Condon Or Swan Valley -- Either's Fine

Originally, this small town located an hour from Glacier National Park was called Condon, but when the local residents decided on a name change, they chose Swan Valley. Although the name change was unofficial, it caught on enough that the post office will recognize either name—as long as you get the address right. Regardless of the name you use, it remains a remote area of Montana that offers a tranquil setting and a simple lifestyle for those who love nature.

Swan Valley is growing rapidly, like other small towns in the area. Although it has a year-round tourist season, the summer months are when activities really pick up and the population blooms along with the wild flowers in the fields. Some of these visitors have decided to take up year-round residence. But, with so much open space and room to move about, a few more residents are hardly noticeable.

Just south of Swan Valley, Holland Lake is a popular year-round destination with campgrounds, water activities, and a beautiful hike to nearby Holland Falls, which freezes into an art sculpture during the winter.

The town itself has a 10-mile-long “main street” that is also Highway 83. You won't find all 10 miles packed with restaurants and shops, but instead, a scattered collection of unique stores and others that carry the basic necessities for a modern life. Outside town, you'll find yourself just a stone's throw away from the Bob Marshall and the Mission Mountains Wilderness areas, in addition to Seeley and Swan Lakes. Swan Valley is also only about an hour drive from Glacier National Park. Like other areas of Montana, this area is paradise for those who like to hunt, hike, bike, swim, and play.

Swan Valley is the ideal place for a quiet, moderate lifestyle filled with all the best that nature has to offer. If peace and quiet are what you seek, this is the perfect location for you. Talk with one of the real estate agents in the Clearwater Montana Properties office in the Swan Valley (and Condon) for assistance. They understand the area and can show you around the hard-to-find spots and the out-of-the-way places so you can find the place of your dreams.