Geography: Kalispell is in the Flathead Valley just 9 miles north of Flathead Lake. The Flathead National Forest surrounds the area. The Swan Range of the Rocky Mountains is a beautiful backdrop against Flathead Lake providing ample hunting and hiking opportunities.  The Whitefish and Swan Mountains lie to the east and the Salish Mountains to the west of Kalispell.

Transportation: Kalispell is located at the intersection of Hwy 2 and Hwy 93.  Interstate 90 is located 100 miles south of Kalispell near Missoula. Amtrak offers eastbound and westbound service from Seattle/Portland and Chicago.  The two Amtrak depots are a short drive, one 17 miles away in Whitefish, or 30 miles away in West Glacier.  Glacier International Airport is between Kalispell and Columbia Falls on Hwy 2.

Weather: Average high temperature in the summer ranges from 74° in June, 82° in July, and 80° in August, with average lows in the high 40s and low 50s.  June usually has the most rainfall with an average of 2.1 inches. The average high temperature in the winter ranges from 32° in December, 29° in January, and 37° in February, with average lows in the upper teens and low 20s.  The average snowfall in December and January is 15.5 inches.

Guides & Outfitters

Snowy Springs Outfitters- PO Box 686. Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 755-2137.  Website: http://www.snowysprings.com/
Salmon Fork Outfitters- 4925 Hwy 35. Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 755-4707 or (800) 228-7806.  Website: http://www.salmonforks.com/
Great Bear Outfitters- PO Box 2365.  Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 755-3210.
The Northern Rockies Outfitter- 270 Bayou Rd, Kalispell, MT. Phone: (406) 756-2544. Website: http://www.northernrockiesoutfit.com/
A- Able Fishing Charters & Tours- 63 Twin Acres Dr, Kalispell, MT. Phone: (406) 257-5214.

Taxidermy

Arrowhead Taxidermy- 967 Rose Xing #20, Kalispell, MT. Phone: (406) 257-7026
Bicknell's Taxidermy- 192 Bernard Rd. Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 756-7505
C J's Taxidermy-  8170 Hwy 2 West.  Kila, MT.  Phone: (406) 854 - 2224
The Montana Taxidermist- 1167 Helena Flats Rd. Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 752-4504
The Skull Taxidermist- 193 Shelter Valley Dr.  Kalispell, MT.  Phone: 752-3661
Trebas Taxidermy- 3022 Hwy 35.  Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 257-0037
Parker Taxidermy- 3024 Hwy 35, Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 756-2417
Autumn Taxidermy- 125 Flathead Dr, Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 756-7706
The Taxidermist Tannery- 2075 Airport Rd, Kalispell, MT. Phone: (406) 755-1979
Mission Mountain Taxidermy-  711 7th Ave E., Polson, MT. 59860.  Phone: (406) 883-4423

Sporting Goods

Hahn's Sporting Goods- 195 Zimmerman Rd. Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 755-2696
Rocky Mountain Outfitter- 135 Main St. Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 752-2446
Snappy Sports Center- 1400 Hwy 2 West. Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 257-7525 or (406) 756-1111
Sportsman & Ski Haus- Junction of Hwy 2 and Hwy 93. Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 755-6484.  Website:  http://www.sportsmanskihaus.com/
Starr Bicycles- 38 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 755-8288

Licensing Agents

Kelly Raes- 25 Batavia Lane.  Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 752-5880
Smith's Food & Drug- 195 3rd Ave East.  Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 758-7001
Snappy Sport Center- 1400 Hwy 2 West. Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 257-7525 or (406) 756-1111
Sportsman & Ski Haus- Junction of Hwy 2 and Hwy 93. Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 755-6484.  Website:  http://www.sportsmanskihaus.com/
Wal-Mart- 1150 East Idaho.  Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 756-7250

Fish Wildlife & Parks Dept

490 N Meridian Rd, Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 752-5501

Car Rentals

Avis Rent A Car- Glacier International Airport.  4170 Hwy 2 East.  Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (800) 331-1212
Practical Rent-A-Car- 2400 Hwy 93 South.  Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 755-3700 or (800) 722-6747
Rentawreck- 2622 Hwy 2 East.  Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 755-4555 or (800) 795-3496
Glacier Institute- 137 Main Street.  Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 755-1211

Boat Rentals

Ace Power Sports- 1584 Trumble Creek Rd.  Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 257-4400

Campgrounds

Glacier Pines RV Park- 1850 Hwy 35 East.  Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 752-2760
Spruce Park Campground- 3 miles East of Kalispell.  Phone: (406) 752-6321
Rocky Mountain "Hi"- 825 Helena Flats Rd. Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 755-9573
Greenwood Village RV Park- 1100 E. Oregon St. Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 257-7719
White Birch RV & Campground- 17 Shady Lane. Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 752-4008
Lonesome Dove Guest Ranch- 1805 Haywire Gulch. Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 756-3056

Hotels & Motels

Motel 6- 1540 Hwy 93 South, Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 752-6355
Hampton Inn- 1140 Hwy 2 West, Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 755-7900
La Quinta Inn & Suites- 255 Montclair Dr, Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 257-5255
Four Seasons Motor Inn- 350 N Main St, Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 755-6123
Red Lion Inn- 1330 Hwy 2 West, Kalispell, MT.  Phone:  (800) RED-LION
Aero Inn- 1830 Hwy 93 South, Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 755-3798
Super 8 Motel- 1341 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT.  (406) 755-1888
Best Western White Oak Grand Hotel- 4824 Hwy 93 South, Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 857-2388
Days Inn- 1550 Hwy 93 North, Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 329-7466

Lodges

Swan Crest Lodge- 129 Helmer Creek Rd.  Phone: (406) 257-0213.  Website: http://www.swancrest.com

Guest Ranches

River Ranch Retreat- 2380 Trumbull Creek Rd. Kalispell, MT. Phone: (406) 257-1622
Spotted Bear Ranch- Phone: (406) 755-7337 or (800) 223-4333.  Website: http://www.spottedbear.com
Sweetwater Ranch Lodge- 581 Riverside Road.  Phone: (406) 257-8605

Bed & Breakfasts

Garrison Inn B&B- 2235 Ashley Lake Rd. Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 752-5103
Soiree Lodge B&B- 10 Sky Lane. Kalispell, MT. Phone: (406) 257-5770
Cottonwood Hill Farm Inn- 2928 Whitefish Stage Rd. Kalispell, MT. Phone: (406) 756-6404 or (800) 458-0893.  Website: http://www.mastersuitebedandbreakfast.com

Cabins

Cedar Shore Cabins- 140 Trailbridge Rd. Kalispell, MT.  Phone: (406) 755-7520

Medical Services

Kalispell Regional Hospital- 310 Sunny View Lane, Kalispell, MT.  

Destination Information Resources

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce has extensive information about the area.  The Flathead Online has information about the Flathead Valley in general.  The City of Kalispell site has information about Kalispell's history and other fun facts.  More information about the surrounding Flathead Valley is found on their website.  The USFS website has detailed information about the Flathead National Forest including local hikes, camping, cabins, and other recreation in the area.

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