CONTACT LINKS YOU MAY FIND HELPFUL:...
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK www.nps.gov/glac/home.htm
phone: 406-888-7800...
MONTANANATIONALPARKS www.us-national-parks.net/state/mt.htm...
MT.FISH,WILDLIFE AND PARK www.fwp.mt.gov...
THE GLACIER INSTITUTE www.glacierinstitute.org...
THE NORTH FORK HOSTEL www.nfhostel.com
phone: 406-888-5241...
MONTANA COFFEE TRADERS www.coffeetraders.com............
The Northern Lights Saloon was originally the homestead cabin of Willaim and Jessie Adair. They were the first owners and proprietors of the Polebridge Mercantile.
Bill Adair had built and operated a store and hotel in what is now Glacier National Park in 1907. After the establishment of the national park in 1910 and the construction of a bridge across the North Fork of the Flathead soon after, travel patterns changed. So, the Adairs moved to the current Polebridge location in 1912.
They built their cabin in what was later to be known as the Northern Lights Saloon on a 160 acre homestead and began construction of the store, next door. The store was completed in 1914. An icehouse and shop were added soon after. Known simply as the Adair's, it was later to become the Polebridge Mercantile. From the beginning, it was the social and business hub of the North Fork and a gateway to the new national park across the river. In 1976, Karen Feather turned the homestead cabin into the Northern Lights Saloon and the social hub moved across the yard. These buildings and an original barn that was burnt in the Red Bench fire in 1988, make up the W.L. Adair General Mercantile Historic Distric. The District was placed on the National Historic Register in 1983 as representitive of an early Montana mercantile enterprise.
Though the Saloon had been modified and "modernized" in recent years, vestiges of Adair's work are still evident in the beauty of the rugged wilderness that surrounds it and the proud character of the independent community.
Operating as a townsite, the residents of Polebridge still exist off grid and provide for themselves in the earnest tradition of America's great homesteading movement.
Music
Polebridge is home to several talented local musicians as well as visiting guests. Reputation has it that the saloon is prone to musical flare-ups once the kitchen closes.
Enjoy music and theater on the Polebridge Stage, located directly behind the Saloon and don't miss the Polebridge Aurorafest, an annual day of music taking place in August.
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"This business supported by people from all walks of life!"
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About me: Located 38 miles up a dirt road and one mile outside of Glacier National Park, the Northern Lights Saloon is a place you don't want to miss.
One of a handful of businesses in the townsite of Polebridge, Montana, the Northern Lights offers a taste
of Northwest cuisine in one of the finest dining locations in the world.
Featuring Wild Salmon, Buffalo, Elk, Idaho Red Trout, Wild Canadian Walleye, Friday Night Pizza Night and a
variety of vegetarian dishes, the Northern Lights has
something for every taste. All our ingredients are hand picked from the best local vendors the Flathead Valley has to offer.
We are open year round on weekends and seven days a week during the summer season. Available for private parties
and special events. No reservations needed, but if the winter weather is severe it is best to call in advance for
road conditions, etc. 406-888-5669
Who I'd like to meet: If you are of the adventerous sort with a fine palette for food, brew and music, the Northern Lights offers up one of the greatest evenings Montana has to offer.
Drive up for the day or rent one of the many rustic accomodations available in the area.
After a night of food and brew under the stars, wake up to
some of the best pastries in the world! The Polebridge Mercantile offers Hot Coffee, Pastries, Gifts, Cabins and more.....call 406-888-5105 for more information.
Lodging also available in the "wildest hostile in America."
The Northfork Hostel offers beautiful, warm accomodations
for a reasonable price. Contact Oliver at 406-888-5241.
All of Polebridge operates off-grid, so come prepared.
Bring your bedding, a flashlight and water and fear not the outhouse, for, yes, we have primitive privies! Pack it in, pack it out and be prepared to see some critters!
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Thank you so much Heather for making Aurorafest, and the day after the best ever. Polebridge is magical, and always feel blessed to be a small part. - Freekbass
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