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Hiking Glacier National Park In Early July 
Hi! I am hoping that you can give me some advice about day hiking in Glacier in early July.

Every trip that I have taken to Glacier has been in August ...

Getting a Summer Job in Glacier National Park 
Hi Perry,

Thanks for such a cool site.

I'm a teacher and cannot arrive until mid June to Glacier National Park.

Is this time frame considered ...

Travelling with Bear Pepper Spray to Glacier National Park 
I am trying to plan a Glacier National Park, Montana vacation in August. There will be three or four of us flying out from DC/Philly area.

No one ...

What is the best place to stay in Glacier National Park? 
I will be visiting Glacier National Park in early July with my 82 year old mother and my daughter. We all enjoy nature and solitude. Gentle hiking and ...

Glacier National Park - Activities Besides Hiking in Glacier? 
Most of the advice on this (great) site deals with hiking in Glacier National Park. How much can a person see in the park by driving in a car?

My ...

Glacier National Park Summer Jobs 
I'm a 19 year old college student from Colorado looking for a summer job at Glacier National Park in 2010.

What kind of jobs might be available to ...

Firearms in Glacier National Park 
Am I allowed to open carry a pistol in the park?

Answer:

Yes, you are now allowed to carry guns in our National Parks **sigh**

That said, don'...

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 ...

Grizzly Safe Camp sites at Glacier 
Hi there- Two of us are planning a couple nights of car-camping in Glacier at one of your campsites in two weeks.

One of us is a semi experienced camper,...

Summer jobs in Glacier National Park 
I am interested in working at Glacier during the summer of 2010.

At present I work approx 7-9 months/yr performing supervisory duties at several midwestern ...

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 ...

Best campsite on Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park? 
We're going to be in Glacier for 3 days/2 nights, and I was wondering if you had a preference between the campsites on Lake McDonald.

We would like ...

Glacier National Park Hiking Trails 
My dad and I are visiting Glacier National Park in July.

We were wondering which trails to hike? We both enjoy strenuous day hikes that lead to amazing ...

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 ...

Camping with a 25 ft. motorhome in Glacier 
During our Glacier National Park vacation, we are planning to camp 2 nights at Apgar Campground and 2 nights at Two Medicine.

We would like to drive ...

Glacier Park Accommodations 
Do I need to make room reservations in mid- June or will I be able to find lodging in Glacier National Park at that time of year?

I cannot make an ...

Day Hiking 
Are there any good day hikes in Glacier National Park that a family can hike together that go up to a glacier?

We are planning a trip at the end of ...

Best Family Day Hike in Glacier National Park 
What is the best, family day hike in Glacier National Park? Hoping to avoid Grizzly Bears and have a picnic.

Red Gap Pass & Ptarmigan Trail 
Do you know if these Glacier National Park hiking trails will be open in mid to late June 2009? I am concerned about snow.

Please mind that I have ...

Driving Going to the Sun Road: How Long Does it Take?  Not rated yet
Can I drive Going to the Sun Road in one afternoon? I will be at the Glacier Park Lodge.

Answer

Yes, you can. However, there's no set time on ...

Bringing a Dog on a Hike in Glacier National Park  Not rated yet
What regulations are there for people who want to take their dog with them on a hike through Glacier National Park?

What safety precautions do you ...

Grizzly Bear Safety: Cooking in Grizzly Bear Habitat  Not rated yet
I read in the FAQ's concerning bears that you should remove your hiking clothing that you cooked in.

Is that open-fire cooking, or does that include ...

Glacier National Park Weather in August For Backpacking  Not rated yet
I really enjoy your site and have gotten a lot of good info here.

I am going to the back country sites for a week in mid August and wondering if you ...

How Much Do Red Jammer Bus Drivers Make in Glacier?  Not rated yet
I was a Gear Jammer in 1959 driving Bus #84. Minimum wage in 1959 was $1.00/hour.

It appears, according to souvenirs, I saved from 1959 that I was ...

Working in Glacier National Park Chalets  Not rated yet
I would like to work in the back woods areas if possible. Will do just about anything. I understand that there are some chalets in the back country that ...

Working for Glacier Park, Inc - Glacier National Park  Not rated yet
Hey Perry,

Excellent site! Learned a lot and decided to give working in Glacier National Park a shot this summer versus being a disgruntled factory ...

Is Family Housing Available for Glacier National Park Employees?  Not rated yet
As I research information on seasonal employment within Glacier National Park I am only finding information on single, dormitory housing.

Do you know ...

Storing Food While Camping in Glacier National Park  Not rated yet
Does Glacier National Park provide food storage protection at the established campsites, i.e. containers or hanging systems?

I'll be staying at Granite ...

Do I have to camp at a campground in Glacier National Park?  Not rated yet
I'm planning a backcountry outing at Glacier National Park in early August and was wondering if we have to stay at the back country campsites, or can we ...

When Does Going to the Sun Road Open?  Not rated yet
When does Going to the Sun Road open this season?

Answer

Going to the Sun Road opens at different times every year.

It all depends on snowfall ...

How did Billy Bowman get his name?  Not rated yet
I work at an English as a Foreign Language school in Taiwan, and we're doing an environmental fair this weekend.

We're using Billy Bowman and Glacier ...

Easiest Hikes and Waterfalls in Glacier National Park  Not rated yet
What are the easiest and fastest trails?

Also, which waterfalls are the easiest to get to?

Your site is very helpful! Thank you!

Answer:

Hi ...

How to Plan a Glacier National Park Vacation  Not rated yet
We are spending 6 glorious days admidst the wilds of Glacier National Park, but with so little time I need an itinerary.

Is there a boat tour of the ...

When does Going to the Sun Road open?  Not rated yet
When do you anticipate Going to the Sun road to be open?

Answer:

Portions of Going to the Sun Road remain open year-round. These are the lower ...

Job at the Polebridge Mercantile in Glacier National Park?  Not rated yet
How can I apply for a job at the Polebridge Mercantile? I love that side of the park! Thank you!

Answer:

Hi Shanna,

I love that side of Glacier ...

Best backcountry campsites  Not rated yet
Hi there, I'm trying to arrange a 4 day/3 night backpacking trip this summer.

I'd like to do the Northeast corner of the park because I think it's ...

Flyfishing trip to Glacier National Park in May  Not rated yet
I was looking into a backpacking/fly fishing trip to Glacier National Park in early May (May 9th-14th).

Would you have any recommendations on places ...

Glacier National Park Hiking in September  Not rated yet
Two of us are considering a week trip to hike Glacier National Park from the 17th to 26th in September.

A few things I wonder about is that part of ...

Any advice for season workers?  Not rated yet
We are a university student from the Czech Republic and we are considering working in Glacier National Park this summer.

Should you have for us some ...

Hiking with kids in Glacier National Park  Not rated yet
We're taking a Glacier National Park vacation this summer for 10 days in late June.

We will have a night in Many Glacier Hotel and one in Prince ...

Finding a Hiking Partner in Glacier National Park  Not rated yet
Hi - Are there hikes in Glacier National Park that you can sign up for with groups?

I'm traveling to Glacier National Park on my own and want to do ...

Working in Glacier National Park as a Foreigner  Not rated yet
Hello! My name is Maryna. I am an international student from Ukraine seeking seasonal employment during my summer university holidays (from 06/01/2010 ...

How do I prevent grizzly bear attacks?  Not rated yet
I am thinking of coming to Glacier National Park for a vacation with my wife, 3 children, and two dogs.

I have heard that there are many Grizzly Bears ...

10 Days In Glacier National Park Montana  Not rated yet
Hello

My Cousin and I are going to Glacier National Park next summer and want to do a lot of strenuous hikes and back country camping while trying to ...