Dinner on the shores of Flathead Lake

What an evening we had with Doug and Amy Deaton. We left Bigfork on a boat and traveled through the choppy waters of the Flathead Lake to The Docks, a Lakeside (it is both lakeside and located in Lakeside, MT) restaurant/bar that has the best mexican food I've had since I was in Yuma, AZ.



After docking the boat we grabbed a table right on the water, discussed ordering sangria (they have 3 kinds) and then decided to go with margaritas. Dee-lish! The chips come with 3 different types of salsa so there will be something for everyone's tastebuds. We had a tough time deciding on entrees. There is quite a selection available on the menu.



I decided on Enchiladas Trio, Hill had Chile Verde Burro, Amy had the Fish Tacos and Doug had a Burro as well. Besides being delicious, the portions were also large enough to take home for another meal.



We headed back to the boat for a smoother ride back to Bigfork where we caught a phenominal sunset to wrap up a belly filling evening.



So if you are in the neighborhood, The Docks are located at 7135 Hwy 93 South in Lakeside, MT. If you are on the water, they are located on the west side of Flathead Lake (more toward the northern area) It's about 45 minutes to an hour south of the West entrance to Glacier National Park. 406-844-3625 for more info.



See you on the water .... or at The Docks!!!



-jay










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Horseback in Glacier National Park

We went out last week with the Swan Mountain Outfitters on a beautiful, albeit windy, day in the Many Glacier Area of Glacier National Park.

The alpine section of The Going To The Sun Road was still snowed in so we took the "long way" to the East Side (Rt 2). It took us about 3 hours from Whitefish.

Once we got there we checked in and signed (and initialed) the appropriate spots on the waiver. We opted to not wear helmets which require more signatures and initials. (Helmets are mandatory for riders under 18)

Next we got the safety briefing from John the GM and then the basics on horse riding from Georgeann, one of the wranglers who joined us on our trip, Hope was the other one.

A couple of quick notes from the safety meeting:
No riders over 250lbs
No video cameras allowed on the ride (still photos ok)
No straps around your neck (purses, cameras, binoculars etc.)
Close-toed shoes and long pants are required (no shorts, sandals, flip-flops etc)

After the brief instruction, we were paired up with our horses, mounted up and hit the trail.

We went out on the 2 hour Cracker Flats ride that took us along the shore of Lake Sherburne and on to Cracker Flats. It was a great way to get out into an absolutely beautiful area of Glacier National Park and it doesn't require you to have any horse training to enjoy riding one of these beautiful animals.

So grab the entire family (if they are over 6 on the West side, over 7 on the East) and head out into the back country of Glacier National Park on horseback. It'll be a trip you won't soon forget.


Happy Trails!!


-jay








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Ahhhhh ... Whitefish in the Spring

And to think, I took the studded snow tires off the 4-Runner about 45 days ago.

Just a friendly reminder from your friends out here in Whitefish, MT. Even 10 days into June it can snow at 3,oooft above sea level. Imagine what it's doing in Glacier National Park 8,000ft above sea level.

So when you are out on that day hike and going to be gone for "only a half day", remember to bring a shell, some layers and an extra pair of socks!

And be sure to sign up for Glacier Adventure's eNewsletter and/or our weekly Going To The Sun Road eBlast to keep you up to date on all of The Glacier National Park and Flathead Valley happenings.


See you when the snow clears, .... maybe July?!?


-jay