12. Mission Bay is within the city limits of Polson, which has a full range of contemporary public safety services as well as utilities. The Polson elementary schools, middle school and high school provide outstanding public education.

13. Polson is Flathead Lake's only incorporated city and is Montana's only city with a nautical theme. Steamboats have historically played a significant role in "Port Polson's" early transportation of passengers and freight.

14. Downtown Polson features a delightful variety of galleries, unique shops, and lakefront restaurants. The architecture blends treasured historical landmarks with contemporary buildings. The city is enhanced by parks, which offer swimming, water sports and playgrounds.

15. Polson fosters a culturally rich environment complete with art shows, theater, festivals, rodeos and county fairs.

16. Polson is newly renovated and expanded St. Joseph's hospital consolidates all emergency and traditional hospital services plus physician offices under one roof. This modern facility will provide quality access to a broader range of health care services and programs at one location, including the latest in surgical and health care technology.

17. The region contains a wealth of highly regarded educational institutions, at all levels of study, including the University of Montana in Missoula, the Salish & Kootenai College in Pablo, and the Polson Elementary, Middle School and High School Systems.

18. The area offers an array of cultural activities. In addition to the Big Fork Summer Theater and Port Polson Players, nearby Missoula features the Montana Repertory Theater, the Missoula Children’s Theater plus a continuous flow of music, concerts, recitals, theater and dance from the University of Montana’s School of Fine Arts.