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Summer is now in full swing and there is no better time to enjoy Flathead Lake and the Flathead Valley! Here are the top July events in the Flathead Valley to help you make the most of the beautiful, summer weather: Flathead Valley 4th of July Events We’ve updated our 4th of July blog post…

No one wants the US Coast Guard or a Search and Rescue team to have to come to their rescue while out on the water! One of the best ways to avoid having to call for emergency help while out on the water is being well aware of the sailing conditions and their implications before…

The mysterious gap between ASA 101 and ASA 103 has been filled! The American Sailing Association is now offering a ASA 102 course. Learn more about what this ASA course offers and how to sign up below: What is ASA 102? ASA 102 is the latest sailing course from the American Sailing Association. This course…

If you’ve never heard of Cedar Island on Flathead Lake, you aren’t alone. Cedar Island is a much lesser known island than Wild Horse Island on Flathead Lake. However this island has an interesting history and is quite the hidden gem for its very infrequent visitors! Before you plan your visit, here are a few…

  The Under the Big Sky Festival brings together a variety of local, national, and international musicians for a weekend of fun in Whitefish. However, if you are staying for more than just the weekend— you’ll want to check out these other fun things to do in the Flathead Valley while you are in the…

Interested in setting sail on Flathead Lake? Here’s a simple guide on how to book your sailboat tour on Flathead Lake: 1. Decide which sailboat tour on Flathead Lake you’re most interested in  Go Sail Flathead Lake may be the only company offering sailboat tours on Flathead Lake but that doesn’t mean there is only…

Captain Bob may be new to Montana but he’s no stranger to sailing.  2023 Outstanding American Sailing Instructor! “I grew up on a lake in the summertime. All the cousins would get together and everyone had a boat,” Captain Bob recalled about his childhood in the Midwest.  He remembers wanting his own boat so much…

The Flathead Valley is one of the most beautiful places you can be in the summer. With abundant beauty and sunshine, June is a busy time for events in the area! Here are a few of the best June events in the Flathead Valley: 1. Sailing on Flathead Lake Throughout the month of June you…

Reservations for Glacier National Park’s roads, activities, and campgrounds fill up fast! That’s why it’s so important to have a Glacier National Park itinerary before you go. This five day itinerary will walk you through what you need to book so you can see the best Glacier National Park has to offer!  Day 1: Lake…

As you sail across Flathead Lake, a few islands will probably stand out to you. One of the smaller islands you may spot just south of Wild Horse Island is Melita Island. This 64-acre island is now owned by the Boy Scouts of America. However, there is much more to the history of the island…

Wild Horse Island is a state park, however, the park doesn’t provide transportation to the island and you can’t get there by car. So how do you get to Wild Horse Island? Here are a few options for how to reach the island! 1. Getting to Wild Horse Island via kayak Dayton to Wild Horse…

Quote: We definitely want to keep sailing on Flathead Lake— it’s one of the best places in the world to sail Jennifer Fisher was in high school when her dad asked her to go sailing with her on Flathead Lake. “My experience with dad…was he didn’t know how to sail,” Jennifer said.  So she thought…