COLUMBIA FALLS, MONTANA

Often called "The Gateway to Glacier", Columbia Falls is the last major town on U.S. Hwy 2 before Glacier National Park from the West, and the beginning of the North Fork Road alternative to Glacier Park through the Camas Creek entrance.

It is also the first town on the main Flathead River after the Middle Fork, South Fork and North Fork of the Flathead River combine, making it a major stepping off point for rafting trips and a stepping on point for main Flathead River excursions.

Area activities include Heritage Days, golf at Meadow Lake Golf Resort, fishing, rafting, summer outdoor concerts, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and more.

Columbia Falls is just 15 minutes away from Big Mountain Ski Resort.

If you are ever in the area around dinner time, be sure and try the Back Room restaurant. They are known throughout the valley for their ribs and rotisserie chicken.