The Area

There are many things to do and places to see while staying at the cabin. Northwest Montana is an amazing and beautiful place that allows one to live and experience it beauty. Below you will find information and link to local areas or attractions.

Skydive Lost Prairie is the premier skydiving destination in Montana and attracts participants from all around the US and world. Events are held throughout the summer. For more information on Skydive Montana, their events, photos, and directions, click here. 

Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge  Established in 1999, it is one of the newest National Wildlife Refuges in the U.S. and is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of the Interior. The refuge was originally a sprawling horse and cattle ranch dating back to the late 1800s and was known as the Lost Trail Ranch. 

The refuge consists of prairie and wetlands, and has a wide diversity of plant and animal species, including over 100 species of birds such as canada geese, sandhill crane, wood duck, green-winged teals and herons. Several species of grouse also inhabit the refuge. Predatory bird species such as the great horned owl and red-tailed hawk are also found here.

Little Bitterroot Lake is home to wide variety of fish including Kokanee, Rainbow Trout and Yellow Perch. 

Marion 
First settled in the late 1870s, Marion was a base camp for the construction of the Great Northern Railroad into Kalispell. It remained on the main line until 1904 when a new route to Whitefish was established. When Lewis Kelsey moved his sawmill from Somers to Marion in the early 1900s, timber became an important part of the local economy. Today, visitors can enjoy the recreational opportunities found on Little Bitterroot Lake or experience life on a working ranch.

For more information on Marion, please visit www.marionmontana.com. This site also has a great page detailing the history of Marion and the lake. Click here