Wayfarers State Park
| Wayfarers State Park | |
| Montana State Park | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | Montana |
| County | Flathead |
| Elevation | 2,923 ft (891 m) |
| Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Area | 67 acres (27 ha) |
| Founded | unspecified |
| Management | Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
  Location of Wayfarers State Park in Montana
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Wayfarers State Park , 0.5 miles south of Bigfork, Montana.,[1] overlooks Flathead Lake and hosts 40 campsites and a boat ramp.[2] In 2013, 133,000 individuals visited the park.[3]
Recreation
Wayfarers hosts the annual Northern Rockies Paddlefest at Wayfarers State Park, which in 2013 attracted over 200 participants.[4] Visitors may access the boat ramp for aquatic activities, and fisherman may fish the waters of Flathead Lake.[5] On February 23, 2016 development plans were announced by Montana State Parks for the improvement of a bicycle campground area, to feature spots for 10 campsites, and bicycle related amenities.[6] Paddleboarders may compete in the Flathead Lake Sup Classic, featuring 6 mile and 1 mile races.[7]
Flora and Fauna
The canopy is dominated by pine and fir trees, beneath which bloom seasonal wildflowers.[8] In 1998, The Harry Horn Native Plant Garden was planted, featuring botanical education opportunities and many wildflowers including arrowleaf balsamroot, indian paintbrush, silky lupine, and death camas [9]
References
- ↑ Wayfarers State Park [1] Missoula Independent
- ↑ Wayfarers State Park, [2], Montana State Parks
- ↑ Wayfarers State Park Renovation Breaks Ground, Bigfork Eagle, [3] Flathead News Group, July 8, 2015
- ↑ Tabish, Dillon, May 26, 2013, [4] Flathead Beacon
- ↑ Lomax, Becky. 55. Wayfarers State Park. Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho camping. Avalon Travel, Jan 13 2015
- ↑ Four Montana State Parks Getting New Bicycle Campsites, [5] MTPR NEWS, February 23, 2016
- ↑ Flathead Lake Sup Classic [6] 2015
- ↑ Graham, Kenneth L., Camping Montana, page 42, Falcon Guide, May 1, 2003
- ↑ Harry Horn Native Plant Garden, [7] Flathead Core, 2012
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