Columbia Falls Montana
Columbia Falls, encircled by the Flathead National Forest in the northeast corner of the Flathead Valley, is 15 miles northeast of Kalispell and 15 miles west of Glacier National Park. more info
Until 1998, the town didn't really have a "falls" to its name. So it built one, complete with a small park!
Columbia Falls is the "Gateway to Glacier National Park." It is a community of about 3,700 people.
Columbia Falls offers a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including one of the most beautiful golf courses in the area, Meadowlake Golf Resort.
The Big Sky Waterslide Park provides a fun-filled day for the entire family in the summer, and miles of groomed snowmobiling trails provide a winter playground for the family during the winter months.
As in the past, Columbia Falls is still home to a variety of industrial businesses, including the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company, Plum Creek Timber Company and Stoltze Land and Lumber.
The residents of Columbia Falls pride themselves in maintaining the "small-town" atmosphere and the sense of community spirit that has been the backbone of this community for many years.
Columbia Falls Statistics:
Elevation 3,087 ft.
Economy
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Columbia Falls was $14,355, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Climate (averages)
January: 28º F(high) 13.5º F(low)
July: 80.7º F(high) 49.9º F(low)
Annual rainfall: 15.27 inches
Annual snowfall: 66.3 inches
Population
The estimated population, in 2003, was 3,963.
Main Industries: aluminum, timber
Getting to Columbia Falls
Road
Main routes in are US 2, US 93, MT 206, MT 40. Closest Interstate is I-90 to the south.
Air
Glacier Park International Airport is about 10 minutes south, near Kalispell. Services include Big Sky Airlines, Delta Airlines, Horizon Airlines, Northwest Airlines and Holman Aviation (private charters).
Rail
The daily Amtrak passenger service, the Empire Builder runs between Seattle/Portland and Chicago. Nearby depots are in: Whitefish and West Glacier.
Columbia Falls, MT Weather
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