Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana

Montana Park of the Week: Lone Pine State Park

This week's focus takes us just outside of Kalispell, Montana, to Lone Pine State Park.

With 7.5 miles of trails for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and horseback riding, it also boasts breathtaking overlooks, where you can see Flathead Lake, Whitefish Mountain Resort, and Jewel Basin. Lone Pine State Park provides incredible views of the Flathead Valley and year-round and wide-ranging outdoor recreation activities.

Owned initially as part of a large sheep ranch by Ernest and Hazel White, in 1941, the White's donated the land that now makes up Lone Pine State Park for public use and education.

The Whites stipulated that the land be developed for public use and to teach an appreciation for conservation benefits.

The visitor center gift shop is a highlight and is now open year-round. A walk through the visitor center provides a tour of the wildlife and forest ecology within the park.

The visitor center contains a spacious meeting room with audio-visual equipment and wrap-around decks with beautiful vistas. It's an ideal spot for a meeting or social gathering.

Adult workshops, children's activities, and interpretive programs make Lone Pine an exciting stop for school field trips, residents, and out-of-state visitors. Find out more about educational opportunities by contacting the park office.

Open all year 8:00 am - Sunset. The Visitor Center is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Sunday 12:30pm to 3pm, closed Monday & Tuesday. Closed November 26, 27, December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.

 

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