During the summer, Polson offers many out door recreation opportunities like boating and water recreation. You can go on boat rides or rent your own boat to water ski or tube in the Flathead Lake . There are other activities such as rafting or hiking in the area.
The Polson golf course is unique in that it borders the edge of Flathead Lake. The whole town has wonderful views of Flathead Lake and the mountains around Flathead Lake. Several of the holes on the new course border Flathead Lake and provide views of the lake and mountains.
There are some great parks to relax on the edge of Flathead Lake . You can relax, picnic, or swim in designated areas. Most of the parks have a doc and swimming area. If you enjoy camping, then Polson has an RV park. During the summer months the Lake is really busy so you may want check ahead to get an RV spot or camping site.
When you visit Polson, you can walk through the town and visit the shops or museums. Polson offers numerous restaurants and shops. Most people visit Polson in the summer to enjoy Flathead Lake . There are numerous motels in Polson with great views of Flathead Lake and the mountains. In the summer you can purchase Flathead cherries in Polson. The cherries are grown around Flathead Lake in cherry orchards. If you get a chance, you should drive around Flathead Lake and visit the orchards and some wineries.
Polson also holds jet boat races during the summer. You can view the races from the park. If you have a boat you watch the races from your boat. In addition, there are charter boats that you take scenic tours of the lake. You can fish or watch birds on the lake. Also, during the summer months there are car shows and basketball tournaments.
During the winter, you can ski at Blacktail Mountain near Lake Side. It is located along the west side of Flathead Lake . The ski area is about 45 miles north of Polson.
The best time to visit Polson is during the summer months. You can boat, water ski, enjoy some Flathead cherries, or just hang out along Flathead Lake.
Published by Mark Smith
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