Paddling near Columbia Falls, MT
Columbia Falls sits in Flathead County at the gateway to Glacier National Park, putting paddlers within reach of glacier-fed rivers and mountain lakes in Western Montana's Glacier Country. The area draws kayakers, canoeists, and SUP riders to its mix of moving water and flatwater, with rental outfitters based right in and around town serving the summer season.
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