So fun! We rented a float tube , a SUP, and a beach chair - reasonably priced since we didn't bring…read moreany beach gear. There was some sand and grass with shade trees. We got a spot, had a picnic and went out on the lake! Then we got ice cream sandwiches at the snack bar. Everyone was cool and friendly. There was a big roped off swim area: actually 2: a shallow area for little ones and a big deeper are with a swim platform. Great afternoon to chill out after crowds and traffic in Glacier NP.

Was surprised with how much I loved this little beach. I got a sandwich nearby at Wich Haus (the…read moremost amazing smoked chicken thigh sammy) and decided to come here to enjoy it on the beach. There were picnic tables and a beautiful lake with some mountains in the background. Just overall pristine and beautiful. The water looked so clear and inviting, I went in for a swim. Being mid-September, it was pretty cold, but I had a refreshing swim on the beach. No lifeguards or anyone telling you where you can and can't swim which is my kinda open water swimming. Loved this city beach -- highly recommended!

This was a super fun experience that I would highly recommend to anybody looking to enjoy the…read morebeautiful view of GNP! The first day, I went with my family of 17 people on the scenic route. Half of us went on TK's raft while the rest of us went on Carly's raft. I was with Carly who was an amazing guide. She was so nice and sweet. Very knowledgeable of our surroundings such as the landscape and very few wildlife we came across. I loved it so much, I went on the Rapids rafting the next day with just my boyfriend and I. Our guide was Niels. He was amazing as well! He knew a lot about not just the GNP, but of Montana itself. If you're looking for more of a fun experience, I suggest the whitewater rapids rafting! That was so much fun. I wish it was longer and had more intense rapids lol

We were up for site seeing, not adventure, so we chose the scenic float. It was fabulous…read more You meet at their offices and get your life vest. They bus you to the start of the journey. You can paddle if you want but not required. There were 4 boats in our group. We floated down the Flathead Middle Fork River. The current keeps you moving so while you are floating, you are making decent time down the river. A few mild rapids make it fun. The guides were wonderful. They worked so well as a team and their camaraderie was fun to watch. Ella was the lead person and she was the guide of our boat. She told us interesting facts and answered tons of questions from us. I felt like we were in the adult boat because it was all older couples and not kids which was awesome. They give you a chance to jump in if you'd like. Our boat passed on getting wet, but the others had kids and family members that made the cold plunge. Eagles and Osprey were the wild life we saw. oh and lots of fish. This was a great experience. Highly recommend it.

Really disappointed with how we were treated here, especially after planning around this for weeks…read more This was our first time trying Basecamp Bigfork. We've rented kayaks from other places around the lake for years without issue, even in unpredictable weather, but this year we thought we'd try something new (don't). We had a reservation for the 4th and came fully prepared: rented a U-Haul to transport and store the kayaks, brought our own gear, safety lights, and had a secure location to store the boats overnight. We communicated clearly leading up to the reservation, repeatedly assuring them that we wouldn't go out unless the weather conditions improved. We were asking for the option to maybe go out if it cleared up. Instead, they cancelled the reservation last minute with no room for discussion. They kept bringing up that it was "getting too late," even though we were still within our scheduled time and in regular contact. It felt like they didn't trust us to make our own judgment call, and that was especially frustrating given how much planning we had done and how careful we were being. It completely derailed our holiday plans, and they showed no real effort to accommodate or even acknowledge that. No flexibility, just a blanket cancellation with a shrug. We've dealt with unpredictable Montana weather before and had a plan, but never with a company this rigid or dismissive.

Book Early - It's Amazing if you love nature and DOGS!…read more So, 3 years ago I called in early November to get a reservation for a half day dogsledding trip over Christmas week, and was told they were all booked up. So, when we decided over the summer to go to Whitefish for the holidays, I called and made a reservation (this was in August!). Seriously, it was at least 4 months in advance and I pretty much stalked them until I got confirmation that I had secured a reservation. Upon arriving in the Flathead Valley, I noticed how little snow there was and started to worry that the dogsledding would be canceled, but luckily, Mark texted that it was still on and he had a location that still had snow and we'd be fine. Thank goodness! Upon arrival, we were given a tour of the kennel, met the 6 dogs that were going to be our team, and loaded them up in the trailer. We got a bit of a lesson on how to manage the sled and then drove about 40 minutes south to an area that had a good amount of snow and got the dogs all harnessed up and off we went! There were two of us, so one of us was standing and driving the sled, and one of us was sitting as a passenger. We were able to switch out throughout the trip, so we both got to be the driver for a portion of the trip. When you are the passenger, you can take pictures and video, which is nice, but standing and driving the sled is the BEST part. We sledded down a road for quite a while, letting the dogs take breaks as needed. Mark, the owner of the company, managed the team by cross country skiing along side us the entire way to make sure the dogs behaved, gave us instruction and lead the way. It's quite amazing how much physical effort he puts in for you to have a great time - he basically exercises for two hour straight. The second half of the tour included heading into the back country, sledding through trees on a narrow trail. OMG - this was amazing! We stopped along the river and had hot chocolate, which was such a nice way to enjoy the scenery and let the dogs rest, take pictures and pet and kiss the dogs. If you are still debating if you should do this, I would say don't hesitate - DO IT. Especially if you are in good physical condition, enjoy outdoor activities and love dogs. It is such a unique and amazing day. Also, Mark is a fantastic guide, he makes it fun, light and he is so incredibly nice. The dogs are super sweet (although, they do get a bit rowdy and occasionally get into little tiffs with each other) and the scenery is outstanding. I seriously had a smile on my face the entire time, laughing continuously as we went through the trees. We had a blast and I'm so grateful we got to experience this day, it was the highlight of our trip. Last note, I wasn't sure what to wear. I would dress like you are going skiing. Since sometimes you are sitting, you get a bit more chilly, so dress in layers. I had on Sorel winter snow boots, ski pants, thermal underwear top and bottom, a fleece and a puffer jacket, along with warm ski socks, a warm hat and my ski gloves. If it is a really cold day, I'd get those hand warmers and foot warmer things that you can put in your boots and gloves.

This is such a great Studio, so fun...I'm visiting Whitefish every week for my job & each time I'm…read morehere I'm making stuff! What a great experience so far I made a deviled egg plater, & today I made a beautiful bowl & a cool frog for your dish clothes! The workers are helpful & friendly and Whitney went above & beyond giving me support, suggestions & praise on how my pieces were turning out! I will continue coming here every time I'm here! So much fun if you like craft type stuff & you are what I call ARTSEE-FARTSEE! LOL! I also made a bee hive coffee cup & i turned out awesome!

I spent a really lovely few hours here. I am so thankful that this studio exists. I was coming off…read moreof a weekend spent hiking in Glacier National Park. We got brunch in Whitefish before I said goodbye to my friends who all had earlier flights. Then I had 10 hours to kill and ended up having the best solo day starting w pottery painting here. Jessica was super kind and even offered to let me keep my suitcase and backpack at the studio so I could explore town without having to lug my stuff around. Stumptown shipped my pumpkin to me in Seattle and I received it 2.5 weeks later (they quoted 3 weeks so I got it earlier). They carefully packaged it up in many layers to ensure that it would travel safely! I am so happy with how it turned out and highly recommend checking them out when you're in Whitefish!

Clean campground, great breakfast and nice amenities. 5 min drive to whitefish. 10/10 recommend!!!read more

We were on a motorcycle trip to Glacier and made reservations at this KOA based on our out travel…read moreplans. After making reservations we saw the reviews. We considered canceling but all the other options were twice the price. The Glacier KOA wanted $250 for a tent! So we took our chances. Turns out the Whitefish/Kalispell KOA far exceeded the poor reviews. The location is on a hillside, so yes not all tent sites are perfectly level, but they are generally flat and mostly level. Staff was friendly and courteous, the facilities were typical campground clean. The highlight was a free eggs/pancakes/potatoes/biscuits and gravy. There was also free coffee, juice and cereals. You ate in the large dining room/game room/ indoor-outdoor pool area. The only negative comment we have was that there were a lot of hornets and yellow-jackets. We did not prepare our own food, but opted to go back a mile to a nice Sportsbar/casino. Not the campgrounds fault, they can't control the bees!

great place to skate if your on one of there teams,big,mybe Olympic size,I don't know for sure.But…read moreif your the public in town (a ski and winter resort town)or visiting Whitefish Montana almost impossible to fit into there few public hours each week.(this place is mostly for leagues and team skating) Myself i dont skate but the Grandkids and other visit we get ask were they can Ice skate while visit our Winter resort town.no hard feelings towards this place ,stay with what works.But to the entrepreneurs out there with the means ,open a Public only all open hours Skating Rink in Whitefish.most ski towns have this.