Whitefish, the idyllic Northwest Montana community home to a glacial lake and legendary ski resort, has been dubbed the state's 'most beautiful' town. Tell us something we didn't know! If you're looking for natural beauty, Whitefish homes for sale are hard to beat. Properties here have architectural and landscape beauty in spades.Whitefish Lake, a short walk from the charming downtown, sits at the foot of Big Mountain, which is home to Whitefish Mountain Resort. Millions of acres—literally—of the nation's most asto... read more

Last month saw the second busiest May on record in Glacier National Park. For years, the park has been on a streak of record-setting visitation. An estimated 177,256 people visited Glacier last month, the second most on record for the month of May, according to the National Park Service. And, after looking at real estate numbers, it seems as if many visitors to the park have been inspired to set down local roots. After all, once you visit, it's hard to stay away.Last month was a big one for local real estate. Accor... read more

Outside Magazine, the holy book and go-to resource guide for outdoorspeople and recreationalists of all stripes, has made it official: Missoula is one of the country's Best Towns Ever. The publication recently named Missoula to its list "Best Towns Ever: Where to Live Now," which can be found in the June issue. The editors dubbed the Garden City "The Shoo-in," a certain contender for the list among all the outstanding cities in Montana and the West. It's not the first time that Outside has recognized Missoula for a... read more

Flathead Lake is 26.9 miles long, 15.3 miles wide, 380 feet deep, and, with 166 miles of shoreline, it's the biggest freshwater lake in the west. But sometimes, somehow, Flathead Lake feels like a well-kept secret. Despite being one of the nation's most beautiful and pristine lakes, towns along the shoreline aren't crowded or busy. Rather, life by this lake is quiet and serene. But the secret may be out: MSN recently recognized Bigfork, the artsy and tight-knit community on the lake's northeastern shoulder, among t... read more