Flathead Valley Adventure Tour (Play! Play! Play!)
06/30/2008
The Flathead Valley is home to abundant recreation year round. Summer is highlighted by golf, fishing, hiking, biking, rafting, horseback riding, etc. Winter is highlighted by downhill and Nordic skiing, as well as snowmobiling, skating, ice fishing and dog sledding. Most activities are guided and provide opportunities for any ability level. For those less interested in adventures, the Flathead Valley offers numerous galleries, museums and theatre performances to enhance your visit.
Contact Information:
t: view phone 800-543-3105
e: view email dori@fcvb.org
w: view URL www.fcvb.org
Tour Dates:
Number of Days: 3
Day#1
This tour starts is Whitefish. Wake with the birds, grab breakfast at a local bistro and hit the links at the Whitefish Lake Golf Course, Montana’s only 36-holes golf complex located adjacent to Whitefish Lake. Both the North and South Course’s well manicured fairways are lined by pine and birch trees. The differing tee areas allow for golfers of varying abilities and mind sets. After lunch at the clubhouse, it’s time for an afternoon of guided fly-fishing with Lakestream Fly Fishing. Supplied with all necessary fly fishing gear, tackle, waders and boots – unless you bring your own. Don’t forget to bring sun screen and polarizing sunglasses. Fishing licenses and permits are not included in the price of trip but are available at Lakestream. Next is dinner downtown Whitefish, followed by a relaxing soak in your hotel’s hot tub.
Day #2
Today’s adventure takes you to the Whitefish Mountain Resort on Big Mountain. Start the day with a very unique adventure “Walk in the Treetops”; a 2.5 hr guided adventure through beautiful sub-alpine forest highlighted by a journey on a canopy boardwalk suspended up to 70 feet above the forest floor with spectacular views. Safety harness and ropes are used to keep you safe. When you’re done, grab lunch in the village of the resort, then grab a mountain bike rental and head to the Glacier Chaser, where you & your bike will take a chair lift ride to the summit of the resort. From the summit choose to choose a trail, based on your skill level, to ride down the mountain, taking in some of the best views of the valley. After such adventure, wrap up the day with a soothing massage at Remedies Day Spa, then dinner in Whitefish.
Day #3
A trip to the Flathead Valley isn’t complete without a trip to Glacier National Park. Get an early start on the day and pack some snacks for the day. Drive the historic landmark, “Going-to-the-Sun Road” from the West Glacier entrance to the Logan Park Visitor Center. Walk on the boardwalk trail to see breathtaking mountain views and most likely a few mountain goats! Head back down the west side of the road and stop at the historic Lake McDonald Lodge for lunch. After lunch its back to West Glacier for an afternoon guided Whitewater or Float trip with one of the local rafting guides. On your way back to Whitefish, stop by the Back Room Restaurant in Columbia Falls for some outrageous BBQ ribs and fry bread. A good night’s sleep awaits you!!
