The last watering hole we mentioned was the sobering kind. The kind that makes you think twice and stirs up your fear, and makes you wish you hadn’t boasted about how you would “jump off a little bridge” on the car ride. I hope it was worth the adrenaline. It usually is. But since you did so well yesterday, how about finding your way to the other kind of watering hole. Hucklberry Macaroons are a MUST HAVE. (Above) Tonight, head to one of Glacier Park’s lesser known intere

Now that you’ve expressed some of your deeper feelings through the cathartic destruction of clay targets, you probably want to do something a little less...extreme. That said, I’m guessing you don’t want to read a book. How about something in the middle? We recommend heading back to Big Fork. On Highway 35, just South of town, you’ll find a concrete bridge spanning the spot where the Swan River enters Flathead Lake. Nearby, you’ll find a parking lot. Do you see where this

Although Montana is close to Canada, and has often been mistaken for South Canada by people from other places in the world, it is indeed part of The United States of America. And proud of it. Not many countries in the world start with “The,” and so you generally know that a country is pretty great when it does. Photo courtesy of Greg Jaren So to commemorate living in one of those rare and powerful countries, and more specifically, one of the most beautiful states in said co

Historically speaking, Wednesday is a day of passion and inspiration. So with that in mind, and if you’re in the area, we recommend that you head to Swan Lake, just South of Bigfork. And no, it’s not just another lake. The coolest thing about the Northwest region of the state is that each of the many lakes that exist there are unique, and offer a different experience. At just ten miles long, Swan Lake is small in comparison to its’ neighbors. But perhaps that is the great

If Montana be your goal, and indeed it must be, Then set aside your worries, and let your heart be Open to the possibilities of space and big sky, A ski pass, a horse, and a job with no tie. Take your savings, your dreams, your hopes, your prayers, And come to the land of cows, and cougars, and bears. The moms in the bar will love you the right way, they’ll rub your sore shoulders from the hard work day, And the barman will smile when he sees your big grin, He’ll feed you a w

Today, go turtle hunting in the Flathead River. There’s talk of big’uns out there. Gather the kids, get some nets and graham crackers for bait (turtles love graham crackers), and hit the shores of the mighty Flathead. This should provide enough entertainment for many days, so I’ll leave it at that. Enjoy! #Montana #WhattodoinMontana #Relocate2Montana #RelocatingtoMontana #FlatheadLake #Turtles #Hunting

Alright, that’s enough with the beer. Er, the breweries. It’s easy to take that over the line, especially when they can serve all day, and they show NFL games on Sunday, and the view is Flathead Lake, and the beer is really good. I’m not saying you did that; far from it. I bet you had a responsible two craft beers to accompany a plate of homemade nachos. But, switch it up anyway. Today, head to Eagle Bend, the premiere golf course of not only the Flathead Region, but pro

I’m taking a step out of my box as writer and taking up residence as a fortune teller. And I predict that your yesterday at the Great Northern has led you to believe that another day of enjoying clear, lakeside views is in order. And I agree completely. Move from Whitefish and head South to the Northern shores of Flathead lake, which is, as we’ve mentioned, the largest and most pristine natural lake in Montana. If you follow this prophecy, what you’ll find is the Flathead

After all the hiking and adventuring, there is a good chance that your legs are burning, filled with lactic acid, worn and shaky from having to run from the bear whose berries you were picking. We mentioned the bear spray, but running is a good option as well. Either way, you're probably tired. So we suggest finding your way to the Great Northern Brewing Company, in downtown Whitefish. The three story structure, which was founded in 1994, is the premiere watering hole in W

‘Tis the season for huckleberries. And that’s not a secret. Northwest Montana is well known for the abundance of huckleberries that grace the high alpine mountainsides through the late summer months. And while you may be competing with the Grizzly bears for the juiciest, if you wander off any trail in the area, you’ll likely have great luck. But, uh, bring your pepper spray. Even though bears can eat ants, they prefer berries. We suggest taking the short trip to Swan Lak