To Educate, Inspire, Create through the wide variety of art modalities.
We seek to share past and present history and stories as a bridge for connection to the Art-of-Humanity or Cultural Connections.
We serve as a center of events and resources where people of all ages, ethnicity, culture and socioeconomic status connect with one another through appreciation, engagement, interpretation, and creation of the ARTS.
Top to bottom runs for all ages and abilities; glades and terrain park maintained to perfection. Come enjoy the winter.
Daily and evening boat cruises on Flathead Lake aboard the Far West. Available for charters up to 149 passengers from Lakeside Marina.
Ride the 1st and only Alpine coaster in Montana!
An exciting family-fun adventure awaits! Enjoy the beautiful lake views while winding through the trees and over the mountainside in a single or double sled. This year-around attraction lets you take the adventure, experience and speed into your own hands. Action-packed fun for the family and nature lover alike. Buckle up! Get ready to make mountain memories that will last a lifetime!
Open All Year!
Contact us with any questions at info@flatheadlakealpinecoaster.com.
The Glacier Institute runs camps and classes that use education to reconnect people of all ages to the outdoors. We look forward to helping you get the very most out of your visit to Glacier National Park. With so many choices, deciding what to do in Glacier National Park and the Flathead Valley can feel daunting. You shouldn’t have to worry about missing out on incredible hikes, views, and opportunities you didn’t know existed. That's where we come in. The Glacier Institute provides a wide range of guided hikes, camps, and educational programs for all ages and abilities. From personalized hiking tours to kids' camps, and week-long nature courses, we promise to connect you with the natural world like never before and provide you with an experience you’ll never forget.
Since 1983 we’ve helped thirty-five thousand people just like you to learn a new appreciation for the outdoors and experience magnificent scenery on what is sure to be the trip of a lifetime. We believe you deserve to fall in love with the natural world and gain a little extra meaning you can carry with you throughout your life. Come join us to make the most of your trip to Glacier Park and create amazing memories to last a lifetime.
The Glacier Institute Connects You Through:
• Guided Hikes & Tours
• Youth & Summer Camps
• Dozens of Nature Courses
• Personalized Educational Tours
• Custom Group Activities
The Glacier Symphony, Orchestra and Chorale, is one of the most active performing arts organizations in the inner-mountain northwest. Located in Montana’s beautiful Flathead Valley, the symphony produces a yearly Masterworks season of subscription concerts, educational programming for area schools, the family-friendly outdoor Symphony Night at Rebecca Farm, exclusive special events, and the region’s only weeklong classical music series, Festival Amadeus. Join us as we explore the finest in classical music!
About:
The Glacier Symphony, Orchestra and Chorale has its roots in the 1970’s when the Performing Arts Council was formed from a core of music lovers in the Flathead Valley. The Council sponsored recitals and summer concerts in the Valley and later formed The Hockaday Chamber Orchestra, which performed a series of concerts. Glacier Symphony members of this early group included Doug James, Lindy James, and Shauneen and Ray Garner.
This early musical group coalesced in earnest in June 1981 when they continued to rehearse and perform together as the Flathead Valley Chamber Orchestra and Chorale. By 1982, the group had expanded to the size that larger works could be performed, under the direction of the new guest conductor Gordon Johnson, conductor of the Great Falls Symphony. That same year, Gordon was named Music Director, and the name of the group was changed to The Glacier Orchestra and Chorale. Shauneen Garner was the founding Chorale Conductor and Robin Bailey was named Executive Director in 1985.
In 1997, with the hiring of John Zoltek as a full time music director, the growth of the organization expanded rapidly. To reflect its substantial growth and artistic quality, the G.O.C. changed its name to the Glacier Symphony and Chorale in July 2003. In 2004, Amy Smith-Kellogg was hired as Executive Director, followed by Alan Satterlee in 2006. Dr. Jim Stanard was hired as the Chorale Conductor in 2006 following the retirement of Shauneen Garner. Accomplished chorale conductor Dr. Micah Hunter, was hired in 2015 to take over for Dr. Stanard.
Continuing to grow and evolve, with a mission to bring more classical music to the area, John Zoltek’s dream of establishing a week-long classical music festival came to fruition in 2008 with the premier of Festival Amadeus, which celebrated its 12th anniversary in 2019. We ARE Montana’s Festival Orchestra!
Now, with the new name of “Glacier Symphony, Orchestra and Chorale,” we are the most active symphonic organization in the state of Montana, performing up to 24 concerts and events per season, with year-round programming. During our MasterWorks season, we offer a variety of symphonic, holiday pops, guest artist Soloist concerts and chorale concerts from October through February, our February Masquerade Gala Dinner, a regional concert series in April for our Spring Festival, and more. Summer programming includes our outdoor Symphony Night at the Farm concerts at Rebecca Farm, and our unique, weeklong, Festival Amadeus. Interwoven throughout the entire year is our expanding Youth Music Experience (YME) and Wild About Music (WAM) education and outreach programs.
Glacier Symphony attracts audiences from all across Northwest Montana, plus visitors from around the country. World-renown guest artists perform regularly with the Symphony and are delighted to find such an accomplished symphonic organization in our valley. The Symphony will continue to provide diverse programming, combining performing different art forms, such as opera and dance, to enlarge its artistic offerings, enhancing the cultural assets of our community. There is truly something for everyone at YOUR Glacier Symphony!
Grizzly Lanes now open! We feature 20 lanes of bowling, an arcade, and Growlers Bar & Casino. Open bowling available every day. Leagues Monday-Thursday for all ages and ability. Grizzly Glow is Friday and Saturday night beginning at 9p. An energetic and fun night out for the family, birthday party, bachelor/bachelorette party or any other group of friends! Youth leagues now forming! 6 week program begins January 7th, 2022.
Open daily at 11 AM.
We offer exceptional pizza, top quality burgers and many family favorites. Share the Growlers Nacho's with the whole family while bowling or try one of our 8 oz. chuck and brisket Angus burgers served on a Wheat Montana Brioche Bun. VIEW MENU HERE.
Fishing Charters, Wild Horse Island Tours, Pontoon rentals, Ice Fishing Charters on Flathead Lake. Located in Somers Bay! Kids under 11 fish for free!
Hooked On Montana provides guided fishing charters and boat tours on Flathead Lake, Montana. With years of guiding experience and a genuine passion for fishing and people, we guarantee you will have a wonderful trip. Our guides are well known for sharing their enthusiasm and knowledge of fishing with all generations. Hooked on Montana targets Lake Trout, Whitefish, and many other species found in Flathead Lake. We want our clients to enjoy Montana as much as we do. We offer pontoon boat and wave runner rentals right from our docks. Located in Somers Bay we are your first stop at the North end of Flathead Lake.
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From new riders to seasoned pros, Legacy Bike Park offers shuttle lap downhill bike trails designed to maximize both enjoyment and progression. With a growing network of downhill trails and plenty more land set aside for basecamp, pump track, camp sites, parking and community events. Great for families as well as single riders looking for the best trails in Northwest Montana.
LBP offers primitive camping in a wild setting. Think tent sites, picnic tables and a place for a vehicle. More info HERE!
About NFYC
Nestled in a quiet cove at the north end of scenic Flathead Lake, in Somers Montana. North Flathead Yacht Club was formed in 1975, and has grown into the premier sailing venue in Montana. With many active fleets including 4 PHRF fleets and several One design fleets. NFYC has an active Junior sailing program in both Opti’s and Lasers. Currently we are limited to by size and facilities to 140 active family memberships, NFYC provides an excellent opportunity for sailors to experience competitive racing in one of the most scenic venues in the world.
North Flathead Yacht Club is a private sailing club whose facilities are open to members only. We do not rent boats, lease slips, or allow launching to non-members. See our membership page if you wish to become a member.
Please visit our website for regatta and event information HERE.