What to do
Glacier National Park typically draws over three million visitors per year and we are conveniently located only 11 miles from the west entrance.
While the park is certainly spectacular, we find ourselves in the epicenter of a natural wonderland.
Hiking
Over half of the visitors to Glacier National Park report taking a hike. With over 700 miles of trail providing outstanding opportunities for both short hikes and extended backpacking trips, there is something for everyone.
BACKPACKING
With its towering mountains, pristine alpine lakes, abundant wildlife, and over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a backpacking paradise. Due to individual differences in fitness, backcountry experience, and personal preference, we don’t offer specific trip recommendations.
FLY FISHING
Montana is legendary for its outstanding fly fishing and the waters that provide fly fishing are no exception. At least once, you should treat yourself to an extraordinary fly fishing adventure while visiting Northwestern Montana.
“Get off the tracks at Belton Station [Now West Glacier], and in a few minutes you will find yourself in the midst of what you are sure to say is the best care-killing scenery on the continent.
Give a month at least to this precious reserve. The time will not be taken from the sum of your life. Instead of shortening, it will indefinitely lengthen it and make you truly immortal. Nevermore will time seem short or long, and cares will never again fall heavily on you, but gently and kindly as gifts from heaven.”
visit whitefish
The charming town of Whitefish is home to some of the coolest shops and restaurants in our area and it is only 15 minutes away from our property. In addition, it is home to Whitefish Lake Golf Club, a beautiful 36 hole facility in the shadows of Big Mountain on Whitefish Lake. There are no shortage of activities for all in Whitefish and it is a must-stop if you’ve never visited Northwest Montana.
WHITEFISH MOUNTAIN RESORT
Whitefish Mountain Resort is located only 7 miles north of Whitefish and only 18 miles north of Glacier International Airport in Kalispell. With over 3,000 skiable acres, Whitefish Mountain Resort is one of the largest ski resorts in the US and Canada, priced at a significant value to destination and local skiers alike. They offer state-of-the-art grooming, snowmaking, and lifts as well as some of the friendliest staff you will ever meet. Whitefish Mountain Resort Village is a full service alpine village. Winter activities include but are not limited to skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing and guided snowmobile rentals.
In the summer, the slopes become home to thrilling zipline tours, Montana's only Alpine Slide, lift-accessed downhill mountain biking, an Aerial Adventure Park, scenic lift rides and the unique Walk in the Treetops. It is the perfect basecamp for a summer visit to the Flathead Valley.
WHITEFISH LAKE
The lake is great for watersports, from paddling and swimming, to waterskiing. There are three primary public access points along the lake: Whitefish Lake State Park, Les Mason Park and City Beach. Whitefish Lake is also a boater's paradise. If you’d like to rent a boat for your stay, please call the local marinas well in advance of your reservations with us.
FLATHEAD LAKE
Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi in the lower 48 states, with over 200 square miles of water and 185 miles of shoreline.
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks maintains thirteen public access sites around the lake. These sites include: Sportsmans Bridge, Somers, Big Fork, and Juniper Beach fishing access sites; Wayfarers, Woods Bay, Yellow Bay, Finely Point, Walstad Memorial, Big Arm, and Elmo state recreation areas, which have toilets, boat launch, camping, swimming and picnic facilities; and West Shore State Park, located twenty miles south of Kalispell on Highway 93. Also located along the west shore near the Big Arm is Wildhorse Island, a 2,165-acre state park. The park is accessible only by boat and is a public day use and picnic area only, no overnight camping.
Recreation on and around the lake includes: sailing, power boating, waterskiing, swimming, fishing, picnicking, and camping. In the summer, roadside stands along the east shore offer a variety of locally grown cherries, apples, plums, and other fruits.
HUNGRY HORSE DAM AND RECREATION AREA
At 564 feet high, Hungry Horse is one of the largest concrete arch dams in the United States, and its morning-glory spillway, with water cascading over the rim and dropping 490 feet, is the highest in the world.
The Hungry Horse Reservoir is a marvel of natural beauty, spanning 34 miles and surrounded by more than 25 breathtaking mountain peaks. Many come to camp, swim, boat, paddle board or water ski. Others come for to fish for whitefish, cutthroat trout and bull trout. The Hungry Horse visitor center generally opens on Memorial Day weekend and remains open through Labor Day.
BIG SKY WATERPArK
Montana’s largest waterpark! In the heart of the Rockies, Big Sky Waterpark offers exciting attractions the whole family can enjoy, including 10 exciting waterslides, a huge whirlpool, kid's activity pool, mini golf, bumper cars and much more!
WHITE WATER RAFTING
Glacier Raft Company is the longest-running rafting company in Montana and is your launch point for outstanding Glacier National Park white water rafting adventures. Raft the beautiful Middle and North Forks of the Flathead River with daily and multi-day whitewater and scenic rafting trips for most ages.