The 4th of July Parade brings thousands to the village of Bigfork.
People are usually amazed to find out how much is going on in the area. Just check the local papers and you’ll find something going on in every town in NW Montana’s Flathead Valley that is cultural, sporting, nature or civic related.
Check out 102 Things to Do in Western Montana + Glacier Park published by Glacier Country Tourism. Peruse through the list and you’ll find an endless supply a great activities and seasonal adventures. But remember there is nothing wrong with grabbing a book and just relaxing on the hammock.
Funding Approved for New, Expanded, Archery Ranges in Montana Throughout the Montana there are endless ways to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, year-round. And thanks to the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Department, there are more opportunities than ever before. This past month, we read an informative story in the Flathead Lake Beacon (continued…)
Kellie, Diana and Dane help out with the Salvation Army’s annual bell ringing this year outside Bigfork’s Harvest Foods. It was just a little chilly, but the local conversation warmed them up!
The spring sunshine makes us start thinking about getting out on the river and streams to start the fishing season (sorry ice fishing season is over!) Local raft company, Glacier Park Raft is offers a way to experience chartered fly fishing trips in Glacier Park. Taking a raft trip is a great way to see (continued…)
With the ice melting and the temperatures rising, fishermen and boat enthusiasts are getting eager to get out on the area lakes and rivers. Here are a few boat access sites in the greater Bigfork area that we like to use in the summer. Wayfarer’s State Park is located just south of the village, right (continued…)
Swish! That’s Scott Hollinger and his “granddog” Henry on Echo Lake yesterday. Conditions have been great for some good ice skating this winter (2014)
Kellie and her sister had a great day last weekend enjoying a little Indian Summer weather on Echo Lake.
Diana (peeking behind the group), as part of the Rotary Club of Bigfork, attended the first delivery of food “backpacks” to the Bigfork Schools. Between 20-50 food packages will go home each week to children identified as having food shortages over the weekend. The Rotary Club is the underlying sponsor of this new program, providing (continued…)
If you didn’t have a chance to attend the 2014 Montana Dragon Boat Race, it was spectacular. Take a look at this video and share in the beauty of Flathead Lake and the fun we can have!
The 4th of July is a fun day in Bigfork, MT starting typically with some kind of Run/Walk. Then noon hits and the town literally explodes with locals and visitors ready to enjoy the famous little town parade. A videographer, Matt Ragan of Birds Eye of Big Sky, took this footage. In many shots you’ll (continued…)
Last Saturday Scott and Dane traveled through the National Bison Range in the Mission Valley. They spotted lots of wildlife including these two bison lounging on a Spring afternoon. The Mission Range is still snowcapped in the background even though the temperature was in the 70’s.
Diana just finished directing her 12th annual Bigfork Variety Show (Cowabunga Variety Show) in April 2014, raising $7,000 to be distributed to the Bigfork area schools and youth programs. The show is performed at the Bigfork Center for Performing Arts every Spring.
Diana and her husband, Glen, take in a forest service trail road in the foothills of the Swan Mountain Range in Bigfork – A hike up Bear Creek Rd with their dog Mojo makes for a great morning hike.
With a lifetime of experience living here in Montana's Flathead Valley, we can answer any question you might have—we've got a ton of real estate expertise, but we can also help with the practical stuff too, like where the best fishing spots are, when ski season begins, and what to do if a moose wanders into your property.
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