The Flathead River partially begins in Canada and gathers volume as it  flows through Glacier Park, past Columbia Falls and continues through rural Flathead Valley east of Kalispell, Montana before flowing into Flathead Lake.  Controls at Kerr Dam monitor the lake levels with full pool in the summer.  From Flathead Lake you can boat upriver for miles with the backdrop of the Swan and Mission Mountain Ranges in your view.  The fishing on the Flathead River is varied for river anglers and residential real estate development along the river varies from family farms to upscale homes.  Flathead River homes for sale:

Lower Valley Road:  Amazing Flathead River frontage stretching 330 feet! Open 10 acre meadow tucked way off the road in Lower Valley, about 10 minutes NW of Bigfork. 1993 manufactured home could be used until you plan your main riverfront home. Virtually level ground for hobby farm/garden or horse property.  $499,000  mls# 290255