Sunday, May 24, 2026
69.0°F
Travelers walk to the ticketing area at Glacier Park International Airport on Thursday, Dec. 11. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)

Stories this photo appears in:

Strong tourism year in the Flathead Valley but economic uncertainty and airport closure loom
December 30, 2025 midnight

Strong tourism year in the Flathead Valley but economic uncertainty and airport closure loom

The Flathead Valley saw a strong year for tourism in 2025, but challenges loom as travelers grow weary amid an uncertain economy, international travel is expected to dwindle, and airport operations will be limited for part of the summer.