Hi, I live in Kalispell and can tell you I love it here, after growing up in eastern Montana this is a much better climate. We still get alot of snow but it is easily tolerated if a person is prepared.The biggest issue I have is that our property values have been skyrocketing due to the influx of more and more "foreigners" and the problem that brings is many left their states to get away from political garbage and then they bring it here and try to instill their ideas and mantras here. I don't understand that, If they like that stuff stay where they are. The property taxes have also risen substantially because of it. On the good side we have many lakes , creeks and mountains all around us and Glacier Park and Flathead Lake and it is a beautiful place to call home, I just wish it could be back like it used to be where everyone knew everyone and watched out for each other. we still have a small town feel but it is gradually going away unfortunately.