Friday, July 13, 2012

Whitefish, Kalispell, Somers and Flathead Lake

Today we took a drive into several small towns close to Columbia Falls.  Again, a really nice drive.

The Flathead River runs thru this area.

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Whitefish is a small mountain town....

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We drove about 6 miles thru this mountainous area....

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Kalispell is a bigger town.  We did some Wal-Mart shopping here then headed into the Historic District...

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We had lunch here....

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Drove another six miles and found Somers... very small town but real nice.

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There are several people out in the water at Flathead Lake....it is pretty cold water!

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A bit of history on these two towns....

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Another 10 miles back on another road to Columbia Falls....

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We came up to this beautiful ranch with white fencing...

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As we drove by we saw this and had to return to read it....

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The beautiful entrance to the ranch....

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A huge moose also by the gate....

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Back on the road enjoying the big ranches and mountains....

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As we approach the RV Park....a cherry farm.  This is the season for cherries.

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Back at the RV Park, walking Charlie....

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This is a very nice park....Thanks to The Norths for recommending it.  Another great day!

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