Flathead Lake

Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake in the western United States. Its major tributaries are the Flathead and Swan Rivers. Numerous small streams flow directly into the lake at its shoreline, particularly on the wetter East Shore. Kerr Dam is located at the outlet of Flathead Lake in Polson. Regulations of outflow by the dam maintain the lake level between 2,883 and 2,893 feet above sea level.

Flathead Valley

The Flathead Valley encompasses the towns of Kalispell, Bigfork, Lakeside, Whitefish and Columbia Falls and plays host to eight golf courses within a 45 minute drive, two ski resorts, 200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, indoor and outdoor tennis, swimming, health facilities, and world class hunting and fishing. 

The entire Flathead Valley is connected to all major global business centers through state-of-the-art technology including fiber optic phone cable, satellite, and Internet service providers. Kalispell Regional Medical Center was named by Newsweek magazine as one of the Top 100 hospitals in America. The healthcare system in the valley offers 2 facilities, 911 services, and emergency helicopter service. Elderly Care includes a VA administration home, free medical transportation, hospice care, and two different homecare agencies. Glacier Park International Airport just completed a $12 million expansion. Airlines servicing this area include Delta, Northwest, Horizon, and Big Sky. 

The Flathead Valley truly is a tourism, recreation and retirement Mecca.