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]
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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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Swiftcurrent Pass Hiking Guide
About Swiftcurrent Pass Trail Trail Highlights - Crystalline alpine lakes, lush meadows strewn with wildflowers, gorgeous views of the … [Read More...]

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 […]

Trout Lake Hiking Guide
About Trout Lake Trail Trail Highlights – Pristine alpine lake with trout fishing, towering peak views, wildflowers, plentiful wildlife Roundtrip Length – 3.7 miles Elevation Gain – 2,000 feet Peak Elevation – 2,000 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty — Moderate Region – Lake McDonald Availability of Water — No The 3.7 mile hike to […]
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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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Making a Hiking Checklist
Don’t forget essential hiking items – Use this hiking checklist while packing to ensure your safety in the wilderness I always consult this backpacking and hiking gear list before any adventure into the mountains. Forgetting any item off this essential, packing list can spell disaster. While a mild hike does not necessitate all of these […]
Hiking in Grizzly Bear Habitat
All of Glacier National Park’s wilderness is grizzly bear habitat. It’s an aspect of Montana’s beauty that both entices and frightens park visitors. Although the likelihood of encountering a grizzly on a trail in Glacier National Park is slim, and chances of a grizzly bear attack are even slimmer, you must take the proper precautions, […]
Top 5 Questions About Grizzly Bear Attacks
What do I do if a grizzly bear attacks? If you happen to encounter a grizzly bear on the trail and it charges, your best defense is using a can of bear repellent to deter the bear. Unbeknownst to many, bear spray successfully prevents an aggressive grizzly bear from inflicting harm 90% of the time. […]
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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










