Communities
Augusta
Along the southern Rocky Mountain Front, Augusta is located on US Highway 287 53 miles west and slightly south of Great Falls and about 25 miles north of the Hwy 200/287 junction at Bowman’s corner... more>>
Bigfork
Just west of the Swan Range, Bigfork is located on Highway 35, 15 miles southeast of Kalispell and 101 miles north of Missoula. Glacier National Park, the Bob Marshall Wilderness areas and the Swan Range and valley are full of wildlife and recreational opportunities for all outdoor enthusiasts... more>>
Browning
Browning is the last encampment of a proud and mighty people often referred to as "The Lords of the Great Plains." Incorporated in 1919, the largest community on the 1.5 million-acre Blackfeet Indian Reservation is located at an elevation of 4,655 feet in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains... more>>
Bynum
Since 1881, Bynum has weathered more busts than booms but stubbornly lives on in the shadows of the Rocky Mountain Front foothills. Today, travelers catch a glimpse of the community’s character and tenacity. Residents are particularly proud of their two story school that depicts the architectural history of the area and their commitment to community... more>>
Choteau
Known for its proximity to the Rocky Mountain Front, Choteau is located at the junction of on U.S. Highway 89 and 287, 24 miles northwest of Augusta, 52 miles northwest of Great Falls and an hour away from Glacier National Park. Built around the stately, sandstone Teton County Courthouse, Choteau has a small, but diverse business community, serving wheat and barley farmers, cattle ranchers, tourists, and the 1,781 residents of the town... more>>
Columbia Falls
In the heart of the Flathead Valley, Columbia Falls is located on Highway 2, 15 miles northeast of Kalispell and 17 miles west of Glacier National Park. Herein lies the real life conundrum! There are literally dozens of choices of things to do ... and never enough time. What’s first? Spend time in town (plenty of good reasons here), explore Glacier National Park, check out Flathead Lake or go to Big Mountain Ski Resort?... more>>
Condon
Surrounded by forest lands, Condon is located on Highway 83 only 60 miles south of Kalispell, 20 miles north of Seeley Lake, and 71 miles northeast of Missoula. Condon has been said to have the longest main street anywhere as services and businesses are scattered remotely along a 10-mile stretch of Highway 83, 20 miles north of Seeley Lake... more>>
Dupuyer
Just east of the Rocky Mountain Front Range and the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, Dupuyer is located on Highway 89, 60 miles southeast of the St. Mary’s entrance to Glacier Park, and 74 miles northwest of Great Falls. Located along the Trail of the Great Bear which reaches from Mexico to Canada, Dupuyer is one of the oldest towns along the Rocky Mountain Front... more>>
East Glacier
East Glacier is easily accessible by train (Amtrak's depot is centrally located in town), by plane (Glacier International Airport in Kalispell is only 79 miles away and Great Falls International Airport at 132 miles away), or by car by US Highway 2. It is the perfect point to start, headquarter, or end your visit to Glacier National Park... more>>
Essex
Just off Highway 2, halfway between East and West Glacier, Essex is 60 miles from Kalispell’s Glacier International Airport and 45 miles from Whitefish. Just west of the Continental Divide, Essex is the perfect stop-over when traveling between the towns of East Glacier and West Glacier, and is situated at the most southern area of Glacier National Park... more>>
Hungry Horse
Just 10 miles west of West Glacier and the entrance to Glacier National Park, Hungry Horse is located on Highway 2, 20 miles east of Kalispell and 15 miles from Glacier International Airport. Whitefish is only 15 miles to the northwest. The Hungry Horse Dam is just 4 miles from town with the beautiful reservoir behind it stretching 25 miles back into the Flathead National Forest and bordering the Great Bear Wilderness Area... more>>
Lincoln
Aptly called the small town with a big heart, Lincoln is just west of the Continental Divide on Highway 200, 80 miles east of Missoula, 86 miles southwest of Great Falls, and 60 miles northwest of Helena. Halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, Lincoln is bordered by the magnificent Bob Marshall and Scapegoat wilderness areas to the north and the renowned Blackfoot River to the south... more>>
Ovando
With only a population of 50 residents, Ovando has more scenery per capita than any other small town in Montana and is remotely situated on Highway 200, 28 miles west of Lincoln, 51 miles east of Missoula, 114 miles west of Great Falls and 88 miles away from Helena... more>>
Seeley Lake
With the Mission and Swan mountain ranges flanking the Seeley-Swan valley, Seeley Lake is located on Highway 83, just 51 miles northeast of Missoula and 80 miles south of Kalispell. This picturesque town is found on the 91-mile stretch of road commonly known as the 'Seeley Swan Highway' or the 'Chain of Lakes'... more>>
West Glacier
West Glacier is found on Highway 2, the primary highway that winds its way along the southern edge of Glacier National Park. This picturesque, historic town is at the west entrance to Glacier National Park and is located 25 miles east of the Glacier International Airport in Kalispell and 55 miles west of East Glacier. Great Falls, another international airport location, is 187 miles away... more>>