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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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The Highline Trail Photo Tour
The Highline Trail is one of Glacier National Park's best hikes. Take a scenic, photo tour and learn why The Highline hiking trail is so popular. The … [Read More...]
Numa Ridge Lookout Hiking Guide
About Numa Ridge Lookout Trail Trail Highlights – Spectacular view of Bowman Lake, plentiful wildflowers and wildlife. Roundtrip Length – 12 miles Elevation Gain – 2,930 feet Peak Elevation – 6,960 feet Parking Lot – Yes Difficulty – Strenuous Region – Bowman Lake Availability of Water – No Hiking to Numa Ridge Lookout Begin your […]
Dawson-Pitamakan Hiking Guide
About Dawson Lake Trail Trail Highlights — Lake views, mountain vistas, valley panoramas, waterfalls, and possible moose Roundtrip Length — 18.8 miles Elevation Gain — 2,935 feet Peak Elevation — 7,600 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty — Strenuous Region — Two Medicine Availability of Water — Yes The Two Medicine region of Glacier is […]
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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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Why You Should Never Hike Alone Through Grizzly Bear Country
In 1967, two young women were killed in Glacier National Park on the same night by two separate Grizzly Bears. This incident is chronicled in Jack Olsons
Hiking with kids in Glacier National Park
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 of
See in the Dark with the Seek Thermal Imaging Camera
Seek Thermal Imaging Camera The nighttime in the outdoors can be even more fun than the daytime, when conditions are right. After all, who doesn’t love to stargaze on a clear night high in the mountains or hike along a moonlit stream? Night can provide some of the most beautiful scenery in the great outdoors, giving […]
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
