• Art Retreat (please contact us for more information and for scheduling)
• Gift certificates available
• Scheduled Fishing Trips at Wild Horse Hideaway
• Scheduled Boat Trips to Wild Horse Island or other lake destinationsnby host

Big Fork Culture Center

The Bigfork Art and Cultural Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to the furthering of arts in the Bigfork area. Recognizing the inevitable growth of our area, we are dedicated to the concept that the arts are an integral part of a good life, and will work towards nurturing that facet of growth in our community. We will strive to reflect the region's natural beauty by making Bigfork place where the arts can flourish, both for the fulfillment of artists and the enjoyment of all.

Central School Museum

In 1999, the Northwest Montana Historical Society renovated the 1894 Central School building - one of the first such buildings in the Flathead Valley and one of the a few lasting examples of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture which still retains its original appearance.
The Northwest Montana Heritage, Education, and Cultural Center uses the spaces in the restored Central School building for its galleries, activity rooms, administrative offices, and collection storage spaces. Gallery exhibits will portray aspects of our region's heritage and history, and examine issues affecting it today. Public programs and special events such as the Historical Society currently presents each year will continue in the new museum. The Center will also contain a public lecture and performance hall, museum store, tea room, conference rooms, and a reference library.

Hockaday Museum of Art

Housed in the historic Carnegie Library the Hockaday Museum of Art offers monthly art exhibits featuring local, regional and national artists. The Hockaday Museum sponsors an annual Art & Craft Fair; Arts in the Park is held on the Fourth weekend in July each year. School tours and art classes are also offered as well as performing arts and events. Docent-led tours special exhibits and the permanent collection. A changing Discovery Gallery for children is available. Our fine gift shop features the works of local artists and craftsman along with books. Permanent collection of Art includes Artists of Glacier National Park, Ace Powell, and Leonard Lopp, Jeanie Hamilton and others

A-Able Fish Charters

A-Able Fishing Charters makes memories happen. We have three completely covered boats (22, 25 and 28 footer), private restrooms, all equipment provided. We offer morning and afternoon charters. Being a pro-staffer for different companies, we offer quality equipment. A half-day tour is five hours, and a full day is nine hours. We’re surrounded by bay club restaurants, full service marina. We offer boat rentals, docking area and gas. Bigfork's Eagle Bend Golf Course is rated #2 public golf course. Marina Cay Resort is located on the waters edge and offers a vast array of outdoor activities. For more information call (406) 257-5214 or 1-800-231-5214.

Shorty and his professional guides work as a team while on the water. With superior equipment, high standards and years of combined experience, you ar in good hands while fishing with Shorty. On-the -water communication between boats each day ensures all parties the best possible chance of having a successful day. Shorty's team works hard to ensure you success and enjoyment on the water. Our goal is to "make memories happen".

Montana River Anglers

Montana River Anglers is pleased to offer fishing opportunities on some of Montana’s finest trout streams. We are dedicated to providing a unique Montana fishing adventure with a strong emphasis on high quality customer service. Our trips are designed to ensure a personalized fishing experience by maintaining a low client-to-guide ratio with only two anglers per drift boat. Instructional fly fishing trips are also available. We offer custom fly fishing trips on Montana’s Smith River. The Smith is a five-day, 60 mile float.

Buffalo Hill Golf Club

Buffalo Hill Golf Club is one of the top municipal courses in the Pacific Northwest. The Cameron 9, featuring a wide open layout, was built in 1936 and the championship 18, a scenic course, was built in 1978. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted.
Buffalo Hill Golf Course is located in the heart of the beautiful Flathead Valley at the north end of Kalispell. Always highly rated among Golf Digests' Courses to play, it's tree lined fairways, Stillwater River, dog leg lefts make this golf course challenging and fun to play. The natural beauty of the course will bring you back time after time! Find out why Buffalo Hill is the most popular course in the Flathead Valley - call 756-4530 for tee times or additional course information.

Polson Country Club

Polson Country Club is a magnificent course which is nestled near the Mission Mountains and sits at the base of Flathead Lake. Golf, sailing, fishing, white-water rafting and all related outdoor activities await you in Polson. Top name golf equipment are available at competitive prices. This 18-hole (par 72) course was built in 1936 and 1937.

Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park was established in 1910. It is a land of mountain ranges carved by prehistoric ice rivers. It features alpine meadows, deep forests, waterfalls, about 50 glistening glaciers and 200 sparkling lakes. The vistas seen from Going-To-The-Sun Road are breathtaking, a photographers paradise. Relatively few miles of road exist in the park's 1,600 square miles of picturesque landscape, thus preserving its primitive and unspoiled beauty enlivened by a spring and summer profusion of wildflowers.

Set in a rugged section of the northern Rockies, Glacier National Park joins Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada. Together they create Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park World Heritage Site - an ideal ‘two nation vacation.’ Going-to-the-Sun Road, a spectacular 52-mile highway through Glacier, crosses the Continental Divide at Logan Pass and traverses the towering Garden Wall. Maximum vehicle dimensions over Logan Pass are 20 feet long (including bumpers) and 8 feet wide (including mirrors). Oversize vehicles may be parked at various points. Rental cars are available at nearby towns; a shuttle service may be available, call the park for details.

Mosie Bison Range

The National Bison Range is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. It was established in 1908 and is one of the oldest wildlife refuges in the nation. A large portion of the 18,500-acre Range consists of native Palouse Prairie. Forests, wetlands and streams are also found here providing a wide range of habitats for wildlife. Elk, deer, pronghorn, black bear, coyote, and ground squirrels are just some of the mammals that share the area with 350 to 450 bison. More than 200 species of birds also call this home and include eagles, hawks, meadowlarks, bluebirds, ducks, and geese.

Other nearby areas administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service include Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge and Pablo National Wildlife Refuge. These areas contain irrigation reservoirs located on Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal lands. There are excellent opportunities to view waterfowl, bald eagles, herons, cormorants, and a wide variety of song birds.

Wild Horse Island

The largest island in the largest freshwater lake (Flathead Lake) west of Minnesota. Wild Horse Island has been a landmark since the Salish-Kootenai Indians were reported to have used it to pasture horses to keep them from being stolen by other tribes. The park is noted for its wildlife including bighorn sheep, mule deer, songbirds, waterfowl, bald eagles, and falcons, as well as three wild horses. Rare and endangered plant species have also been found on its Palouse Prairie grasslands. The island's scenic shoreline is a favorite of hikers, boaters, swimmers and sailboat enthusiasts. Day-use only is allowed, and there are other strict rules to ensure maintenance of its natural character. There are no facilities and no fees.

Big Mountain Resort

Montana's newest ski area is affordable and family friendly. Located high above Flathead Lake in northwest Montana. All slopes are north facing and present consistent snow through mid-April.

Blacktail Ski Resort - www.blacktailmountain.com

Montana's newest ski area is affordable and family friendly. Located high above Flathead Lake in northwest Montana. All slopes are north facing and present consistent snow through mid-April.

Big Sky Sporting Clays

Located in the beautiful Mission Valley of Western Montana, we are surrounded by wonderful vacation opportunities in addition to what we offer on our farm. Big Sky Sporting clays has been a NSCA member-club since 1993. We have grown from a single ATA trap club into a world class clays facility. Our 20-station course, 5-stand and clubhouse are built along a breathtaking gorge overlooking the Flathead River. We guarantee it will hook the novice and challenge the seasoned shooter.

Big Sky Sporting Clays has hosted approximately twelve NSCA registered tournaments a year since 1993. Big Sky Sporting Clays has thrown in excess of 99,000 registered targets to date! The Big Sky Grand has been our feature shoot annually and we have hosted the NSCA Montana State Championships since 1993.

Big Sky Water Slides

Big Sky Waterslides offers enjoyment for the entire family. The park features a wading pool and a mini-slide for younger children, larger straight slides for kids too big for the wading pool, and giant slides with twists and turns for the older slider. There is also a river ride with inner tubes offering even more fun and enjoyment. Many picnic tables are located around the slides and a snack bar is available. There is also a hot tub to relax in after sliding. The gift shop offers a wide variety of Montana souvenirs.

Flathead Raft Company

Flathead Raft Company provides rafting on the lower Flathead River outside Polson, Montana, and is one of the most exciting and breathtakingly beautiful trips you will ever experience. We have the clearest and warmest river water in Montana. You won’t need wet suits to raft with us. We are the only raft company on the lower Flathead River so you won’t be dodging, waiting on or bumping into other people. You will experience the famous raging and roaring Buffalo Rapids as well as the eagles and osprey that make their homes along the river. We provide a true wilderness experience, no cars, trains, or houses. Only mother nature at her loveliest.