Glacier National Park
Bigfork Montana, the gateway to Glacier National Park. Located only 40 Miles from the Marina Cay Resort. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and wildlife that this million acre National Park has to offer. http://www.nps.gov/glac/index.htm
Bigfork, Montana
“One of the 100 Best Getaways for a Vacation or a Lifetime”
From the book entitled, “The Great Towns of American,” David Vokac, West Press, 1998
“Flathead Valley’s golf courses voted #46 of ALL best golf destinations in the world.”
Golf Digest, 2000
“One of the America’s most charming out-of-the-way small towns”
National Geographic’s book, “Guide to Small Town Escapes”, 2000
Bigfork & Lake Activities
STROLL THROUGH THE VILLAGE OF BIGFORK
Visit quaint Boutiques, Art Galleries and Restaurants
MARINA CAY WATERCRAFT RENTALS
Rent any of the following right from the dock at the resort available through Wild Wave Rentals http://www.wildwaverentals.com/ Ski Boats, Pontoons, Personal Water craft, Wakeboards, Vests, Skis, Tubes
LAKE CRUISES
Take a cruise to WildHorse Island for a picnic or hike. Pointer Scenic Cruses operate right out of Bigfork Bay. http://www.travelmt.com/mt_sites_6713_Pointer+Scenic+Cruises.html Special Twilight and Moonlight cruises to your favorite restaurants on the lake.
CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF
The Flathead Valley is home to 9 excellent courses, each with its own unique character. Eagle Bend Golf Club is located 1 mile from the resort and has been rated 5th Best course in Montana by Golfweek's Best Courses for 2008 and Golf Digest's World's Greatest Golf for 2009 - 2010. http://www.eaglebendprivate.com/index.php
BIGFORK SUMMER PLAYHOUSE
The Bigfork Center of Performing Arts is celebrating 51 years of live professional theater. The Broadway productions bring outstanding talent from across the country. This Playhouse has received the Montana Governor Award for the Arts.
www.bigforksummerplayhouse.com
WAYFARERS PARK
Just 3 minutes from the resort, offers picnic area, beach, dock and sunning rocks on Flathead Lake. Perfect for the family or full throttle skier!
SKIING
Whitefish Mountain Ski Area: Located nearby Whitefish, the Big Mountain offers 24 groomed runs on 200 developed acres of Flathead National Forest. The summit elevation is 5200 feet with a vertical drop of 1440 feet. http://skiwhitefish.com/
Blacktail Mountain: Just 30 minutes from Bigfork, due west of Lakeside, Blacktail Mountain offers 1000 acres of National Forest. The summit elevation is 6780 with the longest run of 1.75 miles http://blacktailmountain.com/
Cross Country Skiing: Jewel Basin Bigfork Montana Cross Country Ski Trails http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=SGR028-011
OTHER AREA ACTIVIES
- Big Sky Water Slides - Montana’s Largest Water Park
- Hungry Horse Dam and Reservoir guided tours
- Whitewater rafting and Kayaking www.glacierguides.com
- Horseback riding www.swanmountainoutfitters.com/glacier/
- Fishing –fly, ice and lake charters available
- Glacier Maze Fun Center – Maze, bumper boats, go carts mini, golf http://www.amazingfuncenter.com/
- Mountain Biking mtnmikes@montanasky.com
- Hiking
- Art Galleries & Artist Studio Tours
- The National Bison Range http://www.fws.gov/bisonrange/nbr
- Snowmobiling www.winterwonderlandsports.com
- Dog Sledding
For additional information contact Bigfork Chamber of Commerce www.bigfork.org/bigfork-vistor-information.html
Bigfork Calendar of Annual Events
May
Flathead Cherry Blossom Festival, Annual Whitewater Festival, Farmers Market every Wed & Sat, Taste of Bigfork, Spring Art Walk, Bigfork Summer Playhouse season opens.
June
River bend Outdoor Music Concert series begins every Sunday in Sliters Park.
July 4th
A good old fashion celebration with a parade, children’s carnival, fireworks and food.
August
Bigfork Festival of the Arts. The main street fills with art and artists for the first weekend. Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation Workshop. Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival
September
Bigfork Classic Car Show, Ducks Unlimited Banquet, CFBB Annual Fall Extravaganza and Auction foundation for a better Bigfork
October
Tamarack Time – enjoy the bounties of the harvest
November
Bigfork Art Walk, Turkey Trot
December
Annual Holiday Parade, Christmas in Bigfork Sleigh Rides, Bigfork Theater Christmas Concert.