Olney, Montana

Senecal Family Reunion

June 16 – 19, 2027

Dog Creek Lodge · Northwest Montana

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What You Need to Know

We’re getting the Senecal family together in Northwest Montana for a few days of good food, time outside, and being together. Here’s what is confirmed so far. We’ll add more detail as plans take shape.

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The dates
Wednesday, June 16 through Saturday, June 19, 2027. Exact check-in and checkout times are still being confirmed.
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The stay
The family has Dog Creek Lodge and its grounds reserved. Room assignments and final lodging details will follow after RSVPs.
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Meals
Plan on breakfast together at the lodge, lunch while exploring, and dinners coordinated with the lodge. Tell us about every food allergy in your RSVP.
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The plan
The days will stay flexible. Glacier, Whitefish, hiking, rafting, fishing, and Flathead Lake are ideas, not a fixed group itinerary.

Where We're Staying

Dog Creek Lodge, the timber lodge and deck set among the pines

Dog Creek Lodge

Dog Creek Lodge sits in Olney, north of Whitefish, with enough room for the family to stay together while still having space to spread out. We’ll have the lodge and grounds to ourselves for the reunion.

The property includes the Main Lodge, Guest Lodge, Event Lodge, and cabins. Frank and Mary are coordinating rooms, meals, and the remaining details directly with the lodge.

  • Main Lodge with restaurant, bar, great room, fireplace, and commercial kitchen
  • Guest Lodge with additional rooms
  • Event Lodge with a game room and kitchenette
  • Cabins across the property
  • Breakfast at the lodge and dinners coordinated with the lodge
  • Address: 8775 US Hwy 93 N, Olney, MT 59927

Getting There

Travel & Logistics

Northwest Montana is easiest to explore by car. We’ll use RSVPs to help connect relatives who want to share a rental car or coordinate an airport pickup.

Flying In

Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) in Kalispell is the closest airport. Alaska, Delta, American, United, Allegiant, and Sun Country serve the airport, although nonstop routes vary by season.

See FCA airlines →

Driving to the Lodge

Dog Creek Lodge is at 8775 US Hwy 93 N in Olney, north of Whitefish. Plan to rent a car, ride with family, or arrange an airport pickup before arriving.

Get directions →

Coming Early or Staying Longer?

Frank and Mary plan to be in Whitefish before the reunion to get organized and may stay a few days afterward. Anyone who wants to extend the trip is welcome to coordinate with them.

Tell us in your RSVP →

While You’re Here

Things You Might Want to Do

These are optional ideas from Frank’s early planning. Book directly with the provider if something sounds fun, and include your interests in the RSVP so relatives can coordinate.

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Glacier National Park
Explore the west side of the park, take a scenic drive if roads are open, or choose a hike that fits your group. Mid-June access depends on snow and weather.
National Park Service
406-888-7800 · Check 2027 access and road conditions before visiting.
Current conditions Road status
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E-Biking
Rent an e-bike near the park or ride around Whitefish. Road access and the best route will depend on spring snow clearing.
Flathead Outdoors
406-407-9360 · Apgar, West Glacier, and Kalispell locations
View rentals
Montana E-Bikes
406-200-8495 · drew@mtebikes.com · Whitefish
View rentals
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Rafting or Scenic Float
The Middle Fork of the Flathead offers both whitewater trips and calmer scenic floats, so relatives can choose their own level of adventure.
Glacier Raft Company
406-888-5454 · Half-day, full-day, and scenic options
Trips & booking
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Hiking
Whitefish and Glacier offer trails ranging from easy walks to full-day hikes. Higher trails can still hold snow in June, so choose routes using current conditions.
Glacier National Park trail planning
Official trail maps, distances, elevation gain, and condition reports.
Find a hike Trail status
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Fishing
Book a guided drift-boat trip on the Flathead River. Half-day and full-day options welcome beginners as well as experienced anglers.
Flathead Anglers / Wild River Adventures
406-387-9453 · info@riverwild.com
Fishing trips
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Flathead Lake
Rent a powerboat or spend time paddling and exploring the lake. Bigfork is on the north end and makes a practical starting point from Whitefish.
Old Faithful Watersports
406-253-2702 · oldfaithfulrentals@msn.com · Bigfork
Boat rentals

Before booking: Providers have not published their 2027 schedules and rates yet. Confirm the cancellation policy, age or weight requirements, and June conditions directly with the company. Each household is responsible for its own reservation and payment; use the RSVP to tell the family what you’re considering so others can join.

Coordinate with Frank Questions about the reunion, shared plans, or arriving early?
fsenecal@southsoundcare.org 253-381-6520

Northwest Montana

A Pretty Good Place to Get Together

This corner of Montana is full of clear lakes, mountain roads, river valleys, and small towns worth exploring. The reunion comes first. Everything else is there if you want to make a little more of the trip.

A person standing at the end of a dock overlooking Lake McDonald and the mountains Lake McDonald
An early-summer waterfall along Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park Glacier in early summer
Sunset over the mountains and Swiftcurrent Lake in Glacier National Park Swiftcurrent Lake

Photos courtesy of the National Park Service · Public domain

You're Invited

RSVP

Please reply by November 1, 2026 so Frank and Mary can plan rooms, meals, transportation, and optional activities. Your answers will be recorded when you select Submit at the end of the form.

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Questions before you respond? Email Frank or call/text 253-381-6520.