Coffee Tour of the Flathead Valley, Montana
Welcome to the Flathead Valley!
Thank you for your interest and commitment to learning about the Flathead Valley. To begin, we love nature and our community, and even though it may not seem like it, we do really appreciate you the good and respectful traveler.
But wait for a second, what is the difference between a traveler and a tourist? As the Covid Pandemic (yes I know) hit and changed the lives we used to live, no matter how we view it, changed us. With this change in our society, all were reintroduced to something wonderful. Whether it was to the wonders of fresh air, cool waters, birds singing, or the winds of peaceful reflection, it was a great reset. However, how charming and intoxicating this state may be, it sped up a disparity of discontent in the communities that once enjoyed this together and alone before it became a niche trend.
The Flathead Valley sits in the Northwest Corner of Montana, at the gateway of Glacier and Canadian Rockies, a trailhead for biking and hiking, and a dock for boats. Having said this, there is an appeal to our bowl-shaped valley which bewitches many from the single swipe to the long gaze, to the bus of Asian tourists and Airstream Eco-tourists. All this being said, the community is seeing a nasty side of the industry Montana needs to survive. I encourage you to venture into this space. My hope is to inform your adventure with thoughtful tips.
So I challenge you to learn about the valley and its people, instead of wishing for what you had, enjoy what is given, be respectful to the land, and be respectful to the people, you are entering a sacred community space