Flight
Flying In Closest Airport — Glacier Park International (FCA) • Kalispell, MT This is the winner! Only about 30 minutes (23 miles) from Paddle Ridge. Easy flights in, rental cars right at the airport.
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Alternate Airport — Missoula (MSO) • Missoula, MT Roughly 2.5–3 hours (138 miles) away. The upside? More flight options and a gorgeous drive along Flathead Lake. This is where Adam and I live! Other Options • Great Falls (GTF): ~3.5–4 hours away. Handy if you’re exploring the eastern side of the park. • Spokane (GEG): ~6 hours away. Sometimes cheaper fares, but definitely a road-trip vibe.
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Directions & Driving • Paddle Ridge sits just a half mile west of Glacier’s West Entrance on US-2, between mile markers 152 and 153. • From Kalispell (FCA): Straight shot east through Columbia Falls.
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Directions & Driving From Missoula (MSO): Up I-90, then north on US-93, connect to US-2 east to West Glacier. Tip: Allow extra time for your journey — summer traffic, unexpected wildlife encounters, and those irresistible photo stops can easily turn a quick drive into a memorable adventure
Hotel
This is extremely close to the venue about 2 minute drive!
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Discount Code - 10% off with mention of our wedding at booking
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We’ll have shuttles running from the ceremony and reception back to downtown Whitefish, so staying in that area is a great option
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The town over from Whitefish. Another good option