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The Flathead Valley and Northwest MontanaNorthwest Montana is one of the most beautiful parts of North America and the Flathead Valley is close to everything Northwest Montana has to offer.. The diverse scenery and recreational activities available makes this land a place everyone should someday visit. The following is a brief explanation of some of the sites and activities that should be enjoyed by all. Flathead Lake Flathead Lake is sometimes referred to by some as the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River. The Recreational opportunities are many including boating, fishing, water skiing, scuba diving, canoeing. And the surrounding area has some of the best hunting in the Northwest. This beautiful lake also provides fine camping opportunities and if you need a camper, slide in pickup camper, RV, or pop up tent camper, visit Montana Recreation Station in Columbia Falls, MT. The Flathead River The Flathead River is a winding major waterway in Northwest Montana's Flathead Valley. The river enjoys the purity of Northern streams and fresh water fishing for trout. Spring and summer also draws people for the best of White Water Rafting and canoeing and kayaking. The middle Fork of the Flathead being some of the best for rafting. Rafts can be rented from Montana Recreation Station in Columbia Falls, Montana if you do not bring one with you. Bob Marshall Wilderness What can anyone say about the Bob Marshall Wilderness other than beautiful or fantastic. You need to visit and spend a week or two to get any idea of what is here. Fresh water trout fishing in the summer and bear, elk or deer hunting is the fall. Again Montana Recreation Station can help you with your rental needs. Glacier National Park Glacier National Park, sometimes just called Glacier Park by some is considered part of The Flathead Valley. When in Glacier Park you can park your RV or camp trailer in one of their very nice camp areas and of course if you want to just drive up and rent your camper, slide in pickup camper, pop up tent camper, come to Montana Recreation Station, less than 20 mile from Glacier National Park in Columbia Falls. Waterton Park Waterton Park is just across the border in Canada. It is actually a continuation of the same park area as Glacier National Park in the United States. Another beautiful area, you might want to take an extra few days to explore Waterton also. The best place to rent your RV, camper trailer or pickup camper is still at Montana Recreation Station a short jaunt from Waterton. Columbia Falls Columbia Falls is a small town a very short distance from Glacier National Park and of course, home of Montana Recreation Station. Columbia Falls is considered as the "Gateway to Glacier National Park" and is located right next to the Flathead River and close to Flathead Lake, Bob Marshall Wilderness and Waterton National Park making this the perfect place to rent all your recreational needs. We can help you with fishing gear, river drift boats, canoes, float tubes, river rafts and fishing gear. And in the winter we rent snowmobiles and provide snowmobile tours of Northwest Montana's winter wonderland. Whitefish Whitefish Montana is a ski and summer resort area close to Columbia Falls. Whitefish is considered the home of The Big Mountain or just Big Mountain, a nationally acclaimed ski resort. Again the Whitefish area provides some fine boating possibilities on Whitefish Lake and some great snowmobiling. Be sure to stop by Montana Recreation Station in Columbia Falls, just about 10 miles from Whitefish to rent your summer or winter vacation needs. The Big Mountain The Big Mountain or some just refer to it as Big Mountain is one of the top ski areas in the United States. Always expanding and improving its slopes, Big Mountain has something for every skier. Snowmobile trails are also available in the Big Mountain area. Be sure to stop by in Columbia Falls first at Montana Recreation Station to rent your snowmobile. Kalispell Kalispell, Montana is the commercial center of the Flathead Valley. Kalispell has major shopping area like the Kalispell Regional Mall, Home Depot, Wallmart, Shopco and many others as well as many smaller shops. Kalispell shopping is close to most of the camp and recreation area. It is worth the trip from Kalispell to Columbia Falls (about 15 miles) to rent your recreational needs from Montana Recreation Station. Much has been said about hunting, fishing, rafting, boating, snowmobiling, skiing, camping etc. A real surprise is the nine championship golf courses in the Flathead Valley. So you can golf in the morning and go rafting in the afternoon. We even have some times in the spring when you can ski in the morning and golf in the afternoon. And to help you with all of your recreational plans, come to Montana Recreation Station and rent what you need from us!
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