Libby–Thompson Falls

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Libby–Thompson Falls

Locals say Kootenai Country

Quiet valleys, big-hearted towns.

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Welcome to Kootenai Country, where the rivers run clear and the mountains stand tall. Whether you're here for the fishing, the hiking, or just to soak in a hot spring, you'll find a friendly smile and a story to share. Come on in, the huckleberries are ripe.

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The room

One room for everyone around Libby–Thompson Falls. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.

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Things to do

  • Kootenai Falls and Swinging Bridge Scenic waterfall on the Kootenai River with a pedestrian swinging bridge.
  • Libby Dam Hydroelectric dam creating Lake Koocanusa, with a visitor center.
  • Lake Koocanusa Reservoir stretching into Canada, popular for boating and fishing.
  • Cabinet Mountains Wilderness Rugged peaks, alpine lakes, and dense forest within Kootenai National Forest.
  • Ross Creek Cedars Ancient western red cedars, some over 1000 years old, on a short trail.
  • Thompson Falls Waterfall on the Clark Fork River at the town of Thompson Falls.
  • Outdoors Hike to Kootenai Falls
  • Outdoors Fish the Kootenai for trout
  • With kids Picnic at Kootenai Falls
  • With kids Swim at Lake Koocanusa
  • Evenings Small-town taverns
  • Evenings Live music at local halls
  • Locals love Small-town main streets
  • Locals love Hot springs

Through the year

  • Lincoln County Fair August Carnival, livestock, and local crafts in Libby.
  • Sanders County Fair August Rodeo, exhibits, and 4-H shows in Plains.
  • Eureka Main Street Garage Sale Day June Huge community-wide garage sale along the main street.
  • Libby Logger Days July Logging competitions, parade, and street dances.
  • Hot Springs Rodeo July Small-town rodeo with local cowboys and cowgirls.

Continental climate with cold winters and mild summers. Precipitation is moderate, with snow in the mountains. Best: Summer (June–September) is ideal for hiking, fishing, and lake time.

Talk like a local

“The Kootenai”
The Kootenai River
“Yaak”
The remote Yaak Valley
“Hucks”
Huckleberries
“Mud season”
Spring thaw, when roads turn to mud

Getaways

Local flavour

Rooting for Montana Grizzlies, Montana State Bobcats

Eat and drink

  • huckleberry pie wild game (venison, elk)
  • trout local microbrews
  • Elk steak Game meat common in local restaurants and cookouts.
  • Morel mushrooms Foraged in the spring, often sautéed or in sauces.

Where people go

  • small-town main streets national forest
  • hot springs river valleys
  • mountain trails

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Lincoln and Sanders counties, MT. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.

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