Non Football Question

[Griz Time]

Whitefish....an overly exspenesive town populated with rich arrogeveryonea$$holes under every rock who sit around and lament the loss of what used to be a quaint mountain town prior to their arrival....yeah, if you're looking to save money stay the hell away from there... . :thumb:

Pretty shitty statement Harm. My wife and I own a small business and depend on tourism dollars to make it. I can tell you we aren't rich nor are we rich assholes, as you put it. In fact my wife, born and raised in WF, we both graduated from WF high and have historic ties to the town.
One in fact where her grandfather is commemorated on a plaque for his former downtown business.
I make it a point as well as any of our employees to offer tourism help, thank everyone for shopping, no matter if they bought something or not.
Publishing some broad stroke like this is ill served. We miss the "good 'ole days" for sure but during the economic crash it was the locals who kept this business alive when tourism dropped off.
I love this town with all of my heart and to say something like that can impact us.
I'm sorry if you had a bad experience somewhere here but Whitefish is an amazing town with
Wonderful people that find amazing resources to keep her a buzz for all to experience.

My simple take from it is that he doesn't like yuppie towns, wine and cheese crowd, kraft beers, etc. Me either, I prefer the old Whitefish, but I don't live there so my opinion isn't for much. We have our Red Lodge of similar ilk near here....

...old stumptown...
...they came...
...they saw...
...they bought it...

... ...

...true...
stumptown was nice, that's for sure
The PLACE was great for the local shore
Mr. P's was the knee's that we all longed for
original locals that sold made thrice
we stayed, didn't sell, but kept paradise
they pay taxes, so that is nice..
they call for the hospital
which brings anew
if you're not from here
you don't get a say
everyone benefits
in unique ways

 

[TCCGRIZ]

lol.. you guys aren't good at reading. He's going in the summer because the kids are in school. I don't think September is an option.

That said, like Hammer said above, Swiftcurrent Lake is a must-hit. Great view, the hotel there is old and Bavarian looking, very cool to see. Last time I was in there we saw quite a few grizzlies doin' what bears do. In this case, eating an elk. Logan Pass is fun, but definitely get out of the car and hike the trail to Hidden Lake, one of my favorite sites in Glacier. Hiking into Avalanche Lake is a fun hike too, with a great view.

Whitefish is a cool town, you can go ziplining up on Big Mountain during the summer, that's a lot of fun to do.

I agree also with Hammer on places to go , but if you do run in to Hammer in Glacier and he has a fly pole in one hand and a Miller Lite in the other and a slight smile on his face RUUUUUN!!! Let's just say I warned ya

 

[Hammer]

lol.. you guys aren't good at reading. He's going in the summer because the kids are in school. I don't think September is an option.

That said, like Hammer said above, Swiftcurrent Lake is a must-hit. Great view, the hotel there is old and Bavarian looking, very cool to see. Last time I was in there we saw quite a few grizzlies doin' what bears do. In this case, eating an elk. Logan Pass is fun, but definitely get out of the car and hike the trail to Hidden Lake, one of my favorite sites in Glacier. Hiking into Avalanche Lake is a fun hike too, with a great view.

Whitefish is a cool town, you can go ziplining up on Big Mountain during the summer, that's a lot of fun to do.

I agree also with Hammer on places to go , but if you do run in to Hammer in Glacier and he has a fly pole in one hand and a Miller Lite in the other and a slight smile on his face RUUUUUN!!! Let's just say I warned ya

Theres no way you will see me with a fly pole I want to catch fish not look good doing it Rapalas and Panther Martins here and I notice you didn't turn down a Miller Lite at my tailgate party either.

 

[Grizzoola]

There's a lot of good advice, here. However, I think you want to spend most of your time in/near the park. Your week will go fast. My suggestion is: Fly into Missoula. Proceed on 93 north to get a taste of what you'll see in Glacier Park. Prepare for a wonderful sight as you top Ravalli Hill to descend into St. Ignatius, MT.

(You'll be on the Flathead Indian Reservation, btw.) There's a fine museum between St. Ignatius and Ronan. http://ninepipesmuseum.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; One of the finest offerings of Indian life & lore I've seen.

Proceed north & take Hwy 35 up the east shore of Flathead Lake. The view of the lake, coming into Polson is wonderful. The east shore is shorter than the west shore & some of it is right next to the water. Bigfork is an interesting town, where you might have lunch or even spend the night at the Bigfork Inn. http://bigforkinn.com/Home_Page.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Great atmosphere, great food.

I recommend having a base and making day sorties from there. I'd recommend a lodge on the west side & one on the east side: drive on the GTSR to the east, overnight there, return the next day. Take your time & hike, fish, etc., as you go. http://www.usparklodging.com/glacier/?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=lodges%20in%20glacier%20national%20park&utm_campaign=Glacier%20Opt%20USPL" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Head back to Missoula, taking the west shore of Flathead Lake, which is scenic, too, because you get a view of the Mission Range with the lake in the foreground. You may want to economize a little bit by staying at one of the many chain motels in Missoula & Kalispell. Hope you enjoy your trip. Prepare to be amazed!

 

[wbtfg]

Lots of bears around, so be sure to put on plenty of bear spray.

 

[TCCGRIZ]

lol.. you guys aren't good at reading. He's going in the summer because the kids are in school. I don't think September is an option.

That said, like Hammer said above, Swiftcurrent Lake is a must-hit. Great view, the hotel there is old and Bavarian looking, very cool to see. Last time I was in there we saw quite a few grizzlies doin' what bears do. In this case, eating an elk. Logan Pass is fun, but definitely get out of the car and hike the trail to Hidden Lake, one of my favorite sites in Glacier. Hiking into Avalanche Lake is a fun hike too, with a great view.

Whitefish is a cool town, you can go ziplining up on Big Mountain during the summer, that's a lot of fun to do.

I agree also with Hammer on places to go , but if you do run in to Hammer in Glacier and he has a fly pole in one hand and a Miller Lite in the other and a slight smile on his face RUUUUUN!!! Let's just say I warned ya

Theres no way you will see me with a fly pole I want to catch fish not look good doing it Rapalas and Panther Martins here and I notice you didn't turn down a Miller Lite at my tailgate party either.

I only took the Miller Lite at your tailgate out of fear , Thank god for Kurtismicheal had a cooler of Bud Light . Also if any one has tranny problems Hammer knows a guy in Havre that will take care of it for you :lol:

 

[G-BEARS]

Lots of bears around, so be sure to put on plenty of bear spray.

I'm stealing this one.

 

[TCCGRIZ]

Lots of bears around, so be sure to put on plenty of bear spray.

Yes make sure you get behind your ears and the back of your neck ( kinda like sunscreen) them bears go right for those places :thumb:

 

[Hammer]

Lots of bears around, so be sure to put on plenty of bear spray.

Yes make sure you get behind your ears and the back of your neck ( kinda like sunscreen) them bears go right for those places :thumb:

shouldn't say that some morons probably will LOL

 

[kurtismichael]

Lots of bears around, so be sure to put on plenty of bear spray.

Yes make sure you get behind your ears and the back of your neck ( kinda like sunscreen) them bears go right for those places :thumb:

shouldn't say that some morons probably will LOL

People have. Lol

 

[CDAGRIZ]

In defense of Whitefish, my family stays there a couple of nights a year and really enjoy the town, and it makes a great jumping-off place for Glacier. Try the Bulldog Bar for a garlic burger and a Coldsmoke on tap. I like all the locally owned shops downtown, it's American enterprise and I try to support them. I know a lot of you don't venture outside of Walmart, but there are some great people who own the little stores there.

As far as tourists go, yes they are in Whitefish and Glacier, and Yellowstone Park. They are on the Bighorn, Blackfoot, Madison, Gallatin, Rock Creek, the spring creeks around Livingston and darn near everywhere you can think of. When you live in an amazing place, it's the price you pay. But 95% of them are fine folks and are grateful to be able to experience our state. Some of them only get one chance in a lifetime, so it means a lot to most of them. It's not that hard to find a little solitude if you want it.

So true. I never understood some people's disdain for Whitefish just because tourists come there. It's a great spot. People found out. Some moved there. They brought cool stuff with them. There aren't many Gastropubs, craft brewers, and cool shops in Ekalaka.

 

[signedbewildered]

"There aren't many Gastropubs, craft brewers, and cool shops in Ekalaka."

This is true but there is The Old Stand Bar and Grille.....and a campground...uhmmmm and a post office.

 

[CDAGRIZ]

"There aren't many Gastropubs, craft brewers, and cool shops in Ekalaka."

This is true but there is The Old Stand Bar and Grille.....and a campground...uhmmmm and a post office.

Now you've done it! Prepare for all the Californians to move there. It will be swimming in cheese shops, used bookstores, and artisanal light bulb merchants by May.

 

[signedbewildered]

Oh and I forgot "The BJ Convenience Store" There is a joke in there somewhere.

 

[CDAGRIZ]

Oh and I forgot "The BJ Convenience Store" There is a joke in there somewhere.

When you're working hard in the fields, you don't have 15 minutes to devote to a BJ. I applaud those at BJ Convenience for filling a niche in the fellatio market. Blows on the go.

 

[signedbewildered]

Oh and I forgot "The BJ Convenience Store" There is a joke in there somewhere.

When you're working hard in the fields, you don't have 15 minutes to devote to a BJ. I applaud those at BJ Convenience for filling a niche in the fellatio market. Blows on the go.

I LOLed.

 

[Silvertip]

lol.. you guys aren't good at reading. He's going in the summer because the kids are in school. I don't think September is an option.

That said, like Hammer said above, Swiftcurrent Lake is a must-hit. Great view, the hotel there is old and Bavarian looking, very cool to see. Last time I was in there we saw quite a few grizzlies doin' what bears do. In this case, eating an elk. Logan Pass is fun, but definitely get out of the car and hike the trail to Hidden Lake, one of my favorite sites in Glacier. Hiking into Avalanche Lake is a fun hike too, with a great view.

Whitefish is a cool town, you can go ziplining up on Big Mountain during the summer, that's a lot of fun to do.

I agree also with Hammer on places to go , but if you do run in to Hammer in Glacier and he has a fly pole in one hand and a Miller Lite in the other and a slight smile on his face RUUUUUN!!! Let's just say I warned ya

Theres no way you will see me with a fly pole I want to catch fish not look good doing it Rapalas and Panther Martins here and I notice you didn't turn down a Miller Lite at my tailgate party either.

Fly pole? A pole is for kids drowning nightcrawlers. You guys sure you're Montanans?

 

[TCCGRIZ]

lol.. you guys aren't good at reading. He's going in the summer because the kids are in school. I don't think September is an option.

That said, like Hammer said above, Swiftcurrent Lake is a must-hit. Great view, the hotel there is old and Bavarian looking, very cool to see. Last time I was in there we saw quite a few grizzlies doin' what bears do. In this case, eating an elk. Logan Pass is fun, but definitely get out of the car and hike the trail to Hidden Lake, one of my favorite sites in Glacier. Hiking into Avalanche Lake is a fun hike too, with a great view.

Whitefish is a cool town, you can go ziplining up on Big Mountain during the summer, that's a lot of fun to do.

I agree also with Hammer on places to go , but if you do run in to Hammer in Glacier and he has a fly pole in one hand and a Miller Lite in the other and a slight smile on his face RUUUUUN!!! Let's just say I warned ya

Theres no way you will see me with a fly pole I want to catch fish not look good doing it Rapalas and Panther Martins here and I notice you didn't turn down a Miller Lite at my tailgate party either.

Fly pole? A pole is for kids drowning nightcrawlers. You guys sure you're Montanans?

Really ?,pole rod same fucking thing . Hence my views on fly fisherman ! just be careful we can't use the words pole and rod to much Teton cat might be lurking

 

[cclarkblues]

I agree also with Hammer on places to go , but if you do run in to Hammer in Glacier and he has a fly pole in one hand and a Miller Lite in the other and a slight smile on his face RUUUUUN!!! Let's just say I warned ya

Theres no way you will see me with a fly pole I want to catch fish not look good doing it Rapalas and Panther Martins here and I notice you didn't turn down a Miller Lite at my tailgate party either.

Fly pole? A pole is for kids drowning nightcrawlers. You guys sure you're Montanans?

Really ?,pole rod same f***[*] thing . Hence my views on fly fisherman ! just be careful we can't use the words pole and rod to much Teton cat might be lurking

So... rifle, gun the same thing military guys?

 

[Hammer]

Theres no way you will see me with a fly pole I want to catch fish not look good doing it Rapalas and Panther Martins here and I notice you didn't turn down a Miller Lite at my tailgate party either.

Fly pole? A pole is for kids drowning nightcrawlers. You guys sure you're Montanans?

Really ?,pole rod same f***[*] thing . Hence my views on fly fisherman ! just be careful we can't use the words pole and rod to much Teton cat might be lurking

So... rifle, gun the same thing military guys?

"This is my weapon, this is my gun. This one's for fighting, this one's for fun"

Drill Sergeants go apeshit when you call your weapon a gun LOL.