The official start of summer is (finally) on the horizon here in Montana, and we’re already to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. And whether you have children or you’re a kid at heart, you should head to Columbia Falls on one of the hottest days a year and cool off at Big Sky Waterpark, where you’ll find so much more than a few simple slides.

Big Sky Waterpark is Montana’s largest of its kind.

Big Sky Waterpark Facebook It has a whopping 10 waterslides, so there’s at least one for every age group.

The four fun Twister Slides twist and turn into a 4-foot pool at the bottom.

Moscato-Mama / TripAdvisor

This is the view from the top of the Shredder XTreme, a one-of-a-kind family thrill ride.

Moscato-Mama / TripAdvisor Looks pretty thrilling to us.

There are also plenty of other things to do here for those who would rather stay dry.

Moscato-Mama / TripAdvisor There’s a climbing wall, go karts, mini golf, and a beautiful antique carousel.

The BBQ areas and picnic areas are perfect for celebrating summer birthdays or other get-togethers.

Big Sky Waterpark Facebook And the onsite gift shop is just plain convenient.

This year’s party will kick off on June 9 with a Customer Appreciation Week.

Big Sky Waterpark Facebook The waterpark usually stays open through Labor Day weekend, weather permitting.

What a beautiful way to spend a summer day in Big Sky Country.

Big Sky Waterpark Facebook This place is fantastic.

 

Big Sky Waterpark Facebook

It has a whopping 10 waterslides, so there’s at least one for every age group.

Moscato-Mama / TripAdvisor

Looks pretty thrilling to us.

Moscato-Mama / TripAdvisor

There’s a climbing wall, go karts, mini golf, and a beautiful antique carousel.

And the onsite gift shop is just plain convenient.

The waterpark usually stays open through Labor Day weekend, weather permitting.

This place is fantastic.

Have you ever been to Big Sky Waterpark? If you’d prefer something a little smaller and more intimate, you can always check out Kalispell’s Woodland Park.

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