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Flathead Lake Vacation Guide

Montana’s Flathead Lake Vacation Guide announced its 10th anniversary of it’s feature packed guide containing most everything about the greater Flathead Lake area. FLVG began as an idea of bringing all of the businesses and activities surrounding Montana’s Flathead Lake into one easy to use resource guide.  The creation of the Guide included numerous trips around Flathead Lake photographing trail heads, fishing & camping access as well as boat and vacation rental locations.  The Guide includes complete listings of boat rentals and a new logo design in 2020.  In addition to Guide updates, the website popularly has grown.

Flathead Lake Vacation Guide

All Around Flathead Lake

Since its inception in 2013, the Flathead Lake Vacation Guide has been providing on the ground information about hiking, camping, and fishing access around all of the Lake.

Download the leader in providing information about fun things to do when visiting Flathead Lake Montana.

“FLVG has experienced exceptional growth and refinements over the past years,” said Hewston. “Moving forward, our focus will remain on offering the best up to date information available. ”

Above all, FLVG has been successful at evolving and changing to stay up to date and relevant. Providing information about northwest Montana.

Purchase your Vacation Guide today!

For more information on The Guide please visit montanasflatheadlake.com.

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Montana’s Flathead Lake Vacation Guide

Celebrating Its 7th Anniversary
Polson Montana 59860 Release: May 19, 2020. For Immediate Release

Montana’s Flathead Lake Vacation Guide announced its 7th anniversary of it’s feature packed vacation guide containing everything about the greater Flathead Lake area.FLVG began as an idea of bringing all of the businesses and activities surrounding Montana’s Flathead Lake into one easy to use resource guide.  The creation of the Guide included numerous trips around Flathead Lake photographing trail heads, fishing & camping access as well as boat and vacation rental locations.The Guide was downloaded 300 times in 2015.  The Guide includes complete listings of boat rentals and a new logo design in 2020.  In addition to Guide updates, the website popularly has grown.

Montana's Flathead Lake

All Around Flathead Lake

Since its inception in 2013, the Guide has been providing on the ground information about hiking, camping, and fishing access around all of the Lake. In 2017 the website past the 1000 unique visitors in a single month. Visitor interactions have been increasing ever since. In 2018 a website advertising campaign allowed us the opportunity to assist folks around the lake with putting their message in front of visitors and local alike all around Flathead Lake. Now in its seventh year, FLVG a leader in providing up to date information and promoting tourism around the greater Flathead Lake area. Providing visitors with unique perspectives and in-depth information when planning their visit to Flathead Lake Montana.

“FLVG has experienced exceptional growth and refinements over the past years,” said Hewston. “Moving forward, our focus will remain on offering the best up to date information available. ”

Above all, FLVG has been successful at evolving and changing to stay up to date and relevant. Providing information about northwest Montana.

For more information on The Guide please visit montanasflatheadlake.com.

Contact info:
Montana’s Flathead Lake Vacation Guide
www.montanasflatheadlake.com
havefun@montanasflatheadlake.com
#montanasflatheadlake

The Seli’š Ksanka Qlispe’ Dam, Formally KERR Dam

Went hiking around the Seli’š Ksanka Qlispe’ dam the other day. The gates are open wide at the south end of Flathead Lake. Really, if you haven’t seen it, it is worth the time spent. You wont even need bear spray. The staircase is steep on the way back up. Mike’s advise:  take it one step at a time.

See you on the trail.

The Seli’š Ksanka Qlispe’ Dam, Formally KERR Dam

The Dam is located on the Flathead Indian Reservation in northwest Montana. It is a concrete gravity-arch dam, built in 1938. The Dam is owned and managed by The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes in conjunction with others. The purchase was complete in 2015. During the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ celebration of their acquisition of the dam, the Tribal Council announced renaming the complex to reflect the three confederated tribes.

The Kerr Dam, officially known since 2015 as the Seli’š Ksanka Qlispe’ Dam

The Go Hike With Mike Trail Guide

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The National Bison Range

The National Bison Range was established in 1908 and is one of the oldest Wildlife Refuges in the nation. The Range is about 25 miles south of Montana’s Flathead Lake.

American BisonA large portion of the 18, 500 acre Range consists of native Palouse prairie; forests, wetlands, and streams are also found here providing a wide range of habitats for wildlife. Elk, deer, pronghorn, black bear, coyote and ground squirrels are just some of the mammals that share the area with 350 to 500 bison. Over 200 species of birds also call this home including eagles, hawks, meadowlarks, bluebirds, ducks, and geese.

General Information

Fees are charged during the summer (mid-May to late October). The Range is part of the U.S. Fee System and accepts Golden Passes and Federal Waterfowl Stamps. Pay fees at the Visitor Center.

The Range is closed at night. Check the Contact Us page for current hours.

Camping is not allowed on the Range.

Visitor Center

The best place to start your visit is at the Visitor Center. Here you will find informative displays and handouts, restrooms, videos, a bookstore, and staff to answer your questions. Pay entrance fees here.  For more information about the Bison Range and other activities in northwest Montana, consider purchasing a copy of the Flathead Lake Vacation Guide.

Auto Tours

Montana Bull ElkPrairie Drive/West Loop: a 5-mile gravel road that travels through the flats. It is open to trailers and large RVs. It goes by the Bison Display Pasture. Plan for 1/2 hour. Open year round.

Red Sleep Mountain Drive: a 19-mile, one-way, gravel road which gains 2,000feet. There are many switchbacks and 10% grades along the drive. No trailers or vehicles over 32 feet are allowed on this drive. Allow 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Open mid-May to late October. (Check the Contact Us page for current information.)

Walking Trails: Hiking is limited on the Range to a few short walking trails. A mile-long Nature Trail is located at the Picnic Area and 1/4-mile Grassland Trail is at the Visitor Center. The 1/2-mile Bitterroot Trail and 1-mile High Point trail are both located off the Red Sleep Mountain Drive. Walking away from your vehicle is prohibited except for these designated trails. For a complete listing of trails around Flathead Lake, see the Go Hike With Mike Trail guide.

Picnic Area

The Range has a picnic area near Mission Creek. There are tables, grills, water, and accessible toilets. A covered pavilion is available on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no garbage cans, so please pack out all trash.

How to get here:

From Missoula: Travel north on US Highway 93 to Ravalli, turn left(to the west) on to State Highway 200, travel approximately 5 miles to the junction of Highways 200 and 212, turn right(to the north) and travel approximately 5 miles to the entrance of the Range at Moiese.

From Kalispell: Travel south on US Highway 93 or State Highway 35 to Polson, then travel Highway 93 through Pablo and Ronan to the junction of Highway 93 and State Highway 212, travel 12 miles (through Charlo) to the entrance of the Range at Moiese.

From the west: Travel Highway 200 through Dixon to the junction of Highways 200 and 212, turn left(to the north) and travel approximately 5 miles to the entrance of the Range at Moiese.