From meadows filled with glacier lilies, beargrass blossoms, and Indian paintbrush to a seemingly endless powder-snow laden terrain, the mountain landscape that surrounds the inn beckons one to come explore.
Great wildlife viewing opportunities abound.
Near the inn, mountain goats, deer, and elk may often be observed at the Walton Goat Lick - a steep mineral laden precipice above the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. Glacier Park and the surrounding National Forests are a hiker's paradise. Hike with a destination in mind such as a hot fishing hole or simply enjoy the quiet solitude and exercise in this beautiful mountain setting. The Inn was built by the Great Northern Railroad to serve the railroad community of Essex. Amtrak passes twice a day, once eastbound and once westbound.