The 2.3 million-acre Flathead National Forest is bordered by Canada to the north, Glacier National Park on the north and east, Lolo National Forest to the south, Kootenai National Forest to the west and Lewis and Clark National Forest to the east. It contains the 15,000-acre Jewel Basin Hiking Area as well as the Great Bear and Mission Mountain wilderness areas and part of the Bob Marshall Wilderness.

Big-game species found in the area include bear, elk, moose, big horn sheep, mule and white tail deer, and Rocky Mountain goat.

Location: 1935 Third Ave E, Kalispell Montana 59901 Telephone 406-758=5200 Fax 406-758-5363

The Most Anticipated Upcoming Montana Events Are: 30th Annual Montana PRCA Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals Great Falls January 15 thru January 17 Festival of Trees Helena December 2 thru December 6 Holiday Festival of the Arts Bozeman November 27 thru November 28 Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale Billings November 28 thru November 29 Margarita Meltdown Great Falls January 29

Other upcoming events include: Great Rockies Sportshow Great Falls February 5 thru February 7 RUST - Rails Under the Stars Big Sky December 19 Winter Carnival Sandpoint January 14 thru February 17 Holiday Festival of the Arts Bozeman November 27 thru November 28 Margarita Meltdown Great Falls January 29