Natalie & Alec
Things To Do
Explore Flathead Lake
Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. With 13 recreation sites and multiple state parks, it’s the perfect place to enjoy Montana on the water. Explore Wild Horse Island State Park, a true Montana experience. It’s home to tons of wildlife — including wild horses.
National Bison Range
Learn about bison in Montana and see these majestic creatures on this 18,000-plus acre refuge. Located in the center of the Flathead Indian Reservation, ancestors of today’s herd were saved as orphaned calves by the Qlispé people. It’s along Hwy. 212 in Moiese, Mont. Stay in your car unless you’re on a designated trail.
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is a 1,583-sq.-mi. wilderness area in Montana's Rocky Mountains, with glacier-carved peaks and valleys running to the Canadian border. It's crossed by the mountainous Going-to-the-Sun Road. Among more than 700 miles of hiking trails, it has a route to photogenic Hidden Lake. Other activities include backpacking, cycling and camping. Diverse wildlife ranges from mountain goats to grizzly bears.
Flathead Raft Company
Flathead Raft Company offers whitewater rafting and kayaking day trips for all levels of experience. Take a river float through the lower canyon or brave through the Wild Buffalo Rapids on the Lower Flathead River! You’re guaranteed to have an adventure you’ll remember.
Polson Bay Golf Course
Open to the public since 1938 and a Flathead Valley favorite for decades, its twenty-seven breathtaking holes boast spectacular lake and mountain views! Unbeatable for summertime. Carts and clubs can be rented on-site. Check their website for tee times and rates!
Flathead Lake Brewing Co. Pubhouse
Serving up the highest quality beer with all-natural ingredients, Flathead Lake Brewing Co. boasts spectacular views of Flathead Lake. With a specially curated seasonal menu, you’re in for the full Montana experience at this popular spot.
Hike The M Trail in Missoula
Hike the M trail, which takes you on 10-plus switchbacks 620 feet above the valley floor. Go a mile farther to reach the top of Mt. Sentinel for a spectacular view. The trailhead is easily accessible on the University of Montana campus. Distance: 3/4 mile to 'M' and 1 and 3/4 miles to top of Mount Sentinel
Tamarack Brewing Company
This favorite spot of ours is in Flathead Valley and Missoula! Visit the town of Lakeside for some truly awesome IPAs. Tamarack Brewing Co. is an excellent option for grabbing a burger and a beer out on the creekside patio or sitting by the fire with a flavorful brew.
Ninepipes Lodge
Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge is a birder’s dream come true. More than 200 species can be seen at this wildlife refuge on the shores of Ninepipe Reservoir including nesting great blue herons and short-eared owls. It’s located along Hwy. 93 between Missoula and Kalispell near Charlo. Afterward, walk over to Ninepipes Lodge where you can eat at the Allentown Restaurant on the property. Along with serving great breakfasts, lunches and dinners, this lovely restaurant with huge windows gives you mesmerizing views of Mount Harding and the Mission Mountains. In a separate building, you’ll find Great Gray Gifts, a store that sells everything from Montana-made jewelry, wild huckleberry jam and leather messenger bags to water bottles and sweatshirts.
The Huckleberry Patch
Located nine miles from the west entrance of Glacier National Park, HUNGRY HORSE, MONTANA claims fame as the wild huckleberry capital of the West. This sweet tart wild berry grows only in moist mountain areas and cannot be commercially grown. Wild berries are not sprayed with chemicals or fertilizers. Berries are hand picked when ripe and processed without artificial colors, flavorings or corn syrup. "Vaccinium" huckleberries are blue-black or blue-reddish, depending upon soil and habitat and grows on a slender shrub 2 - 6 feet high. Berry pickers hike into wilderness areas to secure berries for our cannery. We take great pride in presenting our delicious assortment of wild huckleberry jams, jellies preserves, topping, syrups and pie fillings
Betty's Diner
Our go-to breakfast spot when spending weekends on the lake! With great coffee, outdoor seating, vintage signs and decor, and a classic menu... Betty's is our fave!
Richwine's Burgerville
Richwine’s Burgerville is a local family owned Drive-in restaurant. Richwine’s Burgerville is best known for their 100% hamburger, hand ground, fresh on the premises, hand pressed daily and made to customer specifications. Stop by and get a delicious milkshake and some fries!
Blodgett Creamery Coffee Saloon
Blodgett Creamery Coffee Saloon serves great lattes with various breakfast and lunch items. Plus, they have ice cream! This is where we went the morning of our engagement!
Mrs. Wonderful's Café
Mary Frances Caselli started Mrs. Wonderful in Northwest Montana back in 2009. Mary Frances created her own sea salt blends using fresh herbs from her garden. The combination of fresh organic herbs mixed with French grey Celtic sea salt® raised her culinary skills to a new level and she began a quest to share with others her love of great food, wine and entertaining. After years of sharing her sea salt herbal blends with family and friends, she took her wares to the local farmers market. There, she sells her Mrs. Wonderful salt blends as well as fabulous rustic Italian bread and Polish walnut pastries. The restaurant can be slow for service but they serve delicious dinners and even have a weekly pizza night!
Polson Farmers Market
Open Friday from 9-1pm, the Polson Farmer's Market offers locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, cheese, eggs, honey, jams & jellies, baked goods, bedding plants, perennials, shrubs, veggie & herb starts, hanging baskets, cut flowers, soaps, skin care products, wood working products, jewelry, photography, art, pottery, and many more unique craft items.