Area Overview
Experience lake living at its finest in a beautiful new condominium in the Villas at Juniper Bay in Somers, Montana. As a resident, you’ll have direct access to three and a half acres of property on the shores of Flathead Lake, just across Juniper Bay Road. Flathead Harbor Marina is just minutes away, so you can be out on crystal clear water sailing, fishing or waterskiing in no time.
Located just 15 minutes from Kalispell City Airport, The Villas at Juniper Bay are easily accessible all year long. Downtown Kalispell is a quaint area with plentiful options for local shopping and dining. Bigfork, another short drive, is known for its year-round festivals and markets. Golf courses in both towns offer challenging play paired with stunning views.
Outside of town, explore nature! Hiking, biking and camping options are endless. Glacier National Park’s deep forests, waterfalls, and glistening glaciers are within an hour’s drive. The Flathead Lake area is home to over 75 species of birds, such as geese, osprey, herons and eagles, along with other wildlife including deer, bighorn sheep, coyotes and bears. Overlooking the lake are the beautiful Swan and Mission Mountain ranges, which house Whitefish Mountain Resort and Blacktail Ski Area.
Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, and it boasts over 30 species of fish, including trophy-size trout, Mackinaw, salmon, pike, bass, yellow perch and whitefish. 20+ pound lake trout catches are not uncommon! If fly fishing is more your speed, northern pike fishing in Flathead River is excellent, with occasional largemouth bass, brown trout and rainbow trout catches as well.
The Villas at Juniper Bay are a perfect choice for those who wish to explore the natural beauty of Montana while having the ease of modern conveniences. Come enjoy authentic lake life in beautiful Somers, Montana.
Flathead Lake Area by the Numbers*
Size of Flathead Lake
Species of Fish
Area Golf Courses
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Blacktail Mtn. Summit
Flathead National Forest
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Colorado Mountain Life in Grand County
Growth:
U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Denver as the #2 metro area in the country based on desirability, value, job market, quality of life, and net migration. One of the fastest growing cities in the United States, it is estimated that over 20,000 people will relocate to Metro Denver in 2019.
Economy:
Telecommunications and biomedical technology industries, as well as mining, construction, real estate and tourism provide Denver with a strong job market and economy. An estimated 30,000 new jobs will be available in 2019, and projected personal income is expected to rise 5.2%. Colorado is a top ten state in employment growth, and the state economy was ranked #1 by 24/7 Wall Street.
The Arts:
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is an award-winning complex of eight theaters which offers everything from touring Broadway productions to opera to ballet to small local theater. There is also a thriving music scene, from local performance halls to arguably the world’s best outdoor venue, Red Rocks Amphitheater. The Denver Art Museum is home to extensive art collections and is visited by world-class exhibitions, while the nearby Art District on Santa Fe is the heart of Denver’s art gallery scene.
Recreation:
Colorado is ranked the nation’s number one state in physical activity and has the lowest obesity rate. Outdoor activity is huge; the Denver Metro area boasts over 50,000 acres of parks, trails, golf courses, and playgrounds and experiences over 300 days of sunshine each year. In addition to offering spectacular views, the nearby Rocky Mountains provide opportunities for various activities including hiking, rock-climbing, river rafting and kayaking, mountain biking, and world-class skiing and snowboarding.
There is also plenty to do in Denver that doesn’t require breaking a sweat. The food scene is booming, with over 11,000 restaurants, three quarters of which are independently owned. Craft beer is hugely popular with over 100 breweries in Metro Denver. For the sports fan, there are several major sporting venues in the city which are home to major professional U.S. sports teams:
- Denver Broncos (NFL)
- Colorado Rockies (MLB)
- Denver Nuggets (NBA)
- Colorado Avalanche (NHL)
- Colorado Rapids (MLS)
- Denver Outlaws (MLL)
- Colorado Mammoth (NLL)
Individually, these aspects make Denver a great place for people to move to and call home. Collectively, they make Denver a smart choice for life.
*Sources: University of Montana, US Forest Service