Glacier Country
Ancient glaciers leave a breathtaking legacy in a national park and on the state’s largest body of water. Have the camera ready: You’ll want to make sure these family adventures remain frozen in time.
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SPLASH ZONE
Just a few of the all-inclusive activities your crew will love at Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork: sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, mountain biking, fly-fishing lessons and horseback riding.
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WOW MOMENT
Between Troy and Libby, the Kootenai River gains momentum, funneling its churning froth through a narrow gorge. Take an exhilarating walk across the Kootenai Falls Swinging Bridge suspended across the river.
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HISTORY LESSON
The drive from Missoula to Polson is filled with spectacular landscapes and plenty of opportunities for jawdropping photos. Stop at the Bison Range to stretch your legs and a chance to see bison decended from the herd started by Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribal members in the 1800s.
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NATIVE CULTURE
Tribal members of the Blackfeet Nation lead participants through the Badger-Two Medicine wilderness during enlightening Blackfeet Tours. Choose between single-day or overnight hiking and horseback adventures while learning creation stories.
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AWESOME EATS
On Saturdays from the first weekend in May to mid October, Missoula boasts a trifecta of farmers markets, with a free trolley connecting all three. Keep an eye out for plump Flathead cherries in July and August and satisfyingly sweet huckleberries from August through September.