Ravenswater’s guidebook
Sightseeing
National Bison Range is one of the jewels of this valley and is located just a short 20 minute drive to the south. Not to be missed if you are interested in wildlife and beautiful views.
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I-National Bison Range
58355 Bison Range RdNational Bison Range is one of the jewels of this valley and is located just a short 20 minute drive to the south. Not to be missed if you are interested in wildlife and beautiful views.
This little gem is just a few miles south of here and is well worth the time if you are interested in the native life of the valley. The photographs and artifacts are excellent as is the gift shop.
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Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana
69316 US-93This little gem is just a few miles south of here and is well worth the time if you are interested in the native life of the valley. The photographs and artifacts are excellent as is the gift shop.
Kerr Dam in Polson is a concrete arch-type dam which stands at 204 feet high, which is 54 feet higher than Niagara Falls. A 1,000 foot boardwalk takes you down, right above the falls, where you can enjoy an amazing view of the canyon! In the spring and early summer, the spillway is fantastic. Is the first tribally owned major hydropower facility.
Kerr Dam Overlook Trailhead
Kerr Dam in Polson is a concrete arch-type dam which stands at 204 feet high, which is 54 feet higher than Niagara Falls. A 1,000 foot boardwalk takes you down, right above the falls, where you can enjoy an amazing view of the canyon! In the spring and early summer, the spillway is fantastic. Is the first tribally owned major hydropower facility.
Birdwatching, hiking and lots of natural beauty.
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Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge
Birdwatching, hiking and lots of natural beauty.
Great rafting company for whitewater rafting on the Flathead River
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Flathead Raft Company
50362 US-93Great rafting company for whitewater rafting on the Flathead River
See a few wild horses and Bighorn Sheep. Great place to hike and picnic. Pick up a boatride from Big Arm. http://www.boatrentalsandrides.com/uncategorized/flathead-lake-boat-rentals/
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Flathead Lake - Wild Horse Island State Park
See a few wild horses and Bighorn Sheep. Great place to hike and picnic. Pick up a boatride from Big Arm. http://www.boatrentalsandrides.com/uncategorized/flathead-lake-boat-rentals/
. The St. Ignatius Mission was built in the early 1890's. This Catholic Church is unique because its walls and ceilings have 58 original paintings by Brother Joseph Carignano on them. These murals are unique in that they depict biblical scenes populated by Native Americans.
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St Ignatius Mission Church
300 Beartrack Ave. The St. Ignatius Mission was built in the early 1890's. This Catholic Church is unique because its walls and ceilings have 58 original paintings by Brother Joseph Carignano on them. These murals are unique in that they depict biblical scenes populated by Native Americans.
Polson Boat Rentals
49708 US-93Rent a boat and get out on the Flathead Lake!
Have a great soak, swim and a meal in their dining room!
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The Symes Hot Springs Hotel & Mineral Baths
209 N Wall StHave a great soak, swim and a meal in their dining room!
Trail rides, hunting and fishing excursions. Very nice folks!
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Cheff Ranch
30888 Eagle Pass TrailTrail rides, hunting and fishing excursions. Very nice folks!
One of the cleanest lakes in the world, Flathead is great for swimming, fishing and water sports. Public swimming beaches can be found in Polson as are boats for charter and rental.
**Be aware that in late summer when the water warms up, in places where the water is still, lives a little bug that causes “Swimmers Itch”. It is mild but unpleasant. Easy to avoid by rinsing off after swimming and changing out of wet bathing suits.
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Flathead Lake
One of the cleanest lakes in the world, Flathead is great for swimming, fishing and water sports. Public swimming beaches can be found in Polson as are boats for charter and rental.
**Be aware that in late summer when the water warms up, in places where the water is still, lives a little bug that causes “Swimmers Itch”. It is mild but unpleasant. Easy to avoid by rinsing off after swimming and changing out of wet bathing suits.
This is a spectacular mountain lake with an excellent hiking trail on the north side that takes you to the end of the lake where an enchanting cedar forest awaits. No motors are allowed but non-motorized water sports are delightful on this chilly, glacial melt reservoir.
**Remember to get your tribal conservation permit before going. No recreational allowed without a permit on tribal lands.
**The hiking trail is often closed in the summer because this is The Grizzly Bear Protection Area and they are very active when the cutworms hatch. Never hike in Grizzly country without bear spray handy and do not enter closed areas. They will be well signposted. Be bear aware.
McDonald Lake Campground
This is a spectacular mountain lake with an excellent hiking trail on the north side that takes you to the end of the lake where an enchanting cedar forest awaits. No motors are allowed but non-motorized water sports are delightful on this chilly, glacial melt reservoir.
**Remember to get your tribal conservation permit before going. No recreational allowed without a permit on tribal lands.
**The hiking trail is often closed in the summer because this is The Grizzly Bear Protection Area and they are very active when the cutworms hatch. Never hike in Grizzly country without bear spray handy and do not enter closed areas. They will be well signposted. Be bear aware.
Food Scene
Despite our rural location, there are many good eateries within a 30 minute drive.
Good steaks and American food
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Post Creek 44 Bar Steak and Tap House
73124 US-93Good steaks and American food
Delicious bakery and breakfast and lunch place
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Stella's Deli And Bakery
62599 US-93Delicious bakery and breakfast and lunch place
Awesome coffee, lovely ambiance, great folks
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Dobson Creek Coffee Company
62599 US-93Awesome coffee, lovely ambiance, great folks
Glacier Brewing Co
6 10th Ave EOur own local brewery
Very good dinners, full bar and sometimes music.
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Finley Point Grill
35427 6Very good dinners, full bar and sometimes music.
If you're a carnivore, don't miss this place! Full bar and music scene.
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East Shore Smoke House
35103 Montana Hwy 35If you're a carnivore, don't miss this place! Full bar and music scene.
Just a great little diner for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Outdoor seating with lake views.
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Betty's Diner
49779 US-93Just a great little diner for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Outdoor seating with lake views.
Cherries BBQ Pit
105 2nd St EThe best barbecue around!
This burger place is a local phenomenon! Only open in the summers.
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Richwine's Burgerville
50567 US-93This burger place is a local phenomenon! Only open in the summers.
Excellent pizza, burgers, tacos and lots of other kinds of food. Full bar and family friendly atmosphere.
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MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
207 Ridgewater DrExcellent pizza, burgers, tacos and lots of other kinds of food. Full bar and family friendly atmosphere.
Delicious food, sports bar, amazing views and right down the road about 3 miles.
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Allentown Bar & Restaurant
69286 U.S. 93Delicious food, sports bar, amazing views and right down the road about 3 miles.
There is a delightful little Mexican restaurant overlooking the golf course and mountains.
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Mission Mountain Golf Club
46664 Golf Course WayThere is a delightful little Mexican restaurant overlooking the golf course and mountains.
Ronan Cooperative Brewery
23 4th Ave SWGreat little local cooperative brewery!
A little farther afield but we know the master brewer and it is great beer!
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Sacred Waters Brewing Company
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 EA little farther afield but we know the master brewer and it is great beer!
Good, hearty food and drink with an unbeatable view of Flathead lake.
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Lakeview Bar And Grill
820 Shoreline DrGood, hearty food and drink with an unbeatable view of Flathead lake.
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Restrictions at Glacier Park for Going-to-the-Sun Road
Entering the Going-to-the-Sun Road at either West Glacier or St. Mary, or via the Camas Road, will require two things...a Park Pass plus a $2.00 Entry Reservation Ticket or a reservation for a service (Service Reservation) along the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Book yours here: https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/gtsrticketedentry.htm
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Hiking in Grizzly Bear country
Please buy or borrow bear spray if you are planning to hike in Western Montana. We have a few extras we are happy to loan you. It is the safest way.
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Hiking and fishing on tribal lands
Be sure to get your tribal recreation pass before entering tribal areas. Available online or at Walmart (Polson) and Westland Seed (Ronan). Great hiking and swimming spots!