Flathead Valley
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TheFlathead Valleyis aregionlocated in the northwestern part of theU.S. stateofMontana.[citation needed]
It includes parts ofFlathead CountyandLake County.Notable communities includeKalispell,Bigfork,Whitefish,Columbia Falls,Polson,Ronan,andSt. Ignatius.Thegeographyof the Flathead roughly corresponds to the valley whereFlathead Lakeis located, with two distinct ends – the northern (or upper) Flathead Valley and the southern (lower) Flathead Valley.[citation needed]
In addition to Flathead and Whitefish lakes, the area's proximity to attractions such asGlacier National Park,Whitefish Mountain Resort,andBlacktail Mountain Ski Areahave made the area a major summer and winterresort destination.Many outdoor activities can be pursued, includinghiking,backpacking,boating,rafting,canoeing,skiing,hunting,andfly fishing.[citation needed]
The lower Flathead Valley and the southern half of Flathead Lake are within theFlathead Indian Reservation,and is home to the historicSt. Ignatius Mission,founded in 1854.[citation needed]
As of July 2023[update],population growth was outstripping housing supply.[1]
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[edit]- ^Dresser, Maggie (July 29, 2023)."Flathead Population Growth Continues to Outpace Housing Supply".Flathead Beacon.RetrievedJuly 29,2023.
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