The Averill family established the ranch in 1945, when it first began operating as a western hide-a-way for vacationers from all part of the world. Today the Ranch continues to operate the same, offering guests an opportunity to experience a real western vacation and genuine hospitality in a setting of unmatched beauty.

Flathead Lake Lodge is unique in its location directly on the shores of the largest natural lake west of the Great Lakes. The Ranch combines a western atmosphere and complete horse program, along with the added enjoyment of water sports, fishing and tennis.

The days just aren't long enough to do everything at the Ranch. Many a laugh and good stories of the day's events are reminisced by the fire or in the private Saddle Sore Saloon.

Location: Box 248, Bigfork Montana 59911 Telephone Toll Free: 406-837-4391 Fax 406-837-6977

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Montana Events Are: 30th Annual McIntosh Apple Day Hamilton continuing Festival of Trees Helena December 2 thru December 6 Meet Me In Missoula Missoula December 4 thru December 6 Boulder Music & Art Festival Boulder continuing thru September 13 Festival of Quilted Wonders Miles City continuing thru November 15

Other upcoming events include: Elves Decorate for Christmas Bigfork November 21 Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead Winter Holiday Art and Craft Show Kalispell November 27 Madrigal Dinner Big Sky December 7 Christmas Tours at the Conrad Mansion Kalispell November 27 thru December 27 First Night Missoula Missoula December 31