Mountains | Lakes | Skiing Western Montana’s Glacier Country is the officially recognized destination stewardship organization for the region encompassing Western Montana, including Glacier National Park. We are essential to the economic and social well-being of the 75+ communities we represent, balancing quality of visitor experience with quality of life for the people who call this place home.
Mountains | Lakes | Skiing Western Montana’s Glacier Country is the officially recognized destination stewardship organization for the region encompassing Western Montana, including Glacier National Park. We are essential to the economic and social well-being of the 75+ communities we represent, balancing quality of visitor experience with quality of life for the people who call this place home.
Winter, Summer, Spring
1 week
Start from Martin City, Missoula, Libby, Polson and connect your route through regional highways and state roads.
Children must bring their own pole and bait. "Catch and release" procedures will be followed. Awards will be presented for the largest and smallest fish caught....
Length: 5.0 miles Trail Begins: Road 745 Trail Ends: Keno Mountain Hellroaring Snowmobile Area is considered by many to be the epitome of viewing areas. This tr...
The Snowbowl Cup Gelande Championship features spectacular ski jumping of up to 200 feet using alpine equipment. The jumpers fly off a narrow drop between two c...
Fisher River Valley Fire/Rescue is a fundraising ice fishing derby.
Get the family bundled up against the weather, grab your ice fishing gear and come to Murphy Lake for the Ryan Wagner Memorial Fishing Derby! Entrance fees are:...
Ice Fishing for Northern Pike, Kokanee and Smallmouth Bass.
A highlight of the winter season, the Special Olympics Montana State Winter Games bring together more than 500 Special Olympics athletes and their coaches for t...
The event is put on by the Sunriser Lions Club as a public service to the community and as a way to make a modest amount of money to donate to family fishing po...
Montana's premiere Ice Fishing tournament trail. We bring a professional tournament atmosphere to frozen lakes across the Western US.
Bretz RV & Marine is BACK at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell for an indoor show you DON'T want to miss! From May 1–10, take advantage of huge savings on Travel Trailer...
Americana singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim is bringing The Dreamin’ Kind Tour to Montana in 2026 — performing at the Top Hat in Missoula on April 28th and The ELM in Bozeman on Apr...
Hip-hop powerhouses Tech N9ne and E-40 are bringing the Strange Wid' It Tour to The Wilma in Missoula on April 28, 2026 with support from King Iso. A trailblazer of independent hip...
Join the Shining Mountains Chapter of Wild Montana and Xplorer Maps as they host Chris Servheen for a Cartography Comes Alive Lecture.
Downtown on Tap is a casual after-hours networking series that brings our downtown community together over drinks, conversation, and connection. Each event is hosted at a different...
Set during Arizona’s Cocodona 250 mile trail race, The Cutoff follows underdog and back-of-the-pack runners battling exhaustion, injury, and doubt as they race against time to reac...
Highest Rated by Trailer Life in the area 2019! You will find Eagle Nest in the small community of Polson, Montana, on the south end of Flathead Lake. Nestled a...
Kick off the holiday season with this three-day itinerary to get you into the Christmas spirit. With scenic winter hiking, warm and cozy restaurants and enough yuletide cheer to la...
Western Montana is home to some of the most diverse terrain in the state, and once the snow blankets the landscape, it becomes a snowmobiler’s paradise. From climbing mountainsides...
This scenic drive is one that will amaze. Start in Missoula, located at the junction of five mountain valleys: Clark Fork Valley to the west, Flathead Valley to the north, Blackfoo...
In 2015, Glacier National Park received its 100 millionth visitor since its establishment in 1910. It's still every bit as enchanting now as it was back then.
Slow down to enjoy the scenery in Missoula, a gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community. Rent a bike and ride the Riverfront Trail to the hand-carved Carousel for Missoula.
Montana is famed for its stunning natural beauty, but there's more to the state than just majestic mountains, sweeping green valleys, crystal lakes, and lush forests. The quaint to...
The thrilling Going-To-The-Sun Road twists through the heart of Glacier National Park, where a million acres hold rewards for explorers of every kind. Bookend your visit to the par...
A wide range of winter experiences in Montana can diversify any ski trip, but this itinerary is for the hardcore powder purists – those looking to ski or board without distraction...
Each spring, hundreds of thousands of snow geese, tundra swans and other waterfowl fly from the southwestern United States on their migratory journey north. Along the way, these bi...
Confirm accessibility details with lodging, attractions, and event hosts before arrival.
Accessibility planning resourcesLearn protocols, local context, and cultural guidance before visiting tribal nations.
Respectful travel guidanceMake preparedness part of your trip plan: weather, roads, fire, access, safety, and respectful travel protocols.
Pack for rapid weather changes and elevation swings, even in summer.
Review guidanceCheck closures, chain requirements, and active construction before driving.
Review guidanceReview current fire restrictions and air quality before outdoor plans.
Review guidanceCarry bear spray where recommended, keep distance from wildlife, and follow posted guidance.
Review guidanceCheck park access requirements, timed-entry reservations, and shuttle updates before your trip.
Review guidanceMonitor road cameras, weather alerts, and traction requirements before mountain travel in winter.
Review guidanceFollow Leave No Trace practices, respect closures, and recreate responsibly on public and private lands.
Review guidanceLearn protocols, local context, and cultural guidance before visiting tribal nations.
Review guidanceConfirm accessibility details with lodging, attractions, and event hosts before arrival.
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