Day 1: Arrival in Missoula, MT
Morning:
Arrive at Missoula International Airport (MSO).
Pick up your rental car.
Check into a hotel in downtown Missoula (e.g., The Wren or DoubleTree by Hilton).
Afternoon:
Explore Missoula:
Visit Caras Park and walk along the Clark Fork Riverfront Trail.
Grab lunch at The Catalyst Café or Market on Front.
Optional: Stop by Big Sky Brewing Co. for a local craft beer experience.
Evening:
Head to KettleHouse Amphitheater for a concert.
Arrive early to enjoy the venue's scenic riverside setting. Food trucks and beverages are often available onsite.
Post-concert: Return to your hotel in Missoula.
Day 2: National Bison Range and Flathead Lake
Morning:
Depart Missoula and drive to the National Bison Range (approx. 1 hour).
Spend the morning exploring:
Drive the Red Sleep Mountain Road (seasonal) for sweeping views and wildlife spotting.
Watch for bison, elk, deer, and pronghorns.
Visit the Visitor Center to learn about the area’s history and ecology.
Afternoon:
Continue to Flathead Lake (approx. 1 hour).
Stop in Polson at the southern tip of the lake for lunch at the Lake Bar or Cherries BBQ Pit.
Spend the afternoon exploring the lake’s east shore:
Visit Flathead Lake State Park – Finley Point or take a dip in the lake.
Stop at a cherry orchard (seasonal) to sample Flathead cherries.
Evening:
Drive to Whitefish (approx. 1 hour)
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