Distinctly Montana Magazine

glass fusing, ceramic painting, and mosaic making are provided daily or try a workshop on precious metal and clay, encaustic painting, or furniture making. "Windows on Whitefish," (WOW) will be a permanent mosaic mural of four 6 x 9-foot windows designed to represent the four seasons of Whitefish and the variety of components that make it a one-of-a-kind community. BIKING 2 PM: RENT BIKES FROM GREAT NORTHERN CYCLES OR GLACIER CYCLERY. Look for bike icons on the maps around town for sug- gested routes on the bike and pedestrian paths. But we're headed for the new WHITEFISH TRAIL! 12 miles of new trails opened in 2010 for hikers, bikers, runners, skiers, and equestrians. Ongoing additions to this conservation and recreation project will develop a trail system consisting of 55 miles over the next five years. Okay, we only have time for that one sweet ride up to the scenic loop and down through the cliff section. On another day we could try a plethora of other mountain biking destinations like the freeride features at Spencer Mountain, the single-track out at the "Pig Farm," or we could even hit more than 40-miles of trails back up on Big Mountain. If we had more time, we could jump on a horse. Both Bar W Ranch and Gaynor's River Ranch saddle up friendly horses for your ride with experienced and colorful wranglers. WHITEFISH FARMER'S MARKET 5 PM – HIT THE FARMER'S MARKET Every Tuesday during the sum- mer from 5 to 7:30 p.m., the DOWNTOWN FARMERS' MARKET is thriv- ing with over 150 vendors of local products, live music, and hand- crafted items. The north end of Central Avenue adjacent to Depot Park is blocked off for the weekly festive event. The FarmHands group produces a map identifying the working farms of the Flathead Valley, strengthening the natural bond between farmers and consumers. IN WHITEFISH, NIGHTLIFE MATTERS 7 PM – DINNER, THEATRE, AND A NIGHTCAP Whitefish is a small mountain town that will exceed your dining expecta- tions. To the local chefs, good food and great wine lists are not only their busi- ness and livelihood, but also their creative expression. I'm thinking sushi. No, Cajun. Mountain Mexican? Italian? Some French flair? Or a good ole steak? After dinner, let's catch a performance. The Whitefish Theatre Company has celebrated over 30 years as a nonprofit, community-based performing arts organization. The O'Shaughnessy Cultural Arts Center hosts professional plays, comedy, musicals, concerts, and clas- sic and independent films. Housed in DISTINCTLY MONTANA | DIGITAL 80 Experience summer in Whitefish, go to... www.distinctlymontana.com/whitefish123 DISTINCTLY MONTANA • SUMMER 2012

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