Guided Learning Hikes & Spring Events
- Apr 2
- 2 min read
🌼 From spring Wildflower Walks to Bike Tire Repair, it’s shaping up to be a full season of learning and adventure on the Whitefish Trail. Join us for these free community events led by local experts and designed to connect people of all ages with the Whitefish Trail and our community. Mark your calendars and register early as programs fill quickly! Most events require RSVP.
📅 Spring 2026 Event Highlights
• Bear Aware Presentation - MT FWP (Kalispell) – MT FWP Office - April 2 at 6 PM
• Bear Aware Presentation - MT FWP (Whitefish) – Grouse Mountain Lodge – April 9 at 6 PM
• Spring Bear Aware Walk – Lion Mountain Trailhead – April 20 at 5 – 7 PM
• Earth Day Stargazing Party with Big Sky Astronomy Club – Holbrook Overlook Trailhead – April 22 at 7:30 – 10 PM
• Orienteering Day with Grizzly Orienteering – Lion Mountain Trailhead – May 2 at 10 AM – 2 PM
• K9 Safety Trap Release Workshop with Montana K9 Safety– Lion Mountain Trailhead – May 4 at 2 – 4 PM
• Bike Tire Repair Clinic – Glacier Cyclery & Nordic – May 5 at 6 – 8 PM
• Mother’s Day Mushroom Hunt – Swift Creek Trailhead – May 10 at 2 – 4 PM
• Spring Wild Mushroom Hunt – Swift Creek Trailhead – May 18 at 5 – 7 PM
• Wildflower ID Walk – Lion Mountain Trailhead – May 29 at 5 – 7 PM
• Birding with Flathead Audubon – Smith Lake Trailhead – June 10 at 8 – 10 AM
🏃 Ongoing Community Activities
• Group Runs & Group Rides – multiple dates & locations throughout spring/summer
Really appreciate how these guided learning hikes help people connect with nature while learning about local trails and wildlife in a hands-on way. It’s a great way to make outdoor education more engaging for all ages. Also, the BTS Arirang World Tour Hoodie adds such a cool, relaxed vibe while reading inspiring community-focused content like this!
Found myself coming back to Drive Mad online again and again. The quick restart feature makes it easy to learn from mistakes without getting frustrated.
The core mechanics are easy to Dordle grasp. Each guess you enter applies to both hidden words at once.
So excited to see the lineup for the guided spring learning hikes—there’s nothing quite like learning about nature while being out on the trails! I feel like developing observational and spatial skills doesn't have to stop at the trailhead. During my downtime after a hike, I’ve been enjoying Polytrack online.