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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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Upper Two Medicine Lake Hiking Guide
About Upper Two Medicine Lake Trail Trail Highlights -- Gorgeous mountain vistas, lakes, a meadow, and a view of the Continental … [Read More...]
Upper Two Medicine Lake Hiking Guide
About Upper Two Medicine Lake Trail Trail Highlights — Gorgeous mountain vistas, lakes, a meadow, and a view of the Continental Divide Roundtrip Length — 10 miles Elevation Gain — 350 feet Peak Elevation — 5,505 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty — Easy Region — Two Medicine Availability of Water — Excellent Two […]
Lake McDonald Trail Hiking Guide
About Lake McDonald Trail Highlights – Mind-blowing turquoise lake surrounded by towering peaks. Round Trip Length – 14 miles Water Availability – Yes Difficulty – Easy Region – Lake McDonald Parking Lot – Yes A trip to Lake McDonald is a must for anyone visiting Glacier National Park. It’s the largest lake in the park […]
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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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When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go: How to Go the Bathroom in the Woods
If you’re in nature & nature calls, whip out toilet paper, a trowel and start digging! Seriously. When you’ve got to go, you’ve got to go. That’s true wherever you are. Whether out for just a day or on a multi-day hike covering miles and miles of mountainside or forested trail, you’ve got to know […]
Black Diamond Antishock Trekking Poles
Learn the benefits of antishock trekking poles with comparisons of Black Diamond Trail Shock and Black Diamond Contour Elliptic antishock hiking poles. I received an email the other day asking for more info on Black Diamond Antishock Trekking Poles. Specifically, this reader wanted to know the difference between Black Diamond Trail Shock Trekking Pole and […]
Top 5 Questions About Grizzly Bear Attacks
What do I do if a grizzly bear attacks? If you happen to encounter a grizzly bear on the trail and it charges, your best defense is using a can of bear repellent to deter the bear. Unbeknownst to many, bear spray successfully prevents an aggressive grizzly bear from inflicting harm 90% of the time. […]
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
