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The Homestead property itself is full of activities, but it also makes the perfect launching pad for all that Montana has to offer. Around here we like to say there are at least 60 activities within a 60 minute drive. So here’s 60 of our favorites.
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       Glacier National ParkOne of America’s greatest wonders is right in our backyard. Explore the endless trails and beauty the National Park has to offer. 
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       Whitefish Mountain ResortSki Magazine continually ranks our home mountain in the top 10. Amazing powder without the lift lines. 
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       Fly-fishingThere is plenty of great fly-fishing water nearby whether it's floating the North Fork or hiking to an alpine lake. 
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       SnowmobilingThe trails and logging roads can feel endless. Perfect for a day of exploring. 
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       Bird HuntingThere is some world class bird hunting nearby. Like a good bird dog, we’ll point you in the right direction. 
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       Hang on Whitefish LakeCome July, Whitefish Lake is perfect for all boating activities. Tie up and have a drink, or surf till your legs turn to jello. 
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       GolfNot only is there golf onsite, but there are 12 courses available in the Valley. 
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       Under the Big Sky FestivalIn it’s 4th year running, there is a three day music festival attracting some of rock and bluegrass’s top talent. 
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       RodeoNothing beats catching the Rodeo behind the Blue Moon. 
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       Cat SkiingWant to go beyond the resort and into the backcountry? Great. Epic cat-skiing is just up the road. 
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       SailingSailing… in Montana? You bet. Flathead Lake has some of the best lake sailing in North America. 
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       Horseback RidingGo deep into the backcountry exploring endless trails on horseback. 
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       Microbrewery HoppingThere is a multitude of craft breweries popping up around homebase. Makes for a perfect pitstop before or after the day’s activity. 
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       Backcountry CampingThere is no better way to experience a big sky of stars than an overnight camp. 
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       Woody WeekendCatch the annual Whitefish Woody Weekend with over 40 classic mahogany boats on view. 
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       Cliff JumpingTally Lake has some epic cliff jumping. There are some perfect beginner drops… and some that we can’t recommend ;) 
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       Day-trip to PolebridgeExploring the North Fork of the Flathead River and Glacier Park from Polebridge is an amazing experience. 
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       Explore "The Bob"The Bob Marshall Wilderness, just to the south of Glacier is a rugged wilderness where you can truly escape from it all. 
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       Whitefish Winter CarnivalThe Winter Carnival is a tradition dating back to 1960. A full month of activities, polar plunges, all culminating in a parade down main street in early February. 
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      Biking Going-to-the-SunIn May and June when Going-to-the-Sun is still closed to cars it is one of the best bike rides in the world! 
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       ForagingA wild mushroom risotto tastes that much better after a day hunting them down in the woods. Our trained Field Guides will help you identify all species. 
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       Kayak GlacierKayaking in one of Glacier’s many lakes is definitely a to-do activity. 
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       SkydivingNothing beats skydiving out of the Big Sky! 
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       Mountain BikingThe trails around here range from mellow to crazy ladders built through the trees. But there are miles of trails for everyone. 
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       Ride the trainYou can jump on (or off) the train right in Whitefish. Taking the train out to West Glacier is a fun experience. 
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       Rock ClimbingInspired by all the Netflix mountaineering shows? Get out there yourself. We’ll help you hire the best guides in town. 
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       Huckleberry PickingHave you ever made your own Huckleberry pie? Or better yet a Huckleberry cocktail? Trust us, it tastes better when you pick the hucks yourself! 
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       Whitewater RaftingThere is nothing more white knuckle than running the Flathead or Kootenai rivers in the Spring. 
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       Cross Country SkiingWe are across the street from the Round Meadows XC center, one of the best trail networks in Montana. 
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       Hungry Horse DamDid you know at 564 feet high, Hungry Horse is one of the largest concrete arch dams in the United States? It’s a sight to behold. 
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       Camp in a Fire LookoutWhen you camp in a fire lookout you can’t help but feel the generations of history on the walls. 
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       Tuesday Night Farmers MarketThe Whitefish Farmers market is bustling with fresh produce, baked goods, food trucks and live music. A perfect Tuesday night. 
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       Catch a BallgameThis Summer, minor league baseball comes to the valley. Cheer on the Range Riders while looking at Whitefish Mountain looming over center field. 
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      4th Fireworks on a boatFirework shows are awesome. They are even more awesome watching from a boat with hundreds of your closest boating friends. 
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       Skate on a lakeA little game of hockey, or even a free skate on a frozen lake makes for some amazing memories. 
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       Kalispell FairThe Kalispell fair is a staple. You can’t miss the demolition derby! (or the funnel cake) 
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       Off RoadingSure you could take 93 to 40 to 2 to Glacier. Or forest road 114 straight through a mountain range. Much more fun. Trust us. 
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       HuntingFor the avid hunters, there is some great access minutes from the front gate. 
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       Dirt BikingThere are endless trails, and even parks for all skill levels. 
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       ArcheryFine tune your skills or learn on our state-of-the-art archery range. 
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       HikingSome consider Glacier National Park to be the holy grail for hikers. But even closer the Whitefish Trail network offers endless miles of hikes. 
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       Avalanche TrainingWant to feel more comfortable exploring the backcountry. Take an avalanche class right here on our home range. 
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       Multi-day North Fork FloatSpend a few days floating and fishing the North Fork. With the right guides you’ll have some epic dinners right around the campfire. 
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       DogsleddingExplore the snowy woods behind a team of trained dogs, some of whom have pulled Iditarod competitors. 
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       See the Northern LightsLike a Sasquatch, sightings are rare. But when the conditions are just right, you can catch a glimpse and an epic photos of the Northern Lights. 
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       Catch Santa SkiingThe Christmas Eve torchlight parade at Whitefish Mountain is a tradition. Santa skis down by torchlight and hands out gifts! 
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       Bigfork Art FestivalCatch the annual Bigfork Art Festival. Walk the quant main street and shop art from nationally recognized artists. 
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       Cut your own X-mas TreeSure you can go to tree lot. OR you can get a $10 permit and go on the adventure for the perfect tree for the holidays. 
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       Farm your own dinnerWith four organic farms within 5 miles, you can truly harvest your own dinner. Talk about fresh! 
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       Hit the townCome Friday night (or any night), downtown Whitefish is hopping. There are plenty of good watering holes with live music. 
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       Ice FishingSounds cold. But it is oddly satisfying when you land a huge rainbow trout through the hole in the ice. 
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       Floatplane TourTake off from Whitefish lake and see the Valley from above! 
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      Polar PlungeDuring winter, channel your inner Wim Hof and take a plunge into one of the hundreds of the lakes nearby. It’s energizing! 
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       RaceThere are countless road, trail, triathlon, marathon, and even canoe races throughout the year. And the competition is stiff around here! 
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       Float the riverThere are bunch of lazy float nearby. Perfect for tying up the cooler. 
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       CurlingInspired by the Olympic curlers? Well give it a shot one of the local rinks. They have beer leagues too… just sayin’. 
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       Zip LineWhitefish Mountain Resort has one of the more extensive zip line setups in North America. Perfect for kids and adults. 
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       Disc GolfThe disc golf courses around the valley truly leverage the natural geography. It makes for a great game… and hike sometimes. 
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       Catch some live musicAll year round you can catch some great live music at Gunsight, Tupelo, Remington, The Northern and more. Local guy Mike Murray is really good. 
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       Hike Jewel BasinThe trails throughout Jewel Basin are a secret gem! (cheesy pun alert!) 
