Summer Adventures

Red Bus Tours in Glacier National Park

The Going-to-the-Sun Road is both beautiful and awe-inspiring! Sit back and enjoy the scenery with a narrated ride on one of Glacier's vintage 1930's red buses. As much of the park’s scenery is vertically oriented, the roll-back tops are perfect for providing full views of the stunning mountains and the area’s signature Big Sky.

Whitefish Mountain Resort

Whitefish Mountain Resort provides diverse recreational opportunities year-round! Ranked among the leading ski resorts in the nation for for overall experience and value, WMR is steadily growing in popularity regionally and nationally. Ski its 3,000+ acres of groomed runs, gladed trees, and steeps buried in an average of 300+ inches annually, and you'll quickly understand why.

Summertime on the mountain engages recreationalists with zip-line tours, an aerial adventure park, alpines slides, lift-access and cross-country mountain biking, hiking, scenic chair lift rides, and more!

Charter Fishing on Whitefish Lake

Fish the beautiful Whitefish Lake! Book a charter departure from our boat dock for your chance to catch that 22-pound trout. Half-day and full-day outings are available, and catching a fish is guaranteed!

Fly Fishing

Live out a scene from A River Runs Through It! Learn the art of fly fishing with local guides on a river bordering Glacier National Park or other local waterways. Learn to cast from a drift boat or raft in groups of two.

Private Boat Tour

Board a crusing boat and enjoy a 1.5 hour narrated tour of Whitefish Lake. Choose a daytime tour or the popular Scenic Sunset Cruise with champagne. Tours board at the Marina at our sister property, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Get a workout and explore Whitefish Lake on paddle board! Stand up paddle board rentals, lessons, and guided paddle board trips are available through the Marina at our sister property The Lodge at Whitefish Lake.

Whitewater Rafting

Experience the “wild and scenic” rivers that border Glacier National Park. Trips depart out of West Glacier and include whitewater and scenic options for full-day, half-day, or dinner floats.

Mountain Biking

Smooth single-track, technical downhill, and fast flow trails, the Whitefish area has a wide variety of mountain bike trails to explore!

The Whitefish Trail offers plentiful cross-country loop options, Spencer Mountain offers downhill and freeride terrain, and Whitefish Mountain Reosrt has offers 30+ miles of cross-country and lift-accessed trails ranging from beginner level to expert downhill courses.

Float Plane Tours

Let your adventurous spirit take flight! There are few things that can compare to a Float Plane Tour over Northwest Montana, Hungry Horse Reservoir, and near Glacier National Park. The sight of majestic peaks laden with thousand year old glaciers will certainly be a lasting memory. This tour can accommodate groups up to 6 people.

Horseback Riding

There is nothing like the feeling of freedom on horseback in the rugged and wild west. Choose your surroundings from a local working ranch or the noble peaks of Glacier National Park. Whether an experienced rider or first time on horseback, you are sure to have an unforgettable cowboy adventure.

Hiking

Northwest Montana has incredible hiking options to meet all ability and comfort levels.

Golfing

The Flathead Valley offers over 8 golf courses to test your skills on everything from a links-style course to the course voted #1 in Montana by Golf Digest, all while playing against a backdrop of breathtaking mountains.

Cycling

The Firebrand hosts a small fleet of comfortable, efficient, fun-to-ride bikes. They’re great for cruising the bike paths in Whitefish, or taking in the views on the paths and roads of Glacier National Park. Helmets included in rental cost. See front desk to rent!

Rock Climbing

Learn to climb or expand your knowledge with an AMGA Certified & PCGI Single Pitch instructor, providing a safe and fun environment for all ages. Whether you’re a seasoned climber, looking to break into the sport, or just want to have a good time on the cliffs, there is a program suitable for you.

Sun Tours

The Sun Tours approach to Glacier National Park is to explore the inclusion of the native history and cultural aspects of the Blackfeet ancestral homeland.