUR STRIDE

FIND YOUR STRIDE Whatever your preferred form of competition – running, cycling, kayaking, fishing - there are many ways to compete in Kalispell!

PERCH ASSAULT – Winter ice fishing tournaments

perchassault.com

WRANGLER TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIP – March wranglertrc.com MONTANA SPARTAN RACE – May

spartan.com

GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K – May

gotrflathead.org/5k

BIGFORK WHITEWATER FESTIVAL – May

bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com

THE EVENT AT REBECCA FARM – July

rebeccafarm.org

12 & 24 HOUR OF FLATHEAD Mtn Bike Race – August 24hoursofflathead.org MONTANA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL – September

montanadragonboat.com

HERRON HALF MARATHON and Trail Run – September runflathead.com LE GRIZ 50 miles Ultra Marathon & Relay - October

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Photo Credits: Top: Gravity Shots, Bottom: Mike Roessman

TRAVEL TIPS

TRAVEL TIPS

Montanans value our natural landscapes - they are the backbone of our heritage and lifestyle.

While enjoying the diverse recreation in northwest Montana, we ask that you remember a few of the essentials: PLAN AHEAD and prepare for weather changes and emergencies and be knowledgeable of the regulations in the area you’ll visit. Don’t depend on cell service in remote areas.

BACKPACK ESSENTIALS Hat, sturdy boots, sunscreen, ample water supply, high energy snacks, rain gear and extra clothing, first aid supplies, trail map and bear spray.

LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND and take back what you bring. Help preserve the spectacular unspoiled nature.

CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY. Stop at all inspection stations for motorized and hand-propelled watercraft. Please help to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

Promise to BE RESPONSIBLE with fire, especially during the dry summer months RESPECT WILDLIFE Montana is home to a variety of wildlife – from the omnipresent deer and mountain goats, to bears and the elusive wolverine. Forego the selfie or close up shot of wildlife and observe from afar.

Don’t tempt interactions by storing your food securely.

BE CONSIDERATE of others and let nature’s sounds prevail.

Photo Credits: Top: Connor Welles, Bottom: Glacier National Park

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Fresh & Local • Homegrown - Handmade For other market information, Call Voice Mail at 406-881-4078

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OUR 60TH SEASON The Bigfork Summer Playhouse will celebrate its 60TH Season of live professional theatre in 2019.

WE HAVE ANOTHER STELLAR SEASON LINED UP! •The Totally Radical 80’s revue • HITS of the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s • Oklahoma!

• Seussical-the Musical • Catch Me If You Can • The Wedding Singer

Great entertainment, new faces in the company, a day on the lake, and a ‘swell’ place to spend some time! If you missed us last season, mark your calendar for our 60TH season!

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S TRENGTH IN NUMBERS

THE NATURAL PLACE TO

gather

Helping you personalize your experiences while in Kalispell is the best way we can say THANK YOU for spending time with us.

Everyone wants to find that perfect place to reunite the family, thrill group tours and offer inspiring meetings — a setting that brings people together naturally through shared positive experiences. When that place is surrounded by raw beauty and offers comfortable amenities and activities that excite and inspire guests of all backgrounds, an immediate bond is created that lasts for years to come. Nestled in Northwest Montana, Kalispell is that one-of-a kind place where shared discovery of the outdoors and lasting inspiration meet. Between the peaks of Glacier National Park and the sprawling waters of Flathead Lake, your group will find the place that naturally brings them together.

The hub of Montana’s Flathead Valley, Kalispell is a rejuvenating and bustling town that offers rich touchable history, quick and easy access to outdoor recreation, and a community of professionals that love where they live and work. With 22 hotels and up to 2,000 rooms, Kalispell combines affordable variety, modern amenities and quality facilities. Group events of 10 – 500 people are welcomed with genuine Montana hospitality. Whether you’re planning a meeting, convention, tour group, reunion or wedding, we have experienced and caring professionals to help provide all the essentials to guarantee a successful event.

WELCOMING ALL:

TOUR GROUPS, REUNIONS, WEDDINGS AND EVENTS

Photo Credit: Glacier National Park Flickr

Here are few ways we can help: We understand that planning a group event can be a daunting task. With so many details, • Collect lodging and venue proposals and offer impartial consultation to help you find deadlines and people to please, it is our top the ideal backdrop that meets your budget priority for you and your guests to have a and vision. positive and meaningful experience from planning through the final goodbyes. Discover • Provide year-round group and individual activity suggestions with recommended Kalispell, the Kalispell Convention & Visitor vendor contact information as well as full Bureau will help you streamline the entire excursion itineraries that fit the interests process, share our expertise and connect you of everyone in your group. to the right people.

• Offer insider tips for unique, behind-the-

DISTANCES

32 miles

51 km

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

74 miles

119 km

366 miles

589 km

CANADIAN YELLOWSTONE BORDER (Roosville) NATIONAL PARK (W Yellowstone entrance)

AVERAGE TEMPERATURES* SPRING

SUMMER

FALL

WINTER

57 F 14 C

82 F 28 C

57 F 14 C

32 F 0C

scenes tours that excite your group, from specialty farms and creative businesses to inspiring nonprofits and much more.

• Connect you to local transportation vendors, caterers, restaurants, airlift and entertainment.

• Compile information with history and background of the area, walking tour and driving maps, weather data, packing suggestions and community events.

TIME ZONE Mountain Standard

NO Sales Tax

ELEVATION 2,956 feet

*U.S. CLIMATE DATA

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MEET IN KALISPELL Gathering with purpose: meetings and conventions With combined hotel meeting space of more than 20,000 sq. ft. plus individual venues that offer up to 59,000 sq. ft., the small city of Kalispell rises to the occasion for meetings and conventions of all sizes and varieties. But meetings here aren’t typical.

When attendees step outside Glacier Park International Airport (directly connected to hubs around the country), they are greeted with expansive views of mountains and

plus $2.00 per night for TBID

NUMBER OF HOTELS IN KALISPELL: 22

Hotels under 50: 3 Hotels with 51-100 rooms: 11 Hotels with 101 rooms or more: 8 Hotels with conference space: 8 Number of Hotel/Motel Rooms: 1947

LARGEST MEETING/ EVENT SPACES AT HOTELS:

Hilton Garden Inn: 14,000 sq. ft facility Red Lion: 15,000 sq. ft facility

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LARGEST MEETING/ EVENT SPACES AT VENUES: NW Fair & Event Center: 45,000 sq. ft trade center Majestic Valley Arena: 59,000 square-foot arena area

MILES TO/FROM AIRPORT: 10 miles Glacier Park International Airport is served by five major airlines – Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, and United – which fly to 13 major cities (some seasonal) NO SALES TAX

is also home to an indoor arena, premier equestrian center, fairgrounds and motorsports facility that offer flexible space and modern amenities that our local professionals can transform however casual or lavish your event. Whatever your requirements, the Kalispell CVB will help you find the right venues and capable vendors to create the vision you intend for your attendees. We can help in these ways and more: • Assist in RFP process and offer impartial consultation to find facilities that best meet your needs.

• Organize efficient citywide site inspections.

• Compile promotional material and/or local content to help build attendance, provide local background info and weather data, and enhance event collateral and conference programs.

• Provide welcome/registration bags to include guides, maps, brochures and community event info, and offer ideas for local welcome gifts.

•S et up an event visitor table with a staffed local expert to answer attendees’ questions.

• Offer seasonal group activity suggestions and customized itineraries as well as pre and post-event excursion ideas for attendees.

• Provide insider tips for local speakers and specialty tours of farms, businesses or organizations with unique volunteer opportunities that can turn into a teambuilding activity.

• Connect you to local transportation vendors, caterers, restaurants, airlift and entertainment.

Ready to bring your meeting to Kalispell?

Contact Dawn Jackson at 406-758-2820, dawn@discoverkalispell.com

The Kalispell CVB is dedicated to helping make your event planned and programmed for success.

Photo Credit: Connor Welles

LODGING TAX AND FEES: 7%

that big Montana sky and are minutes away from rivers, lakes and trails. A 10-minute drive into town will have your guests at the doorstep of Kalispell’s lodging (even closer if staying at the airport hotel), shopping and dining locales. And the event venues bring their own change of “meeting scenery,” from historic homes and museums to local galleries, and outdoor venues with 360-degree Flathead Valley views. Kalispell

ENERGIZED COMMUNITY

RAILS TO TRAILS TRANSFORMING DOWNTOWN KALISPELL

Photo Credit: Top: Tom Robertson, Bottom: Connor Welles

If it wasn’t for the train lines that ran through Northwest Montana, Kalispell as we know it would not exist today. The Great Northern Railway’s Empire Builder line made its way to town in 1892 and with it came thousands of workers, visitors and explorers who would become the early settlers of this town. On its way back east, the trains would take loads of cattle, timber and more to places like Chicago, Minneapolis and Fargo.

The Empire Builder still runs today, bridging Chicago to Seattle, and the line makes a handful of stops in Northwest Montana, but Kalispell’s main mode of transportation has shifted away from the train in recent decades. There are still some remnants of the rail line — most visible on the Rails to Trails system, which run

from Somers to Kila and directly through Kalispell — and in the next few years an even more dramatic transformation will give downtown Kalispell yet another jolt of energy. The rail lines that run across Main Street on the north end of downtown are being retired and converted into a modern bike and pedestrian thoroughfare that will connect to the Rails to Trails entrance on Kalispell’s west side. This project is scheduled to be completed in 2020.

The Core and Rail project was a result of hard work and collaboration between the

To learn more about development opportunities visit www.kalispellchamber.com/kalispelldevelopment-information-center.

to be in the heart of the Flathead Valley …

Aside from renovating the building, fixing it up and opening the business, we donate all of our organic waste to an organic farmer.

Our grain goes to a cattle rancher to feed his cattle. I joined the Kalispell Downtown Association so I could meet all the business owners and see all the projects that are going on downtown and be part of the change.

COMMUNITY PROFILE GABE MARIMAN

Bias Brewing

Gabe and his family moved to Kalispell eight years ago from Bend, Oregon, and immediately they saw similarities between the two mountain towns. While Bend was at the end of its transformation into a buzzing tourist destination and craft beer paradise, Kalispell’s transformation was just beginning.

Now eight years later, Gabe himself is part of that transformation, serving on the Kalispell Downtown Association’s board and joining the husband-and-wife ownership team of Adam and Amanda Robertson as Bias Brewing’s general manager months before its tap room opened in 2018. In less than a year, the brewery has become a key piece of what Mariman calls the “Beer-Muda Triangle” of Bias Brewing, SunRift Beer Co. and Kalispell Brewing Co., all in located downtown Kalispell.

City of Kalispell, local businesses and residents alike. This dream turned reality will only add to the growth and vibrancy that downtown Kalispell has been experiencing over recent years. By increasing public art, commercial and residential development, and advancing the current trail system, the Core and Rail project is an exciting new chapter for Kalispell moving in to the next decade.

WHAT DID YOU LIKE ABOUT KALISPELL BEFORE YOU MOVED HERE AND WHAT HAVE YOU SEEN IN THE EIGHT YEARS SINCE YOU ARRIVED? There’s a lot of people moving to the area that are like us, they’re young families, they’re just starting out. When we got here we didn’t know anybody and now we have a group of friends, 20 or so couples, they’re all young, hard-working, and they’re starting their families. We really liked the fact that Kalispell was adding jobs and adding young, upwardly mobile people.

WHY DID BIAS CHOOSE TO SET UP SHOP IN DOWNTOWN KALISPELL AND HOW HAS THE BREWERY BEEN A GOOD COMMUNITY PARTNER? They chose Kalispell because they wanted

WHY SHOULD KALISPELL BE A STOP ON A CRAFT BEER ENTHUSIAST’S NEXT EXCURSION? I think Kalispell’s a great place for craft beer tourism. We’ve got what some people are referring to as the Beer-Muda Triangle.

We’ve got Kalispell Brewing (KBC), which is the mainstay, and then SunRift and Bias all within walking distance. We all offer a different niche and a different style. Bias offers a very unique arrangement of beers, most of our beers are experimental, we only have a couple of flagships. Right now we’ve got 14 beers on tap … We have a really wide range of products and it’s our mission to build community through craft beer and craft brewing.

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ENERGIZED COMMUNITY

A GROWTH ECONOMY

For the past two years, Kalispell has been named the third fastest growing micropolitan community in the nation and there are no predictions of a slow down any time soon.

Known as the economic powerhouse of Northwest Montana, Kalispell is home to topquality medical services, excellent schools, world-class manufacturing, a bustling retail scene, and where adventure meets opportunity.

Photo Credit: Top: Sky Vault, Bottom: Flathead Beacon

HEALTHCARE The healthcare community in the Flathead Valley is centered around Kalispell Regional Healthcare, which boasts a 353-bed complex that includes a newly expanded emergency department, the Montana Children’s Medical Center, the Digestive Health Institute, comprehensive cancer services, rehabilitation programs, and more. In addition, KRH has affiliate locations just north of Kalispell in Whitefish, and many satellite properties that serve outlying communities.

Immanuel Lutheran Communities is a full-service retirement community that features independent living, memory care services, outpatient rehabilitation, and has added over 150,000 square feet of new construction in the last few years.

CREATING A COMMUNITY Civic advancement and government organizations across Kalispell have come together to develop plans to update Kalispell’s core area and revitalize several areas in town. The original railroad tracks that have served Kalispell since the late 1800s will be removed and replaced with a linear park that will span nearly a mile and a half in length. With the removal of the tracks, over 40 acres of land will be opened for potential development, including highdensity housing, retail, restaurant, and commercial spaces right in the heart of downtown. Additionally, Kalispell is layered with development incentives including tax increment financing, New Market Tax Credits, zoning perks, and Opportunity Zone benefits that continue to entice redevelopment and new construction.

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A Look at FVCC’s Occupational Trades Program As you walk into the Occupational Trades building at Flathead Valley Community College, you can’t help but notice the sparks from the plasma cutter and welding bays, hear the whirling sounds of CNC machines, and notice the dozens of students undeniably engaged in hands-on projects.

Completed in 2007, the Occupational Trades building brought together, for the first time, various programs the college offered all under one roof. What started as a few courses in welding, automotive, and woodworking, has now blossomed into 14 different programs, including advanced manufacturing, electrical technology, firearms technology, industrial machine technology, non-destructive testing, welding technology, and more.

“We are a community college that serves the needs of our community,” said Peter Fusaro, Director of Trades and Industrial Arts at the college. “Over the years we have adapted our programs as a direct response to community needs and as a reflection of growth of certain areas of our local economy.”

Flathead County is home to more than 300 unique manufacturers; a number that continues to rise. The advent of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines has reshaped the perception of the manufacturing industry from being historically dark and dirty, to one that now supports jobs that are highly-technical, safe, rewarding, and consistently higher-paying on average than any other industry. Recognizing this, and hearing constant demands from area manufacturers about a lack of labor, the Occupational Trades program has been reshaping their offerings to better meet the needs of students and employers, now boasting an impressive arsenal of CNC lathes and mills, and five large bays of the most cutting-edge equipment available to even the most world-class manufacturers.

Occupational Trades students have numerous opportunities to work closely with the local community, but also with fellow students from around the world, including through a partnership program with an Advanced Manufacturing and Electronics Technology Program in Manizales, Colombia.

The Occupational Trades department has also developed an accredited Brewing Sciences program to serve the growing number of microbreweries in Montana. Students set to earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Brewing Sciences and Operations are given real-world experience on both the manufacturing and retail side of the industry. The Brewing Academy of Montana has a close relationship with breweries across the Flathead Valley, giving students internship opportunities outside of their coursework, which includes manufacturing beer at FVCC and managing retail sales, as FVCC is the first college in the nation to receive a federal license to sell their product in taprooms.

Through the increase in program offerings and a recently completed student-housing facility on campus, Fusaro says he has been seeing the number of students enrolled in the Occupational Trades programs consistently on the rise.

Over the next few years, Occupational Trades instructors hope to increase course offerings to include finishing treatments and the development of programs that manufacture more products out of recycled plastics.

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TOP-QUALITY EDUCATION Kalispell is privileged to have a strong education community that supports people of all ages. Kalispell Public Schools, named one of the top five school districts in the state, welcomed students into its newest elementary school in August 2018 and is currently making updates to its middle school, two high schools, vo-tech center, and alternative learning school. Additionally, Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) is home to a growing number of students and is widely considered one of the top community colleges in the west. In 2019, FVCC will open a new library and break ground on a $15M student center and lecture and performing arts center, which will become the new home of the renowned Glacier Symphony and Chorale.

TRANSPORTATION Glacier Park International Airport is served by five major airlines – Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, and United – which fly to 13 major cities. Growth of the airport has been record-breaking year over year, which has led to the addition of many routes announced in 2018, including new service to Dallas, Chicago, and Los Angeles on American Airlines, and Phoenix on Allegiant Airlines. In 2020, Glacier Park International Airport is scheduled to break ground on a 40,000

ENERGIZED COMMUNITY square-foot terminal expansion that will create several additional gates to serve continued air service expansion.

Along with the development of new air transportation has been significant improvements on the ground. In 2018 Kalispell was awarded a $12.75M federal grant to expand a portion of the US 93 Alternative Route, which will dramatically improve drivability and traffic. Since the full-length completion of the road in 2016, the Kalispell Bypass has added over $1.2B of economic impact and 760 jobs.

Photo Credit: Bottom: Brenda Ahern

FLATHEAD AREA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Young professionals are establishing careers in the Flathead Valley due to the area’s offering of a strong worklife balance and unbeatable outdoor opportunities. Flathead Area Young Professionals is an organization dedicated to developing professionals between the ages of 21 to 39 as they advance early in their careers. Representative of dozens of industries, the organization has a network of over 300 members who meet about local issues, become involved on local boards and committees, engage in community service activities, and work to create an environment that is attractive for building a career and family.

COMMUNITY PROFILE CLINT EKERN Owner & Creative Director, Sky Vault

As a young professional who wanted to do something different in his career, coupled with a dream of becoming his own boss, Clint Ekern discovered a passion, hidden talent, and lucrative business venture all at once.

What started as a weekend hobby taking videos at functions and events around town, became the career shift Clint was looking for. With a background in mortgage lending, Sky Vault first emerged as a media resource for local real estate agents to better highlight available properties via drone footage and high-quality interior walk-throughs. Clint decided not to focus just on shooting quality video but rather devoted the better part of every evening and weekend learning the post-production editing necessary to deliver top-quality final products to clients.

When the head of a local organization asked to partner on a project outside his experience level in late spring 2018, Clint’s go-getter personality and constant drive toward success led him to begin the journey of developing one of the most recognizable media companies in the Flathead Valley.

Understanding that a path of success comes from patience and practice, Clint reached out to a variety of local organizations to partner on video projects that would test his skills and allow him to learn.

“I love developing personal relationships and think the tight-knit connections of the community in the Flathead is something really special,” said Ekern. “People were so accepting of working with me when I wanted to learn something new, and it’s been fun watching the quality of projects steadily increase.”

Over the past year, Sky Vault has provided footage for top events in the Flathead, including annual fundraisers, professional rodeos, weddings, and large-scale conferences as well as promotional videos for countless small businesses.

“By working with local small business owners and organizations, I feel like I’m helping them take steps to grow and therefore grow this great community. They’re some of my favorite projects to work on,” said Clint.

Clint understands the risks of being a new business, but with dozens of new clients and a calendar of projects booked so far this year, he’s hopeful and excited for what is in store for the future of Sky Vault.

Clint spent most of his childhood in the Flathead Valley and has enjoyed watching Kalispell grow up over the last 30 years. After graduating from Montana State University in Bozeman, Clint came back to the Flathead to start his career and begin a family. As a young professional in the Flathead, he believes now is the greatest time to live in the area, crediting an unbeatable opportunity for work-life balance.

“I can be in the office, editing videos or conducting interviews, and then at one of the many lakes or on a hike within 20 minutes any direction. To be able to do what people go on vacations for, like hunting, skiing, or hiking, every single weekend while also running a business is a great opportunity.”

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RESOURCES ACCOUNTING

Bryan Gilbertson CPA PC 752-4755 Eclipse Tax & Accounting 393-2828 Jordahl & Sliter CPA

752-1040 Junkermier Clark Campanella

Stevens PC 755-3681 R Gunlikson & Associates CPA PC 752-3449 Simpson & Himsle, CPA, PC 752-5727 Swiftcurrent Consulting &

Accounting PC 755-5428 The CFO Agency 257-6044

ADVERTISING & MARKETING

Auxi Solutions 393-2466 Chandler Communications 756-3022 Digital Aerial Media 261-8928 Hagadone Digital 758-4443 Highline Design & Marketing 838-6498 Learned Reality 253-209-0327 Phil Quigley & Associates 831-332-4331 Sky Vault 471-3845 Snow Ghost Design 755-7703 Spectrum Reach 314-6093 Website Express 888-534-3555 Wrap Hive 844-977-4483

AIR LINE SERVICES & TR ANSPORTATION

Alaska Airlines Allegiant Airlines Delta Airlines Glacier Jet Center

Glacier Park International Airport

ARCHITECTS

A&E Architects, P.C. CTA Architects Engineers Jackola Engineering &

Architecture, P.C. L’Heureux Page Werner, PC PCA ARCHITECTS P.C.

800-252-7522 702-505-8888 801-209-3031 755-5362 257-5994 545-1766 257-8172 755-3208 771-0770 314-6393

ASSOCIATIONS

Flathead Building Association 755-2422 Kalispell Chamber of Commerce 758-2800 Kalispell Downtown Association 253-6923 Montana Chamber of Commerce 442-2405 Montana Logging Association 752-3168 Montana West Economic Development 257-7711 Montana Wilderness Association 756-6027 Northwest Montana Assoc.

of Realtors 752-4197 NW MT Arms Collectors Assoc 471-0972

AT TORNEYS

ABS Legal, PLLC

449-3118 Best & Westover, P.C.

Attorneys at Law 752-8731 Bliven Law Firm, Trial Lawyers, P.C. 755-6828 Crowley Fleck Attorneys 752-6644

Gravis Law, PLLC 451-7247 Kalvig Law Firm, P.C. 257-6001 Measure, Sampsel, Sullivan

& O’Brien, P.C. 752-6373 Moore, Cockrell, Goicoechea

& Johnson, P.C. 751-6000 Ogle, Worm & Travis, PLLP 752-7550 Rocky Mountain Law Partners, P.C. 314-6011 Scott & Kienzle, P.A.

752-1250 Tanko Law Office 257-3711

AUDIO & VIDEO DESIGN Eyehear Technology Group

752-3536

AUTO DEALERS & SERVICES

AUTO BODY REPAIR Able Body Collison Repair Jance’s Body Shop

OHS Body Shop

752-1125 257-6689 752-8202

AUTO DEALERS Don ‘’K’’ Whitefish Eisinger Honda Eisinger Motors Green Nissan Kalispell Ford Kalispell Toyota Kalispell Volkswagen

862-2571 755-7414 755-5555 755-2277 755-3673 755-6060 752-8989

AUTOMOBILE - PARTS & SERVICES

Bolsters Towing

CARQUEST Auto Parts Kalispell Auto Parts (NAPA) Les Schwab Tire Center Loren’s Auto Repair

North Lake Diesel

Pro Clean Carwash

Rudy’s Autosound

Tire-Rama Service Centers

AUTOMOBILE RENTAL Avis Rent A Car

Budget Car Rental

Dollar Rent A Car Kalispell Enterprise Rent-A-Car

752-4528 755-3659 755-5248 755-1940 755-7757 755-3880 756-2433 756-6960 755-4660

257-2727 755-7500 892-0009 755-4848

BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS

Farmers State Bank 214-6611 First Interstate Bank Eureka 297-3116 First Interstate Bank Evergreen 758-7600 First Interstate Bank Kalispell, Dtwn 756-5200 First Interstate Bank Kalispell,

Hutton Ranch 756-5222 First Interstate Bank Polson 883-8800 First Interstate Bank Whitefish 863-8888 First Montana Bank 755-9999 Glacier Bancorp 756-4242 Glacier Bank Bigfork 837-5980

Glacier Bank Columbia Falls 892-4700 Glacier Bank Eureka

751-4975 Glacier Bank Evergreen 758-4312 Glacier Bank Kalispell, Buffalo Hill 756-4270 Glacier Bank Kalispell, Downtown 756-4200 Glacier Bank Kalispell, Reserve Dr 758-8200 Glacier Bank Lakeside 758-4800 Glacier Bank Libby 293-4109 Glacier Bank Polson 883-8300 Glacier Bank Whitefish 863-6300 Park Side Credit Union 755-7283 Rocky Mountain Bank 751-5082 Three Rivers Bank Kalispell, Idaho 755-4271 Three Rivers Bank Kalispell, Meridian 755-5432 TrailWest Bank

755-9781 US Bank

257-5363 Valley Bank of Kalispell 752-7123 Wells Fargo Bank Kalispell, Dtwn 751-5009 Wells Fargo Bank Kalispell, North 756-4005 Whitefish Credit Union Kalispell 257-3123 Whitefish Credit Union Kalispell, S 758-0408

BEAUT Y - DAY SPAS, SERVICES & SUPPLY

Alpenglow Aesthetics 730-8686 Est. 1989 Salon & Spa 314-6169 Katie Miller Massage Therapy 871-8609 Layla Threading - Facial Hair Removal 257-2588

BEER, WINE & SPIRITS

Bias Brewing Bonsai Brewing Project Flathead Lake Brewing Company Glacier Distilling Company Glacier Sun Winery Great Northern Brewing Company Kalispell Brewing Company Rough Cut Cider Sacred Waters Brewing Company Spotted Bear Spirits SunRift Beer Company Tailing Loop Winery Tamarack Alehouse & Grill Vilya Spirits Distillery Whistling Andy Distilling Whitefish Handcrafted Spirits

730-3020 730-1717 837-2004 387-9887 257-8886 863-1000 756-2739 257-8886 253-0746 730-2436 871-2567 314-4262 844-0244 314-6544 837-2620 730-2282

BEVER AGE DISTRIBUTION

Coca Cola Bottling Company Flathead Beverage Company Fun Beverage

Pepsi Cola Bottling Company

BOAT TOURS

A Able and Mo Fisch Charters Far West Boat Tours Glacier Park Boat Company

800-658-3638 755-4203 752-1455 755-5060 257-5214 844-2628 257-2426

BUSINESS CONSULTING & SERVICES BC ATM SERVICES Biz to Biz Network, Inc BNI Montana

892-3885 203-1737 509-952-3804

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BREWERY TOURS

Big Sky Brews Cruise Montana Brew Bus

CAMPERS & RV’S

Bergeson RV Corporation Pierce RV Center

CHILD CARE

Discovery Developmental Center

303-3559 407-0490 755-3890 752-8050 756-7295

CLEANING & JANITORIAL

Busy Brooms Janitorial Cinnamon’s Norwex Healthy Cleaning Supply Executive Cleaning By Design LLC Flathead Janitorial

Restoration & Cleaning Miss Pretty Picky Xtreme Carpet Cleaning

& Restoration

210-2538 250-2394 260-5761

755-7075 212-3460 471-1143

COMMUNICATIONS

Access Montana 676-3300 AT&T 752-1005 Blackfoot 541-5000 Bullitt Communications 756-4638 Cellular Plus 260-4004 CenturyLink

758-1014 Dan The Phone Man 763-6689 Digital Communication Systems 752-7775 Spectrum Business 877-273-7626 Vision Net 467-4720

COMMUNIT Y SERVICES

A Ray of Hope 755-4673 American Cancer Society 546-9927 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flathead 752-0092 Braveheart Chaplain Ministry 871-0183 Cancer Support Community 752-0130 Champion for Success 602-819-8192 Child Bridge 837-2247 Citizens For A Better Flathead 756-8993 Community Action Partnership 752-6565 Cornerstone Community Church 752-4088 Dream Adaptive Recreation 862-1817 Eagleview West Life Care Planning 752-5821 Easter Seals - Goodwill 758-0240 Flathead Food Bank 752-3663 Flathead Industries 755-7656 Flathead Youth Home 755-4622 Gateway Community Center 752-7266 Habitat for Humanity Flathead Valley 257-8800 Hope Pregnancy Ministries 257-5700 Intermountain 755-4022 Kalispell Farmer’s Market 752-3350 Kalispell Legion Baseball Assoc 270-8827 NW MT Head Start

752-7011 NW MT Veteran’s Stand

Down & Food Pantry 756-7304 Parenting With Dignity 250-8651 Samaritan House 257-5284 Sparrows Nest of NW MT 309-5196 The Nurturing Center 756-1414 The Salvation Army

257-4357 United Way for Northwest Montana 752-7266 Volunteers of America Veteran Service 314-4150 Youth With A Mission Lakeside 890-1740

COMPUTER SERVICES

Byte Savvy 257-3394 CompuNet 922-5615

RESOURCES

Eckstrom Consulting 730-5105 First Call Computer Solutions 540-1893 Montana Technical Solutions 755-3331 Network Center 701-235-0940 Radioactive 257-5999 Univision 890-6090 Weisz Consulting 300-4802

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES & SUPPLIES BUILDING CONTR ACTORS

Axiom Builders Group 309-2840 Building By Jon

752-3131 Greg Bain & Company 752-2886 Hammerquist Casalegno 257-6856 HR Home Remodeling 309-2324 J Martin Builders 257-1792 Kalispell Montana Log Homes 752-2992 Meredith Construction Company 752-4200 Nelcon 756-8560 Schellinger Construction 892-2188 Swank Enterprises 752-5411 Talcott Construction 309-2928 TCG Montana 284-1824 Terry Homes

755-7516 Westcraft Homes 257-8249

BUILDING MATERIALS

BMC West 752-8393 Builders FirstSource

752-9663 Lilienthal Insulation Company 752-4756 Montana Ace 755-9701 Northwest Drywall & Roofing Supply 752-2644 Sliters Lumber & Building Supply 857-3306 Western Building Center Kalispell 755-6411

CABINETS & COUNTERTOPS

Direct Source Cabinets & Design 728-8099 Distinctive Countertops & Cabinetry 751-5000 Northwest Cabinet Works 752-8383

CARPET & FLOORING Flooring America Poiema

Carpet & Int. Masterpiece Carpet One

752-4995 752-0924

CONCRETE, EXCAVATING & PAVING Asphalt Doctor 270-6759 Glacier Paving

257-8181 Glacier Pre-Cast Concrete 752-7163 Knife River 752-2755 LHC 758-6400

ELEC TRICIANS & SUPPLIES

American Electric Kalispell Electric

756-9473 257-8093

GL ASS, WINDOWS, DOORS & TRIM Aluma Glass

Pella Windows & Doors Sierra Pacific Windows

755-5234 257-1516 755-4710

H E AT I N G , V E N T I L AT I O N & A I R CONDITIONING Airworks

257-1341 Carson Brothers & Ground Source Systems 752-2778 Central Heating, Cooling,

Plumbing & Electrical 756-6656

N AT U R A L S T O N E Glacier Stone Supply

755-5717

RESTOR ATION

Complete Restoration FloodCo

SANITATION

Surefire Septic Maintenance

752-6653 892-1717 756-1806

T O O L / E Q U I P M E N T R E N TA L S Big Sky Rent Midway Rental

756-2759 758-2022

TRUSS MANUFACTURING Kalispell Truss Center

755-2703

CREDIT CARD PROCESSING Big Sky ATM Solutions Glacier Payments

285-1685 800-651-0924

CREDIT SERVICES

Collection Center/Checkrite

257-7555

DRUG TESTING SERVICES Compliance Monitoring Systems

393-2455

D RY C L E A N I N G , L I N E N & U N I F O R M S U P P LY High Country Linen Supply

755-2000

E M P L OY M E N T S E RV I C E S Express Employment Professionals Job Service

LC Staffing Spherion Staffing Service

ENGINEERING

APEC Engineering Carver Engineering

CTA Architects Engineers Fraser Management & Consulting Jackola Engineering &

Architecture, PC JE Engineering KLJ

Morrison - Maierle

Robert Peccia & Associates TD&H Engineering

Territorial Landworks Waatti Engineering

WGM Group

ENGR AVING & AWARDS Silvertip Engraving

257-2255 758-6200 752-0191 407-7300

393-2127 257-6202 257-8172 253-4326 755-3208 257-3013 755-2763 752-2216 752-5025 751-5246 257-1701 755-7827 756-4848 752-4904

ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC

Alpine Theatre Project Bigfork Summer Playhouse Crown of the Continent

Guitar Festival Glacier Symphony,

Orchestra & Chorale Hidden Key Escape Games NW MT Fair & Rodeo Sweet Pickin’s Pumpkin Patch The Artisan Oyster The Event at Rebecca Farm The Original Kalispell Gun Show Whitefish Theatre Company

862-7469 837-4886

855-855-5900 407-7000 823-0564 758-5810 752-2359 715-220-1777 755-3276 471-0972 862-5371

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING AE2S 257-8990 Applied Water Consulting 756-2550 Montana Environmental Laboratory 755-2131

EVENT & WEDDING RENTAL & SERVICES

Amazing Painting 756-0535 HK Painting 261-1053 Sherwin - Williams

755-7816

Barn Door Event Rentals 752-1266 Celebrate Event & Party Rental 862-4636 NW MT Wedding & Event Professionals 250-3213 Pop a Squat Portables 253-2262

PLUMBING CONTR ACTORS & SUPPLIES

EVENT VENUES & FACILITIES

PA I N T C O N T R AC T O R S & S U P P L I E S

Northwest Pipe Fittings 752-6562 Wild West Plumbing & Drain Service 752-1244

Atanaha Event Center Glacier Presbyterian Center Holt Stage Hideaway

837-2231 844-2114 270-1258

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RESOURCES Kalispell Eagle’s Club & Lounge 752-7265 Kalispell Elks Lounge & Event Center 257-6474 NW MT Fair & Event Center 758-5810

FARMS, EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Big John’s 257-7317 CHS Mountain West Coop 755-7400 Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply 755-4747

FINANCIAL SERVICES

American Financial Services Coco Enterprises Granite Peak Wealth Advisors HeartStone Advisors Northwestern Mutual Rich Groff II, CFP

FIRE

Mahugh Fire & Safety

756-6095 892-9400 541-2100 862-3795 270-5030 221-3606 752-0163

FISHING GUIDES & OUTFIT TERS

A Able & Mo Fisch Charters Bagley Guide Service Flathead Anglers & Wild River

Adventures Outcast Guiding & Outfitters Swan Mountain Outfitters

FITNESS

Engage Fitness The WAVE

FLORIST

Flowers By Hansen

257-5214 837-3618

387-9453 261-5655 387-4405 249-6934 862-2444

752-1313

FORESTRY & WOOD PRODUCTS FH Stoltze Land & Lumber Co 892-7000 JLS Conservation 250-8246 Weyerhaeuser 892-6238

FR AMING

Burch’s Custom Framing

FUEL DISTRIBUTORS CityServiceValcon

300-1333 755-4321

FUNER AL HOMES

Buffalo Hill Funeral Home 752-0336 Darlington Cremation & Burial 755-2662 Johnson - Gloschat Funeral Home 752-6666

GARBAGE & RECYCLING Evergreen Disposal Pacific Steel & Recycling

GARDEN & NURSERY’S Plant Land

GOLF

Buffalo Hill Golf Club Northern Pines Golf Club

GOVERNMENT City of Kalispell Flathead County

257-1739 755-7011 756-7568 756-4547 837-7373

INSUR ANCE SERVICES

Allstate - Jon Halland

Insurance Agency 300-4810 Aspen Insurance 257-4864 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana 437-6401 Bob Herron 253-8000 Farm Bureau Financial - Tony Veseth 730-1000 Farmers Union Insurance 257-1252 Flathead Farm Mutual Insurance Co. 7 52-7500 Flathead Insurance 752-8000 Glacier Insurance Strategies 257-7680 Hub International 752-8693 Ideal Option 877-522-1275 Jeremy Hicks State Farm Insurance 752-3515 Jolene Reum - Farmers Insurance 758-7009 Leavitt Great West Insurance 755-9112 Mike’s Farmers Insurance Agency 755-6453 Montana First Insurance 755-0719 MT West Farm Bureau Insurance 755-1115 National Flood Services 756-8656 PayneWest Insurance 758-4200 Shaine R. Reece Insurance Agency 752-9100 State Farm - Sandra Goode-Long 257-7714 Torrent Technologies 257-7358

INTERIOR DESIGN

Budget Blinds of the Flathead InnSpace Projects LP

INTERNET PROVIDERS Bullitt Communications CenturyLink

Montana Sky Networks Spectrum Business

758-7703 758-5503

GROCERY & HEALTH FOOD

Albertson’s Food & Drug Blacktail Grocery

Flathead Fish & Seafood Company Glacier Wholesalers

Mountain Valley Foods Rosauers Super 1 Foods Kalispell, Downtown Withey’s Health Foods

HORSEBACK RIDING

Dream Haven Guest Ranch Firefly Horse Company Flathead Lake Lodge Human Therapy on Horseback Swan Mountain Outfitters The Bar W Guest Ranch

257-7127 844-2606 892-3474 752-4479 756-1422 755-5088 755-3144 755-5260 858-2020 471-6508 837-4391 257-1849 886-3900 863-9099

756-4638 758-1014 752-4335 877-273-7626

INVESTMENT SERVICES Ameriprise Financial - Sigma

Three Planning D A Davidson & Co

Edward Jones - Jesse Rigler Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Raymond James Financial Services Stifel

748-7471 752-6212 755-4145 863-1515 756-7200 755-9400

L ANDSCAPING & PEST SERVICES Big Sky Lawn & Landscaping Complete Pest Services Morning Star Lawn & Garden Okamoto Arbor Care Rocky Mountain Super Vac Snowline Tree Company TruGreen Turfmaster Lawn & Tree Care

LIBR ARIES

ImagineIF Libraries

LIMOUSINE SERVICE Wild Horse Limousine

752-1454 756-9499

LIQUOR STORES

Hungry Horse Liquor Store

250-2078 755-7399 752-7520 756-1890 257-4639 752-1440 257-2828 755-4445 758-5821 756-2290 387-5506

LODGING BED & BREAKFAST

Cabin Creek Landing Bed & Breakfast 854-2126

CABINS & VACATION RENTALS Camas Flats Edgewater RV Resort & Motel Kalispell Hostel

North Forty Resort Reclusive Moose Cabins

212-2438 844-3644 270-1653 862-7740 250-1576

CAMPGROUNDS & RV PARKS

Greenwood RV Park & Campground 257-7719 Mountain View RV Park 892-2500 Rocky Mountain Hi RV & Campground 755-9573 Wild Horse Hot Springs 741-3777

GUEST R ANCH & RESORTS Averill Hospitality 46

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863-4000

Bar W Guest Ranch 863-9099 Dancing Spirit Ranch 892-9117 Dream Haven Guest Ranch 858-2020 Flathead Lake Lodge

837-4391 Glacier Guides & Montana Raft Co. 387-5555 Glacier National Park Lodges 897-8351 Izaak Walton Inn

888-5700 KwaTaqNuk Resort & Casino 883-3636 Marina Cay Resort

837-5861 Meadow Lake Golf & Ski Resort 892-8700 Whitefish Mountain Resort 862-2900

HOTELS & MOTELS

America’s Best Value Inn 756-3222 Belton Chalet

888-5000 Best Western Flathead Lake

Inn & Suites 857-2400 Blue & White Motel 755-4311 Bridge Street Cottages 837-2785 Cedar Creek Lodge &

Conference Center 897-7070 Country Inn & Suites 751-9000 Glacier Park Inc.

892-2525 Greenwood Village Inn & Suites 257-7719 Grouse Mountain Lodge 862-3000 Hampton Inn & Suites Whitefish 730-8901 Hampton Inn Kalispell 755-7900 Hilton Garden Inn Kalispell 756-4500 Historic Kalispell Grand Hotel 755-8100 Historic Tamarack Lodge & Cabins 387-4420 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 755-7405 Homewood Suites by Hilton 755-8080 La Quinta Inn & Suites 257-5255 MOTEL 6 952-3206 My Place Kalispell 885-200-5685 Quality Inn 755-6700 Red Lion Hotel Kalispell 751-5050 SpringHill Suites by Marriott 314-6600 Super 8 755-1888 The FairBridge Inn & Suites 755-6100 TownePlace Suites Whitefish 890-2053

MANUFACTURING

Applied Materials - Birch Grove 752-2107 Applied Materials - PPC Bus Unit 752-2107 Bio - Energy Systems

257-9111 Colter Coffee Roasting 755-7826 Converting Equipment Intl 407-7362 Defiance Machine

756-2727 Hurraw! Balm 730-2571 Kalispell Kreamery

756-6455 Montana Artesian Water Company 755-3515 Montana Gold Bullet 755-2717 Mountain Meadow Herbs 857-6738 Nomad Global Communications

Solutions 755-1721 PROOF Research 756-9290 SAJE Pharma 756-0240 Sonju Industrial

752-7979 Tabletree Montana 261-2501 Thompson Precision

257-8770 Timberline Tool

755-4258 U.S. Optics 300-4090 ZAF Energy Systems 892-0116

MEDICAL & HEALTH SERVICES CHIROPR ACTIC SERVICES

Atlas Chiropractic

257-4001 Basler Family Chiropractic 257-3004 Compass Chiropractic 863-2658 Flathead Chiropractic 314-6314 Monarch Chiropractic 308-250-1492 Montana Laser and Medical Center 314-6400

DENTAL & OR AL SERVICES Big Sky Pediatric Dentistry Dental Distinctions, PC Glacier Dental Group, PC Kalispell Denture Studio Kalispell Oral Surgery & Implants

752-8302 755-4166 752-8081 314-4892 755-6014

ALL AREA CODES (406) UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED MEDICAL & HEALTH SERVICES CONT Montana Dental Works Prime View Dental, PC Summit Dental Group

HEARING SERVICES

Hearing Aid Institute of Kalispell Moore Hearing

752-1166 756-9393 752-4545 755-1945 257-2273

HOME HEALTH CARE

A Plus Health Care

755-4968 Agape Home Care

755-4633 Frontier Home Health and Hospice 755-4923

HOSPITALS

Kalispell Regional Healthcare 752-5111 North Valley Hospital 863-3500 Pathways 756-3950 The HealthCenter

751-7500

OPTICAL SERVICES Big Mountain Eye Clinic Glacier Eye Clinic

PHARMACY Sykes Pharmacy

755-5171 257-2020 257-4806

PHYSICAL THER APY SERVICES

Berube Physical Therapy OrthoRehab Physical Therapy Professional Therapy Associates

890-2408 752-3597 756-7878

PHYSICIANS

Dermatology Assoc. & Laser

Cosmetic Center Family Health Care

Glacier Direct Primary Care Glacier View Plastic Surgery MedNorth Kalispell Urgent Care Northwest Family Medicine Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Clinic PC

756-7555 752-8120 480-6260 756-2241 755-5661 752-8877 755-2818

PROSTHETICS & ORTHOPEDICS Northern Care Prosthetics

& Orthotics

755-6322

MORTGAGE & LENDING AGENCIES Academy Mortgage 249-8696 Black Diamond Mortgage #209137 862-4999 Guild Mortgage Company 884-2000 LendUS 420-6354 Mann Mortgage

751-6266 Mountain Lake Mortgage 751-2350 Northwest Farm Credit Services 532-4900 Wintrust Mortgage

756-1505

MOTORCYCLE & AT VS Fastoys

Jesco Marine & Power Sports

MUSEUM & HISTORICAL Conrad Mansion Museum

257-8697 752-2112 755-2166

RESOURCES

Hockaday Museum of Art Miracle of America Museum Museum at Central School

NEWSPAPERS

Bigfork Eagle Daily Inter Lake Flathead Beacon Hungry Horse News Western News Whitefish Pilot

755-5268 883-6804 756-8381 837-5131 755-7000 257-9220 892-2151 293-4124 862-3505

NON-PROFIT

American Red Cross 800-733-2767 Bigfork Center for the

Performing Arts 837-4885 Boy Scouts of America 751-8760 Crown of the Continent

Guitar Foundation 855-855-5900 Flathead 4-H Foundation 758-5553 Flathead Celtic Festival 314-2568 Flathead Community Foundation 756-9047 Foy’s to Blacktail Trails 249-2010 Girl Scouts of Montana & Wyoming 800-736-5243 Glacier National Park Conservancy 892-3250 Human Therapy on Horseback 257-1849 Humane Society of NW MT 752-7297 ImagineIF Library Foundation 758-2469 Inspired Women 260-0485 Kalispell Business

Improvement District 253-6923 Kalispell Elks Lodge No. 725 257-6474 Kalispell Sunriser Lions Club 756-8528 Montana Wilderness Association 756-6027 National Parks Conservation Assoc. 862-6722 The Literacy Center of NW MT 257-7323 Vitalant 509-280-8570

NURSING HOMES & ASSISTED LIVING

Brendan House

Edgewood Kalispell Senior Living Immanuel Lutheran Communities Prestige Assisted Living The Springs at Whitefish The Woodlands

751-5339 203-1129 752-9622 756-1818 862-6322 300-0444

OFFICE SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT

J&H 586-3103 J2 Business Products 752-8520 WCP Solutions 241-4822

PARKS

Flathead County Parks & Recreation 758-5800 Flathead National Forest 758-5204 Glacier National Park 888-7800 Kalispell Parks & Recreation 758-7718 MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks 752-5501

PAWN SHOPS

Gold Rush Pawn Company

First National Pawn

755-4642

PET SERVICES

All Day Dog Adventures

407-4161

PHOTO & PHOTOGR APHY

Sky Vault 471-3845 Valerie McIntyre Photography 755-2999

PRINTERS & SCREEN PRINTING Bushy Tail Screen Printing Insty Prints Kalispell Copy Center Scott Company The Towne Printer The UPS Store Thomas Printing

752-3343 752-8812 755-5888 755-0099 x102 755-4993 755-8333 755-5447

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

Bushy Tail Screen Printing 752-3343 Carbonari Associates 755-8941 ELOI 890-2626

PUBLICATIONS

Hagadone Directories 257-9629 Vivial 270-0825 Ziplocal

370-7864

PUBLIC REL ATIONS Big Sky Public Relations

R ADIO, T V & CABLE

ABC Fox Montana

Anderson Radio Broadcasting Bee Broadcasting

KAJ TV 8/18

KCFW-TV KGEZ AM 600 Radio KOFI/KZMN Radio

Montana Public Radio

270-2949 249-1224 883-9200 755-8700 756-5888 755-5239 752-2600 755-6690 243-4219

R AFTING

Flathead Anglers &

Wild River Adventures 387-9453 Glacier Guides & Montana Raft Co. 387-5555 Glacier Outdoor Center/

Glacier Raft Co. 888-5454 Great Northern Resort 387-5340

REAL ESTATE APPR AISAL & HOME INSPECTION Glacier Appraisal

270-6680

BROKER AGES

Builder Creek Realty 755-0250 Chuck Olson Real Estate 752-1000 David Fetveit - PureWest Real Estate 249-1764 ERA Lambros Real Estate 752-9200 eXp Realty LLC. 272-5357

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RESOURCES REAL ESTATE CONT

Snappy’s 257-7525 Sportsman & Ski Haus Kalispell 755-6484 Staples 257-8200 The Montana Market Place MT Marie 260-4499 The Toggery

755-1500 Walmart

257-7535 Western Outdoor

756-5818 Wheaton’s 257-5808 World Spice Merchants 892-5001

Flathead Valley Brokers 752-8883 Glacier Sotheby’s Intl Realty 863-3060 Homes & Land of Big Sky Country 522-7800 Howe Realty

755-4693 Keller Williams Realty NW MT 752-4700 Landstar Properties 249-2244 Locations MT Real Estate Jeanie Deetz 270-1942 Montana Brokers Realtors 758-4747 Montana Land and Home 270-7320 National Parks Realty of Whitefish 862-8400 Premiere Real Estate Professionals 755-6789 Properties Northwest Real Estate 755-7700 PureWest Real Estate 751-5600 Re/Max Glacier Country 257-8900 Susan E. Smith - RE/MAX-Whitefish 253-7121 Westward Bound Real Estate 499-1063 Wrangler Real Estate

253-8639

DEVELOPERS

Flower & Stone Hutton Ranch Plaza Associates

SCHOOLS

Flathead FFA

751-3950 Flathead Valley Community College 756-3801 Kalispell Montessori Education 755-3826 Kalispell School District No 5 751-3434 St Matthew’s School

752-6303 Stillwater Christian School 752-4400 Summit Preparatory School 758-8100 The Glacier Institute

755-1211 Trinity Lutheran School 257-6716

303-570-6719 756-2772

SECURIT Y

Alert Security and Investigations Cogburn Enterprises Federal Protection of Montana Kenco Security and Technology

PROPERT Y MANAGEMENT All Pro Flathead Property Mgmt.

Corental Property Mgmt.

First Main Five Star Rentals & Property Mgmt.

Frontier West Properties Ol’ Loading Dock

Old Sun Properties

Valley Maintenance &

Property Mgmt.

755-1102 752-5600 257-2361 862-5994 249-3257 871-2501 250-4291

SIGNS

Glacier Signs & Monuments

SKI RESORTS

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area Whitefish Mountain Resort

837-6679

RESTAURANT, CATERING & MOBILE VENDORS see directory on Pages 24 & 25

DIRECT BUY

Montana Custom Quilts Sweet Traditions

261-8158 260-6442

RETAIL STORES

TITLE COMPANIES

Alliance Title & Escrow Corp Fidelity National Title First American Title

Flathead Premier Title Company Insured Titles

Payment Servicing Corporation

TR ANSPORTATION

Beckman’s 756-8555 Boot Barn 755-1577 Ciao Interiors

755-7373 Coins & Carats

752-2646 Costco Wholesale

758-2500 Flair Gifts & Cards

407-7210 Glacier Outfitters 219-7466 Hidden Treasures MT 890-2039 Kalispell Center Mall

751-5052 Kehoe’s Agate Shop

837-4467 Montana House - Apgar Village 888-5393 Montana Modern Fine Art 755-5321 Riddle’s Jewelry

755-8400 Sage & Cedar 890-2299 Sassafras & First Choice Decor 752-2433 Sears Home Town Store 755-5678

Harlow’s School Bus Service JPL2 Consulting

Montana Trolley Company Rocky Mountain Transportation

TR AVEL SERVICES Flathead Travel Service Mission Valley Travel

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Flathead Electric Cooperative NorthWestern Energy

VETERINARIANS

Animal Clinic of Kalispell

WATER CONDITIONING Advantage Water Conditioning Culligan Water Conditioning

WATER SPORTS

FlyBoard of Montana Jesco Marine & Power Sports Wild Wave Watercraft Rentals

W I N T E R R E C R E AT I O N Dog Sled Adventures Flathead Valley Hockey Association Swan Mountain Outfitters Winter Wonderland Sports

751-4483 751-2211 755-6886 755-4933 257-6936 261-5921 752-2112 257-2627 881-2275 755-4233 387-4405 257-2627

756-1390 393-2461 249-2732 756-5533 257-9371

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844-0991 862-2900 752-7606 755-7004 752-5388 752-7000 755-5028 257-8186 755-4272 253-4937 752-1523 863-1200 752-8700 758-4848 360-8829

TRUCKING, STOR AGE & MOVERS A-Team Moving & Storage Grizzly Mini Storage

Mergenthaler Transfer & Storage Runnin’ Bear Two Men And A Truck

UTILITIES

890-7133 756-6969 756-9700 857-2327 223-7738

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