The One Boat Ride Every Montanan Should Take This Summer

KwaTaqNuk Resort & Casino is located on Flathead Lake in Polson. Surrounded by breathtaking nature, it's a peaceful but lively spot to spend a warm summer weekend (or any weekend, really). But as fun as the onsite casino and lakeside restaurant are, the crowning jewel of the resort is the Shadow Cruiser.

The Shadow is a beautiful tour boat that only makes its way around the lake in the summertime.

The boat was imported from North Idaho in 2009, and it can carry three times the passengers of the boat it replaced.

Each summer, The Shadow offers two daily cruises.

The bay cruise launches at noon, while the sunset cruise departs at 6 p.m. Each cruise is 90 minutes long and costs $20 (kids 5 and under are $5).

Occasionally, you'll see specialty rides on the calendar, like dinner cruises and brunch cruises.

And of course, there's always a cash bar onboard.

Flathead Lake is one of Montana's most majestic treasures, and every Montanan should get to see it by boat.

It's actually the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, and your boat ride will be breathtaking no matter what time of day you go.

If you're taking a summer trip to Flathead Lake, make this cruise part of your itinerary.

Even if you own a boat yourself, it's always fun to be chartered around the lake as you take in the views with a cocktail in your hand.

Address: 49708 US-93, Polson, MT, 59860

Doesn't this look like the perfect way to spend a summer day (or evening)? To book a cruise on The Shadow Cruiser, check out the website, which will also have the seasonal schedule posted soon. And if you enjoy this cruise (which you will), you'll also love a trip through the Gates of the Mountains.