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FLATHEAD LAKE
A DAY in the LIFE
9:00 AM
Wipe the sleepies from your eyes and watch the yet undisturbed lake from your porch. Before the day heats up, prepare
breakfast with meats, veggies, and a baguette that you picked up yesterday at the Farmer’s Market. Think local honey, huckleberry jam, and farm-fresh
eggs sunny-side up
10:00 AM
Peek into the many galleries and art stu- dios in downtown Bigfork. The vibrant main street wasn’t named Electric Avenue for no reason. Artists who live here work in every medium imaginable, but they all nd inspiration in the same rich colors, dramatic mountains, and pristine beauty.
11:00 AM
Hit the water! That’s what
you’re here for, ‘aint it?
And gosh, it’s pretty today.
Whether your preferred
mode of transportation is jetski, motor- boat, sailboat, kayak, paddleboard, or your own four limbs, the water is waiting.
12:00 PM
If you’re not munching on a paper bag
lunch boatside, the Pocketstone Café is the place to go for simple home cooking with Montana vibes.
2:00 PM
Land ahoy! There’s an outdoor
concert at the natural amphi-
theater in Lakeside, on the Flathead’s western shores. All
sloping curves and cedar, the
theater is designed for sym- phonies, orchestras, musi-
cals, and jazz. Settle in on the
grassy knoll for a picnic and serenade.
6:00 PM
What’s On Tap at Flathead Lake Brewing Co.? Science, of course. Sip craft ales and learn about issues affect- ing Montana’s natural lands at this reg- ular but informal gathering. Listen to guest speakers from the Flathead Lake Biological Station and participate in hearty discussion with your neighbors. No data crunching or PowerPoints, promise.
7:00 PM
Slide into your seat at
the Bigfork Summer
Playhouse, which counts Oscar-winning actor J.K.
Simmons among its alumni, for
an evening showing of “Shrek: The Musical,” summer 2016’s headliner.
9:00 PM
Chef Blu Funk, of Showthyme Restaurant in downtown
Bigfork, has something spe-
cial on the menu for you. The Swiss-trained chef, who got his start in Vail, specializes in cre- ative American cuisine, favor-
ing dishes with rich, straightforward avors. Order a creative cocktail made with spirits from local micro-distillery WhistlingAndy’s.
11:00 PM
Keep your windows open tonight, and let the cool, sweet-smelling air from the lake billow your linen shades in the moonlight. Yeah, it’s that picturesque here, even at night.
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