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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...]
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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 - … [Read More...]
Bowman Lake
If serenity’s what you need, escape to Bowman Lake on the North Fork of the Flathead River for a few nights. Its calm waters mirror the big sky and snowcapped peaks of the Whitefish and Livingston Montana mountain ranges, while the only motors you’ll hear are those of an occasional, distant car, as motor boats […]
Scenic Point Hiking Guide
About Scenic Point Trail Trail Highlights — Waterfalls, valley views, mountain tundra, lake vista, white forest, and amazing panoramic sightseeing Roundtrip Length — 6.2 miles Elevation Gain — 2,242 feet Peak Elevation — 7,522 feet Parking Lot — Large, but often crowded Difficulty — Moderate Region — Two Medicine Availability of Water — Yes Two […]
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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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Summer Employment for Seniors in National Parks
I’m interested in working in Glacier National Park during the summer. What positions are available for summer part time employment for seniors? What
Survival Gear For A House Haunting
Halloween is fast approaching and with it comes a host of problems that people around the world (or at least in the countries that celebrate this holiday) will have to face. Scantily-clad college students and darkly clothed, hard to see trick-or-treaters running around the streets are some of the most common annoyances. But many households […]
Check Out these Awesome Glacier National Park Maps from Muir Way
Muir Way Glacier National Park Maps If you love Glacier National Park, there is a new way for you to have the majesty of the park with you at all times. Our friends at Muir Way – with a name inspired by famed conservationist and Sierra Club founder John Muir – offer gorgeous, framed maps of national parks […]
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
