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Paddling near Whitefish, MT


Whitefish sits in the Flathead Valley of northwest Montana, close to Glacier National Park, with paddling spread across calm lakes and easy rivers. Whitefish Lake is the local go-to—accessible right from City Beach—while Flathead Lake, Tally Lake, Swan Lake, and the Swan River round out a varied regional scene suited to beginners through experienced paddlers.

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