The city was named after pioneer rancher David Polson. Steamboats played a major part in early transportation of freight and passengers. Two museums, The Miracle of America and Polson-Flathead Historical Museum, offer many displays and memorabilia. Polson has several multiple use city parks located on the lake.
Sightings date back more then a hundred years.
In addition to all the activities that the lake has to offer, there is the Flathead River nearby for White Water rafting and one of the valley's oldest and loveliest lakeshore golf courses. Polson is the largest city on the Flathead Indian Reservation. There are almost as many Golf courses as there are majestic views of the mountains here in the area. Quickly becoming one of the area's top attractions, the challenging courses in the area take advantage of the landscape. You can golf beside the lakes, under a mountain or over a raging river.