Very nice campground, very hard to get a reservation and when we got there over half the sites weren't even filled!!! I hope those no shows had to pay like they were there!!! Plenty of spots with hookups and plenty without! Nice paved roads and lots of walking paths. If you plan to spend the day on the beach there good luck fighting the Russians who plant tents all down the beach and grab all the picnic tables to claim their spots for their entire stay! Not sure why this is allowed. Water is clear and the scenery is gorgeous! Nice shop with premium gas avaiyas well as hand dipped ice cream! We go every year as we love the lake!!!

Had a really nice time camping at Indian Creek. Some downsides: crowded, a bit rowdy, tons of yellow jackets, and the most unfriendly camp hosts I've ever encountered Pros: absolutely gorgeous lake We plan to go to Lionshead next time for a quieter experience but this place was nice

The Check-in staff was above and beyond friendly and helpful! It was such a relief compared to awful attitudes and treatment we received at the last state park we stayed at (Farragut). The people here are absolutely amazing and kind. They seem genuinely happy to have you there. The park itself was beautiful, clean, and well taken care of. The rangers were very friendly too. If I could give ten stars I would!

After hearing nothing but good things from the local folk, we decided to take a couple of days and went up to fish and explore Priest Lake. This place is an absolute gem! The water is so clean and clear, and the perfect temperature for a swim in the heat of the afternoon. We even had luck with a few trout and smallmoth bass off the dock. The photo opportunities are limitless and if you have a boat I definitely suggest you bring it! My only issue was the number of people (the campground was nearly full) but everyone was respectful and friendly. We will be going again!

It’s so beautiful here. By far, Top 3 for our family. The water is green and clear. The only down fall is the rocky beach. I would recommend wearing sandals in the water. Campsites are very clean, some have electric outlets and USB ports. We love the fact that they are dog-friendly. Beach area is great for both those who want to be near the kid-friendly area or on the boat dockside… where less people are and it’s a lot quieter. They have a really nice convenience store right on site that has every little thing that you forgot and more. Staff is friendly and helpful.

Absolutely beautiful! The Hawaii-like sand on the beach was a pleasant surprise. Plenty of breathtaking views of the lake & mountains regardless of where you are located. Vast quantities of hiking trails for all ages. Very family friendly. Phone & Internet service is intermittent.

Loved this state park! Everyone was so helpful and friendly! Well stocked store and yummy ice cream. Campsite 34 is an awesome pull through...big site. Bathrooms and showers are modern and very clean. We hiked and kayaked. Went to the west side of the lake and drove to the Roosevelt Grove of giant cedars and saw the Granite Falls (same parking lot). Make sure to eat at Moose Knuckle in Coolin. WE EVEN SAW A BULL MOOSE! We had no cell service but could walk to park headquarters and use the wifi when needed. Would love to come back sometime.

This most awesome place go and beautiful round lake!!👍 Also, summer time bring Fans 120vac fan or portable 6v-12v fan(off grid).. Get HOT for July and August!! Allow fishing (required fishing license!) fees may require $$ from $7 living in Idaho, $14 out of state.. (Idaho Park Pass - Free entry!) Note: They just upgraded new look each camp sites! Believe or not! They are well taken care this camp/park site!

They're always very kind and knowledgeable here. There's tent camping with showers, bathrooms and potable water. I'm not an RVer but they've got RV sites and was told they're by building "glamping" treehouses so check back! There's also day parking spaces to swim, fish or picnic for the day only. We need to keep our National and State Parks funded for future generations!! Remember for our kids and grandkids 💙

Lots are close with no privacy, there are a few that have privacy. Very quiet except for the very busy passing cars on the main road. Bathroom with showers are nice, they do not supply ANY soap. Bring your own hand soap. They only supply water and a hand blower to dry your hands. Most people were great. Friendly people. Single camping to families to retirement age. I would not bring dogs. It says dog friendly however, it takes more then just making a dog pooping are to meet "Dog Friendly" in my opinion. I think it would be great if they made a lot into a fenced dog play area.

I love the trail around the lake. Great way to exercise the dog and each section has its own unique features.

Trails are really kept nice. Lots of places to stop and let your dog in the water. Easy hike.

Great place to swim and fish. Boats and kayaks are allowed as long as they aren't gas powered. Two docks available for fishing and swimming. Beautiful quiet place to paddle board or kayak.

Park is Awesome! Staff super friendly and helpful. Definitely Recommend!!

SOULLESS CORPORATE SKI MTN Skiing was fun. Mountain felt corporate and soulless. Paid $400/night for a room with a window that leaked so much that ice formed. Good food and vibes at The Outback. Ops employees like lifties, ski school, and ski patrol all super dialed and on point. Too bad Schweitzer went corporate and sold out, used to be cool but now they're generic and bland like the rest.

The experience at Schweitzer was awesome. This mountain was perfect for a beginner to learn. The blues were not too steep. The snow was not so great, the first few days were corn snow slush that got refrozen and then reworked the next day. But WOW the scenery was crazy beautiful. I’ve never skied somewhere with a lake visible. It was awesome views , even on the green slopes haha. The shuttle bus from the bottom of the mountain to the village was a game changer, what a huge asset. So helpful. The crowds were sparse, not long wait times at lifts, were assuming all the locals stayed home because of the snow conditions. Overall, the mountain was awesome. Very beautiful and had a lot to offer, wish we got more time and some fresh snow.. next time!

A summertime MUST DO! We only rode the lift to the top and hiked around, then ate at the restaurant, but can't wait to go back and ride bikes all over! There's also zip lines, horseback rides, and so much more.

We called an hour before arriving with plans to take the tram to the top for lunch. We were told by Karen who had confirmed with her boss Jessica that i would be able to take my service dog on the tram. I unhooked my trailer and left it parked below in a parking lot and drove 20 mins to the top. When i got to the front desk I was told vehemently that no dogs "of any kind" were allowed on the tram. Even got Karen on the phone to talk to the front desk lady Diane only to find out that Karen had been misinformed. wasted almost two hours because they can't train their phone people who are answering questions the correct answers.

Great small town atmosphere with a fairly extensive array of slopes and lifts on a big mountain. Friendly staff makes for a fun day. Most popular slope on front side faces sun so get there early if the snow is deep so you don’t get caught in deep chop and chunks.

Beautiful resort with excellent terrain and lift system. The resort sits at a fairly low elevation and we have had a fair bit of wet weather. Not sure if this is typical. Good skiing and good vibes.

Oh man, I liked Steamboat a lot, but this might be my new favorite. Not only is there a lot of terrain, it’s also VARIED terrain. The trails are also rated inverse to Sun Valley’s - in other words, trails are easier than they might seem. I never felt like a black diamond was too challenging. Despite now being an Alterra property, the food is a good deal and Cabinet Coffee is a must-have.

SOULLESS CORPORATE SKI MTN Skiing was fun. Mountain felt corporate and soulless. Paid $400/night for a room with a window that leaked so much that ice formed. Good food and vibes at The Outback. Ops employees like lifties, ski school, and ski patrol all super dialed and on point. Too bad Schweitzer went corporate and sold out, used to be cool but now they're generic and bland like the rest.

The experience at Schweitzer was awesome. This mountain was perfect for a beginner to learn. The blues were not too steep. The snow was not so great, the first few days were corn snow slush that got refrozen and then reworked the next day. But WOW the scenery was crazy beautiful. I’ve never skied somewhere with a lake visible. It was awesome views , even on the green slopes haha. The shuttle bus from the bottom of the mountain to the village was a game changer, what a huge asset. So helpful. The crowds were sparse, not long wait times at lifts, were assuming all the locals stayed home because of the snow conditions. Overall, the mountain was awesome. Very beautiful and had a lot to offer, wish we got more time and some fresh snow.. next time!

A summertime MUST DO! We only rode the lift to the top and hiked around, then ate at the restaurant, but can't wait to go back and ride bikes all over! There's also zip lines, horseback rides, and so much more.

We called an hour before arriving with plans to take the tram to the top for lunch. We were told by Karen who had confirmed with her boss Jessica that i would be able to take my service dog on the tram. I unhooked my trailer and left it parked below in a parking lot and drove 20 mins to the top. When i got to the front desk I was told vehemently that no dogs "of any kind" were allowed on the tram. Even got Karen on the phone to talk to the front desk lady Diane only to find out that Karen had been misinformed. wasted almost two hours because they can't train their phone people who are answering questions the correct answers.

Great small town atmosphere with a fairly extensive array of slopes and lifts on a big mountain. Friendly staff makes for a fun day. Most popular slope on front side faces sun so get there early if the snow is deep so you don’t get caught in deep chop and chunks.

Beautiful resort with excellent terrain and lift system. The resort sits at a fairly low elevation and we have had a fair bit of wet weather. Not sure if this is typical. Good skiing and good vibes.

Oh man, I liked Steamboat a lot, but this might be my new favorite. Not only is there a lot of terrain, it’s also VARIED terrain. The trails are also rated inverse to Sun Valley’s - in other words, trails are easier than they might seem. I never felt like a black diamond was too challenging. Despite now being an Alterra property, the food is a good deal and Cabinet Coffee is a must-have.

Love the city beach at Sandpoint! 5/5 stars. Visit multiple times each year. Amazing facilities for pickleball and basketball. Public restroom. Beautiful beach with a concrete barrier thing to jump off. Ice cream shop that is reasonably priced. I've seen bald eagles in the trees, and pirate ships sailing by. Short walk from town. Get there early on Saturdays, parking fills up before noon.

Definitely worth the stop, great views of the lake and nice to walk around or play in the water. Beach is coarse sand and fine gravel. Small food stand right near the beach

We went to Standpoint to get away for a weekend. We were surprised that this beach was not to crowded and we were able to find ample parking. We went there for the Eagle and Castle cruise. It was a wonderful two hours and the beach was beautiful. We had a great time and highly recommend it.

Amazing & beautiful scenery. Left the car unlocked & everything was safe! Pleasant for older adults, adults & kids. Very nice walking trail & got to capture this beautiful sunset.

Beach was nice. while there is a huge parking lot, it gets very busy quick. We got there around 2pm and circled the parking lot for about 20 minutes until we found a parking spot.

A Sandpoint community treasure with vast sandy beaches, a pier, playground, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts and horseshoe pits. Expansive park with picnic and BBQ areas and nice public restrooms.

Beautiful park. Huge beaches, great van parking, and kayaking is awesome. Super nice park.

You should enter the second gate if you come from east area(Kingsgate). Thanks for kind staffs and fast unloading.

I bought a six pack of kokanee cans at maverik in Mead Washington last night. I have a sensitivity to soaps and detergents and there was way too much soaps and or detergents in that beer!!! Now Im suffering the consequences. Please have your staff and crew rinse and scrub away the soaps you use much more thoroughly!! There shouldnt be any soap in beer!! Do your employees know the difference between concentrate soaps and non concentrate??? I can tell you it was the most rediculous amount of soaps/detergents ive ever consumed in beers. Get it together people!!!!

The brewery has a new-to-me beer and gear store with excellent hosts!

I'll be drinking other brands of beer until they stop flying that hideous flag beside our beautiful Maple Leaf on their roof.

Good place to go beer brewing tour here. But sometimes Sunday does not have tour because not enough stuff.

Very much enjoyed it. It was awesome to see how it becomes a beer loo

I just yesterday went to jimmies liquor store to buy a 24 pack of kokanee beer. Just under $55 out the door. ABSOLUTELY NOT. Bought pilsner beer instead. Almost $8.00 cheaper. You really need to address this!!!

Workout space is great, equipment for all user levels, they have a platform with rouge weights if you want to get serious.

We were at the swimming pool recently. The staff was very friendly and spot on keeping an eye on people in the pool to make sure everyone was safe. Very impressive! The price is very fair. Great place to take kids if the weather won't let you play outdoors.

Great facility, clean and accessible change rooms; convenient location and variety activities for all ages

Great outdoor park, the kids really loved it. Slide had no weight limit 😁

We are so very fortunate to have such an amazing facility in our community. We spent hours in the pool with our grandchildren who are visiting from Alberta. The lifeguard staff are WONDERFUL. They are constantly walking/ counting and checking on the swimmers. They are obviously well trained so thank you for that. Our grandsons loved the Lazy River the most! My husband has also curled in this facility and enjoyed the experience immensely. So happy we live in this community.

This is a very nice facility. The playground outside is one of the nicest I've seen. My daughter thoroughly enjoys playing there. The pool area is nice. Unfortunately, the ice rink was closed for the season. So I will have to let you know how that is in the winter.

Great modern facility. Only wish they still had child minding. I'd go considerably more. Kids love it and the hot tub has a gorgeous view of outside. Kids can go in the pool independently by age 7.

Was a very cold feeling walking into the tasting room. Donna, the taster lady, was just going through the motions and explaining the wines like she was reading it from a sheet. 4 wines, 5 minutes tops. Felt unwanted and rushed. Bought 1 wine as it was good, but the staff are not personable. I suggest if you like the wines just buy them and skip the interaction with the winery.

Skimmerhorn Winery in Creston is a fantastic destination for wine enthusiasts! The wine tasting experience was exceptional, offering a superb selection of wines that were truly enjoyable. The food was delicious and paired perfectly with the wines, enhancing the overall experience. The scenery from the patio is absolutely stunning, with beautiful views overlooking the valley and vineyards that create a serene and picturesque atmosphere.

Meat and cheese charcuterie ordered along with 3-glass wine flights. Very good. Beer available too for those who prefer the barley suds.

I love coming here every year when I visit my parents. The scenery is beautiful and I find this place to be very relaxing. I wish sangria was always on offer though and I miss when they used to have the full bistro for lunch. I think the wine tasting used to be free, but if I’m not mistaken I think they charge now for tastings.

What a lovely place to visit in Creston! We were fortunate to have a sunny day so we could sit on the patio and enjoy a fall day. The view from the patio is lovely with rolling hills stretching south to the border and the fall colours just starting. We had a wine tasting one afternoon and came back the next day for lunch. Lunch is tapas style with several very tasty small plates. The menu was farm to table so you could experience what the surrounding farms could offer. White wines were very nice, no red wines available when we visited. Definitely a place to return to on our next visit.

Absolutely lovely winery!! Their patio is dog friendly so we were super happy that my dogs were allowed to join us there for some wine tasting. They even brought out a bowl of water for them. Great wine too!!!

Amazing view from the shaded deck, overlooks vineyards, orchards, mountains. Food, wine, service was excellent. Can't wait to go again. Back again! Food and wine were out of this world as usual. Staff is the best there is! Very charming and fun, experts in their field. If you haven't been here you are missing out.

Nice park but don't come here to go fishing all the river and ponds but you can't fish in them. You can only fish in a creek that the water is moving 100 mph and it's only 5 feet wide. They wouldn't want us to have a good chance of catching fish. The dem tree huggers run these parks so what do you expect.

Beautiful nature preserve with well maintained hiking/walking paths. If you're lucky, you may see moose or deer. We saw hawks, a bald ealge, and a variety of geese and ducks. It's a very nice hike up to Myrtle Falls. Easy enough for the whole family, and the views are worth it.

A lot of fun. Short uphill hike to the falls. On auto tour saw deer, various birds, turtles. And this was in early afternoon. Bring binoculars.

Very beautiful place. It has a mix of mountains, rivers/creeks and valley plains. The main attraction seems to be the trail to Myrtle Falls, but there is more to it than that.

Very beautiful area though not much to see at the reserve itself. Some interesting wildlife, such as beavers and deer, and a good variety of birds, osprey, bald eagles, peregrine falcon, pheasants, and many more Canadian geese than can be counted. Can recommend Myrtle Falls trail and the Kootenay River running nearby. The nearby river also has a great place to camp for free. Highly recommended.

Lovely one way drive through the refuge. Best in spring but still dramatic scenery in summer

We enjoyed walking the auto path and the short hike to the falls. We went in late May and only saw a few whitetail deer, swans, ducks and turtles. However, it was a great flat walk and beautiful scenery.

This lake is so beautiful! Would definitely recommend to anyone who likes walking on trails and seeing good views! There was a lot of kids at the Bay area with paddle boards, seems like a very good spot for families.

Absolutely stunning place ❤️

Such a big beautiful lake with lots of exploring. It's nice to go somewhere on the water with your boat and not feel like you are crowded. There is plenty of places to swim on the shore as well.

Lake Pend Oreille is a very big and amazing lake with immense beauty and very much to do all the way from Bayview to Sandpoint and along the north and eastern shore all the way to Clark Fork. Fishing, camping, hiking, boat tours, beaches and every type of water front activity all in one. It is a very deep lake at 1150 feet and still supports a Navy Submarine base that dates back to WWII. Bring your camera and batteries.

Lake Pend Oreille is one of Northern Idaho's deepest lakes at 1158'. The lake is over 43 miles long and has long been used as a submarine testing site that began many years ago during the war. To this day, if you’re lucky enough to be in the right spot at the right time, you might catch a glimpse of one. The lake was formed thousands of years ago by the glaciers that used to cover this area. The area surrounding this beauty is full of things to do for the outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking, backpacking, fishing, skiing (summer and winter) camping, sightseeing, hunting, swimming, photography, you name it, and you will find it here. As always, leave it better than you found it and enjoy 😉.

A Northern Idaho Must-See!! I had the pleasure of exploring this lake during a visit to the area. I had been to Northern Idaho many times and always wanted to see the lake. I have been close many times but always pressed for time. This time around I devoted a whole day to explore the lake. I started off in Bayview and checked out as much of the lake as the trails would allow. It was raining off and on that morning so many of the trails near Bayview were muddy and slippery. I didn't want to waste time so I headed up to Sandpoint and stopped at many of the lookouts off the highway around the lake. There are many vantage points for viewing and boat launches as there are several homes, cottages, Inns and campgrounds around the lake. If you are a hiker there are several well-maintained trails around the lake and local outfitters and tour guides can take you many places around the lake. This scenery and views around this lake are priceless. You could spend a few hours or a few days taking in its splendour. This is a must-see destination in Northern Idaho and I can't wait to get back.

Anyone would love that lake and the hills and woods. The campgrounds, not so great . NO camp host around. They gave me the worst lot in Snowberrey. I have a Tioga! She told me, lotsa luck. U have to back unto a tiny drive with a big rock border! 35 bucks for a senior with no pass. No hook up to elec..the whole place is bulldozed so they can make a ton more money renting out those too close sites to peepl who like camping in a city atmosphere.

We visited Heart Rock Wines a few times during our holiday as we stayed just outside of Bonners Ferry. Lillian has created a really charming and intimate space; combined with her knowledge about and passion for the wines from this region it was one of our favourite finds of our holiday. She's a fantastic hostess; we couldn't fault the ambiance, the delicious wines (other drinks available!) and the antipasti plates she could rustle up in the little kitchen there. Heart Rock Wines offers a really different experience to more typical bars and restaurants, and deserves to keep its place as one of the best wine bars to visit in the state.

Heart Rock Wines is an absolute gem. No place in town can compare with the wine selection and ambiance. On Fridays and Saturdays the food is superb, and Liliian can direct you to the perfect wine paring. I highly recommend it for date night, girls night, or book it for a special event.

This cozy wine bar in Bonners Ferry is a gem! One of a kind. Wonderful ambiance--like a European get away. Lillian's food choices are delicious. Check her hours so you don't miss out. I've had family and friends from out of town come to visit and they found her place to be a lovely little oasis. Great wines and delicious reds!

I met Lillian 7 years ago in her Heart Rock Wines establishment and remember feeling that she brings a breath of fresh air to Bonners Ferry. Since then we’ve spent many hours trading stories. She’s delightful and she really knows wine. When out of town guests are visiting, we make a point of taking them to this great wine cellar. We can count on quality wine and a comfortable atmosphere.

Heart Rock Wines is a great place - cozy atmosphere where you can talk with friends in a comfortable environment. Proprietor Lilian knows her wines and specializes in wines from the Pacific Northwest. My wife and I go there with some frequency, always enjoy ourselves and have been introduced to some great wines. I can't say enough about Heart Rock, it's a gem in our little town and a wonderful addition to our community.

Mary was so delightful and not only educated us on wines from the Northwest and all over the world, but facilitated an unforgettable tasting. If you like wine and have friends who like beer there's a wonderful beer room connected. Bliss will be shared by all.

Heart Rock Wines is a warm, friendly, lovely haven. Lillian, the proprietor, and her husband Kris, make you feel welcome and cared for. The atmosphere is cozy and the wine and beer selection is outstanding. Hands down the best treasure in Bonners Ferry.

Today I stopped by the front desk about 230 pm to modify a reservation I had for the weekend. My wife and I are celebrating our anniversary there this weekend. She was so polite and helpful. She's a real asset to the Casino and I'll come back because of her caring attitude. I really appreciated that. Thank you again.

Beautiful riverside of the Kootenai safety! Beautiful views, Lots of ducks. BNSF trains go by atleast once an hour. So if you like trains like I do its awesome.. Rooms are clean and maintained well, Quiet! Workers are all friendly and helpful. Food was OK, but not great! Was my only issue. They have three separate casino rooms! I dont gamble, but sat and watched football. Stayed three nights, Entry doors to sleeping areas as well as rooms are key card access for safty!

Every now and again we are lucky to find a diamond in the rough on our motorcycle trips and we sure found one here with the Best Western Plus in Kootenai River Inn. We were greeted by Julie at the front desk and she put in motion the foundation of a great stay and experience. Our dining experience was great with good food and our server Heather was exceptional. Overall....fantastic.

Please for the love of god do not put regular non dog owners in a pet friendly room. Room 111 on the main floor smells of dog piss. Even worse is the combination of carpet deodorizer, cold air conditioning and dog piss - gross. Not to be nasty but the whole lower floor smells of dog piss, there are too many old seniors that leave there dogs in the room to pee. On a positive note, the House keeping staff needs to get a raise, other than the dog piss smell everywhere on the main floor your staff keep the property very clean. Everything from the bathrooms, linens, beds, walls, and pool and outdoors is great.

We've been on a camping 🏕 vacation for a few days. After numerous looks of annoyance from my wife. I called to check on a room for the night. Connor was quick to answer my questions about amenities, food, pool, breakfast availability etc. I told him I would call back. Maria answered this time & took my info with swift efficiency. Upon checking In Heidi multitasking checked us in & gave us the rundown. We ate at the in house Spring restaurant. Our server had curly hair and glasses & was phenomenal givin the friday night rush. We cleaned off the camp fire & headed to the Casino to make our donation to the county 😆. Stephanie & Anna at the Casino bar were attentive & kept us drinking & gambling. Jeremy stood out to us as being on the ball with clean ash trays & removed empty glasses. We're from Bismarck ND & this was our 1st time. We will definitely be back for the service & the views.

I arrived weary and tired from a wonderful but overall long day wheeling in BC, Canada. I am dirty head to toe and the wonderful staff upgraded my to a river view jacuzzi suite. It sure made my evening. Then the casino took my money 🤑🤣

Very clean and lovely rooms. We don't visit the casino but the breakfast in the spring restaurant was beautiful with Kootenai river views. We really were impressed during our stay.

Beautiful stop on our journey. Just a short hike with a little bit of roots and rocks, but quite passable. The bridge was fun and gave some great views. Further up from the bridge if you go right on the trail you get a great view of the falls. Please heed the signs, the waters and rocks can be dangerous. Stay safe and have fun!

If you are in the area, do not miss a visit to this park. Not only is the suspension bridge awesome, but the views of the river are incredible. The hike to the bridge alone is worth the trip – a lovely and easy hike through evergreens. I’m so glad I went!

Very cool river gorge with an extremely well-built suspension bridge. We went with two small children around sunset and found it enchanting. Walking the bridge was memorable and worth the stop.

Great place!! When coming from the Libby side, you may park at the first sight of the brown wooden sign to a big parking lot on the right hand side. However from there it’ll be 20-25 minutes to the suspension bridge on foot. If you continue on by car just a little, you’ll end up much closer to the bridge and see it right from your car on the right hand side of the road. There is a pull out with space for 20-25 cars and a little snack shop. It’ll save you the hiking.

The bridge is an interesting, modern, and very safe construction. Even for someone who isn't a fan of heights, it wasn't a problem and didn't feel sketchy at all. The short hike to get there is well worth it, and I highly recommend visiting both the bridge and the falls. (The trail splits off in two directions, so be sure to go back and see the other section after exploring the first one.)

Fantastic short trail through cedar and pine trees to suspension bridge with great views of the aquamarine falls and pools. (Note: not dog friendly - the train track overpass bridge to the trail is built for snow, so uncomfortable for dog paws).

A little hidden gem! Not many people were on the trail. It was a pretty easy hike all in all. The swinging bridge was a memory we will never forgot. Worth the visit!

We stopped in to avoid the down pour of rain. And found they absolutely wonderful bloody Mary / bloody cesar appetizers!! Great flavor, plenty of food, and the bloody Marys was great! Definitely stop by and have one of these seasonal treats.

We kicked off our family vacation having lunch. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming to our family. The staff were amazing, and the food was so good, I would recommend anyone passing through to stop in and grab some lunch.

Great experience there. My husband says the only thing he didn't like was the hamburger needed something more. Had lots of stuff on it, not enough condiments. I had the three sliders. One was 🦬, one was elk, and the last was hamburger 🍔. The fries 🍟were excellent and so was the potato salad.

We've been eating there for years but today's meal was kind of embarrassing. Out of 6 meals, 4 were awful. 2 grilled cheese that were Cold and the cheese wasn't even melted. 2 bowls of pasta that were also Cold. Tomato soup was watery. The service was good and the people are great but there's no reason for COLD food.

Great hole in the wall bar local establishment. Logan hooked me up with some good beers. Made Saint Patty’s Day an enjoyable experience.

Excellent food, great service, awesome atmosphere and friendly people.

Very cozy place, excellent customer service, food was awesome and price was good.... I suggest this place for all. Food, Drink, just relaxing is available here... Definitely worth stopping...

This was an amazing visitor center! There was so much information about the dam a little theater, a kids area, a gift shop, helpful staff, and really clean bathrooms. And a turtle! Loved all the information and displays.

I visited Libby for the day to play Kooky Noosa, a disc golf course at Libby Dam/designed by the Army Corps of Engineers. I had a fun time playing the course, but I also had a great experience with the staff at the visitor center afterward where I was able to learn about the history of the dam project, soak up some AC after a sweaty round, and grab a couple fun souvenirs to remember my trip. They apparently do tours at 4 PM, but I was too early for that. I'd highly recommend checking out the visitor center if you're recreating in the area!

Really neat look into the kind of architecture the Army Corp and US Government used to build. Really neat art deco feel. Wish we could have done the tour but we were here around 12pm. Worth a stop if you are in the area.

This tour was great! The entire staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. We had a larger group and I have to give kudos to Park Ranger Susan James for leading us. She was fun and had all of the best anecdotes and facts to keep everyone from age 4 to 80 interested. Thank you so much, Susan!

They have tours in the summer at 2pm and 4pm. Very neat free tour. Friendly volunteer staff. Massive dam. I don't think the visitors center is open in the winter. The road isn't maintained. Interactive center eur stuff for kids to do too. Cool views. Clean park surrounding it too. Playground and boat ramp nearby.

We really enjoyed checking the views of the dam out. We visited on a Sunday morning during covid (2 Years ago) so they didn't have the vistor center open. But nonetheless we just wanted to explore anyway because we don't have dams like this in Kansas.

Libby dam visitor center is not on the main drag and it is a few extra miles drive to get to. There is a museum inside and Information about current dam flow and output. Good picture opportunity on the non visitor side but hind sight, I would have probably not driven around to the visitor side.

I just returned from a week during the roundup and I can only call the experience awesome. Everyone on the staff was exceptionally kind and helpful, while still expecting a lot from you. This isn't a place to of if you want to be coddled. If you want a dude ranch then I'd suggest you look elsewhere. But if you want honest feedback given in a direct yet respectful manner, then I couldn't recommend McGinnis Meadows highly enough. If you want to be put to work managing steers from horseback, then this is the place to learn. They'll push you hard to be the best horseman possible, but won't let you do something that might hurt you or the horse. I'll be going back.

Fantastic experience. If you come here be ready for some accountability and discipline in the learning process Shane and Dez will not let you podunk and around and slip down a slope with your riding. I can’t wait to come back and learn more! Holly the head chef is a gem and will it let you go hungry! The wranglers are amazing and help add to the positive learning experience.

Not enough words to express my feelings of inspiration and gratitude for discovering this ranch ten years ago. Buck Brannaman himself recommended I re-start my horsemanship education here in hopes that some previous bad experiences that broke my confidence could be resolved and I've never looked back. Everything is top notch quality, from the horses, to the instructors (especially Shayne, Des, Roby and Janice), the comfortable accommodations and the landscape is unbeatable. Through years of following their horsemanship program, my riding style changed completely and I now feel confident in the saddle. It has been hard work but anything worth doing well is worth the effort. They really care about being physically fit and inspired me to lose the weight that was holding me back from being a better rider. They care about the mental aspect and being in a good mind frame and honoring the horse, which surprisingly has helped me in my personal life and business career. They host two Buck clinics here every summer and what a great opportunity it has been to ride my own horse (who I purchased from the ranch) as well as fantastic guest horses and feel what Buck teaches from an experienced horse who knows their job. The horses here aren't just trained, they are "guest ready" and 100% safe for beginner to advanced riders. I have had the great honor of watching these people start young horses, restart older horses and the attention to the smallest detail and the slightest "try" is inspiring and beautiful. This ranch is truly a testament to the great teachings of Tom Dorrance, Ray Hunt, Buck Brannaman, not to mention the great vaquero and dressage teachers who practice fine horsemanship. Come here with an open mind, leave your ego at the door and be ready to be welcomed into a place where the horse comes first and you will be rewarded with a fantastic experience that will carry through not only with your horsemanship, but in life. Anyone who wants to know more is absolutely welcome to email me from this page and I will be glad to share my experiences.

Great place for riders and people who want to submerse themselves into the cattle world for the first time. Lovely support staff, excellent food and comfortable lodging. This experience is one of the best. I highly recommend. The horses are well trained and maintained with care and integrity. You will find this an experience worth a lifetime.

Where do I start with praises for Mcginnis. It is hard to put into 200 words the special qualities of this place. I have been coming to the ranch for Winter Horsemanship for several years and it just keeps getting better and better. Shayne, Robbie, and Des are truly dedicated to the advancement of Brannaman horsemanship, in both the horse and the student. Hands down, the best quality instruction of horsemanship in the country. Shayne progresses and evolves with each passing day, and is happy to share this progess with his students. The staff and interns are respectful, helpful, and kind. The horses are top shelf, and are trustworthy, safe, and highly trained. Is it intense? YES. Is it hard? YES. But most things worth having in life are. I would recommend the ranch, and Winter Horsemanship, to anyone who is a looking for MORE. MORE quality in their horsemanship, MORE dedication to their progression, and MORE learning to feel FOR the horse and where he is coming from. There is no where else like McGinnis to gain the knowledge of how to move forward on your horsemanship journey. Your relationship with horses will change forever if you are willing to learn and change as well.

If you are a dressage rider I don't reconmended it, I went along, as I know that all riding at the end is the same, dressage, western all have similar principles. However sitting through lesson after lesson with someone telling that your chosen sport is cruel to horses, that dressage horse are all unhappy and it is all bad training. When it is easy to tell that they don't know much about dressage at all. Then the owner and his new girlfriend Des both have a go at you and instead of stopping and explaining what they want and what part of the gear they are referring to, (not everyone knows what a slobber strap is), they start telling you, you will ruin their horse. I was there to learn with a open mind but they were not there to teach with an open mine. All disclpines have people who don't treat horses well, you can't tell me all Cowboys do everything perfect.

No one can say it better than their own web site, which accurately describes this amazing destination. Every square foot of the ranch is beautiful. You have two housing options; cabins or lodge. Both options are comfortable, spacious, and attractive. Our cabin looked tiny from the outside, but it was very roomy inside. Two twin beds and a four drawer dresser upstairs, and a queen bed with two dressers downstairs. There were also two comfortable leather chairs, an ottoman, two more simple chairs, a gas burning fireplace, plenty of lighting, and a ceiling fan. All of the contents of the cabins are new, and at the same time give an authentic cowboy feel. They use tankless water heaters, so hot water is quick to arrive and you get as much as you need. Each cabin porch has two chairs, two warm blankets, and one two person bench, along with a broom, and coat-hangers where you can leave a wet coat or your helmet or your cowboy hat. If you've forgotten something, no worries, they have whatever you need, and it's all included. They also provide each guest with a note pad, water bottle, lip balm, and a very nice souvenir coffee cup. Whatever your skill level, whatever your age, they can teach you to ride. Their wranglers are friendly and patient. You can spend the entire week taking horsemanship lessons, herding cattle, going on trail rides, or simply relaxing. They do a great job pairing you with a horse, and they have plenty of horses to choose from. Spend plenty of time getting to know your horse on day one so you will know which horse to halter up on day two. They will also teach you to rope a calf, brand a calf, and anything else you want to know about working on a cattle ranch. The guests eat breakfast and dinner together, and lunch is eaten whenever you like. Every meal is bountiful and tasty, no food goes to waste, and if you have a special request, just ask. They provide bottled OJ, green tea, Gatorade, and refillable water bottles, They also serve a variety of wine, great appetizers, beer, and dessert. Be sure to let them know if you are celebrating something. They make great desserts!! Most of the staff will join you for dinner, and they make a point of moving around each night so you get to know everyone, providing a family feeling to the entire experience. Forget your boots? Borrow a pair. No chaps? Borrow a pair. No cowboy hat? Borrow one. They will lend you just about everything you need including bug spray and sun screen. Homesick? Bring your favorite DVD or VHS, and watch it on the big screen in the Game Room where they have a Foosball, pool, ping pong, and air hockey table, along with cards, poker chips, and other games. They also have a washer and dryer in case you run low on clean cloths. Something extra... You can do as much or as little as you like. You can grab a halter, catch your horse, groom him, feed him, get him saddled up, put his bridle on, and take care of all of this in reverse at the end of the day, or you can let the wranglers handle some or all of this for you. In addition to the regular activities, they put a sign-up for the morning jingles on Tuesday - Friday. If you love to ride, be sure to sign up to jingle the horses in from the pasture. One of the wranglers will meet you in front of the tack room at 5:50 am, help you get a jingle horse ready for the ride of your life, and then spend around half an hour with you riding through the early mist as you trot non-stop to bring all of the rest of the horses in for the morning. This was our first visit to McGinnis Meadows Cattle and Guest Ranch, but it definitely won't be our last.

This place was pretty clean, but the pull-out bed under the couch looked like it hadn’t been used in years. It was really hard to open up to sleep on. It was a great price for a mini cabin, though. Overall, this place was pretty good, but could use some improvements. The hot springs were nice.

Like others have said this is not a 5 star hotel yet I believe it has the potential if it was given some love. Beds are soft like great grandma's and its very historical. Pool need cleaned but was nice there was three temps. People are very friendly and food was good. No tvs in room so expect a quiet experience which was the best part.

Kind of a funky little place. Takes you back to the 40s or 50s. We like it! There's 4 pools each with a different temperatures, all with a Sulphur smell, but oh so soothing and relaxing.

The room and hotel were not clean. The bed sunk in the middle, not comfortable. There was air con but it was mostly just a fan and created a musty smell. The room itself was odd: toilet & sink behind one door, old tub behind another door & just room for the tub, then a smelly closet with no door, and only one outlet at the bottom of the wall next to the door with only one plug in that worked. Basically, the place seems to lack maintenance and care and probably hasn’t been updated since it was built in 1910 or 1920. The pools need maintenance, too. The water felt great and was typical of mineral springs, but the layout was very public with no aesthetics at all. The shower was rather disgusting, but necessary as after a short time in the lowest temp hot pool (103?), I started to itch. Others stayed in the pools for hours, so that was probably just my skins reaction. All in all, it was an experience. The price was cheap, but then you get what you pay for.

This place is a hidden gem!! It Is definitely run down, but has a lot of potential. I will say when pulling up we were like WTH did I get us into! But we stayed. I heard it was haunted and very rustic and I got just that! So in the end it was exactly what I needed a step back in time. The staff was great Amber helped us check in she was fantastic very understanding and even worked with us.our first room was terrible so she gave me options and even allowed us to look before we choose. When we got into our room there was hair in our bath and sink. They got room service up there right away and got us taken care of. I will say this place could use a deep clean!!! And alot of work however I have to remind myself it’s from the 1930 and I wanted to take that step back in time. Everyone staff wise very friendly , helpful. The soak was amazing. I will say they are very populated which I was hoping for more of a secluded area. Which I found out on our last dip There was one which ran about 110. Dinner was amazing! As well as all the old antiques the had through out the building. They had a coffee shop right inside love that!! It’s pet friendly. I will be staying again probably this winter however I’ll most likely take the room that has a mineral jacuzzi tub and is updated.

The hot water is great! Mostly salts in the water. But the grounds and tubs are not maintained very well if at all. Safety railings to enter/exit pools are loose and would probably break if fallen against. Concrete surrounding tubs is falling apart. Tubs are not kept very clean. No shade. Just overall poor conditions of the grounds. I have not stayed in a room but seen some interiors where doors where open. Same thing, poor condition. There are individual soaking "clawfoot" old porcelain tubs indoors in private rooms with just a curtain that are in terrible shape. If you want a hot soak in mainly saline water it is just okay.

The Owner is a sweet Lady and the FEMALE STAFF here are very kind. However the Owners boyfriend has been EXTREMELY RUDE to the guests here including my friends and I! The Male cook in this hotel restaurant was so rude to us and a group of other women who came to get Breakfast at 11:08! We didn’t see the sign Breakfast was done at 11! This is a women’s convention that’s been happening for 20yrs we bring a lot of business to this small town. I won’t stay at this Hotel next year!

If you’re a dog lover this tour is worth every penny if you can manage to get a reservation. The dogs are happy, not stressed and love their job. They are very sweet and affectionate. It’s beautiful to be out in the Montana wilderness with these amazing creatures. Jeff does a great job caring for them.

This experience with Jeff and his dogs- being guided by Jeff on the sled with the dogs up ahead… has been one of the top experiences of my life… and I can’t wait to do it again. It was meditative, deeply soothing and honestly profound traveling through the snow covered pristine woods watching these beautiful dogs work joyfully together to pull you along. Jeff knows everything about the trees, pine needles, animals in the wild and probably the sky too. His sense of humor is both sweet and hilarious. I just loved every aspect of the experience… the snow, the barking dogs who love when you pet them, the wood stove at the end and the cocoa. But mostly, my soul just felt good the whole time I was there and afterwards… and I bet I’m not alone on that one.

This is truly a once in a lifetime experience, cannot recommend this place enough!! Only place you get to go through the state park, views and the ride were incredible! The owner is awesome too, half the dogs are rescues that have a second chance at life! If you do anything in MT…do this!!!

If you’re reading this, stop and book this! What an incredible experience. The team is amazing and the dogs are so friendly and fun. Our guide, Brandon, was awesome! We had great conversation, learned alot, and enjoyed the experience so much that we didn’t want it to end. We will definitely be back!

Best experience of my life. Hunter was an amazing musher and guide. Jeff was an amazing host and was extremely friendly. The dogs were so excited to see us and run.

Literally the coolest experience ever!!! I would give this 10 stars if I could! My husband and I were on our honeymoon and while we had some excursions lined up for our trip, this was definitely number 1! Jeff the dog man is so cool and sweet. He happened to be our sled guide and we had great/funny convos along the tour and he is just an all around great guy with a passion for all his dogs. We will 1,000% return and highly recommend Jeff to everyone we talk to traveling to MT. Don’t worry being too cold by the end of the tour, Jeff offers a delicious cup of hot chocolate at the end to warm you up!

We had a great time with the whole experience. The dogs were friendly as well as the staff. Shawn was our Musher he mushed pretty good. We almost crashed at Andy's Folly, but he held it together and saved us!!!!!

The scene provides a sense of tranquility and peace where the water meets the horizon. The backdrop of snowy mountain and the passing of train makes a perfect match of daily dose of life.

I go to the city beach by bike, it is very easy to get there, just follow the sign & ggl map ~ Good, Clean environment and nice weather here! Good to come with friends / family ~ able to rent kayak / others stuff here too.

All around fantastic place to be. You can spend all day reading and walking around the beach, not to mention the water is pristine and feels perfect.

Like the millions of people who come through this area, I am another added to the list, of happy encounters with this super cool town. I had a great stay here and was here solo, still had fun. I don’t drink or get high but do appreciate nature a lot. The setup of the beach was great, everyone was in a happy mindset, when I was there on August 6th-2022 around 1pm. The day was stellar with temps sitting around 75, a nice breeze from the west to keep me invigorated.

Beautiful scenery and a quick walk from town! Our kids had a great time at this little beach on our summer vacation.

This place is awesome. It was a nice and cool morning. Brought some coffee.

Great little family friendly beach and park. Very clean and well kept. Came in the evening and even after a whole day, it still felt very clean. There are tables to picnic and a decent amount of shady areas on the grass. There is even a changing room off to the side. According to the city regulations; no dogs are allowed in the park area and on the beach.

Beautiful, quiet resort located north of Whitefish, Montana. Summer activities include a chairlift ride to the summit for hiking or biking, and an alpine slide. Nice base lodge with both indoor and patio seating and a coffee shop.

I drove up on a free day when my husband was in meetings. I had some difficulty locating where to park to access the ski lift. After 10 minutes of circling around in and out of private property, I found the ticket office. The kind man at the counter sold me a ticket and gave me precise directions to reach the lift area. The views close to the top and on top of the mountain are spectacular. The cafe at the summit house was great. There had a small.selection of sandwiches and salads and a nice bar area. I highly recommend.

Did the zip line which was expansive and thrilling. Very comfortable, but there is some short hiking in between positions. I would estimate half a mile total at most. Also did the alpine chutes and those were so much fun.

Summer at whitefish is almost as good as winter at whitefish. We enjoyed the ropes course, which is a challenge if you can make it all the way through to the expert course. We took a ride up to the top of the mountain, had some lunch and then slid down the mountain on the mountain luge.

We took a ride to the Summit. There's a restaurant/bar there and beautiful views. You buy tickets in the Base Lodge. There are two lifts to get to the summit. Chair lift 6 is an open chair lift that drops you off at Lift 1. Lift 1 has both open lift chairs and gondolas. You can choose whichever one you prefer.

We did a few activities there and it was wonderful! We took a hike up to the top and stayed at the lodge for some hot chocolate because it was raining and cold. After we got warmed back up, we took the gondala back down for a scenic ride. All of the workers we met were very helpful and friendly. We went back a second day and bought a few rides on the Alpine slide. That was a ton of fun, the entire family enjoyed it. The only tricky thing in the summer is parking... There is ample parking, but kind of tricky to find the closest lot as there was some construction going on.

We came here in early June and enjoyed a ride up to the top. It was an amazing view all around. I wish there were better directions to hiking around so we just hiked what we could find. Still beautiful and worth a trip up.

It's a fine place if you're going to just have a beer and hang with friends. For food you go all the way to the back and order and pay at the counter. The guy was rude and impatient. You then have to go to the bar to order and pay for water, tea, soda, etc. But since you're not getting alcohol they act like it's an inconvenience to help you. She then gave me a soda instead of a tea and she sighed when I pointed that out. We then had to find a table to eat at which was hard because people were just kind of scattered about. When they brought the food out they just kind of tossed it on the table and walked away. The food also wasn't great.

I liked that they have 3 pool tables. Cider was good. The live music was great. But the workers are kind of rude. A member of my party was playing pin ball, a woker came and unplugged the machine so they couldn't play anymore and gave no reason why. Just "pin ball is done bro." People also really like to complain about tourist in a tourist town.

Very cool bartenders, nice bar feel. Great beers on tap. Blackfoot IPA is a great one you start with.

Great atmosphere!! Obvious local hangout which speaks to the local opinion. Gyro and fries were excellent. Don't know if having spent 3 days in Seattle had anything to do with it, but the prices were amazing. Less than $100 for 5 adult beverages each and our meals. Little different in that you order food at the kitchen and drinks at the bar. We were out of there before 6pm so don't know if service is different later, but not a big deal. Super friendly and great service.

Been coming to the great northern a great deal and for a long time. In the last year the costumer server has gotten so bad. We simply asked on of the bartenders if the other was intoxicated as she was spurring and yelling (it was a Wednesday night and nobody was in the bar) and both the bartenders started yelling and screaming at me and my friends and flipping us off. We also tipped them 30% prior to that questions. Crazzyyy experience but even after that the bartenders have been so so rude.

Really nice to walk in after a long drive and have cold drinks and tasty food

If I could give this establishment 0 stars, I would. If you’re just looking for a place to grab a quick drink I’d say this place is fine, but do yourself a favor and look elsewhere for food. This restaurant is not only disgustingly filthy, but has horrible food service and cleanliness standards. Upon ordering my food I watched the guy standing in the kitchen, who took my order, spit into a garbage can right in front of me and wipe his face with his hand and then return to handling food without washing. Not to mention how filthy their “kitchen” is. If that wasn’t gross enough, after a few bites of my lasagna I stumbled upon half an eggshell inside in my food. That was the cherry on top for me I can gladly say I will never be returning to this restaurant again, pls if you are considering eating here, I urge you to sit and watch the kitchen in the back before you order as it should change your mind. This place needs to be shut down, at least for foodservice, for the safety of everyone who contemplates eating here.

Short stop on the Empire Builder get some fresh air and walk around. We had 20 minutes here. I really didn't see any vending machines around perhaps inside 🤔 Had a really neat looking bar across from the depot

A beautiful busy train depot. We arrived after 2:00 pm & they scheduled to reopen at 4:00 pm, however, they never did open. We are not sure what happened & there was no one around to ask. We looked forward to visiting the museum inside the depot but maybe next time. The outside is very well kept, with bright colors, clean grounds, & beautiful train art. The old bus out in front of the depot has a great history so don't pass it by. The evergreen trees were budding beautiful cones.

This is a classic Great Northern station. In the late 80's still owned by railroad. The town pulled together [disclaimer I am a contributor but was from Colorado] to save the station. Now a gem on Amtrak plus also for the community. I love going through Whitefish, early morning or late evening. Suggestion, if you have time, spend it in Whitefish. Do a 24 hour layover.

Years ago,I had the good fortune to travel by train from Minnesota to Portland Oregon on the Amtrak Empire Builder. The views going through Glacier National Park were beautiful. We stopped for a break at Whitefish and when I stepped onto the platform and took a breath of air I was shocked. It was the most wonderful scent I have ever experienced! It was so clean and cool. To this day, I want to take this trip again and stay in Whitefish for a longer time. What a paradise.

Great example of an Amtrak classic American train station. Well maintained. Proud part of Whitefish community.

It's a very nice Depot. The reason I give it one star is they use to close from 4-5, today I was dropped off early since I live an hour away, they close from 2-4 pm. They kick you out of the station. You can be trusted without being searched onto the train, but heavens you can't stay with a ticket in the station to wait . I will be driving from now on to Oregon.

Very cute and quaint. Old time vibe. Museum was very cool.

This museum is a true gem, and the community should be proud of it. The exhibits always have a variety of styles and can be enjoyed in about an hour. We visit three to five times a year and often find ourselves lingering longer. We especially appreciate the exhibits featuring local artists and students. The docents are excellent—knowledgeable, welcoming and share their appreciation of artistic styles.

Loved the art work. Nice to have regional art. Do able in 90 minutes. Good value!

A lovely spot any day of the week but particularly on a rainy day. I loved the women in the west exhibit, you have to see it before they change it! Everything was lovely and the staff was friendly and helpful

Beautiful small intimate space, with several Native American artists on display… currently also supporting/featuring LOCAL students art, encouraging the future artists. Worth a visit Wonderful and personal reception at entry. Very welcoming.

Small art museum. Low key but nice.

I would not recommend bringing your children here. They have demonic art up that they accepted from Highschoolers around town. They also have a transgender anatomy Artwork up. Very disappointing for the first time attending. Will not be going back. Definitely check it out before you bring your kids. These are just a few of what we're up.

Appears to be well managed and the people working there are helpful and knowledgeable. We attended a showing of local children's artwork.

Amazing tour. This house is incredible. The tour guide was very informative and vast knowledge of information on this house. The things in this house were definitely ahead of their time. Highly recommend. The gardens are beautiful. The house is very well preserved with a lot of original artifacts. Definitely worth a stop.You also get greeted by the mansion cat. He was very sweet.

What an amazing historic experience! We went with children 9-12yrs and everyone enjoyed the whole thing. We did a self tour and spent a good hour wandering around looking at everything. 90% of the antiques and furniture are all original to the Conrad family so its like a time capsule of life in the later 1800's. Really recommend stopping!

I like here very much! Is worth to visit this beautiful place! Around 90% furnitures /items are original in museum which make me surprised on that.

Great thought out tour of the Conrad mansion. We really enjoyed the tour. At just over an hour, we definitely got our money’s worth. Highly recommend if you’re in the area.

Beautiful home with a lot of interesting history. The home is well kept as are the grounds. In the home we were told by the staff 90% of the furnishings and artifacts are original to the home which is quite unusual.

A true historical treasure. The house itself is beautiful, and so well kept. It looks like the family just left for the day, and would be back later that evening. That’s how good it looks. Our guide was Micah. She was a wealth of knowledge, funny, and knew how to wrangle the kids to where they were just fascinated with everything.

I loved learning about the history of the area and this mansion. Unfortunately, the Ghost Tours were all sold out but we still enjoyed walking the grounds and peeking in whatever windows we could. Hopefully, when we return, it will be open once more to the public. :)

The camp ground views and water were AMAZING! The only reason it's not a 5 star is the camp site condition. We pulled our littlebpop up camper. The site was so uneven, our stabilizer jacks broke. It was pretty scary. I understand it's tough, but we would have appreciated knowing the condition of the terrain. Or the site should not have been listed as appropriate for a camper.

I’ve been to Flathead many times and have never been to this side. We usually go to Wayfarer’s, but we missed the booking window this year. So we came to Big Arm and I was so pleasantly impressed with the amenities and the campsites. Really lovely place!

Most of the sites are parallel with the lake shore so pretty easy to set up our trailer. Beautiful view. I did notice some bigger rigs with slide outs weren't able to extend them fully because your site is basically a wide spot on the road .

Our state was excellent We were only there for two and a half days out of the five day weekend of the Memorial Day weekend But those don't have days were pretty nice the place was packed for a good reason Staff was very courteous restrooms were clean boat dock was excellent Fishing wasn't as great it was but we don't have any control over that Very nice area will be returning To that state park Frequently I highly recommend it for anybody wanting the Flathead Lake experience Veterans pay a discount For camping Also seniors I think it's very fitting the veterans pay less considering It's one The state can say thank you for what veterans have done

Gorgeous lake with many great fishing spots. Can't wait to come back for a couple days and add some shopping and dining out to our agenda in the nearby towns.

The shuttle service to wild horse island was great. Would definitely do it again if I ever come back to flathead

We had a great vacation fishing here with family.

Captain Dan was awesome 👌 great boat tour! I recommend ordering drinks and food to go from the Harbor Grille and eating on the boat! 🚢 🥗 🍸 🧉

Captain Dan was awesome, found the boat tours in a magazine from our hotel and decided to take a trip to lakeside. We took a very fun and interactive tour of the lake and got to see plenty of breathtaking views and learn about the history of the lake. Our captain was funny and had a lot of jokes and let the kids drive the boat which was cool. Very fun place to take your family and spend a few hours. 1000% recommend for people on a vacation

We had the perfect afternoon. It was just long enough to get out on the water and enjoy the day. They have some snacks and beverages on board for purchase as well as restrooms. The captain was very knowledgeable about the area and gave a great tour. We will book with them again if we are in the area. It was easy to purchase tickets online, and the check-in was quick and simple.

We loved our Far West Boat experience, easy trip on Flathead Lake with a blue sky and calm water. Crew very helpful and the commentary was to the point, we had lunch at the Harbor Grill.

This was a great experience! Captain Dan was great! Visiting from far away and this was a nice side trip from Glacier while staying in Kalispell. Fun for little kids they can “steer” the boat! Definitely a lot of fun!

Great staff and a fun evening. Spent a couple hours cruising with our business group.

Great tour!! Our group recently took your boat tour and really enjoyed it. Captain Dean makes it special!!! His interesting & informative dialog holds your attention to learn about where you are & what you are seeing. Thanks Captain Dean. Would highly recommend this tour!!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Incredible Experience with Sea Me Paddle! My 11-year-old son and I just had our very first kayaking tour, and I cannot imagine a better introduction than with Sea Me Paddle in Lakeside, Montana. Owners Justin and Kelsey Flake were phenomenal—so knowledgeable about the local area, the islands, and the fascinating native history that surrounds Wild Horse Island. The kayaking itself was stunning, but what made the day unforgettable were the moments on the island. As soon as we pulled up, we were greeted by bullhorn sheep (with babies!) and later sat down for a delicious, perfectly packed lunch—right in the middle of a herd of 50+ sheep with wild horses nearby and breathtaking views of Flathead Lake. It honestly felt magical. Both Justin and Kelsey were incredibly warm and welcoming, making everyone on the tour feel comfortable and taken care of. They clearly love what they do, and it shines through in every detail. It was a gorgeous day, an unforgettable adventure, and I can’t recommend Sea Me Paddle enough. If you’re anywhere near Flathead Lake, this is an absolute must-do!

What an unforgettable experience! The crew had clothes for us because it was cold and rainy which came in handy. The three guides were extremely friendly, helpful and made the whole experience fun. You’ll be sore after the kayaking, but the hike on the island is easygoing and the views are completely worth it. Even the lunch they provide was delicious! I’d give them more stars if I could!! If you’re considering booking this trip, please do!!!!!

We had the best experience with Justin on our sunset kayak tour. This was one of the only tour companies I found that are pet friendly. They were so accommodating of our little puppy. The location is beautiful and you stop at a little island for sunset where you can also jump in the water. I wish we had more time for their Wild horse kayak tour which sounded amazing. Justin has the most positive energy and had interesting stories about the place. Would highly recommend this tour!

I was on a road trip with friends who wanted to come to Montana for golf and fishing. I’ve been wanting to see Glacier for a while but couldn’t work out the logistics. I was so close so I kept looking then I found the Sea Me Paddle company! They offered exactly what I was looking for, including a way to the park from my hotel. I wanted a guided tour with someone who knew the area and history, could answer my questions, and could drive while I gaze at the scenery. I booked online and was contacted 2 days before my trip to confirm pickup. I was picked up by Dan, who was super friendly. We stopped at all the places that were opened in the park. Lunch was provided and Dan was even good at taking photos! This company offers many tour options throughout the year, including kayaking and snowshoeing. If I’m ever back in Kalispell or Whitefish, I’ll definitely contact them again!

See my smiling face? I was so proud of myself and our group for paddling a mile in a kayak from Dayton to Wild Horse Island! (and a mile back!). Sea Me Paddle provided all the equipment, guidance and lunch for our group and kept us safe in quickly changing weather and lake conditions. They shared their good spirits and local knowledge about the area. We lucked out while on the island and saw thirty big horn sheep, two bald eagles (at least!) and five of the wild horses (mostly black, one paint), who were grazing near the Heritage loop trail. It was a bucket list item and I'm so glad we went with the guides rather than trying to assess the water and weather on our own. My own short squat kayak isn’t cut out for that trip- and they had what I needed! If you enjoy kayaking and want an adventure- I highly recommend!

My wife and I had the pleasure of touring Glacier National Park today with Tour Glacier. They showed up promptly at 8:50 am and we were introduced to our guides Dan, Craig and Savannah. Dan was our driver and primary guide and he was as knowledgeable as a college professor without notes and a good personality. We learned about the area, the sites, fires, glaciers and so much more. Craig and Savannah both added commentary using their own experiences and expertise. Dan took us safely to all accessible areas on the west side of Glacier. We saw Lake McDonald, Belton Bridge, McDonald Lodge, part of the Going to the Sun Road and areas affected by fires. We then had a wonderful picnic lunch and huckleberry ice cream before we made it back to Whitefish. The van we were in was clean and comfortable. I would highly recommend this company for your Glacier tours.

Wonderful experience! All of the staff were very helpful and the guides were fantastic! We had a very peaceful day on Flathead Lake and were able to stop at an island and go on a very private hike. The provided lunch was also very good. Would definitely do it again! Bring sunscreen!

We took a shuttle service out to see this island. As of now (August 2025), there are only 5 wild horses on the island so your chance of seeing them are highly unlikely. There are about 200 ram horns on the island and many deer. The island has a lot more hills on it than I expected. We were here late afternoon, so I knew I had to work for it if I wanted to see ramhorns as they would all be sleeping and on high ground. Be prepared to sweat and and to do lots of incline. I did find 3 rams, and about 20 deer, 2 of them being buck. A beautiful island on a beautiful lake.

Just got back from a wonderful day at this island! I caught a boat from Big Arm boat rentals and spent 3.5 hours exploring. I highly recommend heading straight up to heritage trail, do the loop and catch the shoreline trail back. You will end up on eagle cove where I had lunch and swam for a bit. There wasn’t another soul in site. Keep going and you will find your way back to Skeeko cove where the boat picks up. If you do shoreline first, you will have a lot of steep steps up and won’t be able to cool off until you make your way up and around the trails a long time later! Doing heritage first let’s you cool off and rest toward the end.

Snorkel anywhere around this island, but the corner reefs are the best on the North side. Remember that the historical lake level (and erosion) predates Kerr Dam, down about 8 feet...look for neat terrain and rock feature there. Anchorage good in most coves, but read NOAA hourly wind maps for direction, esp. overnight. Skeeko Bay is always a safe bet, even with a Northerly. Captain Walker Olde Salty Balboa '26

I love this place! With only boat access it makes for a calm and usually secluded place to come hike. It’s my girlfriends favorite place and we have gotten lucky and seen the horses on multiple occasions

Took a shuttle boat from Big Arm rentals. We did the 9 am to 12:30. The boat ride was nice. Hiked 5 miles around the island and saw herds of goats, big horn sheep and deer! Didn't see the horses, but a fun and beautiful trip just the same.

Boat ride was great hike is nice. Kinda a party island now needs more regulations but still gorgeous. Not a ton of bugs. Or shade...lol. horses and sheep are not tough to find.

Beautifully untouched for the most part. There are 5 horses currently on island and 1 bear, that we saw neither of. Lol. However it was abundant with bald eagles, osprey, deer, and bighorn sheep. Most of which you can view from a boat offshore if you have a keen eye. If not get a guided tour. But no tours are given on island, just to and from. Our Captain was Bill of Wild Horse Island Tours.

I forgot how much costs to enter but I do know it wasn’t super expensive. I suggest bringing snacks and watch out for ants and other insects or animals. The water is super clear and the bottom is rocky. A good pair of swim shoes is much needed or your feel will hurt or you risk hurting yourself. But all in all a great spot to relax whether you’re in or out of the water. The views are simply amazing.

It really is so clear here! Very peaceful and beautiful place to visit and even my small baby boy loved it here!

August 2022 went with the family to Flathead Lake in Polson Montana #flathead #lake #polson August 2022 Annabelle and I out on the boat at Flathead Lake with the family, then we took a break and went back out with those who wanted to go tubing and it was hot tamale! You can also see the Elmo Fire in the back. August 2022 went out on the boat with the family and went to look at rocks since you can see them through the clear Flathead waters. August 2022 on are last day at the Lake took the boys out to the lake in Polson Montana #flatheadlake

Stayed here for a week and I absolutely loved it. This is one of the best lakes I’ve ever been to. We stayed in a lake home just outside Lakeside and it was great. The lake is relatively warm in the summer, (still pretty cold) and the scenery is amazing. The snow on the mountain tops never leaves even in the summer. You’ll love your stay here. Make sure to go to Wild Horse Island!

Beautiful and calm lake for kayaking. We enjoyed our trip to Bigfork MT. This lake has so much to offer. We only wished we rented jet skis for the day. Was chilly at the end of June but that didn’t stop us from taking a dip after kayaking.

Long overdue post. But we stayed here in an airbnb on the lake the week of the 4th of July 2019. The water was crystal clear. It's absolutely an amazing getaway vacation spot!!!! The only thing I wish we would have done was rent a boat to further check out the lake or do a fishing tour. We have wanted to go back but continue to pick somewhere different every year. 1 day I wouldn't mind buying a house on or very near the lake!!!!

Flathead Lake in Montana is an amazing sight to see as you're cresting the hill heading towards Polson on its southern shore. The valley and this lake were formed by the glaciers that covered this area. The receding glaciers and the massive ice jambs that formed and broke on more than one occasion left us with this awe-inspiring, extremely majestic landscape. The lake sits to the south of Glacier National Park and is 27 miles long, 15 miles wide, and 370' deep with a gravel bottom and crystal clear waters. Wild Horse State Park is located on an island only accessible by a guided boat tour. It is home to a wild herd of horses and remains relatively untouched by humans. Cool place to visit if you are in the area. I have watched storms cross this lake that kick up the waves and leave a distinct line in the surface of the water you can see when you come out of the storm into clear blue skies. The lake covers enough surface area that you might have storms on one area of the lake and sunny and hot in others. It's hard to believe this valley was once under a large body of water known as "Lake Missoula." When the ice dams broke on this massive body of water it caused the "Missoula floods"; a huge wall of water, mud, rocks and trees that stretched into Washington and Oregon thousands of years ago. This is what is left of that event, a place for us to explore and enjoy. A landscape that only mother nature could come up with. As always, leave it better than you found it. It literally took thousands of years to make...... Enjoy 😉!.