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 Fishing trips: Fishing is in our blood! And if you promise to keep a secret, we can point you to some of the hottest fishing areas in western Montana. We’ll share our favorite fishing spots along the Bitterroot River, the Blackfoot River, or the famed Rock Creek. Or you can walk out our doors and fish our favorite, the Clark Fork River, known for its great fishing and scenery. In fact, Forest Grove Lodge is one of the only places on the Clark Fork River where you can simply walk out and begin fishing!
 Day Hikes: The local National Forest Service offers maps and hiking trails to countless high alpine lakes and mountain peaks in western Montana. Bring your fishing pole and spend the day fishing pristine lakes, or just take in some of the most spectacular views you’ll ever see. Don’t forget your camera!
 White water trips: Near by is the Alberton Gorge for the thrill seeker who enjoys riding the rapids. There are several, local experienced guides who will safely guide you through one of western Montana’s better kept secrets. All we can say is: be prepared to get wet!
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 Not-so-white water trips: Western Montana has many moderate to slower rivers to cool you off on hot summer days. You can relax and enjoy the scenery while canoeing, kayaking, rafting or tubing down one of our many rivers. Bring a lunch and lounge along the banks of the river and watch osprey dive for fish or deer grazing along the bank. Suntan lotion a must!
Mountain Bike: The well-known Hiawatha bike trail is only minutes away. You begin your ride in Montana on the Old Milwaukee rail road bed and pass through a 2.1 mile tunnel to come out on the Idaho side. And if one tunnel isn’t exciting enough for you, there are even more tunnels and several high train trestles along the trail. If you’re the energetic type, you can make it a round trip and bike back up. If you’re not, you can take the bus back to where you started.
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Golf: The nearby, beautiful Trestle Creek Golf Course offers nine holes for your morning or afternoon round of golf. For the avid golf enthusiast, Missoula has several courses, such as the Phantom Links and Larchmont Municipal. Both courses are gorgeous 18-holes and reasonably priced.
Antiques: For our guests, that like to collect true western antiques, we have several little antique shops located near the lodge, or you can shop in one of Missoula’s several antique stores and malls.
The National Bison Range: A must see! Known for its’ wild bison herd with over three hundred bison, the park also offers many species wildlife, such as mountain sheep, elk, deer, hawks and eagles. All viewed without leaving your car! As you drive the twenty mile loop, you’ll come upon a breath-taking view of the wild Mission Mountain Range with its’ towering, rugged peaks. Further off in the distance, you’ll see the grand Flathead Lake with it’s cherry orchards, sailing and quaint shops and restaurants. It’s well worth a visit when you’re in western Montana.
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Visit Idaho: Coeur D’Alene, Idaho is just 110 beautiful and scenic miles to the west of The Forest Grove Lodge. Not only is the scenic drive worth every mile, but once you’re there, the Coeur D’Alene Lake offers a taste of waterfront living/shopping and water activities. It’s a great place to spend a day and explore bays and docks surrounding the lake.
Hunting: Fall is a great time to enjoy big game hunting in western Montana’s many wilderness areas. We personally recommend the Bob Marshall Wilderness or in the Bitterroot/Selway mountains for likely choices to get your game. Or, you may even want to hunt the Fish Creek Wilderness area right here by The Forest Grove Lodge.
You can hunt on your own, or we can help you find reputable outfitters to guide or point you in the right direction. Winter in western Montana offers excellent cat hunting and for bagging a big bruiser, spring time offers bear hunting with a good variation of colors. No bating or dog hunting is allowed. In Montana it’s a spot and stock hunt.
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 Alpine Skiing: Winter-time in western Montana means skiing like you’ve never skied before. The Forest Grove Lodge is conveniently located between two of the most challenging and exciting ski slopes in Montana – Lookout Pass Resort and/or Snow Bowl Ski areas are only 45 minutes away. Bring your gear and experience some of the best of what Montana has to offer. We’ll have a fire burning and hot chocolate waiting for you when you get back from a day on the slopes.
Nordic Skiing: It’s impossible to describe the solitude and beauty of cross-country skiing in the mountains of western Montana. If you want to truly get away from it all and experience nature in winter time, skinny skis are the way to go. The Forest Grove Lodge is surrounded by several, local cross-country ski areas, ranging from easy to difficult, groomed and un-groomed, making it perfect all levels of skill and ability.
More fishing: fall, winter and spring. You might need to bundle up a bit but the fishing is well worth it, and you won’t see much for other people. So if you like solitude, and just want to catch fish, this is a perfect time to visit western Montana. The rivers will be yours for the taking.
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