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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...]
Hiking Guide
Numa Ridge Lookout Hiking Guide
About Numa Ridge Lookout Trail Trail Highlights - Spectacular view of Bowman Lake, plentiful wildflowers and wildlife. Roundtrip Length - 12 … [Read More...]
Piegan Pass Hiking Guide
About Piegan Pass Trail Trail Highlights – Spectacular mountain and glacier views, plentiful wildlife, including mountain goats and ptarmigan. Roundtrip Length – 8.8 miles Length to Many Glacier – 13 miles Elevation Gain – 1,890 feet Peak Elevation – 7,600 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty – Strenuous Region – Logan Pass Availability of […]
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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Best Family Day Hikes in Glacier National Park
What is the best, family day hike in Glacier National Park? Hoping to avoid Grizzly Bears and have a picnic. Answer Unfortunately, there is no Glacier National Park hiking trail where you are guaranteed to avoid grizzly bears. All of Glacier is grizzly bear habitat and you need to be mentally prepared for this (and […]
Best Winter Backpacking Gear
Winter backpacking in the Rocky Mountains can be the best backpacking of your life. Planning for the colder weather, however, makes packing that much more complex. Snow falls early and stays through the season on Rocky Mountain trails, so anticipate slick, wet conditions. Choosing the right clothing, tents, boots, sleeping bags and packs to prepare […]
Powermonkey Extreme 12V Review: The King Kong of Portable Chargers!
The Powermonkey Extreme 12V, from world-renowned Powertraveller, is an absolute beast of a portable charger–not because it’s big and unwieldy (it sure isn’t that!), but because of its massive power supply and humongous versatility. Here at Glacier National Park Travel Guide, we put a lot of effort into bringing you news about the best in […]
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
