Lone Pine State Park in Kalispell hosting outdoor education programs

KALISPELL — Lone Pine State Park is hosting outdoor education programs in March. Registration may be required depending on the program, and anyone interested can register by calling the visitor center at (406) 755-2706, ext. 0, or accessing the QR code on the event listing on the park's Facebook or Instagram page.

Lone Pine State Park is 5 miles southwest of Kalispell and offers views of the valley, 7.5 miles of trails, and an interpretive center with information on living in a wildlife-urban interface. Additional amenities include a picnic shelter and a community room, which are both available to rent, as well as a volleyball court, horseshoe pit, and an archery range. Lone Pine offers a variety of educational and interpretive programs throughout the year.

For more information, visit https://fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/lone-pine or call (406) 755-2706. Lone Pine State Park is open year-round and the visitor center is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Sundays with Camo

Sunday, March 10, March 17, and March 24 at 2 pm.

Meeting Place: Lone Pine State Park Visitor Center

Join us for an encounter with Camo, the park's resident bull snake who lives in the Visitor Center. Registration is not required and there is no charge for this informal program. ($8 park entry fee still applies to out-of-state vehicles).

 

Prepare to be Bear Aware

Saturday, March 16 at 10 am

Meeting Place: Lone Pine State Park Visitor Center

Discover safety tips and tools to keep people safe and bears wild as they emerge from their dens this spring. Join us as we share practical strategies designed to minimize bear-human conflicts and promote coexistence. From securing garbage bins to proper food storage techniques, we will share provide invaluable insights into creating bear-resistant environments. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, connect, and take action for the well-being of all. Registration is required as space is limited. There is no charge for this program. ($8 park entry fee still applies to out-of-state vehicles).