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Car and permit questions for a week-long backcountry trip

Hi, thanks for this useful website. My brothers and I are planning on backpacking through Glacier National Park Montana for a week in July, and wanted

Swiftcurrent Pass Grizzly Bear Encounters

Read stories of hikers who have encountered Grizzly Bears while hiking near Swiftcurrent Pass in Glacier National Park

Working in Glacier National Park: Q&A on National Park Employment

Want to work in a National Park? Come in & join the chat! A former park employee answers your questions on working in Glacier National Park

What is the best time to visit Glacier National Park?

We are considering a trip to Glacier and really want to see lots of wildlife, especially grizzly bears. We’ve been to Yellowstone several times in the

Questions on Camping in Glacier National Park

Camping in Glacier National Park? Then start here & read a former park employee’s answers to visitors questions regarding camping in Glacier National Park

Grizzly Bear Encounters in the North Cascades & Washington State

Read stories of hikers who have encountered Grizzly Bears while hiking in the North Cascades & other regions of Washington State

Extreme Glacier Park Day Hike

Hey Perry, My wife and I are heading up to GNP for our 1 year anniversary. We don’t want to end up bear food so we’re sticking to Glacier Park lodges

Questions About Glacier's Going to the Sun Road

A former park employee answers visitor questions regarding Going to the Sun Road. Learn when Going to the Sun Road opens, car limits, driving time & more

Iceberg Lake & Many Glacier Grizzly Bear Encounters

Read stories of hikers who have encountered Grizzly Bears while hiking Iceberg Lake & other trails in the Many Glacier area of Glacier National Park

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 […]