With longer days and more sunshine, it’s a great time to get outside in Montana. While we can’t necessarily put our coat and gloves away just yet, there are still so many great activities to enjoy in and around all our wonderful communities. Here’s just a small sampling: Hike Glacier Though the Going-to-the-Sun Road won’t open until mid-June or later, Glacier National Park still offers early-season hiking options from lower elevations. The popular Avalanche Lake trail is great in spring whe... read more

A stunning view is one of the most valued aspects of buying or building a home in Montana. By understanding the physical location and the views that it offers, architectural design can be utilized to accentuate and highlight that view, framing it in a way that preserves and enhances its beauty. Bringing the outside in through expansive windows not only allows for flooding natural light but also takes full advantage of those endless Montana views, from snow-covered mountain peaks to tranquil lake waters, to sprawlin... read more

In naming Whitefish the 2021 “Friendliest City in America,” travel website Expedia confirmed what northwest Montanans already know: Whitefish is a place where travelers consistently receive a warm welcome.Expedia used positive traveler reviews using words like “friendliest” and “amiable” between January 2019 and December 2020 to rank destinations. Travelers further described Whitefish as a “gateway to Glacier Park” and offering “outdoorsy delights” to visi... read more