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Youth Fishing Days Scheduled for Kalispell

Youth Fishing Days Scheduled for Kalispell

There will be a number of contests for three age classes of kids

By Beacon Staff, 04-17-12

Get the rods ready. It's fishing season, and two youth fishing days are being held this spring.

Kids, ages 12 and younger, will be allowed to fish during the morning at the grand opening of the Pine Grove Pond just north of Kalispell on Saturday, April 21 from 9-11 a.m. Pine Grove Family Fishing Pond is just off Rose Crossing. The pond will open for family fishing after that. There will be a number of contests for three age classes of kids. Some loaner fishing outfits and assistance will be available.

The second fishing day is the Flathead Fishing Fair at Snappy Sport Senter on Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Along with the kids fishing derby for ages 12 and younger there will be a number of fun and educational activities for kids and adults. Fishing will be limited around Snappys Pond for safety.

New this year is a fishing regulation that requires all anglers 15 years and older to release their catches from Family Fishing Ponds to leave harvest for the younger anglers. Daily trout limits for younger anglers vary by pond.

For more info, contact Jim Vashro at 751-4550.

Favorite National Park for Camping -- Glacier National Park

Favorite National Park for Camping -- Glacier National Park

Hole-in-the-Wall backcountry campground. Backpacking in Glacier National Park.

Photo: David Restivo, National Park Service

Campers love the national parks. Each US National Park offers scenic nature and a rugged, natural environment, but Montana's Glacier National Park is the 2012 Readers' Choice Award winner. Glacier is known for its picturesque glacial carved valleys, alpine meadows and rugged peaks in the Northern Rocky Mountains.

What About Camping Readers are saying about Glacier:

• "Glacier Park has the most scenic and spectacular vistas and mountains. Phenomenal place to go! You have to see it to believe it!" - Sue Ann
• "So much beauty, animals and great camping!" - Gene Dianna
• "Love to hike to waterfalls and lakes!"- Angela
• "It's the most beautiful park in the world!" - Holly

About Glacier National Park:
"With 13 different campgrounds and more than 1,000 campsites to choose from, camping options are plentiful in Glacier National Park; and Glacier is a backpacking paradise, too. Famous for its towering mountains, pristine alpine lakes, abundant wildlife, and more than700 miles of trails, Glacier is an amazing place to visit."

Favorite US National Park for Camping Results:

• Gold - Glacier
• Silver - Yellowstone
• Bronze - Yosemite
• Runners Up - Great Smoky Mountains and Grand Canyon

More: Glacier National Park Overview | Glacier National Park Camping | Glacier Backcountry Camping

The Top 5 US National Parks for Camping: Glacier |Grand Canyon | Great Smoky Mountains |Yellowstone | Yosemite

2012 Readers' Choice Awards Categories:

Spring Plowing On The Going To The Sun Road Has Begun

March 2012

Spring plowing has begun. This is a picture from the road leading up to the boundary at Two Medicine. Even though it was a fairly light winter for snow, there is still an impressive pile to get through. We will be placing more photos as soon as we get them on our Flickr site. Check it out. (bh) http://www.flickr.com/photos/glaciernps/

By: Glacier National Park

Montana Dragon Boat Festival

Paddles Up!

Registration is open for the Inaugural Montana Dragon Boat Festival! Get the Ride of your Life Saturday, September 8, at The Flathead Lake Lodge.

Dragon boat racing is the 8th fastest growing sport in the world, with more than 50 million people in 63 countries participating, and the most fun, unique cultural event featuring adrenaline-pumping action. Teams of 20 paddlers, a drummer and steerer race in authentic Hong Kong-style, 46-foot-long dragon boats. All ages, skill levels and physiques can paddle, making it the ultimate team building sport, requiring synchronicity and finesse, more than power to win.

Find out why you can’t miss this event on Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River. The festival is expected to attract 3,000 spectators and 600 racers, drawing visitors from the Pacific Northwest and Canada, where the sport of Dragon Boat racing has become increasingly popular.

Bring your Team. Bring your Spirit. Bring your Best!Register now!  http://montana.racedragonboats.com

Paint, Metal & Mud

A unique artists' cooperative and gallery located in Kalispell, Montana

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Celebrate Your Love of Great Art!

If you need some ideas for Cupid, stop on in, or give us call!  Our artists are happy to help you shop for that special someone (even if you can't make it in to the gallery yourself).  Paint Metal and Mud is full of wonderful jewelery, glass art, pottery, paintings, wall art, photographs, fabric bowls, and quilts--all inspired by the gorgeous Flathead Valley. We even carry a wonderful assortment of unique and beautiful greeting cards for easy, one-stop shopping!









Don't forget to celebrate your love of great art, by making sure your walls, tables, and beds have a beautiful new look this year.


And for those who appreciate fine art AND fine Chocolate, mark your calendars for Feb 10th's "A Chocolat Affaire".  Wander through downtown businesses tasting a variety of chocolate treats and drinks while shopping for your valentine, a family member, or friend!  Shopping, tasting, and judging of the tasty morsels is from 5:00 to 7:00pm. From 7:00 until 10:00pm treat yourself to wonderful evening of music at the Split Rock Cafe sponsored by John Simpson and Don K Subaru.  Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase as you enjoy the music and find out who wins the prize for best Chocolate as well as other fun door prizes!


Finally, as a special Valentine to you, we hope you'll check out our coupon on Trippons.com!

As always, thanks for supporting Flathead Valley Local Artists!