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Hydro Flasks: An Ideal Solution for Day Trips
Meet the Hydro Flask When going on a hiking or backpacking trip, having tasty food and beverages out on the trail can make a big difference. From water to … [Read More...]
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Exploring Many Glacier Lodge
Glacier National Park, Montana Many Glacier Lodge and Hotel in Glacier National Park provides iconoclastic imagery of Glacier National … [Read More...]
Medicine Grizzly Lake Hiking Guide
Medicine Grizzly Lake Trail Trail Highlights — Lake views, mountain vistas, alpine flora, and possible wolf and grizzly sightings Roundtrip Length — 12 miles Elevation Gain — 625 feet Peak Elevation — 5,650 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty — Easy Region — Two Medicine Availability of Water — Yes The name of the […]
Scenic Point Hiking Guide
About Scenic Point Trail Trail Highlights — Waterfalls, valley views, mountain tundra, lake vista, white forest, and amazing panoramic sightseeing Roundtrip Length — 6.2 miles Elevation Gain — 2,242 feet Peak Elevation — 7,522 feet Parking Lot — Large, but often crowded Difficulty — Moderate Region — Two Medicine Availability of Water — Yes Two […]
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Hydro Flasks: An Ideal Solution for Day Trips
Meet the Hydro Flask When going on a hiking or backpacking trip, having tasty food and beverages out on the trail can make a big difference. From water to coffee to meals, having nourishment that tastes good can be just as important as the nutritional value that it provides. Nobody likes hot water, cold coffee, […]
The Best 4-Person Tents of 2015
Best 4-Person Tents of 2015 While we’ve already covered the best 2-person tents of 2015, we recognize that many of our readers like to camping with a larger crowd. Whether you’re planning on camping with your family or just a couple of buddies, there are many situations in which a 4-person tent is more suitable […]
Monster Fire Forces Evacuations in Glacier National Park
Reynolds Creek Fire Erupts in Glacier National Park Last month, we wrote about a fire that was threatening Glacier National Park. That fire, the Glacier Rim Fire, covered only about 100 acres before being extinguished in a timely manner, and no damage was done to the park itself. The park is not so lucky this time […]
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Glacier National Park Gun Laws
Recently, heated conversations over Glacier National Park gun laws have flared up on this site. Thanks to legislation passed under the Obama Administration, Americans are allowed to carry a guns in National Parks, so long as they have a permit to carry guns outside of parks. Here is my opinion on this: A gun will […]
The Best Lightweight Jackets of 2015
Best Lightweight Jackets of 2015 – Hiking & Backpacking While summer might currently be upon us, hopefully blessing us all with great weather for outdoor activities, we must always be cognizant of the fact that weather can change rapidly, and all serious backpackers and hikers need to be prepared for the elements. Whether you’re a […]
Weekend Warrior Wednesday – August 21st
Warriors, unite! Eeek! We’re one day late! Sorry! For lots of folks around the US, school is back in session. Kids are packing their bags, teachers are writing their lesson plans, and administrators are sharpening their pencils. Too bad for them, because we’re still out there grabbing ahold of the world and lifting ourselves up […]
Latest Visitor Contributions
Kootenay National Park: Wrong Place, Wrong Time
This is a story shared by one of our readers who did not leave his/her name. Thank you for your contribution! On Monday, September 16th 2013, we pulled into the parking lot by the kindersley/sinclair loop trail head. A couple from Montreal asked if they could hike with my buddy and I. We agreed, introduced […]
Living in Polebridge Montana – 1967-1968
Ever wonder what Polebridge, Montana was like in the late 60s? Steve O’Malley lived and worked there from 1967-68. These are his memories & experiences. It’s quite a lovely story, full of amazing anecdotes. I hope you enjoy! I was born in Long Beach California January 4, 1949. There was a very rare snow storm in Southern […]
Hiking Hidden Lake Trail in Glacier National Park: Photos & Videos
Hiking Hidden Lake trail in Glacier National Park is an easy afternoon adventure. Read & view user submitted photos & stories from their Hidden Lake hikes
