~RAMBLIN'~RIVER~RANCH~
-Awesome & Amazing-
~ADVENTURES Plus!~
Few
places in the entire world can match the Incredible Variety & Unrivaled
Quality of the Flathead Valley and Glacier Country’s Awesome &
Amazing ALL-SEASON Recreational Opportunities & Exhilarating
Adventures! Explore the following wonderful websites to Uncover &
Discover more detailed information!
Ø www.fcvb.org/html/activity.htm
Ø http://www.glacierparkinc.com/Activities.htm
Ø http://www.columbiafallschamber.com/chamber/rec.cfm#family
Ø http://www.americanparknetwork.com/parkinfo/gl/activities/activities.html
~The Flathead Valley & Glacier Country~
~Your Four Season
Vacation Destination!~
~Glacier
Country – All Green Vacation Scene~
~Rockin’ ‘n
Rollin’ on the Ragin’ River!~
Check
out the following Awesome & Amazing Adventures plus!
Ø HIKING (Click here to see more!)
Ø BIKING (Click here to see more!)
Ø RIDING (Click here to see more!)
Ø SKIING (Click here to see more!)
Ø FISHING (Click here to see more!)
Ø RAFTING (Click here to see more!)
Ø BOATING (Click here to see more!)
Ø GOLFING (Click here to see more!)
Ø TOURING (Click here to see more!)
Ø THEATER (Click here to see more!)
Ø CRUISING (Click here to see more!)
Ø KAYAKING (Click here to see more!)
Ø FAMILY FUN (Click here to see more!)
~Glacier Country Terrific Touring &
Sensational Sightseeing~
v TOURING & SIGHT SEEING. The Flathead Valley & Glacier Country is One of the Most Scenic Venues in the Entire World! From Rocky
Mountain Grandeur accented by interspersed rushing or still watercourses to
broad plains of shimmering golden wheat highlighted by patches of hunter green
forests and fertile black earth, you will find that no place on earth compares
to Northwest Montana’s Wild & Wondrous Scenery! There are many ways
for you to enjoy your sightseeing adventure. You can tour the Flathead Valley and Glacier Country in your own personal or rental car; in a Glacier Park antique “Red (tour) Bus”
or a Glacier Tour Boat; in a Flathead Lake scenic Cruise Boat or even in a
colorful Hot Air Balloon or on a soaring High Helicopter! And be sure to take the
Big Mountain Summer Resort “Glacier Chaser” Gondola to the summit for
breathtaking views of both the Flathead Valley & Glacier Park and do the informative and exhilarating “Tree Top Walk!” Whichever mode you
choose, your Wildlife Viewing and Touring & Sightseeing trips
will be a pure delight! Make 3`R’ your Terrific Touring &
Sensational Sightseeing headquarters and see these additional websites for
more!
Ø http://wildlife.visitmt.com/
Ø http://www.fantasyflights.com/
Ø http://www.glacierhelitours.com/
Ø http://www.glacierparkboats.com/
Ø http://www.glaciernationalpark.name/attractions.html
Ø http://visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=12908&siteid=1
Ø http://visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=11567&siteid=1
Ø http://visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=13564&siteid=1
Ø http://visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=13689&siteid=1
Ø http://visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=11902&siteid=1
~Glacier Country – A Hiker’s
Heaven!~
v HIKING. With
millions of acres of Preserved & Protected Public Lands set
aside in National and State Parks, National & State Forests as well as
Federal Wilderness & Hiking Areas, the Flathead Valley & Glacier
Country is one of the premier Hiking & Wilderness trekking
destinations in the Whole World! From easily accessible day trips in Glacier
National Park, Lone Pine State Park, the Jewel Basin Hiking Area or
the Big Mountain Summer Resort to extended back-country jaunts into such
national treasures as the Great Bear Wilderness, Mission Wilderness, Scapegoat
Wilderness or Bob Marshall Wilderness there are Wondrous Wild Land
Opportunities to fit every degree of adventuresome spirit from Nerdy
Neophyte to Rugged Ranger. Make 3`R’ your Highland Hiking Headquarters! See sites:
Ø http://www.fcvb.org/hiking.php
Ø http://www.nps.gov/glac/maps.htm
Ø http://www.bigmtn.com/?a=content/summer
Ø http://www.glacier.national-park.com/hike.htm
Ø http://www.columbiafallschamber.com/chamber/rec.cfm#hiking
~Glacier
Country – A Biker’s Bonanza!~
v BIKING. The 3`R’ lies right next to an Official Bike Route running
between Kalispell and Bigfork and it’s just one mile from the `Rails to
Trails’ Bike Path that links Kalispell and Somers. Use the 3 `R’s Mountain & Tour Bikes to explore the Bike Route, Bike Path or
the Lower Valley’s Scenic Farm Roads or venture out to more
distant biking venues. Whether you prefer pedaling scenic country byways;
cruising improved bike trails; trekking Glacier Park’s breathtaking highways or
charging down the Big Mountain’s challenging ski terrain on a rented mountain
bike, the Flathead Valley & Glacier Country present a Mountain
& Tour Biking Bonanza! Make the 3`R’ your Beautiful
Biking Base! See:
Ø http://www.fcvb.org/biking.php
Ø http://visitmt.com/virtualvisitor/biking/Rides/going_to_the_sun.html
Ø http://visitmt.com/virtualvisitor/biking/Rides/big_mountain_coast.html
~Glacier Country – A Ragin’ &
Rollickin’ Rafters’ Riot!~
v RAFTING. Experience
the Thrill & Excitement of White-Water Rafting on the surging
rapids of the Middle Fork of the Flathead River on the eastern border of Glacier Park and you’ll be running some of the very same white water shown in the 1994
movie - 'The River Wild' starring Merryl Streep and Kevin Bacon! Book
the 3`R’ as your Ragin’ River Raftin’ Residence and Wild
River Adventures (Hwy 2 S. near GNP), www.riverwild.com for
your rafting adventure! WRA can provide you with (1) guided river
rafting; (2) fly-fishing and (3) horseback riding inside Glacier Park! Call them at (800) 700-7056!
Ø http://www.fcvb.org/rafting.php
Ø www.glaciermt.com/pub/rafting.php
~Glacier Country – A Fisherman’s
Fantastic Fantasy!~
v FISHING. Whether
you want to go Fly or Spin Fishing on one of the Flathead
Valley’s & Glacier Country’s many Lakes, the main Flathead River
or one of its three Fantastic Forks - the North, South or Middle Fork,
for Rainbow & Cutthroat Trout or troll deep for Trophy Lake Trout on Flathead Lake, Northwest Montana offers a Wide Range of Fishing
Opportunities to match your individual angling preferences. Go on your own
or hire an experienced guide to target the action. And don’t forget that 3`R’s Picturesque Pond has Fat & Feisty Trout! Make the 3`R’ your own Private Fishing Lodge! See:
Ø http://www.flatheadlake.name/fish.htm
Ø http://www.flyfishingconnection.com/flathead.html
Ø http://www.bigskyfishing.com/Lake-Fishing/NW
MT/lakes/flathead_lake.shtm
Ø http://www.bigskyfishing.com/River-Fishing/NW-MT-Rivers/NW-MT-Rivers.htm
Ø http://www.bigskyfishing.com/Lake-Fishing/NW MT/lakes/NW
Lake Overview.shtm
Ø http://www.glaciertoyellowstone.com/fly_fishing_montana/glacier_national_park.cfm
~North Fork
of the Flathead River~
· UPPER FLATHEAD RIVER SYSTEM. Try a guided Fly Fishing trip along
either the eastern or the western border of Glacier National Park on the Middle
Fork or North Fork of the Flathead River in the river system's beautiful upper
free stone zone on waters that have been granted the coveted "Wild
& Scenic” designation. For such trips we recommend the services of Wild
River Adventures. Check their website at www.riverwild.com or call (800) 700-7056.
~Glacier Country Bow Huntin’!~
· LOWER FLATHEAD RIVER SYSTEM. For
those interested in Guided Fly Fishing Trips below the confluence of the
Flathead River’s North, South & Middle Forks, where the river Leisurely
& Lazily meanders through Fair & Fertile Farmlands and Wondrous
Wildlife Habitat as it slowly winds its way to Flathead Lake, we recommend Stump
Town Anglers. STA is a full service fly fishing business that
provides professionally guided trips, fly-fishing instruction and a well
stocked fly fishing shop! Book a fly-fishing excursion on the Flathead River
with STA’s experienced guides! See: http://www.stumptownangler.com/;
or Call (406) 862-1298.
~Glacier Country
- Fabulous Flathead Lake~
· FLATHEAD LAKE FISHING. If
you‘d like to fish for ‘Lunker Lakers’ (Trophy Lake Trout) or Fat
& Feisty Whities (Lake Superior Whitefish) in the ancient
glacier carved depths of Flathead Lake then we recommend Mo Fisch Charter Services. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from the 3`R’ in Lakeside, Mo Fisch has mastered the migrating and feeding
patterns of the Mighty Macs (Mackinaw) and Wily Whitefish. With
over 25 years of experience and modern fish finding equipment MO’s forte
is Findin’ & Catchin’ lots of really nice fish! And for ‘Wall
Bangin’ Kamaloops Rainbow Trout, which average from 10 to 20 pounds,
book a late Fall to Spring Lake Koocanusa trip! See: http://www.mofisch.com/;
or Call (406) 755-4414.
~Glacier Country – A Beautiful
Boater’s Boutique!~
v BOATING. You can
bring your own boat and moor it at 3`R’s dock or rent a Motor
Boat, Jet Boat, Sail Boat or Jet Ski and explore the Pristine
& Peaceful waters of the Flathead River, Flathead Lake or the many
magnificent lakes of Glacier National Park! And make 3`R’ your Beautiful
Boating Base Camp!
· THE
FLATHEAD RIVER & FLATHEAD LAKE. You can rent inboard, outboard, jet or pontoon
boats or wave runners from Wild Wave Watercraft in Somers. Rent from 3W and enjoy Flathead Lake or have a boat delivered to 3`R’ and go
fishing, exploring or skiing on the scenic waters of the Flathead River! See http://www.mrdoo.com/summer.htm;
or Call (406) 257-2627.
· FLATHEAD LAKE SAILING. The
Dayton Yacht Harbor offers sailing lessons and sailboat rentals from May
through October. Dayton Bay is a sailor’s dream with consistently prime sailing
conditions provided by predictable easterly thermal winds that start around 9 a.m. and blow through the early evening. The Bay’s wind conditions are so reliable
that the Yacht Harbor offers a wind guarantee on sailboat rentals. The
combination of consistent winds and fair shelter make Dayton Bay perfect for sailing! See: http://www.mtsailing.com/; and 406) 849-5423
Ø http://www.flatheadlake.name/flathead_yacht_club.htm
Ø http://visitmt.com/categories/city.asp?SiteID=1&CityID=86
Ø http://travel.state.mt.us/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordId=6738&SiteId=1
· THE
LAKES OF GLACIER PARK. Take a break from driving by exploring the magically crystal clear waters and Stunning
Scenery of Glacier Park’s Lake McDonald or Many Glacier, Saint Mary or Two Medicine Lakes in a Glacier Park Boat Company excursion craft or a rented sea
kayak! See their website at http://www.glacierparkboats.com/ or call them at (406)
257-2426.
~Glacier Country – Cruising &
Viewing~
v CRUISING. Enjoy
the Sparkling Waters & Magnificent Mountain views of Flathead Lake and the lakes of Glacier Park on a Chartered Boat Tour! And make the 3`R’ your Tour Boat Cruisin’ Headquarters!
~Statuesque & Serene Saint Mary Lake~
· LAKES
OF GLACIER PARK. Trade your car for a boat as an alternative for touring Glacier Park! Experience the Panoramic Splendor of Glacier’s Waterways - Lake McDonald, Many Glacier, Saint Mary and Two Medicine Lakes by taking a Glacier Park Boat
Company scenic tour. Call them at (406) 257-2426; or see their website at: http://www.glacierparkboats.com/.
Ø http://www.nps.gov/glac/activities/boating.htm
Ø http://www.visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=211&siteid=1
~Wild Horse Island Wild Horses!~
· WILD
HORSE ISLAND TOUR. Explore the lower reaches of the Flathead River and the vast expanses of
glacier carved Flathead Lake including one of the lake’s greatest treasures - Magnificent
Wild Horse Island! The largest of the lake's many islands and a primitive
State Park, Wild Horse is a rich Natural & Historical resource which boasts populations of big horn sheep, mule deer, coyotes, black
bear, eagles, osprey and hawks plus a scattering of wild horses! For nature
lovers you can see more wildlife in this one location than any other place in
the Western U.S.! The Flathead Indians once used the island to hide their
horses from raiding parties of Blackfoot from east of the Rocky Mountains. This
practice gave rise to the island’s name. A remnant of the original herd
remained on the island late into the 20th Century. 3`R’ recommends Pointer Scenic Cruises. PSC also offers evening cruises with
stops at some of the Flathead’s finest eateries! Call (406) 834-5617; and also see
these sites:
Ø http://www.glacieradventure.com/pointer/
Ø http://visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=6713&siteid=1
Ø http://wintermt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=3074&siteid=11
~Glacier
Country – Krazy Kamikaze Kayaking!~
v KAYAKING. Use the 3`R’s Tandem & Single Kayaks on 3`R’s pond or the river or rent a sea kayak to explore the pristine waters of the
Flathead River, Flathead Lake or Glacier National Park. For more boats, lessons
or guided tours contact Silver Moon Kayak Company. Call (406) 752-3794; see: www.silvermoonkayak.com.
Make the 3`R’ your Kool & Komplete Kayakin’ Kamp!
Ø http://www.glacierparkinc.com/downloads/2006Kayaking.pdf
Ø http://visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=2948&siteid=1
Ø http://visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=13563&siteid=1
~Glacier Country – Kool &
Kollected Kayakin’~
~Glacier Country – Grand &
Gorgeous Golfing~
v GOLFING. Glacier Country, with its lush
watershed, Moderate Climate & Gorgeous Scenery, is a Golfer’s Paradise! Indeed, the Flathead Valley is ranked among the “Top 50 Golf Destinations in the
World” by “Golf Digest Magazine!” If golf is your game then you'll be glad you
came to where you can play a different Championship Course every day of your
vacation stay! Choose among these Gorgeous Courses - Eagle Bend in Bigfork
(just 5 minutes from 3`R!’); Buffalo Hill & Big
Mountain in Kalispell (just 10 minutes from 3`R!’);
Village Greens in Ever Green and Crossroads, a nifty 9 in Creston (just 15 minutes from 3`R!’); Whitefish Lake North & South in
Whitefish and Meadow Lake in Columbia Falls (just 30 minutes from 3`R!’);
plus Glacier View in West Glacier, Polson Country Club in Polson, Mission
Mountain Country Club in Ronan and the Double Arrow Golf Course in Seeley Lake
(all 1 to 2 hours from 3`R’) Book 3`R’ for your Great Golfing Getaway!
Ø www.golfmt.com
Ø http://www.golfmontana.net/
Ø http://www.fcvb.org/golf.php
Ø http://www.flatheadtravel.com/golf.html
Ø http://www.flatheadlake.name/golf_flathead.html
Ø http://www.mygolfwest.com/destinations/usa/montana_courses.htm
Ø http://www.rvgolfermagazine.com/julyaugust2004/montanagolfrv.htm
~Glacier Country –Wild & White
Winter Wonderland!~
v SKIING. Want a
Perfect Winter Vacation? N.W. Montana's Flathead Valley & Glacier
Country offers you Lots of Powder without Lots of People and Beautiful Scenery & Pines without High Prices & Lines! There
are two Major Ski Resorts in Glacier Country - Big
Mountain in Whitefish - an all-season Destination Resort (http://www.bigmtn.com/)
and Blacktail Mountain in Lakeside – an Affordable &
Friendly Full Family Skiing Area (http://www.blacktailmountain.com/).Together they present
the ultimate in winter Recreation & Relaxation! If you’re a downhill Skier or Snow Boarder then you’ll want to `SKI the B’s’ – Big Mountain & Blacktail Mountain! But downhill Skiing & Snow Boarding
are only two of Glacier Country's 10 Super `S’s of Winter Fun! Try the remaining `Great Eight’! - Cross Country Skiing; Snowmobiling; Dog Sledding; Snow Shoeing; Sleigh Riding; Ice Skating and Kids’ Sledding PLUS! Sight Seeing & Super Shopping and, don’t forget, Après Skiing in Superior Eating & Drinking Spots! (See Restaurant
Reviews) Make the centrally located super 3`R’ your Cozy
Private Ski Lodge!
Ø http://wintermt.com/dhski/bmsr.htm
Ø http://wintermt.com/dhski/blck.htm
Ø http://www.fcvb.org/wintersports.php
Ø http://www.dogsledadventuresmontana.com/
Ø http://www.glaciermt.com/pub/winterrec.php
Ø http://wintermt.com/snomoareas/flathead.htm
~Glacier
Country Powder Pushin’!~
~Glacier Country – Rough ‘n Rugged
`Rangler Ridin’~
v HORSE RIDING. Glacier
Country is `Horse Country!’ From our Native American predecessors to
the present, horses have been both the symbol of the American West and the
source of great pleasure for visitors to the Flathead Valley who enjoy
the thrill of Western Riding. Make the 3`R’ your Rough Ridin’
‘Rangler Residence for Horseback Riding and see these outstanding outfitters:
· HIGH COUNTRY TRAILS. Located just 5 minutes from the 3`R’ in the Kootenai-Salish Mountains on a beautiful 800 acre family homestead ranch, HCT offers lots of horseback riding options! Ride the “High Country” and
enjoy Panoramic Views of the Flathead Valley, Flathead Lake and the Rocky Mountains! HCT can handle parties from 2 to 20 (families or groups) and they offer a multitude of riding choices from a 2
hour ride to an all day outing; an evening trip coupled with a special steak
cookout or even an overnight camping adventure! See: www.horserentals.com/highcountry.html; Call (406) 755-1283.
Ø http://www.travelmt.com/mt_sites_6538_High+Country+Trails.html
Ø http://visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=6538&siteid=1
~Glacier Country - Outback Outing~
· WILD RIVER ADVENTURES. Wild River Adventures provides you
with a most unique horseback riding opportunity – the chance to ride within the Rugged & Scenic Confines of Glacier National Park! See their website
at www.riverwild.com; or call
(800) 700-7056.
Ø http://www.adventuresports.com/wwraft/wildriver/welcome.htm
Ø http://glacier.visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=623&siteid=3
~Lonesome
Dove Dudes & Duchesses!~
· LONESOME DOVE RANCH. Ride the feral and beautiful `Wild Horse Mountains’ in the lovely western Flathead Valley and enjoy a delicious cowboy
cookout! See their complete list of services at: www.lonesomedoveguestranch.com or call them at: (406) 756-3056.
~Glacier Country – Complete &
Classical Cultural Carousel~
v THEATER GOING & CULTURE. In addition to the many exciting and physically challenging
adventures offered in Northwest Montana, the Flathead Valley &
Glacier Country also present you with a wide array of Historical &
Cultural opportunities. Bigfork, which has been designated “One of the 100 Best Small Art Towns” in America, offers the Bigfork Art & Cultural Center as well as Magnificent Live Evening Theater during the summer. The Big
Fork Playhouse presents both Contemporary & Traditional Musicals and Comedies featuring some of the finest young acting talent in the nation. Be
sure to spend an evening dinning at one of Bigfork’s five star restaurants and
attending a play! In addition to this wonderful attraction Kalispell has the Historical Conrad Mansion, the Hockaday Art Museum and the Central School Historical Museum. And Whitefish offers the Stumptown
Historical Society’s Great Northern Depot Museum and a Summer Music
Festival with Broadway productions featuring professional actors from
coast-to-coast performing in a state of the art theater - the O`Shaughnessy
Center. Make the 3`R’ your Thrilling Theater Going
Headquarters!
Ø http://www.yourmuseum.org/
Ø http://www.conradmansion.com
Ø http.www.hockadaymuseum.com
Ø http://www.bigforksummerplayhouse.com/index.htm
Ø http://www.bigforksummerplayhouse.com/bigfork.htm
Ø http://www.bigforksummerplayhouse.com/schedule.htm
Ø http://visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=3179&siteid
Ø http://visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=3134&siteid=1
Ø http://visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordId=13538&SiteId=1
Ø http://visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=11419&siteid=1
Ø http://wintermt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=3188&siteid=11
~Glacier Country – Talented
Theatrical Thespians~
~Glacier Country - Fantastic Family
Fun~
v FABULOUS FAMILY FUN. As you review this ‘Adventure Plus’ guide to the Flathead Valley &
Glacier Country please consider ways to break up your travel routine to give
both yourselves and the kids a chance to relax and work off excess energy and,
most importantly, have genuine Family Fun. 3`R’ will be
your Fabulous & Fantastic Family Fun headquarters but also try these
fantastic kids’ activities!
· WOODLAND PARK AQUATICS CENTER. On a sweltering July or August day take your kids to the new Aquatics & Skateboard Center in Kalispell’s Woodland Park to let them cool
off and unleash extra energy at the pool’s two Water Slides & Lazy Water
Feature! And also plan to feed the park’s resident Ducks & Geese and have a nice Family Picnic at one of the park’s picnic sites!
Ø http://www.fcvb.org/brochures/KIDS.pdf
Ø http://visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordId=558&SiteId=1
Ø http://virtualmontana.com/montanadirectory/montanalistings/GC/
montana558.htm
~Beginning
Ice Skating Lessons on Foy’s Lake!~
~Slippin’
‘n Slidin’ & ‘Big Sky’ Water Ridin’~
· AMAZING FUN CENTER. Voted the Flathead Valley’s `Best
Roadside Attraction’ it features a Super Maze, deluxe Mini-Golf,
squirting Bumper Boats, Bank-shot Basketball & speedy Go-Karts!
Ø http://visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=10845&SiteId=1
Ø http://wintermt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=10845&siteid=11
· HOUSE OF MYSTERY. Montana’s only `Natural Phenomenon’ Vortex! For more see websites:
Ø http://visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=268&SiteID=1
Ø http://wintermt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=268&siteid=11
· BALLOONING. For an awesome “Big Sky” tour of the Flathead Valley ride in a ‘Beautiful Balloon!’
Ø http://www.fantasyflights.com/
Ø http://travel.state.mt.us/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordId=11567&SiteId=1
- HELO TOURING. For a very special eagle’s eye overview of Glacier Park Hire a Helicopter!
Ø http://www.glacierhelitours.com/
Ø http://www.krugerhelicopters.com/china.html
· DOG
SLEDDING. For the ultimate in family fun try
a wild whoosh through the winter woods!
Ø http://www.dogsledadventuresmontana.com/
Ø http://wintermt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=11873&SiteID=11
· SLEIGH
RIDING. For a wonderful
winter family adventure take a cozy horse drawn sleigh ride!
Ø http://www.whitefishmt.com/sleighRides.asp
Ø http://www.thebarw.com/SleighRideRates.aspx
~Mama Griz with her Cagy & Capricious Cubs~
Photo Credits: Photo #2, #3, #5,
#6, #7, #8, #12, #19, #21, #22, #24, #28 & #30 by Paul Spade©
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