Hungry Horse is a small town in central Flathead County, Montana, sitting a few miles south of the Glacier National Park entrance. The town is surrounded by eye-catching mountains and is famous for its native huckleberries.
But why the name Hungry Horse? There’s a fascinating history behind this name. Hungry Horse got its name from a local legend about a pair of horses, Jerry and Tex.
These two horses broke loose, escaped from a pack string, and almost died of starvation after staying in deep snow for a whole month. Thankfully, they were found alive but very skinny along the south fork of the Flathead River.
This town is well known for the Hungry Horse Dam, which is 564 feet high, providing the small community with hydroelectric power and flood control. There’s also the Hungry Horse Reservoir which is ideal for various recreational activities.
In Hungry Horse, you’ll find local shops, great restaurants, and lodgings for your meals and accommodation. The hospitality level in these lodgings is excellent, and some restaurants offer real home-cooked meals, away from fries and pizza.
Don’t leave without trying the town’s various huckleberry treats commonly sold at the roadside stands. The huckleberry milkshake sold at the Huckleberry Patch will leave you yearning for more of such treats.
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