Flathead Lake, Montana
There are very few spots in Montana where you’ll actually find yourself surrounded by enough people to consider it a crowd. With dozens of tiny cities and towns offering hassle-free weekends in the foothills of the state’s iconic mountains — Big Sky, Bozeman, Livingston, and Missoula, to name a few — loosening up in Montana isn’t that difficult.
But even in a place like this, where laid-back escapes are commonplace, Flathead Lake and its islands are breathtaking places that do stand out. The largest lake west of the Mississippi, Flathead attracts fishermen, boaters, and tourists eager to learn more about the Flathead Reservation.
Choose the Flathead Lake Lodge to stay in; it’s an all-inclusive dude ranch located on the water where, after days spent sailing and horseback riding, you can loosen up in front of a stone fireplace every night.
