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Whitefish blends small-town charm with big-mountain adventure. Perched on the shore of Whitefish Lake and near the entrance of Glacier National Park, this year-round destination is built around a love for the outdoors, winter brings skiing and snowboarding, summer brings hiking, biking, scenic lift rides, zip lines, and watersports. Downtown is packed with locally owned restaurants, cozy cafés, breweries, and shops, with plenty lodging and live music as well.

Great place to spend a night or two whether you're riding the Divide or any other adventure, the host is super friendly and knowledgeable about the area (he's a ranger in Glacier Park). Lots of ride options from Polebridge, Bowman Lake or the Inside Road to Apgar are really spectacular, Glacier is one of the coolest places in the US, spend some time.

Despite this lake's glacier-fed nature, the area gets warm enough for there to be a designated swimming area at this little sandy beach. There's also a shade area, gazebos, picnic tables and docks.

Just outside Glacier National Park, the historic Polebridge Mercantile has delighted visitors since 1914. Cyclists and hikers are rewarded with a complimentary pastry upon arrival. The Merc's signature huckleberry bear claws, baked fresh daily, can be enjoyed with sandwiches, coffee, and a selection of Montana-made goods.

This area has a rewarding view over Skyles Lake. From this angle, the lake looks like the shape of a heart. The lake has lots of types of fish, like largemouth bass, northern pike, and yellow perch.

This trail system, with over 25,000 miles of trails, has repurposed old railroads into trails throughout the US. This section passes by several ponds and a creek, offering a peaceful journey.

As you make your way along the road you will see Lake McDonald. The park's largest lake at nearly 500 feet deep and ten miles long. The towering peaks surrounding the lake tell tales of glaciers sculpting even the most resilient rock. These glaciers not only formed the expansive "u-shaped" valley where Lake McDonald resides but also carved smaller hanging valleys, creating waterfalls accessible via numerous hiking trails.

A swimmable, fishable outcrop on Whitefish Lake. A good turn around spot for cyclists heading back along the lake into the town of Whitefish.