The 2011 NADS meeting will be held at: Flathead Lake Biological Station Bio Station Ln Polson, MT 59860

Carpooling:
Go Green!! Do you need a ride to and from the airport? Are you renting a car and willing to share the ride? We now have a carpooling blog! We don't guarantee your ride, but you can post on our blog to find other diatomers that could give you a lift. The travel details are up to you. Please remember to provide: Name, Contact Info (phone/email), location of pick-up, arrival and departure dates, whether you need a ride or you're willing to share, and any other details. Go to the blog: NADS BULLETIN BOARD.

Air Travel:
Missoula: ALERT!! Missoula International Airport (MSO) will be out of service the 13th and 14th of September (reopening for incoming flights after 9pm on the 14th). If you have already booked your travel be sure to check your reservation for schedule changes. Missoula International Airport (MSO) is about 70 miles south of Polson. Delta Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Allegiant Air. This airport has rental car services and limited shuttle services to Flathead Lake.

Kalispell: Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) is about 50 miles north of Polson. It is served by Delta Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Allegiant Air. The airport has rental car services.

Spokane: Spokane International Airport (GEG) is about 200 miles west of Polson. This airport is a major hub and is served by a number of airlines and rental car services.

Additional Airports: Helena (HLN) and Great Falls (GTF) airports are also about 200 miles east of Polson.

 

Train Travel:

Amtrak: The closest station is Whitefish, MT (0.75 hr drive). Limited shuttle service to the field station will be provided.

Auto Travel:
From South (Missoula or Polson): From I-90, take exit 96 North to Hwy 93 for 60 miles to Polson. At the light just after Safeway, turn right onto MT Hwy 35 for 18 miles. Field station will be on the lake side of the road, just past the turn for Yellow Bay State Park.

From North via US 93 (Kalispell or Somers): From Kalispell head south on Hwy 93 for 8 miles. At the light, turn left onto MT Hwy 82 for 7 miles. At the light turn right onto MT Hwy 35. Head through Bigfork for 15 miles. Field station will be on the lake side of the road, just past the turn for Yellow Bay State Park.

From the North via US 2 (Airport or Glacier National Park): From the airport, head south on Hwy 2 for 7 miles. Turn left at the intersection with Hwy 35. Follow Hwy 35 south 33 miles. Field station will be on the lake side of the road, just past the turn for Yellow Bay State Park.

Montana Highway Map:
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