Radiant Wanderings

The town of Kalispell offers visitors unique opportunities for dining, shopping, recreating, and staying locally making Kalispell an unforgettable home away from home. Join me as I explore area offerings and take you to some of my favorite local places.

Whitefish Montana surpassed 8,500 residents in 2020 growing over 35% in the last decade. It’s easy to see why many are drawn to this quaint town. Whitefish boasts beautiful hiking and cross country ski trails, stunning lakes and beaches, shopping, dining, fishing, art galleries, and more. Additionally Whitefish Mountain Resort provides residents with epic skiing and snowboarding in the Winter along with mountain biking, zip lines, an aerial adventure park, summit restaurant, and alpine slide in the Summer. In this city moving guide I will discuss housing costs, schools, recreation, amenities, and pros and cons of choosing Whitefish over other cities in Flathead County.

Kalispell Montana surpassed 25,000 residents in 2020 and continues to be the most populated city in Flathead County Montana. Kalispell boasts beautiful hiking trails and cross country ski trails, an outdoor archery range, equestrian schooling park, mountain bike trails, stunning lakes and beaches, shopping, dining, fishing, and the Conrad Mansion and Hockaday Art Museum. In this city moving guide I will discuss the various areas of the city, housing, schools, recreation, amenities, and pros and cons of choosing Kalispell over other cities in Flathead County.

Are you wondering about life in Montana? Does moving to Montana sound like a dream? Follow along this series of blog posts to find out if Montana is right for you! Beautiful lakes, mountain vistas, nature trails, and recreational opportunities abound in Flathead County. Located in Northwestern Montana just 2 hours south of Canada, the county is referenced as the gateway to Glacier National Park and the famous Going to the Sun Road. It’s easy to see why this county draws new residents every year. But, is it the right location for you and your family?

If mountain vistas, lake views, hot pots, geysers, wildlife sightings, and wide open spaces sound like a great escape from the daily grind, a visit to Yellowstone National Park and Montana should be at the top of your bucket list.

When visiting Glacier National Park don't let fires or crowds keep you from enjoying the area. There are plenty of itinerary options. Be prepared, and when uncertain just ask the locals. In this day itinerary we drive from Kalispell to Polebridge to visit the Mercantile, head on to Bowman Lake in Glacier National Park, and then escape the crowds and stand on top of the world at Hornet Lookout.