Polson and the Beautiful Flathead Lake Rich With Culture!
All around Flathead Lake are distinct communities that are rich with wildlife, history, water sports and with our mild climate, plenty of cherry and apple orchards. Polson has everthing imaginable to keep you entertained for your stay. See our Package deals for Whitewater rafting, golf packages, and boat excursion information.
Take a drive to nearby Glacier National Park, do some sight-seeing at Kerr Dam, or visit the local museums, parks or art galleries. In the summer time you can catch a play at the summer theater or take in a rodeo, pow-wow or cruise the lake on one of the Princess tours.
Winter sports include downhill and cross country skiing and snowmobiling, all within an easy drive to either Big Mountain Ski Resort or the Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort, and just a short drive to Glacier National Park.
The Culture of the Flathead Indian Reservation
The foundations of the Sqelixw and Ksanka are built upon the values of relativity and wholeness. You will see in us a people who know their place in an ever-changing world. The culture of the people of the Flathead Indian Reservation has come into a modern world of education and technology with the vigor and drive that has placed them in the forefront of self-sufficiency on a national tribal level.
The Sqelixw and Ksanka are respected for their level of self-governance and economic growth as well as their extensive success in cultural resource and natural resource preservation. These positive attributes of the indigenous people of the northwest plains have been interwoven into their fabric for generations. Cultural teachings of spiritual connectivity to the Creator and His creation have led to the present day success of these confederated tribes.
While visiting the home of these tribes, you will have opportunity to gain knowledge of the past, present and future of the Sqelixw and Ksanka thanks to the concerted effort the Tribe has invested in the preservation of the oral histories through such establishments as the Salish Culture Committee, the Kootenai Culture Committee, the Cultural Preservation Department, and the People's Center. Our government has carefully managed the earth resources on the reservation with much care, professionalism and foresight. The family and social values are still celebrated as the people continue to care for each other with emphasis on the elders and youth who are cherished as we have so much respect for the history and future of our people.
We are a blessed people. This is undeniable as you experience the beauty of the landscape as well as the beauty of our culture.
Other Local Areas of Interest
Glacier National Park
Summer Playhouse
The Sandpiper Gallery
National Bison Range
Kerr Dam
Ninepipes Wildlife Refuge
Pablo Wildlife Refuge
White Water Rafting
Boat & Ski Rental
Polson Country Club
Mission Mountain Country Club
Silver Fox Golf Course
The Peoples Center
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
Salish Kootenai College
Miracle of America Museum
Big Mountain Ski Resort
Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort
Turner Ski Resort
Visit the Polson Chamber of Commerce, or The Lake County Directory for more information.