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Middle Fork of the Flathead, Glacier National Park – The Whitewater is so Much Fun Right Now!

July 27, 2013

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Wondering what the river is running like this time of year? There is plenty of water right now; the Middle Fork’s class II and III rapids are out and still offering rafters a great ride. Rapids like Screaming Right, Bonecrusher, and Repeater are at their best right now. Check out these photos from the Bonecrusher […]

Good Summer for Rafting!

August 16, 2012

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The rafting season has been just wonderful this summer. The best thing about the 2012 season is that the water is a little higher than it usually is at this time of year, so there is still plenty of fun to be had by all. The whitewater rapids are splashy and the water a beautiful […]

The Rafting Season is Here!

May 9, 2012

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 Since our season has not quite started, (our first trip is Friday, May 11th) some of our off duty raft guides and two managers went on a 5 day raft trip on the Middle Fork of the Salmon in Idaho to get into the summer spirit. Don’t worry, the girls will do their own multi-day […]

Could this be the beginning of the Spring Run-Off?

April 14, 2012

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I went for a walk by the Middle Fork of the Flathead river yesterday and noticed that it is quite a bit higher than it has been for the past couple of days. Beaches that have been visible all winter long have now disappeared into the river. Although my dogs will miss running on those […]

Dreaming of Past and Future Overnight Whitewater Rafting Trips

March 17, 2012

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During the summer, we encourage all Great Northern Resort staff to go rafting and fly fishing. They can either go on a guided, commercial trip (office staff who have never been rafting will choose this option as their first trip) or they can borrow equipment and go on a trip of their own. Most of […]

Glacier National Park and Great Northern Railway – a parallel history

March 8, 2011

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Resting at the top of the country a few miles from Canada, Glacier National Park stands quietly regal – known, but still pristine and largely untouched.  Its tacit splendor has been preserved and draws nearly 2 million visitors each year, though most of those stick close to the roads and hotels and relatively few venture deeper […]