The next few months showcase the best of the Flathead Valley, from the freshwater splendor of Flathead Lake to the world-class peaks of Glacier National Park. Summertime means adventuring in the high country or paddling the idyllic streams and lakes that are abundant in this corner of the state. It also means sitting back on a relaxing deck and enjoying a pint along with the panorama or catching one of the region’s many signature events.
Summer is just around the corner, so get ready. Here are a few helpful tips to make the most of your summer:
Floaters’ Paradise
Top sources of cool respite during the sizzling summer months
By Dillon Tabish of the Beacon
During the sizzling months of summer, the biggest challenge isn’t finding a source of cool respite in the Flathead Valley, it’s choosing among the abundant supply.
On The Road Again
Summer is the perfect time for a road trip and here are five favorites in Northwest Montana
By Justin Franz of the Beacon
America has been fixated with roads ever since the federal government cleared the way to build the nation’s first major route – the Cumberland Road between the Potomac and Ohio rivers – in the early 1800s.
Hit the Deck
Spectacular sunsets and leisurely living on some of the finest patios featuring alfresco dining with lakeside views
By Tristan Scott of the Beacon
Some would argue that the most stunning sunsets are the hardest earned, dazzling only those hearty souls who pitch steep ascents up mountainsides, rewarding their pursuits to craggy, bench-cut overlooks with an electric horizon dancing in the distance.
Conquer Glacier Park
Five essential hikes that will crown your summer with unforgettable success
By Dillon Tabish of the Beacon
With 734 miles of designated trail, Glacier National Park is truly a hiker’s paradise. Everybody has his or her own favorite trek in the park, and each trail is unique and worthwhile in its own right. Sometimes the hardest part is picking which one to tackle.
Double Down
How to get the most out of your summer, one weekend at a time
By Tristan Scott of the Beacon
For us working stiffs, the allure of the snooze button and a kiss from the cool side of the pillow are the first fatal steps toward frittering away an entire Saturday.
Summer’s Must-See Events
Put these events on your calendar to experience the best of what the valley has to offer
By Molly Priddy of the Beacon
A breakdown of the best signature events in the Flathead Valley this summer.