Travel Reference
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Sailing on the clear waters of Flathead Lake can be sublime.
In St. Ignatius, the
Four Winds Indian Trading Post
(U.S. 93, 3 miles north of St.
Ignatius, 406/745-4336,
www.fourwindsindiantradingpost.com
,
10am-6pm daily summer,
12pm-5pm daily winter) is the oldest operating Indian trading post in the state. Opened in
1870, the Fours Winds has long supplied local Native Americans with a variety of wares,
including beads, face paint, animal hides, and dance bells. The store is authentic and sells
traditional Native American crafts alongside history books and made-in-Montana products.
Another wonderful little shop in St. Ignatius is the
Bitterroot Fiber Arts Studio
(55563
Kerns Rd., 406/210-5020,
www.bitterrootranch.net
, by appointment). Proprietor Judy Colv-
in uses wool from the sheep raised on their ranch to make wonderful felted items that in-
clude gorgeous purses, scarves, wraps, hats, and wall hangings. She also teaches workshops
and private lessons in felting with wool.
A good place to stop in Polson for some warm Montana bedding is
Three Dog Down
(48841 U.S. 93, 800/364-3696,
www.shopatthreedogdown.com
,
9am-6pm daily), known in
the region for custom-made comforters and pillows. Shopping here is a Montana experien-
