Our farmers markets feature local produce, organic items, bakery goods, preserves, cut flowers, handmade foods and friendly folks....
Communities and cities located in Western Montana and near Glacier National Park....
Summer 2022 Winners Kim Nichols from Albuquerque, NM Deborah Iannone from Wingate, NC Mari Bjorneberg from Hansen, ID Nancy Symonds from Rochester, NY Alan Budman from Columbus, NJ Instagram Live with HoneyTrek Winners Andre Freeland from Missoula...
Communities: Lolo, Florence, Stevensville, Victor, Corvallis, Hamilton, Darby, Conner, Sula Flanked by the rolling Sapphire Mountains and the rugged Bitterroot Range, this scenic valley offers Old West charm along the banks of the winding an...
Indoor exploration in Western Montana can be as memorable as our outdoor scene. Sometimes, strolling a museum, watching live theater, or sa...
One of many things that makes Montana special is that we have four seasons, and each season is beautiful and unique in its own right. Sprin...
Summer holds a special place in the heart of Western Montana. Warm weather, long days, impossibly blue skies and spectacular sunsets are ju...
Visitor Information Centers (VICs) offer a wealth of knowledge that helps visitors get the lay of the land. When you stop in to one of ours...
Montana’s farming and ranching roots run deep and are fundamental to the way we do things around here. Experience this culture for yourse...
Spring is in the air—the fresh mountain air—here in Western Montana’s Glacier Country, and we sure do have a special place in our hea...
Winter in Western Montana is a wonderland of adventure, and for those who like to play in the snow, the Bitterroot Valley is an incredible...
Happy New Year from all of us here in Glacier Country. We closed out 2021 with gratitude for this wild place we call home. Like most, we be...
It’s almost winter in Western Montana, which means we’re decking the halls with all things merry and bright. We love the winter festivi...
You know that feeling you get when the leaves begin to change color and sweater weather is in the air? In Western Montana, we feel equal pa...
With all this ranchland, Western Montana can’t help but be known for exceptional beef, and thus exceptional burgers. Here’s a list of o...
Narrowing down this list was no small feat, but here we have it—21 of the coolest places in Glacier Country. Now, go forth and experience...
In Glacier Country, we know how restorative the outdoors and fresh mountain air can be. We strive to be a part of an inclusive outdoors, an...
When spring brings warmer days and summer nears, there’s nothing better than being outside and enjoying the sunshine. That’s why we’v...
One thing’s for certain—all of Western Montana is jaw-droppingly gorgeous, and, no matter where you lay your head at night, your surrou...
What’s better than roaming around Montana? Roaming around Montana with your dog, of course. We love dogs around here—bird dogs, river...
Western Montana’s culinary scene is on par with its outdoor recreation scene. From fine dining to food trucks, you can’t go wrong—it...
Spring is a time of renewal—a time to refresh, restore and rediscover. The thing about exploring Western Montana this time of year is tha...
It’s always important to take time for yourself to relax and rejuvenate, and after the year we’ve all had, you deserve it. We make it e...
If you’re like us, you scope out the best place for pizza whenever you visit a new place. If that new place for you is Western Montana, o...
We LOVE our beverages in Montana, and while our local brewery and distillery scene is renowned, beer and whiskey aren’t the only things w...
To really get to know Montana—and your way around Montana—let a local guidebook be your guide. From exploring Glacier National Park; to...
Looking for a getaway that truly has you getting away? These lesser-known, small-town gems are some of Western Montana’s best-kept secret...
Hiking is one of the most peaceful ways to discover Western Montana’s landscapes—and fall is an especially stunning season to do so. Ex...
Thinking about “The Great American Vacation” often calls to mind images of hitting the road in an RV, and that’s exactly what many fo...
The Bitterroot Valley is one of Western Montana’s best-kept secrets, with endless world-class recreation—from hiking through canyons to...
We could all use a little springtime right about now, so thankfully the season is upon us. Take in stunning views on a spring road trip thr...
Our perspective has shifted, and we’re all doing a little daydreaming right now—thinking about where we want to go, what we long to see...
Small towns and local businesses are the heart of Western Montana. As we adjust to a new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic, here’s how...
Savor the flavor of finely crafted Glacier Country wine by stopping at a Western Montana winery during your next trip here. Our local wines...
Let’s be real, Western Montana is a paradise for sledders. With plenty of room to roam, powdering through sweeping mountain-meadow playgr...
Every once in a while we share one of Western Montana’s best-kept secrets. Since 1938, Lost Trail Powder Mountain ski area has been humbl...
Western Montana’s beautiful—and bountiful—backcountry beckons all year long. When the snow flies, however, it’s especially bragwort...
The holiday season in Glacier Country is pure magic. Our charming small towns are chock-full of all things merry and bright, and our snow-c...
From Norman Maclean’s novella “A River Runs Through It” to the poetry of Richard Hugo and the writings of authors like Rick Bass, Jame...
Fall in Western Montana brings brisk mornings, cozy sweaters and jaw-dropping golden hues. While the colors lure leaf peepers from across th...
Halloween means it’s time for pumpkin picking and mixing up the fun with a few frights and some seasonal flavors. Quintessential fall fami...
Autumn is just around the corner and the fresh mountain air isn’t the only thing that’s getting crisp. Montana’s apple game is strong,...
Summertime and outdoor music go hand in hand in Western Montana. With multiple outdoor venues and one of the most vibrant live music scenes...
The mention of Western Montana often conjures up visions of the Old West, like cowboys and horses, and with good reason—they’re a part o...
Western Montana’s rock faces are so beguiling they draw visitors from all over the world; even photos of them can take your breath away. R...
With wide-open vistas and room to roam, it should come as no surprise that Western Montana’s Glacier Country is a golfer’s paradise. Com...
Mountain biking Glacier Country’s extensive trail systems is the perfect way to cover epic ground while breathing in fresh mountain air. S...
During the everchanging seasons in Western Montana outdoor adventures abound. Weekends are filled with epic lake days, Nordic excursions, bi...
Nature isn’t the only thing putting on a spectacular show in Western Montana’s Glacier Country. Talented performing artists flock to the...
With countless ways to recreate, from golf to yoga and biking to fly-fishing, Western Montana sets the scene for an epic girls getaway—wit...
Winter in Western Montana’s Glacier Country is pure magic; we really know how to deck the halls and celebrate the season of giving with a...
Montana’s main draw is its natural beauty and world-class outdoor recreation, so it can be a quite a pleasant surprise to find out the sta...
We’re sweet on every season here, but we’re especially smitten with autumn. The tapestry of golden hues and hillsides dusted with the fi...
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Come see what’s SUP in Western Montana. Stand-up paddleboarding, or SUP, is an increasingly popular way to explore Montana’s sparkling a...
Homegrown, handmade and locally harvested—that’s what you’ll find in abundance across Western Montana’s Glacier Country. The farmers...
From downtown theaters, bars, breweries and main streets to hot springs and a river’s edge amphitheater, there’s no shortage of places t...
When thinking about Montana, images of wildlife, jaw-dropping landscapes and recreation in pristine mountain wilderness probably come to min...
You may have already figured out that we’re pretty good at divulging our own secrets. That’s because we have so much good Glacier getawa...
History buffs + eager explorers—this one’s for you. Western Montana is home to several museums, some of which are a little off the beate...
This probably comes as no surprise, but we’re suckers for romance. That’s because we’re surrounded by natural beauty and breathtaking...
Road trips are often equated with summertime, or at least with the warmer months (and by warmer we mean no threat of snowy road conditions)....
Here in Western Montana’s Glacier Country, we treasure each season for its unique offerings, and we don’t like to rush things—a Montan...
We always talk about how much we love winter, and it’s the truth. It’s also true that we love the festive holiday frolic the season brin...
As we trade in autumn hues for winter white, we gravitate toward all things warm and cozy. Western Montana is full of small-town coffee stop...
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Western Montana’s jaw-dropping natural beauty and wide open spaces are perfect for nurturing the imagination. That means there’s no shor...
We’re going to come right out and say it: we’re carnivores at heart. When we think of all the things we love about Western Montana (the...
As you know, a picture is worth a thousand words, and when we get our fans and friends out there capturing Montana moments in Glacier Countr...
Western Montana's Glacier Country covers the northwest corner of Montana, stretching from the Canadian border all the way down through the B...
It’s the middle of winter, Mother Nature just hit us with some serious snow and, let’s face it, we all have a bit of cabin fever. It’s...
It's probably no surprise that I'm a big fan of fall in Montana. In fact, I think it may be my favorite season. But to be honest, the chan...
I think L.M. Montgomery said it best when she wrote, "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." Truth be told, October (with...
Truth time: every year in March, I get sentimental. And since my wee Irish grandmother passed away nearly 18 months ago, I'm afraid that my...
The holiday season is officially underway in Western Montana's Glacier Country. And as someone who loves Christmas (you can read more about...
Let's face it: when it comes to seasons of the year in Montana, spring tends to get overlooked. Summer typically takes center stage, while s...
This year, fall in Montana has been absolutely lovely. The colors are stunning, the temperatures are comfortable and — get this — there...
I can feel it in the air. The slight chill of the early morning hours, the gradual changing colors of the leaves, the crispness that seems t...
In an effort to spread the holiday spirit, I've written you a poem. It goes like this... Christmas is coming, The goose is getting fat....
Happy Memorial Day weekend! Around these parts, Memorial Day weekend is the official kick-off to the summer season, filled to the brim with...
The arrival of May means one thing in Montana. The season of farmers markets is upon us. And this girl is a firm believer in the fact that s...
We're saying it: Happy winter! While the first official day of winter isn't until December 21, around these parts we get pumped for winter...
I don't know about all of you, but this summer feels like it's cruising past at an excessive speed...if we were to clock it, I'd say this su...
Montana is epic in the summer. In my mind, it really doesn't get better than this...there's something about summer that makes me come ali...
A few days ago, I packed my bags and headed south with two of the loveliest ladies in Montana. Our destination? The Bitterroot Valley. Our g...
We got some exciting news this week: Alaska Airlines announced that it is adding seasonal DAILY, DIRECT flights from Portland, Oregon to Mis...
This week has flown by in a blur--a blur I tell you! Probably because I've had my little blonde head everywhere from Essex to Missoula a...
Okay party people. I wish this blog update was about all the fabulous activities that I did in Western Montana since we visited last. But to...
I'm a lucky girl. Seriously. For the last two weeks, I've been perusing the countryside of Western Montana. I've put on a lot of miles a...
Sometimes a girl just needs a burger. There's been a lot of talk about burgers this week and the need to sink my teeth into one of the best...
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Phone: 406.363.6600
1113 N. First St.
Hamilton, MT 59840
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Phone: 406.363.2400
105 E. Main St.
Hamilton, MT 59840
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21 Sapphire Gulch Lane (mine); 201 W. Broadway St. (store)
Philipsburg, MT 59858
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302 Second Ave. E.
Kalispell, MT 59901
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815 U.S. Highway 93 S.
Hamilton, MT 59840
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364 McCarthy Loop
Hamilton, MT 59840
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100 Pinckney St.
Hamilton, MT 59840
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701 Main St.
Hamilton, MT 59840
