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Big Fork sits on a protected bay at the mouth of the Swan River, which flows into Flathead Lake. It is a picturesque and charming town that today blends art galleries, sidewalk cafes, fine restaurants, a 27-hole golf course, top-notch repertory theater and unique shops and boutiques into a year-round delight. It's mix of uptown refinements next door to untamed wilderness appeals to visitors and residents alike. (FROM: 101 Things to do in the Flathead and Northwest Montana, (Daily Interlake Summer 2005: Explore Bigfork, page 2) |
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Columbia Falls is "The Gateway to Glacier National Park". It offers a variety of recreational activities such as the Big Sky Waterslide, beautiful golf courses and summer concerts in Marantette Park. Located only 10 miles from North American RV Park. |
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Essex lies just east of Glacier National Park on U.S. 2 and is home to the historic Izaak Walton Inn. Goat Lick, which is 2½ miles east of Essex, is where goats and other animals enjoy a natural salt lick on cliffs overlooking the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. The best months of the year to see the goats is said to be in June or July where as many as 75 at a time might appear. |
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Hungry Horse is home to one of the nation's largest dams - the Hungry Horse Dam. Hungry Horse was named when two horses used for logging the area wandered off one severe winter. The horses were found a month later, all scraggly and hungry. Located only 5 miles from North American RV Park. |
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Kalispell also known as the "Hub of the Valley", lies just 9 miles north of Flathead Lake, which is the largest natural freshwater lake this side of the Mississippi. Kalispell is the 7th largest city in Montana. Located within 25 minutes of North American RV Park. |
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Polebridge is an isolated community named for the log bridge that connects the North Fork Road in Glacier National Park to Highway 486, over the Flathead River. This resort community primarily consists of the Polebridge Mercantile, known for the tastiest pastries and sandwiches around, and the Northern Lights Saloon. (FROM: visitmt.com) |
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West Glacier is located at the west entrance of Glacier National Park, at the junction of U.S. 2 and the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Here you will find the West Glacier post office, the historic Belton Depot and Belton Chalet, gift shops, and a golf course. Only 5 minutes from North American RV Park. |
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Whitefish is the home of the Big Mountain Ski & Summer Resort and Whitefish Lake. Some of the many activities here are fishing, golf, hiking, mountain biking, skiing and "walking in the treetops". Located only 19 miles from North American RV Park. |