Created in 1910, Glacier National Park provides over one million acres of habitat and protection for a wonderful variety of wildlife and wildflowers. Historic lodges preserve the ambience of nineteenth century travel for twentieth century visitors.Glacier National Park Tours are available along the historic Going-To-The-Sun Highway in 1936 Red Jammer Coaches. A narrated circle tour details the history of the glaciers, major mountain peaks, climate zones, wildlife, flora and mountain lore. Choose from any of these circle tours: Logan Pass, Rising Sun, St. Mary and Many Glacier. It would take more space then we are capable of displaying here to describe this attraction. We suggest that you visit http://www.nps.gov/glac/home.htmfor more information.

If you visit Whitefish make sure to plan a stop at "The Great Northern Brewing Company". Here you will meet Kevin Guercio the "Minister of Lager, Sultan of Suds, Chieften of Cheeriness". He is the "Tender of the Bar" at the Great Northern Brewing Companies tasting room, which is open daily from 12:00 noon until 6:00 PM in the summer. Here you may taste test (up to four) samples of this fantastic beer! We told you Whitefish was a friendly place! Stop bye,enjoy, and tell your friends when you will be there so that they can see you, at the bar, with your friends, on "The Great Northern Brewing Companies Web Cam".

Whitefish and Flathead Lakes are the largest natural freshwater lakes west of the Mississippi encompassing over 3,300 acres. Lake cruises, sailing, sea kayaking and a variety of rental boats are available. The waters are abundant with native Cuttroat, Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Whitefish, Pike, and Kokanee Salmon. Fishing Licenses are required and fly fishing lessons can be arranged. Charter boat fishing for one to five people for full or half day trips are also available, including gear. Or, you could spend the day relaxing on one of the public beaches and enjoying a swim in the crystal clear water.

Hiking. Find yourself surrounded by nature, enjoying a hearty lunch amidst awe-inspiring vistas. Learn about the natural history, human influences and wildlife as you traverse the "Crown of the Continent." Day hikes, hike and horseback or overnight guided treks of up to five nights ending the day next to a campfire and a delightful meal are available.

Cycling: Mountain Biking and road touring are popular activities for locals and visitors alike. Big Mountain's Bike Academy offers more than 20 miles of single-track trails and lift access for bikes.

Whitewater Rafting. The most invigorating way to explore the Middle Fork of the Flathead River along the southern border of the Park. Your guide swiftly maneuvers the raft through Class II and Class III rapids. Departures include half-day, full day with lunch or an evening riverside BBQ cookout. Great full day combinations, such as half-day horseback riding with a half-day of whitewater rafting, or a half-day of guided hiking in Glacier National Park then half-day of whitewater rafting. Multi-overnight combinations are also available.

Horseback Riding. Celebrate the wonders of nature by horseback. The high country rides explore the trails of Glacier National Park, the Bob Marshall Wilderness and the Flathead National Forest. Step into the saddle and experience the Old West, on an hour guided trail ride, half-day ride, full-day ride, breakfast ride, lunch ride or a 5-day wilderness pack trip.

Boat Cruises. Narrated boat cruises are available in the Park on Lake McDonald, St. Mary and in Many Glacier on the Swiftcurrent and Josephine Lakes. If you're early, join a special cruise for hikers to Grinnell Glacier with a Ranger-Naturalist leading the way. On Flathead Lake enjoy a Brunch Cruise, wine and cheese on a sailing sloop or tour the shoreline around Wild Horse Island. Rent ski boats, jetskis or pontoon boats for a day on your own.

Chuckwagon Dinner Ride getaways for a taste of the Old West and an evening of family fun. An all-you-can-eat western BBQ is served up in a backwoods tent camp while you're entertained by some knee-slapping music, tales of the pioneers and the valley history. Another choice is a ranch house BBQ with a live western music show.

Indian Reservation Tours. The Blackfeet, Plains, Salish, Kootenai and Pend d'Orielle Native American Indians share Reservation perspective of the the area's original peoples. See the picturesque St. Ignatius Catholic Mission and the National Bison Range. Follow the power politics behind the Kerr Dam and visit the preserved buffalo jump sites, the tipi rings, trading posts, museums, sacred sites, old Agency and the Blackfeet Indian Ranch. Visit the Bob Scriver and the John Clark Memorial Art Museums. Both Reservations offer half-day and full-day tours by appointment only.

Kayaking. Capture the beauty of Flathead Lake by sea kayak and explore the many islands and its wildlife. The motion of paddling is gentle, comfortable and very stable in the long sleek frame. Feast on a Sunday Brunch in a secluded cove or a full moon special departure with a moolit meal. Inflatable and hard shell whitewater kayaks are available on guided trips or rentals on your own.