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Flathead Lake State Park
There are a variety of fun things to do at Flathead Lake State Park,
which is located in northwest Montana between Polson and Kalispell.
The park is made up of six separate units around the lake, including
Wild Horse Island, Big Arm, Finley Point, Wayfarers, West Shore, and
Yellow Bay. Each unit offers unique forms of recreation, wildlife
viewing, and adventure. With the beautiful Mission Mountain Range to
the east and Glacier National Park about 40 miles to the north,
Flathead Lake offers one of the most scenic vacation spots in the
West.
Located in the heart of the 100-mile-long Flathead Valley, the lake
offers activities for the entire family. Camping, fishing, swimming,
boating, and water sports are favorite summer activities; ice
fishing and ice-skating are popular in the winter. Some other
activities in the Flathead Lake area include concerts, festivals,
skiing, snowmobiling, and horseback riding. Outfitters and resorts
offer fishing guides, hiking and mountain bike adventures, and other
exciting activities. If you like white-water rafting, there are
several guides and rentals available. The local rivers are excellent
for white water, some having class 2 and class 3 rapids.
The history of Flathead Lake began about 12,000 years ago. The
glaciers of the last Ice Age carved the lakebed into the face of the
earth. The deepest part of the lake, Yellow Bay, can reach a depth
of 370 feet. Flathead Lake, sometimes called 'The Jewel of the
Northwest', has 200 square miles of surface area. The shore is 185
miles long. It is the largest body of fresh water between the
Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean, stretching 28 miles long
and 16 miles at its widest point.
Human activity at Flathead Lake dates back at least 5,000 years. The
Salish, Kootenai, and the Pend d' Orielle tribes came from the
Pacific Northwest to live near Flathead Lake long ago. The Salish
made their living by hunting deer and other animals, and by
gathering bitteroot, camas root and berries. During the 1700's, the
Shoshone, a Plains Tribe, introduced the Kootenai to horses. Once
the tribe had horses, they hunted buffalo. Lewis and Clark met the
tribe in 1805. Salish that lived east of the divide were called
"Flatheads" by European settlers. You can learn more about these
tribes by visiting The Peoples Center, about 8 miles south of
Polson.
You have probably heard of the Loch Ness Monster, but did you know
that people have reported sightings of a Flathead Monster for over
one hundred years? Well, they have, and in 1955, one was caught. It
turned out to be a 181-pound white sturgeon. The monster has been
preserved and can now be found in the Polson- Flathead Historical
Museum. Polson is located, on a bay at the south of Flathead Lake.
The town has rich in history, which can be explored, at the museum.
Polson also has several golf courses and parks.
The area around Flathead Lake is as vast and beautiful as the lake
itself. The drive along the east shore is a visual delight. The
Salish Mountain Range, Flathead Mountain Range and the Mission
Mountain Range guard the lake on three sides. East of the Mission
Mountains is the magnificent Bob Marshal Wilderness. (Wilderness
areas are unique, and there are special rules that apply to them.
For example, motorized vehicles are not allowed in wilderness
areas.) There are wonderful hiking trails and plenty of places to go
rock climbing.
The source of Flathead Lake is the Flathead River. In the spring,
bull trout and cutthroats travel up river to lay their eggs in small
tributary streams that feed the Middle and North Forks. Whitefish
begin their spawning runs in the autumn. Some say that fishing is
actually better in the river than in the lake.
Some species found in the forests around Flathead Lake are
endangered. This means that if conditions remain the same, the
animal may no longer exist. Some endangered and protected species
that you might see in the Flathead areas are gray wolves, grizzly
bears, bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and the American white
pelican. Scientist's rank species protected or endangered according
to how many they are able to find. They also study how many
offspring the animals are able to raise in their wild habitat.
The top game fish in Flathead Lake are kokanee, bull trout,
cutthroat, and lake trout or macknaw. These species maintain their
numbers by natural reproduction. The lake holds the state record for
lake trout (42 pounds) and bull trout (26 pounds).
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Flathead Lake Biological Station
The Flathead Lake Biological Station is a state-of-the-art ecological research and education center located in the Rocky Mountains near Glacier National Park.
Mack Days
The first Mack Days event occurred in the fall of 2002, arising out of the need to restore balance to the Flathead Lake fishery caused by the continually increasing population of lake trout. These events represent a new approach to fisheries management that strives to directly involve the angling public in shaping the fish community. The success of the events continues to grow, and we commend the angler's for their part in this success. Anglers harvested over 7000 lake trout in the spring 2005 event. While this was a record high level, it is still insufficient to significantly reduce the lake trout population in Flathead Lake. It is important to continue to build these events and maintain them in the future-Barry Hansen, CSKT Fisheries Biologist.
The Polson Country Club
Experience 'Montana golf' the way you imagine it should be...yhe way it is at Polson Country Club. Open to the public since 1936, our twenty-seven breathtaking holes boast spectacular lake and mountain views that comprise the only golf course with fairways adjacent to the shores of the Flathead Lake.
Princess Cruises
The KwaTaqNuk Marina is your one-stop source for all of your boating and fishing supply needs. You'll find our store on the shores of Flathead Lake, in the beautiful Polson Bay. Come in today to stock up on everything you need while you're on the water.
Harbor View Property Management
Harbor View Property Management offers complete property management. We have comprehensive programs to manage your vacation rental or monthly rental. Perhaps, you just need us to keep an eye on your second home. We customize our services to tailor fit your unique needs.
Bayside Property Management
Whether you need a place to stay for a fun-filled week or you have chosen to relocate to our beautiful community, Bayside Property Management is your ideal choice for Professional Full-Service Rentals, Vacation Rentals, & Property Management.
Coastal Hideaways
"Bear Harbor Resort" on Flathead Lake. Lake front condo 3 + 2 available year round, ground floor unit.
Furnished vacation rentals or corporate housing available year round. Please visit our website.
S and K Marina, Inc.
S & K Marina is committed to being a full-service marina company by raising
the standards for marina facilities and providing the boating community with quality service, excellent performance and new opportunities for enjoyment.
Big Sky Pro-Racing Association
The purpose of forming the Big Sky Pro-Racing Association (Rocky Mountain Stocks)was simply to establish an association that will abide by a set of easy to understand, affordable rules that will be strictly enforced. With that premise in mind, BSPRA shal
The Big 100
The All New KIBG welcomes you to the biggest hits of all time. Broadcasting from Big Fork Montana at 100.7, The Big 100 brings the music you remember. Tune in today to hear the biggest hits of all time!
750 KERR
Tune in 750 KERR every morning to hear the latest award winning news coverage of the KERR News Department and the best of the new and gold country music hits. Local Sports are right here in KERR Country. Join Rich and the crew with Polson Pirates Sports brought to you locally by our dedicated sponsors.
Power 92 Rocks
Welcome to the hottest new website online! Power 92 Rocks the Mission Valley with the classic rock-n-roll you grew up with and the newest metal beign created.
Flathead Raft Company
Whether you are looking for whitewater rafting, kayaking, scenic rafting or sea kayaking in the tranquility of a mountain lake, the Flathead Raft Company® has an adventure waiting for you.
Mission Valley Speedway
Mission Valley Speedway is located in Western Montana, at the south tip of Flathead Lake (The largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi) and at the base of the Mission Range of the Rocky Mountains. Directions are just north of Pablo, 1 and 1/4 miles west of US 93 on Reservoir Road-turn at the 55 and 1/2 mile mark of US 93.
The Lake House Grill
The Lake House Grill is intended to be a nice addition to the food, beverage, and gaming industry serving Polson and the south end of Flathead Lake. Its location along scenic East Shore Route with incredible views of Flathea
Arrowhead RV Park & Marina
Located on the radiant shores of Flathead Lake in friendly Western Montana, Arrowhead RV Park is home to some of the best fishing and outdoor recreational activities in North America. Plan on spending a few days to explore Flathead Lake; we have boat rentals at our marina and Wild Horse Island State Park is only a short distance away. Other nearby attractions include the National Bison Range, Glacier National Park, Nine Pipes Wildlife Refuge, natural hot springs, golf courses, white water rafting, lake cruises, museums, mountain biking, hiking and summer theatre.
Dayton Yacht Harbour
Located off Highway 93 on the west shore of Flathead Lake just 29 miles south of Kalispell and 20 miles north of Polson, Dayton Yacht Harbour offers excursions, sailing lessons, sailboat rentals, new and used sailboats for sale, summer slips and winter dry storage and West Marine Chandelry. Months of operation are May through October with Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday receiving a regular schedule of lessons in the mornings with shop hours of 1 to 6 p.m., afternoons.
Big Mountain Resort
Located in the old railroad town of Whitefish, just 60 miles south of the Canadian border, Big Mountain caters to skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels.
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
Our instructors and coaches are certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors. They excel at creating a learning environment filled with fun, safety, and improvement. No matter what age, gender, or ability you are, we can help your skiing and snowboarding to improve.
Mission Valley Aquatics
Mission Valley Aquatics is a Lake County based non-profit organization committed to raising money to design, construct, and operate an indoor swimming facility for the Mission Valley Community. Their vision is to provide a state-of-the-art aquatics facil
Mission Mountain Winery
Mission Mountain Winery is a family owned winery located on the West Shore of Flathead Lake (the largest natural fresh water lake west of the Mississippi), in Dayton Montana. There is even access to the winery by boat. It is the first Bonded Winery in the state of Montana. The initial Vineyard was started twentyfour years ago and the Winery's first vintage was 1984.
Glacier Park International Airport
Currently serving Northwest Montana, the Flathead Valley, including Bigfork, Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Libby, Polson and Glacier National Park
The People's Center
The People's Center exists to provide public education on aspects of traditional lifestyles and histories of the Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d'Oreille people as sanctioned by tribal Elders and the Culture Committees.
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The Hockaday Museum of Art is pleased to announce its 2006
exhibit and event schedule.
2006 Exhibits
Crown of the Continent – The Glacier National Park Gallery
(Permanent Exhibition)
This permanent exhibition captures the nostalgia and
grandeur of Glacier National Park that today still attracts so
many artists seeking to portray its greatness. It features
works by significant authors, photographers, and painters as
well as Park collectibles, including vintage maps and
hand-tinted photographs. While artists change from time to
time, the exhibit always features the art and culture of
Glacier National Park. The current installation exhibits works
from the Museum’s permanent collection as well as some
long-term loans. Artists include Winold Reiss, Ralph Earl
DeCamp, Joe Scheurle, Fred Kiser, T.J. Hileman, Roland Reed,
John Clarke, Thomas English, Joe Abbrescia, along with James
Willard Schultz, George Bird Grinnell, Mary Roberts Rinehart
and many others.
Paint Outside the Lines: Montana Impressionists (January 10
through March 17)
When viewing the Impressionist works of Terry Mimnaugh,
Bye Bitney, Linda Tippetts, Carolyn Anderson, Tara Moore and
Marnell Brown, it is hard to believe that when the European
Impressionists first exhibited their paintings in the 1870s,
art critics ridiculed the movement and the general public
expressed outrage upon seeing such radical artistic
techniques. Eventually, Impressionist paintings were viewed as
highly valued masterpieces, and today have become unrivalled
in their popular appeal. Drawn together by a common desire to
bring a new kind of realism to painting, Impressionists
astonished their contemporaries with their revolutionary
treatment of color and light. Sunlight and dappled water, the
evanescent atmosphere of outdoor scenes and fleeting moments
in everyday life characterized their work. The Hockaday Museum
is pleased to open a fine exhibition featuring six Montana
Impressionists who, like their European predecessors, dare to
depart from traditional painting styles and “Paint Outside the
Lines.”
Historical Photographs of the Flathead by Herman
Schnitzmeyer (1880-1939) (January 10 through March 17)
Herman Schnitzmeyer (1880-1939) is noted for making a
homestead claim on Wild Horse Island around 1910. He came to
the Flathead Valley primarily as a homesteader and secondly as
a photographer. He had been a commercial photographer in
Illinois, where he was born in 1880. Today he is known for
documenting noteworthy events in the Flathead and Mission
Valleys including several scenes from the Flathead Lake
steamboat era, Teah T. Maroney’s first float plane flight from
Flathead Lake, and Mr. Frank M. Kerr at the groundbreaking
ceremony for the Kerr Dam. His artistic photographs captured
the majesty of the scenery around Flathead Lake and the
Mission Mountain Range. Schnitzmeyer eventually sold his Wild
Horse Island claim and moved to Polson where he later opened a
studio but his doors were often locked due to the freelance
work assignments he did for the Northern Pacific Railroad,
which allowed him to travel the northwest.
Flathead Valley Art Educators (January 10 through March 8)
This third annual show features the fine works of
artists/teachers from around the Flathead Valley who are in
our area schools teaching the next generation of artists.
Educators so often get wrapped up in teaching the subject of
art that they have little time and creative energy to devote
to their own work. This exhibition gives these wonderful
artists an opportunity to showcase their work. Artists include
Flathead High School:Lavonne Burgard, Jemina Farbstein, Wes
Hines, Sara Nelson, Linda Tutvedt; Columbia Falls High School:
Brooke Nelson, Ken Sharr; Whitefish High School: Lonnie
Collinsworth; Bigfork High School: Sara Taylor; Flathead
Valley Community College: Charles Davis, Janet Fischer, James
Flaherty, Susan Guthrie, Peter Hertlein, Karen Kolar, Karen
Leigh, Chesna McNeil, Marvin Messing, Sara Nelson, John
Rawlings.
Children's Art Show (March 23 through April 25)
This annual show highlights works by area elementary
school students and students from Hockaday Museum classes.
New Artists (March 23 through April 25)
Each year the Hockaday Museum hosts an exhibition that
focuses on the up and coming young artists attending our local
high schools. This New Artists exhibit is a testament not only
to the outstanding level of instruction art students are
receiving in our local schools, but also to the natural talent
inherent in young students. This show is always a wonderful
treat to view the new ideas that have come from these creative
young minds.
Sacred Stones: Continued Exploration (March 24 through April
29)
This exhibition highlights the ceramic works of John
Rawlings. Rawlings was born in London, and moved to Australia,
when he was four. When he was 29, he left for Mexico, to
attend The University of Guanajuato in San Miguel de Allende.
Upon graduation, he taught at the same university before
packing up to move to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in
South Dakota, to teach art courses at Ogallala Community
College, and at Red Cloud High School. From there, he went to
Northwest Community College in Powell, Wyoming for three
years, and then moved on to The University Alaska Southeast -
Sitka Campus, for 7 years. Finally, he came to the Valley in
1989, with the intent to build his family a home in the woods.
He did that - from scratch. He also began teaching part-time
for Flathead Valley Community College in Bigfork and
Whitefish. He then became half-time, and has been a full-time
art instructor since 1987.
Hockaday 5th Annual Benefit Auction of Miniatures and More
(May 5 through silent auction on May 19)
This invitational exhibit culminates in a silent auction
of miniatures (works 9 x 12 or smaller) in a variety of
mediums by some of the finest artists from Montana and the
West to benefit the Hockaday Museum. The evening of the
auction, the Museum asks patrons to vote for the Purchase
Award, which is purchased by the Museum for its permanent
collection. Purchase Award winning artists include R.E.
Pierce, Frank Hagel, Joe Abbrescia and Mark Ogle.
Botanical Art of D.D. Dowden (May 5 through June 24)
This exhibition features botanical watercolors by D.D.
Dowden, with some representations of the species recorded by
Lewis and Clark while they were in Montana. Dowden lives in
Helena, Montana and has worked in the publishing industry for
the past eighteen years. She has illustrated, designed, and
computer produced more than one hundred titles. Her client
list includes Dummies, Cliff Notes Complete, Peregrine Smith
Books, Botanica Press, Montana Historical Society Press,
Falcon Publishing, Far Country Press, Insider’s Guides,
SkyHouse Publishers, TwoDot Books, Idaho Press, and Montana
Magazine, as well as numerous nonprofit organizations such as
The Nature Conservancy, Montana Wilderness Society, Archie
Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts, and the Holter Museum of
Art. When illustrating, Dowden works in watercolor or ink.
Although specializing in botanical art, she is proficient in
any subject matter—having published illustrations for subject
matter as diverse as King Lear and the life cycle of
Lycopodium.
Montana Painters Alliance (June 1 through July 28)
The Montana Painters Alliance (MPA) is a statewide
organization comprised of professional outdoor painters from
all corners of the state, living and painting in Montana.
Co-founded by Tom English of Great Falls and Howard Friedland
of Bozeman in 2002, the MPA promotes, preserves and
establishes excellence in the work of professional outdoor
painters living in Montana, as well as promotes individual
name recognition through the means of museum and gallery
shows, magazine articles, workshops, paint outs, group
advertising and the sharing of ideas among its members. This
exhibition will feature works by the following artists who
participated in the group’s 2005 Fall paint out in Glacier
National Park: Lou Archambault (Helena), Susan Blackwood
(Bozeman), Josh Elliott (Helena), Thomas English (Great
Falls), Howard Friedland (Bozeman), Laurie Stevens Gilleon
(Cascade), Tom Gilleon (Cascade), Dave Hodges (Big Timber),
Phil Korell (Great Falls), Nick Oberling (Kalispell), Steve
Oiestad (Ft. Shaw), Bob Phinney (Florence), Aaron Schuerr
(Livingston), Steve Seltzer (Great Falls), Janet Sullivan
(Missoula), Ron Ukrainetz (Great Falls), Jeff Walker (Ft.
Shaw), Joe Wayne (Livingston).
Works by Frances Senska (August 5 though October 1)
This exhibition is a major retrospective of ceramic artist
Frances Senska’s life’s work. Senska was born in 1914 in
Batanga, Cameroun, Africa and is a longtime resident of
Bozeman, Montana. Although Senska is known primarily as a
potter, this exhibition includes early prints and works on
paper, as well as an overview of her prolific ceramic work.
Senska’s beautiful ceramics have the power to impress upon
each person quietly. Truly accomplished, each piece in this
retrospective exhibits a masterful craftsmanship and lifelong
devotion to her art. This exhibition provides an important
glimpse into one of the most influential and often overlooked
artists who has influenced such internationally known artists
such as Peter Voulkos and Rudy Autio, and helped shape the
nature of contemporary ceramics today.
Works by David Secrest (August 5 though October 1)
This exhibition features large metal works by David
Secrest. Secrest has maintained a permanent and full time
metal sculptural studio in Somers, Montana since 1978. Over
thirty years of consistent experimentation and material
manipulation has yielded an impressive collection of
sculptural works from a diverse repertoire of materials
including steel, iron, wrought iron and sand-cast bronze.
Surfaces are characterized by tessellated tile and folded
pattern-welded techniques. With Secrest’s work, the process of
creating the work is as important as the end result. His
chosen medium influences the structural outcome but through
the creative process, he experiments with different forms and
how they relate to the finished structure. Much of his work
incorporates patterns and the patterns are influenced by the
natural textures found in his medium. Continually
experimenting with the refinement and manipulation of the
structure of material, Secrest actively produces sculpture for
galleries and clients both regionally and across the nation.
The Lens of Ed Gilliland (September 7 though October 1)
This exhibition highlights the work of Kalispell
photographer Ed Gilliland, an award winning landscape
photographer who has had a camera as a constant companion for
over thirty years. The bulk of his work is from Northwest
Montana but he has also photographed in Arizona, Utah,
California, and other western states. Over the years,
Gilliland has done both black & white and color photographs,
but he is best known for his beautifully composed color prints
of Glacier National Park, Montana. The purpose of his
photography has always been to capture nature’s beauty on film
for preservation and enjoyment. His style is to use strong
sharp foregrounds, which give you the allusion of being able
to walk into the picture and become part of the scenery.
Members Only! A Members Salon (October 12 through December
19)
This is the fifth annual exhibition of works by members of
the Hockaday Museum of Art. It includes artwork by both
amateur and professional artists in a variety of mediums and
highlights the extraordinary art talent of Flathead Valley
residents. Each year, the Museum asks its visitors to vote for
the People’s Choice Award winners in this exhibition.
Wolf Tracks on the Welcome Mat: Art & Poetry by Theodore
Waddell and Paul Zarzyski
(October 15 through December 15)
This exhibition includes ten broadsides of new poems by
Paul Zarzyski illustrated with woodcuts by Theodore Waddell,
in addition to ten prints by Waddell. Zarzyski, the recipient
of the 2005 Governor’s Arts Award for Literature, has been
spurring the words wild across the open range of the page and
calling it poetry for thirty three years. In the early ‘70s,
he heeded Horace Greeley’s “go west young man, go west” advice
and received his Master of Fine Arts degree in creative
writing from The University of Montana, where he studied with
Richard Hugo. In the same breath, he took up a second
vocation— bareback bronc riding and rode both the amateur and
the ProRodeo circuits. Theodore Waddell has long been
recognized as one of Montana’s most important contemporary
artists - one who has played a significant role in the
development of late modernism in Montana and the West. Born in
Montana in l941, Waddell grew up in Laurel, Montana, studied
at the Brooklyn Museum Art School, Montana State University
and received his MFA from Wayne State University in 1986. He
later taught in the art department at the University of
Montana in Missoula. He ranched for many years in Ryegate,
Montana, and now divides his time between central Montana and
northern Idaho. Coming from three generations of Montana
ranchers, Waddell translates his passion for wilderness and
love for animals through impressionistic use of paint, color,
light, texture and form on canvas and paper.
Arts in the Park (July 21, 22 and 23)
As Northwest Montana’s largest and longest-running art &
entertainment fair, Arts in the Park is a summertime favorite.
In its 38th year, this juried art show is a favorite for
browsing and buying high quality jewelry, clothing,
photography, paintings, pottery, glass, and other artwork.
This year’s festival in Kalispell's Depot Park will have over
100 booths with fine artists and craftsmen, along with
wonderful foods and great entertainment. Children will enjoy
fun, hands-on art activities. Visitors of all ages will enjoy
browsing the artistic creations of local, regional and
national artists, watching exciting dance performances,
listening to talented musicians, and eating fabulous foods.
Arts in the Park is a benefit for the Hockaday Museum of Art.
Kalispell Art Walk & Christmas Stroll (December 1)
An annual holiday event, Kalispell’s Art Walk and
Christmas Stroll is a festive evening of art, shopping and
fun. Studios, galleries, museums and local businesses are open
late for a festive holiday open house, with music,
refreshments, artist demonstrations, and drawings for shopping
sprees.
The Hockaday Museum of Art features the art and culture of
Montana and the artists of Glacier National Park. It is
located at 302 Second Ave. East in downtown Kalispell.
Admission to the to the Museum is $5 for adults, $4 for
seniors, $2 for students, and $1 for youth, with free
admission for Museum members. The Museum’s winter hours
(September through May) are Tuesday through Saturday from 10
am to 5 pm, and summer hours (June through August) are Tuesday
through Friday 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, and
Sunday 12 to 4 pm. For more information, call 406-755-5268 or
visit
www.hockadaymuseum.org .
Hockaday Museum of Art
302 2nd Ave. E.
Kalispell, MT 59901
406/755-5268 ~
www.hockadaymuseum.org
communications@hockadaymuseum.org
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