KALISPELL, Mont. — Flathead Lake Lodge was named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Family Travel Awards.
Flathead Lake Lodge is an all-inclusive ranch resort with 2,000 acres of terrain.
Activities on the ranch include horseback trail rides, sailing water sports, hiking, mountain biking, yoga, archery, laser tag, pickleball and live music.
Lightning Bug Public Relations released the following:
Flathead Lake Lodge is delighted to share that their family-owned and -operated guest ranch was named as a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Family Travel Awards. The full list of awards can be found at goodhousekeeping.com/familytravel2024.
“Flathead Lake Lodge has been a family tradition since 1945,” said Chase Averill, the third-generation General Manager of Flathead Lake Lodge. “We’ve been welcoming generations of families to the ranch for years and we’re honored to have an accolade like this.”
Sitting on the shore of Flathead Lake, Flathead Lake Lodge is an all-inclusive ranch resort with nearly 2,000 acres of terrain. All-inclusive activities include horseback trail rides, sailing, water sports, hiking, mountain biking, yoga, archery, children’s activities, laser tag, pickleball, Pinzgauer tours and sip and paint, as well as evening entertainment that includes live music and a barn dance.
As part of the awards, testers from Good Housekeeping visited Flathead Lake Lodge and spent a week experiencing all the ranch had to offer. Here’s what the testers had to say about the ranch:
“It’s hard to capture how much we enjoyed; literally everything was a highlight. The stunning lakeside destination, the grounds, the watersports, the horseback riding, the pool, the main lodge, the tennis and other activities, the mountaintop yoga, the trout pond, Glacier National Park, the food, the hospitality. Literally everything.”
“They had everything you could dream of. The food was delicious. The menu was very well-planned and smart. They obviously care deeply about what they serve.”
Flathead Lake Lodge puts a dedicated emphasis on guest services and the benefits of an all-inclusive stay.
“The staff was the nicest, most hospitable I can recall. Everyone was just so polite and so friendly and so helpful and so knowledgeable. It was so amazing because everything is included once you get there, even the watersports and riding lessons. It’s so family-oriented and communal and everyone in our group had the best time.”
The Good Housekeeping Institute experts spent eight months reviewing hundreds of submissions to find the best travel options for all types of families. When selecting the winners, judges considered standout picks for every trip preference and budget. Winners were selected by travel agents, travel editors, engineers, product analysts and scientists — as well as over 100 travel testers who were recruited to provide first-hand feedback. Travel gear was evaluated in the GH Institute Labs and on the go during real-world travels. Judges considered durability, ease of use, comfort, convenience, innovation, performance and other factors. Testers experienced destinations, attractions and travel services to provide insight into aspects like family-friendliness, service level, amenities, activities, inclusivity, sustainability and more.