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Western Montana Wildland Fire and Smoke Update

August 5, 2022 Lake County entered Stage 1 fire restrictions today. Under Stage I restrictions, campfires are only permitted in develop...

Budget-Friendly Things to Do Outside Glacier National Park

Western Montana’s Glacier Country is so much more than Glacier National Park. The breathtaking landscapes and charming small towns beyond...

8 Reasons to Visit Western Montana in Spring vs. Summer

Spring is one of the best—and most underrated—times to visit Western Montana. The landscape is emerging from winter’s embrace (snow i...

Spring Break in Western Montana

Spring break is around the corner, and Western Montana is the perfect place for a week-long spring getaway. Not only is Montana quieter thi...

Winter Retreats in Western Montana

Winter in Western Montana is not only time for adventures in the snow, it’s time for getting cozy. So, grab your skis, your snowshoes, or...

Christmas Trees in Western Montana

It’s tree hunting season, friends, and, if you live in Montana and celebrate Christmas, you know we’re big fans of the cut-your-own Chr...

Downhill Skiing in Montana: Know Before You Go

With snow season upon us, it’s time for one of our favorite things: downhill skiing in Western Montana. Come have a ball in our epic snow...

Holiday Festivities in Western Montana

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...

Western Montana Spotlight: Andy Blanton

Western Montana’s beloved Café Kandahar, located at Whitefish Mountain Resort, is known for “serving thoughtfully constructed cuisine...

Curated Culture: Museums in Glacier Country Montana

If you’re looking for an impressive cultural experience, Glacier Country has you covered. View works from nationally renowned artists and...

31 of the Best Photo Ops in Montana

There are certain places that exist in the world that are so beautiful, they almost don’t seem real. One such place: Western Montana. Gl...

Summer Fun in Kalispell, Montana

The Great Outdoors meets Old West charm and a lively arts and culture scene in Kalispell, Montana. Access world-class outdoor recreation wi...

Western Montana Lodging With a View

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...

20 Instagram Accounts to Follow in Western Montana

Western Montana is home to diverse and unique businesses—luxury resorts, local eats, adventure outfitters and a bison ranch are just a sa...

New Year, New Businesses and Happenings in Western Montana

The theme for 2021 feels a little “in with the new.” We’re looking for a refresh, and we’ve got new businesses—and new happenings...

Know Before You Go! Skiing in Montana During a Pandemic

With things a little out of the ordinary this winter, we can all count on one thing—snow! That precious, fluffy white powder makes a West...

Be Grateful and Feast Local This Thanksgiving

Home for the holidays has a whole new meaning this year, and we’re grateful we have so many incredible local businesses to get us through...

A to Z: 26 Activities to Do in Western Montana

Recreation abounds in Western Montana, and, no matter the season we’re chock-full of activities. To give you a sampling of the unique adv...

Virtual Tours and Live Events in Western Montana

Thank you to everyone who is being responsible during the COVID-19 crisis. A few weeks in and we’re all feeling a bit cooped up and looki...

Glacier Country's Instagram-Worthy Winter Spots

Winter is our most magical season in Western Montana, and it’s picture perfect from every angle. A treasure trove of idyllic places and a...

Romance in Montana: Get Away Together in Glacier Country

What’s more romantic than cozying up fireside on a cold winter’s night? Not much. That’s why Western Montana is the perfect place for...

8 Snowmobiling Trail Systems in Western Montana

Let’s be real, Western Montana is a paradise for sledders. With plenty of room to roam, powdering through sweeping mountain-meadow playgr...

7 Places to Downhill Ski in Western Montana

One of the things that makes Western Montana so extraordinary is our landscapes—alpine forests and sweeping meadows plus glacier-carved p...

Glacier Country Ski Weekend in Whitefish

Western Montana boasts world-class skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort—recently ranked No. 3 Top Ski Resort in the West by SKI magazine....

7 Family Fun Activities Around the Holidays

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...

Summer Fun: Top 7 Kid Friendly Activities

For generations Western Montana’s authentic way of living has drawn families to vacation here, where adventure comes in many forms and sim...

Fly Direct to Fresh Mountain Air: Hello, Montana

Need a breather and some room to roam? Wide-open spaces and fresh mountain air are only a few hours away, now that American Airlines offers...

7 Mountain Bike Trails to Explore in Glacier Country

Mountain biking Glacier Country’s extensive trail systems is the perfect way to cover epic ground while breathing in fresh mountain air. S...

Spring Festivals and Events in Western Montana

Spring is one of the best—and most underrated—times to visit Western Montana. Shoulder season prices are in effect, wildflowers are bloo...

Romantic Getaways in Western Montana's Glacier Country

Western Montana is a heaven for honeymooners, but it’s not just a perfect spot to celebrate wedded bliss. Lovebirds flock to Glacier Count...

Big Fun at Small-Town Ski Hills in Western Montana

We continue to live up to our nickname here in the Treasure State. Montana is chock-full of hidden gems, and when it comes to adventure, Gla...

Luxurious Girls Getaway in Glacier Country

There are few things better than taking a trip with friends and discovering the beauty of a new place together. Whether you’re looking for...

Skijoring: Winter in Glacier Country Just Got Even Cooler

Imagine you’re waterskiing, but you’re being pulled by a horse and rider through the snow. That’s how many participants describe skijo...

Beyond the Park: Explore Western Montana's Glacier Country

The Crown of the Continent. The Backbone of the World. Heaven on Earth. Glacier National Park boasts some pretty apt nicknames. But did you...

Discover Winter's Wonder with a Snowshoe in Western Montana

Winter in Montana isn’t only for adventurous powder plungers and downhill dreamers. It’s also for paradise seekers looking for a peacefu...

Cozy Up in Western Montana's Winter Wonderland

Winter in Western Montana is pure magic, and that’s because we don’t just know how to play in the snow, we know how to stay in the snow....

Winter Family Fun in Western Montana: Getaway to Glacier Together

Winter’s the time of year when it’s pretty easy to get a little stir crazy. But in Western Montana's Glacier Country, it’s the season...

15 Holiday Events in Western Montana: A Big Sky Country Christmas

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...

Warren Miller + Montana = A Match Made in Winter Heaven

Being a born and raised Montana girl, I know that winter here is pretty special. But I also know that not everyone thinks of Big Sky Country...

Finding Solitude in Montana

A Day Trip to Montana's Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge I don't know about all of you, but from time to time I...

14 Must-See Holiday Events and Happenings in Western Montana

The holiday season is officially underway in Western Montana's Glacier Country. And as someone who loves Christmas (you can read more about...

A Little Mayhem in Montana

Every once in a while, you meet someone, instantly click and know that this person is someone special. Take, for example, my friend Kristin...

Shuttle Service and Transportation in Glacier National Park

*Updated for summer 2016*  Truth time: July and August are the busiest times of year in Montana's Glacier National Park. In fact, these t...

Winter in Whitefish, Montana

Earlier this month, I was able to spend some time with two of my favorite girls in one of my favorite mountain towns: Whitefish, Montana....

The Top 5 Winter Activities in Montana

I'm just going to say it: winter in Montana is the stuff that powder-lovin' dreams are made of. Not only are we situated in the heart of the...

Ride Amtrak's Empire Builder to Whitefish, Montana

If you prefer to travel to Montana by train, chances are that you are well aware that the current train schedule has eastbound trains from...

Top Picks for August Activities in Western Montana

You guys, summer is almost over! Okay fine...I realize that may be a bit dramatic, but this summer has literally flown by so quickly. For e...

Visiting Montana's Flathead Valley

*Hey you Montana lovers! Are you ready for part three of our road trip through Glacier Country? If I know you like I think I do, y'all are t...

An Open Letter to Winter

During the last two weeks, Western Montana has been hit with some crazy snowfall and intense winds that resulted in tough roads, major snowd...

Winter in Montana

It's official. Winter has fully arrived. And I must say, it has done so with a bang....of snow. During the early season, snow fell in our up...

Montana, Winter & Warren Miller

There's one thing I look forward to every year about this time: the latest movie from Warren Miller Entertainment. And even though I could n...

Montana: Sometimes There Are No Words

Every once in a while, there are moments when this girl wonders if the last few days have been real. Once such moment happened last week....

Memorial Day Weekend in Montana

Happy Memorial Day weekend! Around these parts, Memorial Day weekend is the official kick-off to the summer season, filled to the brim with...

Win Lift Tickets to Lost Trail & Whitefish Mountain Resort

Happy Friday! In celebration of almost everyone's favorite day of the week--and the recent powder dump Montana has received--this girl is gi...

A (Romantic) Getaway to Whitefish, Montana

By now you've likely seen or heard that Montana--the beauty that she is--made her primetime debut on "The Bachelor" this week. (In case you...

It's Christmas.

I look forward to Christmas every year. Besides literally being the most wonderful time of the year, it's a time when we all seem to try to...

Montana: Home to Light Snow & Deep Powder

Montana is a pretty humble state. The people are low key, the mountain goats are composed and the communities are welcoming. All in all, it'...

Warren Miller's Flow State Hits Missoula: Tyler Ceccanti Shreds Whitefish

It's happening, people. One of the greatest entertainment companies of all time will be showing their latest creation "Flow State" at the...

Be a Winter Warrior (and win cool stuff)

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...

Christmas in Montana: The Perfect Gift

I'm not usually one to start talking or thinking about Christmas until after Thanksgiving. At the earliest, I'll give it a thought after Hal...

Dear Summer: Bring It On

It's official. With the opening of the Going-to-the-Sun Road (June 19) and the official first day of summer (June 20), summer is here. And t...

A WINNER for the Great Glacier Giveaway!

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a WINNER for our Great Glacier Giveaway...The lucky lady is TINA SCHNEIDER of Alton, Illinois! Tina, we can't...

Montana Now Serving: Winter

Your order is ready. Oh what's that, you didn't order fluffy white powder, sunny blue skies, cute towns, affordable lift tickets and some...

Back in the Snowboarding Saddle

Um, I have to tell you something...the last time I was on a snowboard was three years ago. Which I know is pretty shameful. Especially be...

Montana: We've Got Good Eats

When this messy-haired blond girl was growing up, we lived one mile down the road from my grandparents and our family owned store, where my...

Whitefish, Montana: Pretty Prettiness

While the view from my office is typically pretty standard (hallway, door, windows and people cruising past), last weekend it was simply awe...

Western Montana Welcomes Lynsey Dyer and Andy Mahre

Ready for some fun this weekend? We have JUST the thing to make your weekend rockin'. Two booty-kickin' and hardcore (not to mention nice...

Great Glacier Giveaway

I have to tell you something. It's something I've been itching to spill the beans to you on for weeks and now I can finally shout it from th...

Snow Day!

Happy Friday from Montana! As you may have heard, Western Montana has been being hit with EPIC snowfall. And I don't use the word epic light...

Five Days in Glacier Country, Montana

Happy first day of autumn! I hope this finds you each well, relishing the past months of summer and looking forward to a beautiful fall....

A Trip to Glacier National Park & Whitefish

A few weeks ago, we rounded up some friends from Montana and across the country and made our way to Glacier National Park. The group was a t...

Get Your Slopeside Kicks In NOW

Well, it's that time of the ski season...closing time. And while April is being a bit of a finicky woman so far (she's not sure what she...

Get Winter While the Getting's Good

While we've had a touch of snow this week, we've also had something else that's pretty great...sunshine and warmer weather! Which is creatin...

Portland + Montana=Direct Flights

We got some exciting news this week: Alaska Airlines announced that it is adding seasonal DAILY, DIRECT flights from Portland, Oregon to Mis...

Winter Blues - No Thank You

I'm going to be straight with you...sometimes winter in Montana can be long. Don't get me wrong, it's a fantastic season, but every once in...

Montana Media Coverage

It's been mayhem around here I tell you, mayhem! But luckily for all of us (including this crazy-haired blond girl) it's been the good k...

Looking Back at 2010

Well, it's hard to believe that 2010 is almost to a close. This year was a busy one at Glacier Country Tourism that kept us hopping, explori...

Sneak Peek At Winter

If you're anything like me, you like to know what type of weather to expect when you're gearing up to play or work in Montana's great outdoo...

A Week Of Playing

This was the year. The year we decided to take a family vacation. That's right, a FAMILY vacation...one with my folks, all my siblings/spous...

Antsy Pantsy

The weather has been just warm enough that I find my mind wandering to summer. Which is fine and dandy, except that it's been wandering ther...

Sigh...

Just another beautiful day at Whitefish Mountain Resort. ps: They also have some stellar deals happening right now, making it even mor...

A Perfect Winter Weekend

Hi gang, This last week I was out in "the field" doing some on-the-ground work and coordination. And I tell ya what, I loved every minut...

2010: Resolutions for this year

Well it looks like another year has come and gone. Sometimes I look back on the last 12 months and can hardly believe how fast they cruised...

Forget Nap Time

Last week, we spend a few days playing in and around Whitefish and Glacier National Park. Why, you may ask? Because it's summer in Western M...