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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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Avalanche Lake Hiking Guide
About Avalanche Lake Trail Trail Highlights - Pristine alpine lake with spectacular peak views, waterfalls, abundant wildlife Roundtrip … [Read More...]
Cobalt Lake Hiking Guide
About Cobalt Lake Trail Trail Highlights — Lake views, mountain vistas, waterfalls, and alpine flora Roundtrip Length — 12 miles Elevation Gain — 1,400 feet Peak Elevation — 6,597 feet Parking Lot — Yes, on North Shore of Two Medicine Lake Difficulty — Moderate Region — Two Medicine Availability of Water — Yes The hike […]
Avalanche Lake Hiking Guide
About Avalanche Lake Trail Trail Highlights – Pristine alpine lake with spectacular peak views, waterfalls, abundant wildlife Roundtrip Length – 4 miles Elevation Gain – 500 feet Peak Elevation – 3,905 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty — Easy Region – Lake McDonald Availability of Water — No This is an easy trek, with beautiful […]
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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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Ahnu Coburn: Hiking Shoe Review
Ahnu Coburn Hiking Shoe If you’re looking for an affordable, comfortable new hiking shoe for this summer season, one option you should definitely check out is the Ahnu Coburn Hiking Shoe. This durable, comfortable shoe from established footwear company Ahnu is designed to keep your feet feeling great during long days hiking around and mountaineering, […]
La Sportiva Trango Cube GTX – The Best Mountaineering Boot Yet?
La Sportiva Trango Cube GTX Boots Winner of the Gear Institute’s Best New Gear Award at the 2013 Outdoor Retailer Summer Show, the La Sportiva Trango Cube GTX Boots are finally widely available for outdoorsmen and women everywhere. These highly anticipated boots are being lauded as a truly innovative product in an age where most new […]
Black Bear Euthanized in Glacier National Park After 2 Weeks of Aggressive Behavior
After 2 weeks of inquisitive and aggressive behavior in the Fish Creek Campground, a Black Bear was euthanized by Glacier National Park rangers. This is quite the contrast to officials in Yellowstone euthanizing a black bear after 24 hours of aggressive behavior in the campground. Here’s the official word from Park Rangers in Glacier: (The […]
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
