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Glacier National Park |
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Whitefish Mountain Resort |
 As well as an array of winter
activities, such as; downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowboarding,
and snowmobiling, Whitefish Mountain Resort also offers some breathtaking views to
enhance summer activities such as hiking, horseback riding, and mountain
biking. Located just 20 minutes from Meadow Lake Resort. |
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Flathead Lake |
 This is the largest freshwater lake West
of the Mississippi; renowned for its fishing. Both guided fishing and boat
tours available. Water sports equipment such as ski boats and jet skis available
for rent. Located just 30 minutes from Meadow Lake Resort. |
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National Bison Range |
 Established in 1908 to protect one of
the most important remaining herds of American bison, about 400-500 of the
great shaggy animals roam nearly 19,000 acres of natural grassland. Other
inhabitants are birds, whitetail and mule deer, elk, bighorn sheep and pronghorns.
Self-guiding auto tours year round. Located just 90 minutes from Meadow
Lake Resort. |
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Bob Marshall Wilderness |
| Known as the flagship of the nation's wilderness fleet, the "Bob" is one of the largest and best-known wilderness areas in the country. Together with the Great Bear and Scapegoat wilderness areas, it forms a contiguous wildlands complex of more than 3 million acres that straddle the Continental Divide. Accessible only by trail, the complex offers fishing, hunting, camping, horseback riding and river floating. Roughly 1,800 miles of trails. Located just 30-45 minutes from Meadow Lake Resort. |
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Jewel Basin Hiking Area |
 Located at the North end of the Swan Range
between Hungry Horse Reservoir and Flathead Lake, this specially designated
hiking area covers 15,349 acres and features 38 miles of trails. Rocky peaks,
alpine lakes, streams, meadows and wildflowers make this truly a jewel basin.
Located just 20 minutes from Meadow Lake Resort. |
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Flathead National Wild and Scenic River |
 South, Middle and North Forks of the Flathead
River form the nation's longest wild and scenic river system, stretching
219 miles across some of Montana's most ruggedly beautiful backcountry.
Whether enjoying the excitement of whitewater rafting
or kayaking, or the peaceful surroundings of a quiet float down the river,
there is something for everyone. Located just 5 minutes from Meadow Lake
Resort. |
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Flathead & Blackfeet Indian Reservations |
 Montana's Indian reservations are rich
strongholds of Native American heritage. They are places where Indian culture
can be experienced in sacred landscapes and at annual gatherings - where
traditional dress is worn and rituals are performed as they have been for
hundreds of years. The Flathead Indian Reservation is home to the
Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes. The tribes are a combination of
the Salish, the Pend d'Oreiles and the Kootenai. The reservation comprises
of over 1.2 million acres. The Blackfeet Indian Reservation is home to the Blackfeet tribe. Its 1.5 million acres are boarded on the North by Canada and on the West by Glacier National Park. Located just 45 minutes to 3 hours from Meadow Lake Resort. |
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Fishing |
 The Flathead and its forks host spawning
runs of two natives, the colorful westslope cut-throat and the bull trout.
The Kootenai offers wild rainbow trout fishing at its best. Flathead Lake
yields trophy lake trout, lake whitefish, and yellow perch. Other lakes
with top angling reputations include Whitefish Lake, Lake Mary Ronan, Swan
Lake, upper and lower Stillwater Lake, McGregor Lake, Thompson Lake, and
Lake Koocanusa. Located from 5 to 90 minutes from Meadow Lake Resort. |
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Horseback Riding |
| Horseback tours or horse rentals are offered at several locations throughout Montana's Flathead Valley. Located from 20 to 90 minutes from Meadow Lake Resort. |
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Bigfork Summer Playhouse |
| Always a night to remember, a performance at the area's best-known summer theatre, just 30 minutes from Meadow Lake Resort. |
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Ice Skating |
| Located just 10 minutes from the Resort is Mountain Trails Ice Skating Center. This Olympic-sized, refrigerated, outdoor skating rink will fill the needs of anyone from the child skating for her/his first time, to the teen-age hockey buff, to the mature glider. Amenities include lights, music and a Zamboni for professional ice grooming. |
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X-Country Skiing |
| When the snow falls, the golf course
turns into miles of cross country skiing, just slip on your skis and head
out your backdoor. There are many machine groomed and intermittently groomed
trails available throughout Montana's Flathead Valley, located from 10 to
90 minutes from Meadow Lake Resort. To list a few: Whitefish Mountain Resort Nordic Center - 10km impeccably groomed - novice to advanced - widths 12-14
feet - 20 minutes from the Resort The Glacier Nordic Center - 10km well groomed - skaters & striders will enjoy this course. Evening skiers will enjoy 3.8km of lighted trail - beginner to advanced - 10 minutes from the Resort Round Meadows - 8km varied terrain on Flathead National Forest plus 24km ungroomed trail - beginner to intermediate. Views of Whitefish Mountain Range - 30 minutes from the resort Herron Park - 3 km beginner and 10 km intermediate groomed weekly when the snow permits - 30 minutes from the resort. |
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Explore and experience the beauty of this
"crown jewel", a world heritage site of the U.S. National Park system.
Travel the Going-To-The-Sun Road in a 1936 historic red "Jammer" bus from
shimmering Lake McDonald to spectacular Many Glacier, or see it by