Absolute Water Sport Rentals,  Lei Ann Cross
 49708 US Hwy 93, Located at the KwaTaqNuk Resort  Polson, MT  59860
 406-883-3900 fax: 406-883-3601
 awsrentals@compuplus.net
 No Website
 Absolute Water Sports has a great selection of watercraft to rent at great prices.  We have Bayliner Ski Boats, Jetskis, kayaks, canoes, water skies, knee boards and wake boards.  Absolute also has a great selection of swim suits, coverups and summer apparel.

 Big Sky Sporting Clays,  Rick and Jason VanVoast
 42295 Irving Flats Road  Polson, MT  59860
 406-883-2000 fax: 406-883-6106
 No Email
 http://www.claytargetsonline.com
 We throw clay targets to shoot at with shot guns.  Two sporting clay courses, one trap field, one skeet field and one 5-stand.  Club Hours:  Wed/Thur 12-5, Fri-Sun 10-5, reservations recommended.  Directions to the club house:  US Hwy 93 to Polson, across bridge approx 1 mile to Irvine Flats Road, go 4.1 miles to club house. 

 City Parks,  Polson City Hall
 106 First Street East  Polson, MT  59860
 406-883-8202 fax: No Fax
 Go to Website to Email
 http://www.cityofpolson.com
 For information about all City Parks please look under the "Event Planning" category in our "Business Directory" on our website.  Thank you!

 Crow's Nest Gallery,  Lou Marchello
 214 Main Street  Polson, MT  59860
 406-883-2488 fax: 406-883-9488
 crownest@centurytel.net
 No Website
 The Crow's Nest Art Gallery is the oldest gallery in the valley.  The Gallery sells fine art, limited prints & poster.  A complete frame shop with over 30 years experience.  Custom jewelry and fine gifts.  Maps of Flathead Lake also available.

 Dayton Yacht Harbor,  Robert (Buck) Love
 399 C Street  Dayton, MT  59914
 406-849-5423 fax: No Fax
 dyh@mtsailing.com
 http://www.mtsailing.com
 Dayton Yacht Harbor is a marina.  We, also, give sailing lessons and rent sail boats.

 Flathead Raft Company/Charter Fishing/Lake Tours,  Sean and Tamara Fraqua
 50362 U.S.Hwy 93 (across from Super I)  Polson, MT  59860
 406-883-5838 fax: 406-883-1884
 frc@flatheadraftco.com
 http://www.flatheadraftco.com
 Whether you are an avid adrenaline junky or someone looking to relax amidst the natural beauty of the Mission Valley, the Flathead Raft Company is the place for you!  Our adventures include:  whitewater rafting through class II and III rapids, overnight  "native experience" raft adventure, charter fishing for aggressive mackinaw trout, river boarding on the backbone of the wild Buffalo Rapids, scenic Flathead Lake sea kayacking, Wildhorse Island boat tours and plenty of merchandise to prove you did it ALL!

 Glacier National Park,   
 PO Box 128  West Glacier, MT  59936
 406-888-7800 fax: 406-888-7808
 Go to Website to Email
 http://www.nps.gov/glac/
 Stay in Polson, but take a day and visit the Park.  Glacier National Park provides an array of adventures for every visitor.  Whether your perfect vacation is active or at a more leisurely pace, you are sure to find activities to suit your style.  Take a ride back in time aboard Glacier's vintage Red Buses.  Daily scenic, narrated tours leave from most lodges and motor inns.  Going-to-the-Sun Road offers a breathtaking view of both sides of the Continental Divide.  Contact number for Red Bus Tours is 406-892-2525.   From July 1st through Labor Day, Glacier National Park's new Going-to-the-Sun Road shuttle provides free transportation to locations along the road.  The most historic holf course in Montana is at Glacier Park Lodge & Resort. Enjoy world-class fly fishing, paddling, sailing, kayaking, or boating.  Middle Fork of the Flathead River boasts the wildest white-water rafting in Montana.  There are numerous trails for hiking, from strenuous to short and easy.  There's horseback riding, afternoon tea, day spa massages, and museum offerings next door in Waterton International Peace Park in Canada.

 Miracle of America Museum,  Gil Mangels
 36094 Memory Lane  Polson, MT  59860
 406-883-6804 fax: No Fax
 museum@cyberport.net
 http://www.cyberport.net/museum
 Over 12,000 artifacts reflect America's progress since 1776.  Much local history plus antiques and vintage cars, trucks, boats, airplanes, snow equipment and motorcycles.  The pioneer village behind the main building has a sewing shop, beauty parlor, barber shop, saddlery, sod roofed log cabin, school house, trappers cabin, logging displays, and much more.  It was featured in LA Travel Section, Country Discoveries, National Discoveries, Guide To Rocky Mtns, Lets' go America, Lonely Planet & More.  We also have brochures for you.

 Mountain Waters Recreation,  Leslie Byers and Michaela Capps
 305 Main Street  Polson, MT  59860
 406-883-0993 fax: Not Available
 info@mwrec.com
 http://www.mwrec.com
 SKI IT!  RIDE IT!  REC IT!  The ladies of Mountain Waters Rec keep you outfitted year-round in the brands of wake, skate, and snow sports.  We specialize in waterskiing, wakeboarding, skateboarding and snowboarding equipment, apparel and accessories.  We also rent waterskis, wakeboards, tubes, snowshoes and cross-country skis.

 National Bison Range,  Refuge Manager
 58355 Bison Range Road  Moiese, MT  59824
 406-644-2211 fax:  
 No Email
 http://www.bisonrange.fws.gov
 The National Bison Range is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System.  It was established in 1908 and is one fo the oldest Wildlife Refuges in the nation.  VISITOR CENTER: The best place to start your visit.  WILDLIFE VIEWING:  Prairie Drive/West Loop:  a 5-mile gravel road that travels through the flats.  RED SLEEP MOUNTAIN DRIVE:  a 19-mile, one-way gravel road which gains 2,000 feet.  WINTER DRIVE:  a 10-mile gravel road traveling through the flats and along Mission Creek.  WALKING TRAILS:  Hiking is limited on the Range to a few short walking trails.  DAY USE & PICNIC AREA:  The Range has a day use and picnic area near Mission Creek.

 Polson Bay Golf Club,  Roger Wallace
 111 Bayview Drive  Polson, MT  59860
 406-883-8230 fax: 406-883-8237
 polsoncc@digisys.net
 http://www.polsonbaygolf.com
 "Olde Course"  Challenging 9 hole course.  Mature course surrounded by huge pine trees. "Championship 18 Hole"  Championship length.  Three words:  Open, Long and Fast are the most common adjectives used to describe the Championship Course.

 Polson-Flathead Historical Museum,  Lois Hart
 708 Main St  Polson, MT  59860
 406-883-3049 fax: No Fax/AltPhone 883-2680
 hart@montansky.com
 http://www.polsonflatheadmuseum.org
 The Polson Flathead Historical Museum covers local history of the Flathead Reservation.  Located at 708 Main Street in Polson, the museum is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.  Popular with children are the new hands-on Kids' Korner with activities, books and dress-up, the largest Model Railroad in NW Montana and the Lewis & Clark Expedition Marionettes made by Blanche Harding.  Our Native American collection includes a tepee, historical objects and photos.  Learn about life in 1910 in the Homesteaders' Kitchen, Bedroom and Schoolroom exhibits.  We have trophies and photos since 1917 of Polson High School grads, fire engines,buggies and wagons, lots of photos of early boating on Flathead Lake and Regatta trophies, Edison phonographs plus various pianos and organs and Calamity Jane's saddle.  Monday-Saturday 10-5, Sundays 12-3, Kid and Dog Friendly $3.00 Adults, $2.50 Seniors, Children under 12 Free.  Group and School Tours are available upon request.

 Port Polson Players/Mission Valley Friends of the Arts,  Neal & Karen Lewing
 Boetcher Park US Hwy 93   Polson, MT  59860
 Box Office 406-883-9212 fax: 406-883-4691
 portpolsonplayers@compuplus.net
 http://www.portpolsonplayers.com
 Built in 1938, the city owned John Dowdall Theatre has been renovated and is maintained by the non-profit organization, Mission Valley Friends of the Arts (MVFA).   Under a twenty year lease with the city of Polson, the MVFA has an agreement with the Port Polson Players, to serve as caretakers for the facility.  Neal and Karen Lewing, managing and artistic directors for the Players, also serve as secretarial and administrative directors for the MVFA.  All fund raising drives for MVFA, follow up, publicity, building maintenance, contracted renovation, grant assistance, accountability and facilitation are conducted by the Lewings, on behalf  of "The Friends".  MVFA doesn't pay them for these services.  They trade use of the facility to produce theatre.

 PPL Montana's Kerr Dam,   
 5.1 miles southwest of Polson on Kerr Dam Road  Polson, MT  59860
 406-883-4450 fax:  
 No Email
 http://www.pplmontana.com
 Kerr Dam is a three-unit hydroelectric plant on the Flathead River about five miles southwest of Polson and the natural outlet of Flathead Lake. The units have a total generating capacity of 196 megawatts, which can satify the average energy needs of about 150,00 homes and businesses.

 Princess Flathead Lake Tours,  Best Western KwaTaqNuk
 49708 US Hwy 93  Polson, MT  59860
 406-883-3636 fax: Not Available
 Not Available
 http://www.kwataqnuk.com
 The Princess accommodates 48 people, is perfect for retreats, family reunions, or simply relaxation!  Tour Wild Horse Island, the largest island on Flathead Lake.  The 2700 acre island is home to bighorn sheep, bald eagles, bear, deer, numerous songbirds, and fittingly, several wild horses.  Enjoy the beauty and serenity of the largest natural fresh water lake west of the Mississippi. Catch glimpses of spectacular homes and rustic cabins that line the shores of the lake, and view the majectic Mission Mountains!

 S & K Marina,  Tracy Burland
 50472 Hwy 93  Polson, MT  59860
 406-883-1902 fax: 406-883-6757
 burland@centurytel.net
 http://www.s-kmarina.com
 Summer fun on Flathead Lake!  We put people first.  Rentals:  Sea-Doo, Pontoon Boat, Bayliner Ski Boat, Water Tube, Knee Board, Wake Board or Skis   Services:  Preventative Maintenance, Complete Parts & Accessories, Repair Service, Secure Dry Storage, Quick Launching, convenient Fueling, Direct Dock Boarding, Pump Out, Electrical Hook-ups  Dockside, Water Hook-ups Dockside, Secured Grounds, Watercraft Rentals

 Sandpiper Art Gallery,   
 306 Main Street, Suite A  Polson, MT  59860
 406-883-5956 fax: No Fax
 No Email
 http://www.sandpiperartgallery.com
 A fine arts non-profit organization promoting the fine arts and educating members and the public about the fine arts and creative process.

 Showboat Cinema/Polson Theatres, Inc,  Gary Dupuis
 416 Main St  Polson, MT  59860
 406-883-5606 fax: 406-883-5639
 showboat@centurytel.net
 http://www.polsontheatres.com
 Locally owned, Polson Theatres, Inc. is the proud owner of Showboat Cinema in Polson and The Entertainer Cinema in Ronan.

 The Happy Hippo/Three Dog Adventure Tours,  Mary Ouellette
 48841 US Hwy 93  Polson, MT  59860
 406-883-3696 fax: Not Available
 info@threedogdown.com
 http://www.threedogdown.com
 The Happy Hippo is the Biggest SPLASH on the Lake!  We'll ferry you around town and into Flathead Lake on this 1967 Larc, a 35-foot-long Vietnam-era amphibious military vehicle.  Along the ride, be sure to keep your eyes open as you may encounter a Pirate attack!  Don't worry, we have water guns on board for you.  You're certain to send those pirates "walking the plank" off their own ship.  This is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for the whole family!

 The People's Center,   
 53253 US Hwy 93 (1 mile North of Pablo)  Pablo, MT  59855
 406-883-5344 fax: No Fax
 tours@peoplescenter.org
 http://www.peoplecenter.org
 The Peoples's Center is the place to experience the rich cultural heritage of the Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d'Oreille Tribes.  The traditions and culture of these three tribes have been passed orally from generation to generation since time began.  As our lifestyles change with time and technology, we continue to preserve and protect our heritage, history and culture.  We invite you to explore the artifacts and exhibits, and to hear the stories of our people in their own voices.  We also invite your to participate in our cultural activities, our celebrations, known as powwows, and other events reflecting the seasons of the Tribes.

 Viva La Salsa,  Nelson Barahona
 704 Joy Lane  Polson, MT  59860
 626-367-1943 fax: No Fax
 vivalasalsapolson@yahoo.com
 No Website
 Viva La Salsa offers weekly salsa classes, workshops, private lessons, and salsa parties at our various locations.

 Whitefish Mountain Resort,   
 3910 Big Mountain Road  Whitefish, MT  59937
 406-862-1900 fax: 406-862-2955
 No Email
 http://www.bigmtn.com
 

 Wild Wave/Winter Wonderland Sports,  Ron Caldbeck
 722 US Hwy 93  Lakeside, MT  59922
 406-257-2627 fax: 406-756-2523
 mrdoo@digisys.net
 http://www.winterwonderlandsports.com
 Wild Wave/Winter Wonderland Sports features our snowmobile rental business in the winter and our boat and personal watercraft business in the summer.  We rent the highest performing snowmobiles or watercraft to serve your needs across the Flathead Lake Valley.  We have two locations to serve you: Sommers on the west side of the lake and Woods Bay on the east side of the lake.  Wild Wave/Winter Wonderland Sports boasts a full-time factory trained mechanic, with over 25years of experience on duty, so you can be sure that your rental is in top condition.