Best Backpacking Tents
Backpacking tents are designed to be ultralight, easy to pitch and have large enough vestibules for … [Continue Reading]
Glacier National Park Lodging
Glacier National Park Lodging options are endless, so determining the most ideal for your family … [Continue Reading]
Best Hiking Poles
Don't destroy your knees - purchase hiking poles. Trekking pole reviews, disadvantages, benefits, … [Continue Reading]
Weekend Warrior Wednesday – March 5th
Warriors, unite! This week we're taking a trip to Tasmania, then heading back to the Catskills, with … [Continue Reading]
Latest Gear Reviews
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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Swiftcurrent Pass Hiking Guide
About Swiftcurrent Pass Trail Trail Highlights - Crystalline alpine lakes, lush meadows strewn with wildflowers, gorgeous views of the … [Read More...]
Explore Two Medicine
To the Blackfeet Indians, the mountains of the Two Medicine region were referred to as the Backbone of the World. In addition to hunting, the Blackfeet would venture into the shadows of these massive mountains on vision quests. Today, this area is just as breathtaking and vision inducing for the trekkers who explore the vast, […]
Exploring Logan Pass
If Glacier National Park is the ‘Crown of the Continent’, Logan Pass is it’s most illustrious jewel. Located on the Continental Divide at 6,646 feet, it’s Visitors Center is the highest point on Going To The Sun Road. From this vantage point, two million visitors a year: Everything You Need to Know About Logan Pass […]
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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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Glacier National Park Weather
Glacier National Park weather is fickle and unpredictable, even in the summer. Educate yourself and keep your family safe during your Montana vacation. The weather in Glacier National Park is a force that should not be taken lightly. Even visitors to Glacier National Park in the summer must be prepared for a gauntlet of weather […]
Glacier National Park Wildlife
Photographing Glacier National Park wildlife is the experience of a lifetime. Learn the best places to view animals in Glacier National Park, including moose, grizzly bears, mountain goats, and big horn sheep, and wolves. Wherever you go in Glacier National Park, you will see animals. What wildlife you view depends on where you go and […]
Tilley LTM6 Airflo Hat Review
Need a sun hat? Check out these video reviews of the Tilley LTM6 Airflo hat. Your skin will thank you with it’s 3.25 inch brim & sun protective materials.These are real video interviews with people we’ve met while hiking & backpacking. They are uncut and unedited so you can see what real people have to […]
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