Summer near Flathead Lake: Bigfork's Fourth of July parade, Flathead cherry season, public beaches and lake towns, plus two group homes to book direct.
Written and edited by Trailstead Stays · Last reviewed 2026-10-06
Fourth of July
Bigfork's annual Fourth of July parade draws thousands, per local news. Check the organizer for the year's details.
Flathead cherry season
Flathead cherry season typically runs late July into mid-August, and varies by year.
Lake days at public beaches and state parks
Somers Beach State Park is near The Evergreen, per The Evergreen's site. Both homes are close to public Flathead Lake parks and boat ramps.
Glacier National Park
Planning a Glacier day? Read our Going-to-the-Sun Road guide and check nps.gov/glac for current conditions.
