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By Angela Brown, About.com

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Summer Recreation in Whitefish

City Park on Whitefish Lake

City Park on Whitefish Lake

©Angela M Brown

Glacier National Park and Whitefish Mountain Resort at Big Mountain aren't the only places where Whitefish visitors can play. Many outdoor activities can be enjoyed just a short walk or drive from downtown Whitefish.

Bicycling
The streets and roads in and around Whitefish are friendly to casual and serious cyclers alike. The town's Fish Trails, an excellent system of bike and pedestrian paths, meander along Whitefish River, by several city parks, and around the town. You can rent bikes and equipment at Glacier Cyclery, in downtown Whitefish. They'll also provide you with information about other trails and routes in the region.

Golfing
Whitefish visitors can choose from nine different championship golf courses, including Whitefish Lake Golf Club's two 18-hole courses.
·Whitefish Lake Golf Club
·Meadow Lake Golf Course (Columbia Falls)
·Glacier View Golf Course (West Glacier)
·Big Mountain Golf Club (Kalispell)

Fly Fishing
Local lakes and rivers are home to whitefish, lake trout, bull trout, rainbow trout, northern pike, coho salmon, cutthroat trout, and arctic grayling. Equipment, instruction, and guided fishing trips are available at Whitefish's Lakestream Flyshop.

Visitors can also enjoy swimming, boating, water skiing, and kayaking on Whitefish Lake.

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