Blog Glaciermt

Glacier Country operates as the official Western Montana travel and tourism blog—a curated guide to living, working, and playing across Glacier Country. Based in Missoula with a mailing address at PO Box 17631, Missoula, MT 59808-7631, this resource is written and maintained by Montana-obsessed adventurers who know the region inside and out.

The blog covers everything from seasonal events and family vacations to hidden gems and mountain moments across Western Montana. With over 1 million acres of terrain in Glacier National Park alone—plus towering peaks, cascading waterfalls, wild meadows and sparkling waters—the region offers year-round exploration opportunities.

• •Winter Coverage includes:
• •Events & Festivals: Brash Winter Rodeo (Kalispell, January-March), Frosty the Brewfest (January 24), Whitefish Winter Carnival (February 6-8), Cabin Fever Days (February 13-15), Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (February 13-19), Big Sky Documentary Film Festival (February 13-22), Whitefish Skijoring (February 14-15), Snow Joke Half Marathon (February 28), Winter Brewfest in Missoula (February 28), Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival (March 12-13), and Cloverfest (March 14)
• •Winter Activities: Downhill skiing at seven ski areas including Whitefish Mountain Resort and Lookout Pass; cross-country skiing on 30+ kilometers of groomed trails; dog sledding through Base Camp Bigfork and Dog Sledding Adventures; snowshoeing in Glacier National Park and throughout the region; sleigh rides at Bar W Guest Ranch, Double Arrow Lodge, and Clydesdale Outpost; fat biking on groomed routes like Beaver Lake Trailhead; Sno-Go rentals through Montana E-Bikes; and soaking at Quinn's Hot Springs Resort in Paradise
• •Indoor Winter Experiences: A-to-Z guide covering breweries (30+ across the region), film festivals, galleries, museums, restaurants, and shops

The blog covers communities throughout Western Montana and Glacier Country, including: - Missoula area: Downtown events, Zootown Arts Community Center, Winter Brewfest, Big Sky Documentary Film Festival - Flathead Valley: Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Polson - Mountain towns: Seeley Lake, Hamilton, Libby, Eureka, Ovando, Stevensville, Thompson Falls, Yaak, Martin City, Huson, Charlo, Alberton - Glacier National Park: Trail access, winter activities, seasonal road conditions

The blog highlights specific venues including: - Dining: Allentown Restaurant (Charlo), Front Porch Dewey Burger + Fish Co. (Eureka), Lolo Creek Steakhouse, Trixi's Antler Saloon (Ovando) - Breweries & Bars: SunRift Beer Company (Kalispell), The Clubhouse Birdies 'n Brews (Kalispell golf simulators), The Dirty Soda Saloon (Eureka), Yaak Tavern Restaurant and Bar - Arts & Culture: Dick Idol Gallery (Whitefish), Glacier Art Museum (Kalispell), Sunflower Gallery (Thompson Falls), Northwest Montana History Museum, Whitefish Theatre Company - Recreation & Unique Experiences: Hank's Hatchets Axe Throwing (Whitefish), Pin & Cue bowling (Whitefish), Kehoe's Agate Shop (Bigfork), The Hat Edit (Stevensville), Xplorer Maps (Missoula) - Lodging: Bitterroot River Inn (Hamilton), Venture Inn (Libby), Running Horse Inn (Huson), LOGE Glacier (Essex with 30+ km groomed trails), Jewel Basin Yurt near Bigfork

Phone: 1.800.338.5072 Mailing Address: PO Box 17631, Missoula, MT 59808-7631 Website: Glaciermt.com

Subscribers can access: - Blog newsletter for insider tips - Ski area snow reports - Road condition updates - Free travel guides - Social media updates (#GlacierMT) - B2B resources for tour operators and meetings/conventions planning - Film production coordination information

The blog emphasizes responsible outdoor recreation through "know before you go; plan ahead; play it safe; leave no trace; tread lightly; and help build an inclusive outdoors."

Beyond Western Montana, Glacier Country also covers: - Central Montana - Missouri River Country - Southeast Montana - Southwest Montana - Yellowstone Country

The blog connects visitors to related regional tourism sites and provides comprehensive information about seasonal activities, new restaurants and accommodations, museums, performing arts, family vacations, and everything needed to plan a complete Western Montana experience.