Page 25 - Dreamscapes Magazine | Winter 2021-2022

While downhill skiing is high on the list of things to do for many visitors, there’s so much more to do off the slopes in this unfil- tered mountain town.
VISIT GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
A short 51 kilometres from downtown Kalispell is Glacier National Park. Fondly referred to as the “Crown of the Continent,” the park is open year-round and is most accessible through the park’s west entrance in West Glacier. During winter, visitors can cross-country ski or snowshoe along the
Going-to-the-Sun Road and soak up the park in a time of year that not many visitors experience. Apgar Village, located just inside the park’s entrance, is open and is a great spot to take in the winter view of Lake McDonald and the snowy Livingston Range.
EXPLORE FLATHEAD LAKE
Sculpted by the same ancient glaciers that carved the peaks and ridgelines of Glacier National Park, Montana’s Flathead Lake— which sits 10 minutes south of downtown Kalispell—is the largest natural freshwater lake in the West. Encompassing 518 square kilometres, Flathead Lake is something you need to see to believe. During winter, you can take a day trip and make a loop around the entire lake. Along the way, you’ll cruise through the small towns of Lakeside, Polson and Bigfork before ending your drive back in Kalispell.
OPPOSITE: Outdoor adventurers on a hike gather around a winter bonfire for a quick warm-up. Discover Kalispell TOP RIGHT: Winter at Lake McDonald. Glacier National Park BOTTOM RIGHT: Downtown Kalispell. Michael Chilcoat
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