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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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Gunsight Trail Photo Tour: Glacier's Most Beautiful Trail
Hiking in Glacier National Park is an experience like no other - Take a photo guided tour of Gunsight Pass, one of the best Glacier National Park hiking … [Read More...]
Swiftcurrent Pass Hiking Guide
About Swiftcurrent Pass Trail Trail Highlights – Crystalline alpine lakes, lush meadows strewn with wildflowers, gorgeous views of the surrounding snowcapped peaks and plentiful wildlife. Roundtrip Length – 13.4 miles Elevation Gain – 2,500 feet Peak Elevation – 6,770 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty – Varies from easy at the beginning to strenuous at […]
Explore Two Medicine
To the Blackfeet Indians, the mountains of the Two Medicine region were referred to as the Backbone of the World. In addition to hunting, the Blackfeet would venture into the shadows of these massive mountains on vision quests. Today, this area is just as breathtaking and vision inducing for the trekkers who explore the vast, […]
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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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Lake McDonald Lodge & Hotel
Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park, Montana Of all Glacier National Park hotels, Lake McDonald Lodge has the best family accommodations. Learn why you must spend a night on Montana’s Lake McDonald You can be excused for thinking you are in Switzerland rather than Montana when you first set eyes on this immaculate Glacier […]
Weekend Warrior Wednesday – March 19th
Warriors, unite! This week we get to check in on Warriors of all ages–from the inspirational Tatay Oca, 67, to a group of adventurous preschool-aged Young Warriors. Because it doesn’t matter how old or young you may be–the only prerequisite for being a Warrior is what’s in your heart. And I gotta say, all these fine […]
Meet Fogo – The All-in-One Adventure Tool
You can put the word “smart” before nearly anything these days: smartphones, smartwatches, smartwool, and so forth. But have you ever heard of a smart flashlight? Thanks to the Kickstarter-funded Fogo flashlight, this is now a thing. If you’re a little dubious about the concept of an intelligent flashlight, we don’t blame you. But the […]
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
