Flathead Valley is the western gateway to Glacier National Park, one of the jewels in the crown of the national park system. The valley also lies adjacent to more than 1.7 million acres of federal wilderness in the form of the Great Bear - Bob Marshall Wilderness complex. Other nature highlights include the National Bison Range and the Jewel Basin Hiking Area.

The Flathead Valley is recognized nationwide as a four season authentic recreational hotspot. The Flathead Valley and surrounding wilderness provide a variety of options for anyone looking to get away. The popular winter activities include downhill snow skiing or snow boarding on the outstanding Whitefish Mountain resort or Blacktail Mountain. For the summer adventure seekers, there are more than 3 million acres of wilderness that surround Flathead valley. The wilderness offers activities such as: cross country skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, golfing, fishing, whitewater rafting, hunting or simply enjoying nature.

There is such a natural, diverse array of wildlife habitats in the area that wildlife mammals include mule deer, elk, moose, black bear, grizzly bear, big horn sheep, mountains goats, mountain lions, wolves and many smaller mammals. Be sure to explore the following web link to find out more www.glacierassociation.org