American spirit on display at Happy's Inn
Happy's Inn, between Libby and Kalispell, boasts one of the biggest American flags in the state. (Kate Heston/Daily Inter Lake)
Every now and then, one of the largest flags in Montana needs a makeover.
The 60-foot by 30-foot American flag at Happy’s Inn, halfway between Kalispell and Libby, has been flying 120 feet in the sky since 2020. For Happy’s Inn, the flag is a symbol of American spirit. For patrons of the bar, it represents community.
With wind damage and exposure to the sun, the flag needs to be taken down every three to six months and returned to Wisconsin, where it was purchased, to undergo repairs. Sometimes the wear and tear requires a new flag altogether.
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