Bigfork

We only stopped in Bigfork as it was on an angled path from Glacier NP toward Jackson. We’re heading to Jackson to meet Ron and Teresa and to take in the once in a century total eclipse. Hoping for a clear sky!

Established in 1911, Bigfork lies where the Swan River flows into Flathead Lake. Flathead Lake is the largest naturally formed lake west of the Mississippi River. As you would imagine there are watercraft everywhere. The lake even had a few other amenities that I found particularly pleasing.

The Woman was hit by a gastro bug, so I took the pooch for a stroll along the Swan River Nature Trail. Originally built in 1914, this road linked the young Bigfork with other communities in the Swan River Valley. In the 40’s, a new higher speed highway was built on the other side of the Swan River and this road was essentially abandoned. It fell into disrepair and became essentially unusable.

In the 90’s, it was cleaned up a bit and became a multiuse trail. Starting just outside downtown Bigfork, it leads walkers and bikers to the start of Swan Lake above the dam. The trail is even open to equestrian use. Along the trail I came upon this memorial tree locals seem to be caring for.

Given the Woman’s condition she holed up in Colectiva most of the day and just did the white trash thing. It seems she was in good company in the campground we stayed at. Just exactly how many RV’s and how many cars and how many handmade structures are on this one site?

Talk to you soon!