Stumptown Stories

This year, Whitefish is decked out with stars and stripes to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America! The 4th of July was always a wonderful time to be in Whitefish. The weather is hot, the lake is perfect, and the fireworks are world-class. Here are our favorite memories of Independence Day in Whitefish.

The Great Northern is decorated with art that took decades to curate. It carries the memories of all the businesses Whitefish has loved and hated (and even a few so short-lived that no one knew they existed). Join us for a trip down memory lane as we explore the signs at the Northern.

Whitefish is crisscrossed with streets that tell the story of the people who turned this from a stumptown into a ski town. This month, we're exploring the stories of the people behind Baker Avenue, Geddes Avenue, Monegan Road, and Voerman Road.

Winter Carnival descended on Whitefish again this month. With it came the royalty, frivolity, and sense of community that made it famous. This year, we also celebrate the 2025 return of a long-lost Carnival group: the Goats!

The summit of Big Mountain has always beckoned to those longing for adventure and sweet powder, but the way to the top hasn’t always been as easy as it is today. Join us as we explore some of the first methods to get to the top.

The heart of Whitefish used to beat through a drive-in burger joint nestled at the base of the old viaduct. Read the stories of GVA burgers, potato salad, and young love.

66 Whitefish Winter Carnival highlights - one from every year of the Carnival so far! Also, 17 color photos from the 1970 Winter Carnival pu

Photographer, businessman, and community activist Marion Lacy shot the photos that turned Whitefish into a destination.

This businessman built his empire when Whitefish was still young, but you've probably never heard of him!