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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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Iceberg Lake Hiking Guide
About Iceberg Lake Trail Trail Highlights - Fantastic views, gorgeous alpine lake, wildflowers, wildlife Roundtrip Length - 9.7 miles … [Read More...]
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 […]
Iceberg Lake Hiking Guide
About Iceberg Lake Trail Trail Highlights – Fantastic views, gorgeous alpine lake, wildflowers, wildlife Roundtrip Length – 9.7 miles Elevation Gain – 1,275 feet Peak Elevation – 6,160 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty — Moderate Region – Many Glacier Availability of Water – Yes The hike to Iceberg Lake is extremely popular and the […]
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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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Glacier National Park Photos
Pictures say a thousand words – Glacier National Park photos say a million. View the 10 best photographs of Glacier National Park, including wildlife, hikes, waterfalls, attractions, hotels and more! For those who have never been on a Glacier National Park, Montana vacation, all they can do is, ‘Ooohh’ and ‘Aaahhh’ when looking through an […]
5 Best Energy Bars to Keep You Going this Winter
The Best Energy Bars On any backpacking or hiking trip, lightweight, efficient fuel is going to be key. Energy bars are usually the perfect solution to pack a quick boost of energy in a small package. However, it essential that you pick the RIGHT energy bars for your outdoors excursions instead of just ANY energy […]
Piegan Pass Hiking Guide
About Piegan Pass Trail Trail Highlights – Spectacular mountain and glacier views, plentiful wildlife, including mountain goats and ptarmigan. Roundtrip Length – 8.8 miles Length to Many Glacier – 13 miles Elevation Gain – 1,890 feet Peak Elevation – 7,600 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty – Strenuous Region – Logan Pass Availability of […]
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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
