Bigfork Mountain Lake Lodge

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Thoughts of Summer

Thirty-Three Summer-time things to do in and around Bigfork, Montana


1. Take a scenic drive through Glacier National Park on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

2. Visit Wild Horse Island on Flathead Lake.

3. Pick your own fresh cherries along Flathead Lake.



4. Golf one of the nine magnificent courses.


5. Take a scenic boat ride on one of the beautiful lakes in Glacier National Park.

6. Spend the day at a Spa.

7. Saddle up for a guided trail ride.

8. Enjoy Downtown Bigfork shopping and eating establishments.

9. Experience whitewater rafting on the Flathead River.

10. Take a hot air balloon ride.


11. Fly fish on the Flathead River.

12.  Go skydiving.

13. View the one-of-a kind art exhibit at the Bigfork Museum of Art and History

14. Go bird-watching in Bigfork.

15. Take in a show at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse.


16. Hike to the top of Mount Aeneas in the Jewel Basin Wilderness.



17. Experience the Zip Line Adventure at Whitefish Mountain Resort

18. Listen to live music at Sliter's Park in Bigfork, a summer concert series.

19. Learn about the history of Northwest Montana at the Museum at Central School.

20. Jump in Flathead Lake.

21. Visit a local Farmer’s Market.

22. Have a family BBQ at Harry Horn Park right next to Wayfarer's State Park.

23. Experience the elegance of a bygone era at the Conrad Mansion Museum.

24.  Kayak the Swan River.

25. Take a step back in time with a visit to the Miracle of America Museum in Polson.

26. Fish Echo Lake where you can find bass, trout, pike, perch and sunfish in this warm shallow lake.

27. Drive the Red Sleep Mountain drive at the National Bison Range.

28. Take a leisurely stroll on the Wild Mile Trail along the Swan River.


29.  Stop at the Polebridge Mercantile for delicious desserts like huckleberry bear claws.

30. Celebrate life by attending in the Ksanka Standing Arrow Powwow at Elmo, Montana.  The "Powwow" is an Indian (Native American) social gathering featuring drumming, dancing, and traditional dress and food. Visitors are welcome and asked to respect the dance area, which is sacred.


31. Have a "Flathead Monster" burger at Burgertown.

32. Try your skill at the MAZE, Hungry Horse, MT.  How fast can you find your way out of the MAZE?


33. Rent a boat to cruise around Flathead Lake.  Flathead Lake is 29 miles long and 15 miles wide.



There are numerous other activites in and around Bigfork for you to do.

If you have a favorite one let us know by clicking
on comments and tell us ALL about it.















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