Montana Glacier Retreat

From Missoula to the Cabin

The cabin is a 2.5 to 3 hr drive from Missoula. You pass many wonderful Montana sights along the way.

Start by taking I 90 west, then turn north onto Hwy 93. You will pass the National Bison Range at you rise to the top of the hill entering the Mission Valley. Outside of Glacier park, this is the most breathtaking mountain range view in Montana. If you like history, stop at the Mission in St. Ignatius to learn how this area was settled. Continue north through the Nine Pipes bird refuge and then on to Polson. Just before you reach Polson stop at the overlook for Flathead Lake. This is your only opportunity to appreciate the full length of the largest fresh water lake in the western United States (29 miles long).

The shortest route is around the east side of the lake, so take a right turn at the bottom of the hill and head for Big Fork. There are several picnic grounds along the lake from which to enjoy this magnificent lake. If you haven't had lunch yet, stop in Big Fork. Eat, shop a little and pick up tickets for a performance at the Big Fork Summer Playhouse. Head north out of Big Fork. Turn North onto Hwy 206. Just before Columbia Falls, at the Big Sky Waterslide corner, you will turn north again onto Hwy 2. The signs will say "Glacier Park". Go thought Hungry Horse and onto Coram. The cabin is near Coram.

From Missoula to the Cabin The cabin is a 2.5 to 3 hr drive from Missoula. You pass many wonderful Montana sights along the way. Start by taking I 90 west, then turn north onto Hwy 93. You will pass the National Bison Range at you rise to the top of the hill entering the Mission Valley. Outside of Glacier park, this is the most breathtaking mountain range view in Montana. If you like history, stop at the Mission in St. Ignatius to learn how this area was settled. Continue north through the Nine Pipes bird refuge and then on to Polson. Just before you reach Polson stop at the overlook for Flathead Lake. This is your only opportunity to appreciate the full length of the largest fresh water lake in the western United States (29 miles long). The shortest route is around the east side of the lake, so take a right turn at the bottom of the hill and head for Big Fork. There are several picnic grounds along the lake from which to enjoy this magnificent lake. If you haven't had lunch yet, stop in Big Fork. Eat, shop a little and pick up tickets for a performance at the Big Fork Summer Playhouse. Head north out of Big Fork. Turn North onto Hwy 206. Just before Columbia Falls, at the Big Sky Waterslide corner, you will turn north again onto Hwy 2. The signs will say "Glacier Park". Go thought Hungry Horse and onto Coram. The cabin is near Coram.

From Kalispell to the Cabin It is a 30 minute drive from Kalispell to the Cabin. The shortest route is northeast on Hwy 2 past the airport and into Columbia Falls. Just follow Hwy 2 through Columbia Falls to Coram. If you have taken the western route around Flathead lake you will end up in Kalispell, the largest town to visit outside of Missoula. They have plenty of shopping and restaurants. Their summer art fair and quilt show are famous in area. Whitefish is also found on this map. It is about a 20 minute drive from the cabin. Whitefish Resort is a destination spot for skiing in the winter and adventure (fishing, whitewater rafting, trail rides, hiking, kids camps) in the summer
Transportation Glacier International Airport - 15 miles (Kalispell, MT) Missoula International Airport - 125 miles (Missoula, MT) Spokane International Airport - 200 miles (Spokane, WA) Amtrak - West Glacier - 7 miles (stop only),MAI Glacier Heli Tours has rental cars & will pick you up. Amtrak - Whitefish - 18 miles (baggage claim, car rentals, parking)