Flathead Lake Lodge, in Bigfork, Montana, near Whitefish, lies at the foothills of the Swan Mountains where the Swan River feeds into the northern edge of Flathead Lake. In the mornings, guests rid… ...

Discover the beauty of Flathead Lake, Montana—one of America’s largest freshwater lakes, surrounded by mountains and forest. By Lynn Donaldson. May 22, 2012 ...

This Lake Is One of Montana’s Best Kept Secrets Every summer, writer Boris Fishman returns to Flathead Lake, a pristine spot in northwestern Montana, for rest and reflection ...

Compared to other parts of Montana, towns along the lake came late. Polson was the first settlement. In 1880 it was called Lambert’s Landing after Harry Lambert who had opened a store there.

Submarine hobbyists are helping scientists in Montana do environmental research on the state's lakes. Researchers couldn't otherwise afford to rent subs, and it gives the hobbyists a sense of purpose.