Best Spring Activities in Your Ford Bronco

Best Spring Activities in Your Ford Bronco

Spring has sprung! The sun is out and you are itching for something to do. Thankfully, you own a Ford Bronco. The possibilities for Spring activities in your Bronco are endless.

1. Go on a drive

The snow is finally starting to melt and the ice is starting to come off of the lakes. This makes it the perfect time to take a drive around Flathead Lake! The animals are starting to wake up and chances are you will see some wildlife as you drive around. There are also some guarantees for great photo opportunities as you adventure around the lake!

There are also quite a few places to take your Bronco to get some mud on your tires. With the snow melting, the dirt is getting muddy! If you drive into the mountains, there’s a good chance you will run into a muddy trail. But, it’s nothing that your traction control and four wheel drive can’t handle!

2. Spring Skiing

Take advantage of the warmer weather and your favorite winter sport while you can! There is still snow at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area and Whitefish Mountain Resort. With the warmer temperatures, you don’t have to worry about bundling up in your warmest gear. Load your skis into your Bronco and head up to the mountain! Some ski resorts, like Blacktail Mountain, offer special rates on spring ski passes as well. You can hit the slopes for the remainder of the season for less than the cost of 3 lift tickets!

3. Go Fishing

Load up your Bronco with all of your fishing gear, hook up your boat and trailer, and head to the river. The Flathead River, is open all year round to fishing, however, spring fishing can be some of the best. The fish are starting to wake up from a long and cold winter, and they are ready to eat.

The ice is also starting to come off of Flathead Lake, the lake trout are eating! Now is a great time to get your boat in the water.

Although the ice is starting to melt, there are still quite a few lakes around the valley with plenty of ice. Ice fishing is not quite out of the option yet. However, you do need to be careful where you are going ice fishing. Your best bet would be mountain lakes that don’t see too much sun and that had a thick amount of ice in winter.

4. Go on a Hike

Take your Bronco up to one of the local trailheads and take in that fresh mountain air. It is finally not too cold to enjoy some outdoor exercise. However, make sure you bring bear spray! Because although we are eager to get out into the mountains; so are the bears. They are starting to wake up and they are most definitely hungry. The best way to be prepared is to be aware of your surroundings at all times. Making noise is also a great way to keep the bears away.