Libby Montana Visitors Guide 2022

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COME EXPLORE. Come explore every mountain in our backyard. Fish the rivers teeming with trout. Then hike and bike to your heart’s content. Mother Nature won’t mind. When she comes bearing so many gifts, you take your time with every one of them. So drink in the views, grab a burger and rest your weary head. We’ll give you a subtle nudge when it’s time to go home or when work calls.

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No Lines, No Crowds, No Fees...

In our words, perfect!

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activities

You’ll never get tired of places to explore.

Your muscles? Different story. sauna, & more purenorthac.com Facebook: @PureNorthAC Studio B | Pilates + Fitness + Yoga Private and group fitness classes Studiobmontana.com Facebook: @studiobmontana

Arts, Culture, & Entertainment Heritage Museum Preserving the diverse historical culture of Lincoln County and NW Montana libbyheritagemuseum.org Facebook: @LibbyHeritageMuseum Kootenai Country Montana Art Gallery Beautifully remodeled art gallery kootenaicountrymontana.com Facebook: @kootenaicountrymt Libby Dam Visitor Center Free guided tours of Libby Dam & Powerhouse, daily Memorial Day to Labor Day Facebook: @LibbyDamMT Libby Public Library Public library lincolncountylibraries.com Facebook: @LincolnCountyPublicLibraries The Dome Theater Hometown movie theater experience dometheaterproject.com Facebook: @DomeTheaterProject Memorial Event Center Featuring a seasonal series of performers (406) 293-9643 Libbyevents.com Facebook: @libbymemorialcenter

Salons & Fitness Centers Libby Gym 24 hr. gym with rock climbing, boxing, weight lifting, & a dance studio Facebook: @libbygym Pinup Girls Salon Beauty salon, nail & massage services Facebook: @kimmoodys Pure North Athletic Club Athletic club, group fitness, infrared

Boat Rentals & Fishing Guides Koocanusa Resort & Marina Watercraft rentals including pontoons & SU paddle boards koocanusaresort.net Facebook: @KoocanusaResortandMarina Dave Blackburn’s Kootenai Angler Fly fishing guide service, fly shop & riverfront restaurant goflyfishmontana.com Facebook: @DaveBlackburnsKootenaiAngler Linehan Outfitting Company Fly fishing, hunting in Northwest MT fishmontana.com

Golf Courses & Tennis Courts Cabinet View Golf Club Libby’s only 18-hole golf course, club house, lessons, rentals & pro shop Golflibby.com Facebook: @golflibby U-Serve Libby, Inc. Free public tennis courts cityoflibby.com

Trap & Skeet Bull Lake Rod & Gun Club Covered outdoor pavilion rental on Bull Lake 406-295-4994 Lincoln County Shooting Complex Shooting complex 7.3 miles from Libby 406-293-4608

WINTER SPORTs & Activities Kootenai Nordic Club Cross country ski club, groomed trails & youth events

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kootenainordic.com Facebook: @KootenaiXCSki Wild Montana Guided winter adventures including snowshoeing and cross country skiing wildmontana.org Facebook: @wildmontana Turner Mountain Ski Area 2,100 ft. vertical drop, cozy lodge, rentals, lessons, full mountain rental available Skiturner.com Facebook:@TurnerMountain Lincoln County Sno-Kat Club Snowmobiling area and trail information lcsnokatclub.com Facebook: @lcsnokatclub

Shopping & Retail Ace Home Center Hometown hardware store and home center Acehardware.com Facebook: @hardwareAceLibbyMt Parkside Thrift Parkside Thrift Store & Parkside Apparel Achievementsinc.org Facebook: @parksidethriftstore Hoot Owl Farm Small-scale produce farm providing vegetables, herbs, and flowers 406-318-5339 Facebook: @HootOwlFarm Camp Creek Coffee Roasters Locally roasted coffee, decor & more Facebook: @Campcreekcoffee Boho Beads Bohemian chic beads & jewelry Facebook: @boho2299 Dream Marine Power motor sport retail & apparel Dreammarine.net Facebook: @dreammarineinc Flash56 Screen printing & embroidery flash56llc.com Facebook: @FLASH56LLC Dragon’s Breath Farm Small market farm, produce, flowers, & eggs 406-293-8278 Facebook: @DragonsBreathFarm

Frames Unlimited Custom framing, matting, engraving, & decor Framesunlimited406.com Facebook: @framesunlimited406

Northwest MotorSports Motorsport retailer Northwest-motorsports.com Facebook: @nwmslibby

Riverfront Park 13-acre park on the river, large pavilion 406-293-2731 CityofLibby.com

High Spirits Liquor & Wine Large selection of liquor & wine in Libby Facebook: @highspiritsmontana

Rocky Mountain Music & Collectables Musical instruments, jewelry, & other collectables 406-293-8238

Kootenai Falls & Swinging Bridge 1.6 mile out & back trail featuring waterfalls, a suspension bridge, & picnic areas 406-293-3211 fs.usda.gov

Homesteader’s Ranch & Feed Supply Animal supply store with a variety of apparel Facebook: @homesteadersrocks Libby Floral & Gift Shop Local florist, gift shop & home decor Libbyfloralandgift.com Facebook: @LibbyFloral Libby Sports Center Fishing, hunting, equipment & apparel Facebook: @LibbySportsCenter Managhan’s Furniture Showroom for furniture, & home decor Managhansfurniture.com Facebook: @managhans Mark’s Magic Carpet Carpet & flooring store Facebook: @MarksMagicCarpet Montana Gallery USA Local handmade gifts Facebook: @MontanaGalleryUsa Montana Power Products Powersport Retailer with apparel selection Montanapowerproducts.com Facebook: @Ronan.Power.Products Mountain Meadows Gifts and Antiques Gifts, jewelry, & more mountainmeadowsgifts.com Facebook: @MountainMeadowsGifts Libby Dam

Styches Consignment & Thrift New & consigned apparel Facebook: @stychesmt The Keep Curiosity boutique with local and geographical memorabilia Facebook: @libbykeep The Twisted Turtle Custom screen printing & design Facebook: @thetwistedturtle

Parks & Walking Trails Fireman Memorial Park Playground, picnic tables, covered pavilions, splash pad, & camping facilities 406-293-2731 CityofLibby.com Libby Kids Fishing Pond Free kids fishing pond 406-293-8406 LincolnCountyPortAuthority.com J. Neils Memorial County Park Rodeo arena, dog park, ball courts and fields, disc golf course, walking/biking path, pavilions, picnic areas & horseshoe pits 406-293-7781 LincolnCountyMT.us The Dome Theater

Ross Creek Scenic Area 100 acres of ancient cedars trees with loop trail and picnic areas 406-293-3211 fs.usda.gov Bighorn Trail Scenic walking trail paralleling the Kootenai River 406-293-3211 fs.usda.gov

Car Rentals & Transportation ServiceS Libby Auto Sales Daily & long term car rentals Libbyautosales.com Facebook: @LibbyAutoSales Lincoln County Transportation Services Public transportation for Libby and all of Lincoln County 406-293-8024 Timberline Auto Sales Modest selection of auto rentals Timberlineauto.com Facebook: @timberlineautocenter

Cabinet View Golf Course

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events

Take in the views, grab a burger, rest your weary head. we’ll give you a subtle nudge when it’s time to go home.

Memorial Weekend Music & Car Show Make plans to be at the Halfway House Bar & Grill on Memorial Day weekend for the Annual Memorial Weekend Music and Car Show. This two-day event features live music, a Car Show, barbeque, & much more!

Summer (May - August) Annual Amish Auction Come join us in the beautiful Eagle Valley! The Amish Auction is a fun, family friendly experience. Some people come for the food and friendship. Many come to find a bargain and some come just to hear the livley auctioneers and witness the excitement of large and small items being sold to the happy bidders!

Meadowlarkloghomes.com Facebook: @AmishMeadows The Farmers Market at Libby The Farmers Market at Libby provides a place for local farmers, artists, and craftspeople to connect directly with consumers; and enhance the quality of life in the Libby area.

Libbychamber.org Facebook: @FarmersMarketatLibby

Millpond Motocross Race The Millpond Motocross Race is an annual race with eight classes at the Millpond Motocross Track in Libby. Beer garden and concessions are available during the race.

Millpondmx.com Annual Yaak Sasquatch Festival A weekend full of great food, live music, vendors, a Bigfoot Run, a Sasquatch Screech contest, and much more!

Facebook: @YaakTavern

Kootenai Highland Games & Gathering The Kootenai Highland Games and Gathering is sanctioned by the Scottish American Athletes Association, and takes place the third weekend in July each year. Enjoy a weekend filled with games, music, pipers, dancers, food, and fun.

Facebook: @kootenai.highlanders Kootenai River Stampede PRCA Rodeo The Kootenai River Stampede Rodeo is a production of the official Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo with seven events. There are activities for children, vendors, food booths, and live entertainment!

Facebook: @kootenairiverstampede Riverfront Blues Festival The Riverfront Blues Festival takes place on the second weekend of August each year at the historical Riverfront Park along the Kootenai River. The festival is filled with a variety of blues bands, brews, and a variety of vendors!

Riverfrontbluesfestival.com Facebook: @RiverfrontBluesFestival

Troy’s Old Fashioned 4th of July For over 100 years, Troy, Montana (population 950) has thrown a traditional 4th of July celebration. Each year it has grown and now more than 6,000 people visit the town annually to take part in this free, family-friendly event with a fireworks display that cannot be beat!

Admission is free for this 100% volunteer-run, family-friendly event hosted by the Troy Chamber of Commerce and the City of Troy in beautiful Roosevelt Park. troymtchamber.org

Annual Big Sky Rendezvous A weekend filled with many live bands, great food, and camping at the Halfway House Bar & Grill on the beautiful Bull Lake!

Farmer’s Market

Millpond Motocross Race

KCM Chainsaw Carving Championship

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Visit www.libbychamber.org for a full community events calendar.

Ignite the Nites Car Show Ignite the Nites is a three day car show that occurs on the third weekend in August each year. The car show features a weekend full of unique events including a cruise down the streets of Libby, a tire burnout contest, and much more!

Igniterscarclub.com Facebook: @igniterscarclub

Winter (Sept-April) Kootenai Harvest Festival Kootenai Harvest Festival is an annual community celebration featuring the bountiful blessings of the Libby area.

Dance to your favorite local bands, shop with local vendors for handmade crafts and homegrown food, and enjoy a delicious garden-to-table dinner. Kids will have fun in the candy straw pit, face painting, tug-o-war, hopping all over with sack races and more activities throughout the day.

Facebook: @KootenaiHarvestFestival KCM Chainsaw Carving Championship 20 of the world’s finest chainsaw artists will come to Libby to test their skills against each other in pursuit of the Kootenai Country Montana International Chainsaw Carving Championship.

The competitors include carvers from all across the United States, as well as

Kootenai Highland Games

around the world.

Carvemontana.com Facebook: @KCMICCC

derby consists of awards, raffles, and prizes after categories: Largest Pike and Combined Weight of 3 Pike.

Heritage Museum Winter Expo The Heritage Museum’s Winter Expo is a fundraiser to continue the Museum’s mission to preserve and interpret the history of Lincoln County and Northwest Montana. Shop your favorite local vendors.

Libbyheritagemuseum.org Facebook: @LibbyHeritageMuseum

Rotary Wine Tasting The Annual Rotary Wine Tasting event is the premier fundraiser of the Kootenai Valley Rotary Club. The event serves specialty wines paired with a 5 course catered meal; and includes door prizes, live auctions, silent auctions, and raffles.

Libbyrotary.org

Memorial Events Center Seasonal Concert Series Each year, the Kootenai Heritage Council invites incredible performing artists from all around the world to the Memorial Events Center in Libby to perform a series of concerts. See the Memorial Events Center’s website for current concert dates and details.

Libbyevents.com Facebook: @libbymemorialcenter

Crazy Days at Turner Mountain Winter Season fun & games at Turner Mountain. A day filled with costumes, contests, prizes & fun competition on the mountain.

Skiturner.com Facebook: @TurnerMountain

Lincoln County Sno-Kat Fun Run The Lincoln County Sno-Kat Fun Run is an annual snowmobiling run that includes a free lunch at the warming hut, dinner, raffle, auction, and more!

Lcsnokatclub.com Facebook: @LCSnoKatClub

Top to Dog Relay Race The Annual Top to Dog Race gives you and your friends a chance to support Turner and test your physical abilities as an individual or team! Climb, ski/board, run, and bike in this relay.

Skiturner.com Facebook: @TurnerMountain

Bull Lake Ice Fishing Tournament A three day ice fishing derby hosted by The Halfway House on Bull Lake. The

Kootenai River Stampede Rodeo

Ignite the Nites Car Show

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LODGING

With these accommodations, it’s the views that are all inclusive.

Hotels, Vacation Rentals, RV Parks Caboose Motel Libby’s best value lodging, located on Highway 2 406-293-6201 caboose-motel.com Carlson’s Cove Riverside cabin adjacent to the Kootenai National Forest with mountain views vrbo.com: @Carlson’s Cove Country Inn Comfortable hotel 406-293-2092 montanacountryinn.com Evergreen Motel Affordable and comfortable motel located in downtown Libby 406-293-4178 evergreenlibby.com

House of Libby

Heron’s Roost Cozy log cabin rentals on the beautiful Kootenai River 406-293-3530 heronsroost.com

The Venture Inn Beautifully renovated hotel with restaurant and indoor pool 406-293-7711 ventureinnlibby.com

Huckleberry House B&B Comfortable bed and breakfast in the heart of Libby 406-293-9720 thehuckleberryhouse.com

Woodland RV Park RV park and campground with vacation rental home located on Highway 2 406-293-8395 woodlandrvpark.com

Koocanusa Resort & Marina Marina resort with cabin rentals and RV/ tent sites located in Lake Koocanusa 406-293-7474 koocanusaresort.net

Event Rentals

Libby Hostel Vacation rental home located on the Kootenai River 406-293-6505 Facebook: @LibbyHostelBaseCamp Sandman Motel Quiet, comfortable motel located on Highway 2 406-293-8831 sandmanmotel.us The Selah Chalet Luxury vacation cabin rental 406-291-9842

Venture Inn

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Evergreen Motel

Bull Lake Rod & Gun Club Camping, 2 annual competitive trap shoots, covered outdoor pavilion rental on Bull Lake 406-295-4994 House of Libby Event Center Most unique event venue in the inland northwest Facebook: @HouseofLibbyEvents Memorial Event Center 16,000 square feet of space, theater seating for 214, and table seating for 240 406-293-9643 Libbyevents.com Facebook: @libbymemorialcenter

Libby Hostel

Whether it’s formal dining or something a bit more casual, simply loosen the belt a notch.

Local Eateries Henry’s Restaurant Family dining 406-293-7911 Facebook: @HenrysRestaurant Koocanusa Resort & Marina Waterfront and on-site bar 406-293-7474 koocanusaresort.net McDonald’s Fast food 406-293-4085 mcdonalds.com Riverbend Restaurant & Saloon Waterfront family dining 406-293-4536 Facebook: @TheRiverBendRestaurant Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant Mexican family dining 406-293-3902 Facebook: @RositasLIbby Smoking Gun BBQ Southern style slow-smoked meats 406-293-7808 Facebook: @smokinggunlibby

406-293-8763 Facebook: @switchbackbarandgrill

Coffee Shops & Bakeries Bear’ly Awake Coffee Den Drive-thru coffee shop serving energy drinks, coffee, and food 406-293-9100 Facebook: @BearlyAwakeCoffeeDen Empire Foods Bakery Grocery, bakery, and meat department 406-293-3511 Facebook: @LibbyEmpireFoods Farm to Market Store Bakery & Deli Amish market, deli, bakery, & in-house coffee shop 406-293-9775 Facebook: @AmishMeadows Gracious Table Unique dining, cooking classes, and catering 406-263-7485 gracioustablemt.com Hav-A-Java Espresso Walk-in and drive thru coffee shop 406-293-6252 Mountain Meadows Gift & Espresso Walk-in and drive thru coffee shop 406-293-9241 mountainmeadowsgifts.com

Switchback Bar & Grill Family dining and on-site bar

Rosauers Deli & Bakery Deli, bakery, and catering Gracious Table

406-293-2743 rosauers.com

Bars, Breweries, & Pubs Cabinet Mountain Brewing, Co. Brewery, food and entertainment 406-293-2739 cabinetmountainbrewing.com Halfway House Bar & Grill Family dining, bar on-site 406-295-4358 • hwhmt.com The Pastime Bar & Lounge Bar, pub food, with full menu 406-293-6097 Facebook: @pastimebarandlounge

Subway Fast food and catering 406-293-3203 subway.com

Dorio’s Dining

DINING

VFW Casino & Lounge Bar and entertainment 406-293-7316 Facebook: @vfwpost1548 Yaak River Tavern & Mercantile Bar and pub food 406-295-4706 Facebook: @yaaktavern

The Pastime Bar

Smoking Gun BBQ

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TOP 1o

REASONS

or top ten reasons we love libby.

to visit libBy

for fishing, boating, sightseeing, and swimming 7opportunities at Lake Koocanusa Reservoir as well as the Chain of Lakes Public access boat launch sites, picnic areas, and campsites offer

area, Bull Lake, and many more that you will serendipitously happen upon as you explore Kootenai River Country.

is no such thing as overstaying your welcome or 8There overstating Libby’s small-town charm and friendliness. You

ELSE IS EVEN CLOSE. No Lines. No 1NOTHING Fees. No Crowds. In other words... PERFECT!!!

Tucked up into the northwest corner of Montana and surrounded by public lands and spectacular mountain views, Libby has an abundance of untapped opportunities, uncrowded outdoor wonders for every season, and authentic Montana character.

will still find a parking place, a camping spot, and an 2You uncrowded trail at our most popular attractions like the ancient

Ross Creek Cedars, the powerful Kootenai Falls, and the miles of trails in the Kootenai National Forest, Cabinet Mountain Wilderness, and the Scotchman Peaks Proposed Wilderness.

Mountain Ski Area, open Friday through Sunday, 3Turner boasts abundant powder and no lift lines. Want the mountain

to yourself? Turner Mountain is available for private rentals on Thursdays. And Flower Creek Cross-Country Ski course is one of many groomed trail options for cross-country skiing enthusiasts.

opportunities are boundless. Hundreds of miles 4Snowmobile of groomed trails are at your gloved fingertips, which means

stunning views are a quick zip through the woods. Each ride is distinct, with the option to visit warming huts or Forest Service lookouts.

Kootenai National Forest & Cabinet Mountain 5The Wilderness has something for everyone including scenic drives, hiking trails, backpacking, camping, exploring and fishing mountain lakes, horseback riding, mountain biking, backcountry skiing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, gold panning, rock climbing, and hunting.

most Montana rivers that are plagued by low flows during 6Unlike the dog days of summer, the Kootenai River consistently flows year-round thanks to the Libby Dam. And the big broad Kootenai holds some very large fish indeed for the trophy-huntinganglers.

Eagle watching is another favorite year-round activity due to the constant flow, especially at the “watchable wildlife area” below Libby Dam.

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can find everything you need right here in town, from the basic necessities for your adventures to Montana keepsakes. Every item comes with a great story to take back home about how far you traveled to get it.

has the beauty of Glacier Park without the crowds.

9Libby But if Glacier Park is on your bucket list, you can stay here for

less and day trip to Glacier and other nearby attractions. Glacier Park, Whitefish, Kalispell, Sandpoint and our British Columbia neighbors are all less than 2 hours away. And Libby is the perfect starting point for a number of designated scenic drives or you can create your own route.

Get on your bike and ride! Cycle on miles and miles of paved, traffic rides from Libby. Prefer the excitement of mountain 10low biking? We have that too!

Scenic Drives Yaak River Scenic Loop (95 miles paved 2 lane highway): Follow the Kootenai River west on Highway 2 to Highway 508 (Yaak River Road) returning to Libby via Highway 567 (Pipe Creek Road). Kootenai Falls Park (11 miles west on highway 2) showcases the magnificent Kootenai Falls and the swinging bridge. The Yaak Falls on Highway 508 offers another scenic viewpoint.

The Lake Koocanusa Scenic Byway travels 67 miles one way from Libby to Eureka on Hwy 37 along the Kootenai River and Lake Koocanusa Reservoir. Expect to see beautiful lake and mountain views and abundant wildlife year-round.

Lake Pend Oreille-Kootenai River Super Side Trip (from the International Selkirk Loop): This route is a 127-mile loop.

Begin on highway 2 west, past the Kootenai Falls Park to Highway 56. Highway 56 offers views of the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness, Bull Lake, and a short side trip to the Ross Creek Cedars. Continue south to Highway 200 then west along Lake Pend Oreille to Sandpoint, North to Bonners Ferry on Highway 95, then back to Libby going east on Highway 2.

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