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Polebridge Mercantile

Written by hostelmeister

Tuesday, 12 August 2008 02:26

Experience the pristine beauty of the North Fork Valley and Glacier National Park, the only intact ecosystem in the lower 48 states! Home of wolf, elk, black and grizzly bear, eagle, mountain lion, deer and moose. The sun rises over majestic peaks of the Livingston Range marking the Continental Divide to the east, and sets over the forested Whitefish Range. The unique and historic Polebridge Mercantile is nestled between the Continental Divide and the Whitefish Range, just a mile from the northwest entrance to Glacier National Park...no traffic lights, no crowds, no electricity, no hassles.

Polebridge is an ideal setting for your reunion, retreat, or mountain get away. Raft, canoe and fish the North Fork of the wild and scenic Flathead River or in nearby Kintla or Bowman Lakes. Hike gentle strolls to technical climbs in and out of the park...Ski all winter in Glacier National Park or snowmobile from Canyon Creek to Big Mountain. Bicycle to or from West Glacier or enjoy day trips to Bowman or Kintla Lakes.

The 'MERC' provides groceries, fresh ground coffee and home baked treats (Danish, bread and sandwiches, etc,) gifts, gas, propane, film, fishing tackle and beer.

There is no electricity and no running water in the lower-priced cabins, let alone bedding--it's bring your own sleeping bag or linens at the Merc. The $65 "luxury" cabin has a bathroom and running water in the kitchenette. Each cabin has a propane cooking stove and lights, and the views out over the west side of Glacier National Park make the price tag a steal, especially if you brought the kids. There's also a basic teepee that will keep the rain off your head. This may sound like an adventure in hell, but Polebridge is a happening spot in the summer when all the river rats and seasonal residents converge for good times and tall tales about the rapids they've run and their mountaineering adventures. The Mercantile sells canned goods, hot sandwiches, and souvenir T-shirts. There is a bakery with great baked goods.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 May 2010 08:30

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There are good reasons to smile now in Polebridge, the new owners of the merc are doing a wonderful job- just check out their new solar system: Wow! You'll find their wonderful baked goodies there every day from 7 am until 9 pm!! The Northern Lights Saloon has reopened under new ownership and management, call 406 888 9963!

B.C. and Montana signed a memorandum of understanding and hopefully there will be no mining in this special place. Glacier National Park is celebrating their centennial and spring is almost here!

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