Autumn's Abundance in Western Montana
Our Golden Season’s Festive Offerings

We love the nostalgia that comes with the first hint of fall in Western Montana…golden hues begin to pop and the scented mountain air turns crisp. After a heavenly summer packed full of Glacier Country splendor, we’re ready to get cozy with some fall fun. Once you’re able to take your eyes off our vibrant, jaw-dropping scenery and enjoy the abundance of autumn in
Western Montana, you’ll be glad you did.

Shoulder-season pricing, cooler temps and quiet corners make it the perfect time to hike, bike, fly-fish, view wildlife and explore our exceptionally charming communities. Make sure to grab a seasonal, handcrafted Montana beer at one of our fine breweries, much-anticipated brew fests or at Whitefish’s Great Northwest Oktoberfest September 29 – October 1 and October 6 – 8. Hamilton’s McIntosh Apple Day is October 7, and mark your calendars for the Flathead Celtic Festival September 16. For a uniquely Montana experience, attend the In the Footsteps of Normal Maclean Festival in Seeley Lake, offering three days of stories from the iconic Blackfoot River, including a September 10 showing of A River Runs Through It at Missoula’s Wilma Theatre.

Discover Fall
Outside the Park

Glacier National Park is quite the attention grabber, but there are many other treasured state parks and public lands in Western Montana to fall in love with. Head to Kalispell’s Lone Pine State Park for stunning views of Glacier, Flathead Lake and the Jewel Basin. For next-level beautiful autumn light, visit Flathead Lake’s Wild Horse Island. For some lake recreation with your fall color, visit Whitefish Lake State Park. While in Whitefish, take a zip trip above the tree line on one of Whitefish Mountain Resort’s zip line tours, Friday – Sunday through the end of September. Travelers’ Rest State Park in Lolo offers interpretive tours, fishing, hiking, bird watching and wildlife viewing, all set against a stunning fall backdrop.

Winding Through
a Montana Autumn

As locals and visitors alike are gearing up for hunting season and anglers are using their stream savvy to adjust to autumn river patterns and favored fall flies, our 75+ thriving communities are serving up seasonal favorites at cafés, restaurants, downtown festivals, local breweries and craft distilleries. Leaf peepers, listen up: scenic fall road trips top the list of favorite autumn adventures in Western Montana. Glacier National Park plus the Flathead, Bitterroot and Clark Fork valleys all offer the magic of fall foliage intertwined with open highways, sweeping meadows, sparkling rivers and authentic local spirit. Our shoulder-season perks are one of the best reasons to consider a fall tour of Montana’s Glacier Country.

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