Glacier National Park Travel Guide
Plan Your Dream Montana Vacations
An author working for Lonely Planet didn’t write the Glacier National Park, Montana Travel Guide. Nor one from Moon, Frommers, Falcon, or any other mass travel guidebook employee, forced to rush through the park in a week on a non-existent budget.
This author spent two summers working in Glacier National Park. Honestly though, to claim I worked is a fib: my summers in Montana were vacations.
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My weekends were spent hiking and camping along backcountry trails, while during my 'work week', I adventured on day trips in the morning and served cheap food during the evening at Jammer Joe’s along Lake McDonald.
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I’m no tourist. No hired employee, wired on Redbull in a vain attempt to report on the park's every detail, inevitably glossing over the gems.
I’m just a kid who had a blast for two summers and wants to share the park's secrets, like Polebridge, Montana
But... A Glacier National Park, Montana Vacation's
not on my US National Parks see-before-I-die list.
Well then, scratch off Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain, Yosemite, Grand Tetons and/or Zion.
They only trump Glacier in tourist crowds.
Beauty? Glacier wins.
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Glacier National Park |
Easy day hikes to crystal-clear, glacial fed lakes
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Vast, backcountry trails that meander through valleys and over towering mountain passes
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Breathtaking views around every corner
This is why nearly two million people a year visit Glacier.
What Can I Find Through This Travel Guide
You should use the travel guide to help plan your Glacier, Montana vacations.
Find out about different Glacier National Park lodging options, which range from cheap and cozy to luxurious
Drive Going To The Sun Road, America's most scenic highway.
Find cheap flights into Montana airports
Read our Wildflower Identification handbook to learn the difference between bear grass and fireweed.
Learn hiking tips for traveling in grizzly bear habitat and life-saving advice on preventing and surviving a grizzly bear attack
- Some of America's most endangered species call the park their home. And you can see and photograph them! Learn about the best viewing locations for Montana's fish and wildlife.
Discover Glacier Park through photos, including wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and lakes
I still don't get it.
What’s so special about a smidgen of the Rocky Mountains covering a corner in America’s least populated state?
There’s a lot here, so sit back, relax, sip your coffee and let your imagination explore your dream vacation to Montana’s Glacier National Park.
But before you begin... The Glacier Park Travel Guide is growing weekly! Soon, many hiking descriptions, backcountry adventure guides and travel itineraries for any length of stay will be up! Be sure to subscribe to The Growing Glacier Ezine to be in the know about updates to the site.
This is a great resource for campers looking to buy tents: Camping Tent Reviews: Finding Best Family Camping Tents for You
Table of Contents
| Backpacking Equipment Guide for Hiking Glacier National Park Glacier National Park is a wilderness park. Find out the right hiking and backpacking equipment you need to enjoy your time in the park |
| Best Hiking Boots - How to Choose a Hiking Boot Purchasing the best hiking boots to explore trails on is a daunting task. Here are tips and recommendations on factors to consider when purchasing a new pair of boots |
| Disclaimer for Glacier National Park Travel Guide Disclaimer for Glacier National Park Travel Guide |
| Glacier National Park Montana: Best US National Park for Vacations Glacier National Park Montana: Everything needed to plan a Glacier National Park vacation, including history, weather, webcams, helicoptor tours, and animals in Glacier National Park |
| Best Glacier National Park Photos | Pictures of Glacier Park Pictures say a thousand words - Glacier National Park photos say a million. View the 10 best photographs of Glacier National Park, including wildlife, hikes, waterfalls, and more! |
| Glacier Park Inc - Seasonal Summer Jobs in Glacier National Park Do you have what it takes to spend a summer working in paradise? Learn about seasonal jobs with Glacier Park Inc and other Montana employment opportunities |
| Going To The Sun Road: Glacier National Park's Architectural Marvel No trip to Glacier National Park is complete without driving Going To The Sun Road, America's most breathtaking 52 miles. |
| Hiking Through Grizzly Bear Habitat in Glacier National Park Glacier National Park is grizzly bear habitat. Know essential hiking tips for preventing an encounter and grizzly bear attack on the trail. |
| Hiking poles - How to Choose Trekking Poles & Reviews Don't destroy your knees - purchase hiking poles. Trekking pole reviews, disadvantages, benefits, and how to choose the best hiking trekking poles. |
| Katadyn Water Filter Reviews - Best Portable Water Purifiers for Hikers Hikers need a Katadyn water filter to purify drinking water. Read reviews of Katadyn Pocket Water Filters, Hiker Pro Microfilter, Guide, Vario & Exstream XR |
| Montana Airports - Finding Cheap Flights to Glacier National Park Montana Airports: Book your vacation early for the best travel deals to Glacier |
| Montana Fish and Wildlife Fact File - Glacier National Park Wolves, grizzly bears, mountain lions and bald eagles: Montana fish and wildlife is world-renowned. Learn the secrets of viewing America’s most endangered animals and species. |
| Polebridge Montana - Glacier National Park's Paradise within Paradise Polebridge Montana is Glacier National Park's best kept secret. Come escape the tourist crowds, listen to the wolves howl, and eat the best cinnamon rolls at The Merc. |
| Glacier National Park Travel Guide Privacy Policy Privacy Policy for Glacier National Park Travel Guide |
| Life in Glacier National Park, Montana How I ended up in Glacier National Park and made a website about it. Read this writer's story and let it inspire you to make your travel and financial dreams come true |
| Best Ultralight Backpacking Gear & Supplies Backpacking ultralight no longer means being uncomfortable and a minimalist hiker - How to purchase ultralight backpacking gear & maintain sanity |
| Tour Whitefish MT | Whitefish Montana | Flathead County's Best Ski Town Only 17 miles from Glacier National Park, Whitefish MT offers a slice of modernity in Montana's mountains. Come read why you should visit during your vacation. |
| Wildflower Identification Guide: Identify a Wildflower in Glacier Prairies of orange, purple and yellow, but what are their names? Use this wildflower identification guide to id Indian Paintbrush, bear grass and more throughout Glacier National Park |
| Consumer Hiking Boot Reviews and Ratings Picking the best hiking boots is difficult - Read men and women hiking boot reviews and ratings to determine the best backpacking gear for you. |
| Hiking Through Grizzly Bear Habitat Stories Have you seen a grizzly bear while hiking? Visitors to this website share their stories of hiking through grizzly bear habitat |
| Contact Me contact me |
| Relevant Travel Links Relevant travel links |
| National Park Jobs - Stories of Former Park Employees Want to apply for National Park jobs but don't know where to begin? Read user submitted National Park summer and service jobs stories -- or submit your own! |
| Custom Montana Vacation Trip Itineraries Don't rely on impersonal guidebooks. Get a custom, trip itinerary for your Glacier National Park & Montana vacations from a local |
| Montana Facts: Everything Montana Montana Facts: History, state flower, wildlife, weather, land for sale and more! |
| Glacier National Park Sitemap Easily navigate the Glacier National Park Travel Guide with this Glacier National Park Sitemap |
| Glacier National Park Lodging and Accommodations Glacier National Park lodging options can range from rustic cabins, to backwoods camping, to modern hotel rooms. Find the ideal accommodations for your family vacation. |
| Consumer Hiking Shoes Review and Ratings by Consumers Hiking shoes review by consumers for consumers - If you own a pair of men or womens hiking shoes, please share your review |
| Glacier National Park Blog The Glacier National Park blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the glacier-national-park-travel-guide.com Web site. Subscribe here and plan your dream Montana vacation |
