Just 45 minutes from Glacier National Park, Kalispell provides a dream base camp for epic alpine scenery, water adventures and winter bliss.
Flathead Lake, the state's largest body of water, provides prime paddling, even for first-timers. Sea Me Paddle Kayaking leads tours that match your family with the right water adventure. Want a more relaxed ride? Pointer Scenic Cruises in Bigfork launches boat trips to Wild Horse Island State Park, a primitive park in Flathead Lake. for an adrenaline boost, cruise the North or Middle Fork of the Flathead River with Glacier Guides and Montana Raft.
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Ride behind pups with Dog Sled Adventures in Olney, or hit the powder at Whitefish Mountain Resort in Whitefish or Blacktail Mountain Ski Area in Lakeside.
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The Playful City USA award-winning city promises serious fun for families.
Outdoor recess: Raft, bike or hike. Or take a field trip to Garnet Ghost Town.
Park and ride: Cool off in a water park or ride a carved pony at A Carousel for Missoula.
Do the floss: On Family Friendly Friday at the Top Hat, kids dance to live bands.
Wild ice cream: At the Big Dipper or Sweet Peaks, try Mexican Chocolate, Honey cinnamon or Huckleberry.
Kid science: Learn hands-on at the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium, or University of Montana spectrUM Discovery Area.
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