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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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Cracker Lake Hiking Guide
About Cracker Lake Trail Trail Highlights - Pristine, milky, turquoise-colored alpine lake, towering peak views, wildflowers, plentiful … [Read More...]
Exploring Lake McDonald Lodge
Lake McDonald Lodge near the west entrance of Glacier National Park is a fantastic base camp to spider out from and explore the park’s west side. Before beginning, please keep in mind that this section is not designed for information on the lodge; for that, please refer to the West Glacier Montana lodging options. Rather, […]
Akokala Lake Hiking Guide
About Akokala Lake Trail Trail Highlights – Pristine views, alpine lake, plentiful wildflowers and wildlife. Roundtrip Length – 11.6 miles Elevation Gain – 1,105 feet Peak Elevation – 5,135 feet Parking Lot – Yes Difficulty – Moderate Region – Bowman Lake Availability of Water – Yes Hiking to Akokala Lake The trail to Akokala Lake […]
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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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Make the most of Winter with Snowshoe Walks through Glacier National Park
Starting on Saturday, January 10th, Glacier National Park will be offering guided showshoe walks through the park, offered every weekend through Sunday, March 22nd. Every Saturday and Sunday, beginning next weekend, the public can join in on 2-hour, ranger-led showshoe treks through Glacier National Park’s incomparable winter environment. The program is free, but if you […]
Weekend Warrior Wednesday – June 26th
Weekend Warriors, unite! This is the first post I’m doing like this. Basically, every Wednesday I’ll scan the globe, finding the best photos of Weekend Warriors and posting them here for us all to drool over. Summer is finally here, and you know what that means: we start making our daydreams of going on outdoor […]
Protect and Charge your iPhone with the Ferocious Snow Lizard Phone Case
There may be no such things as real snow lizards, but the company those made-up creatures are named for is a very REAL powerhouse in the mobile device accessory industry. Snow Lizard is right up there with LifeProof, OtterBox, Spigen in terms of total defense against the elements for your smartphones and tablets. But they […]
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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
