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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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Exploring Many Glacier Lodge
Glacier National Park, Montana Many Glacier Lodge and Hotel in Glacier National Park provides iconoclastic imagery of Glacier National … [Read More...]
Cracker Lake Hiking Guide
About Cracker Lake Trail Trail Highlights – Pristine, milky, turquoise-colored alpine lake, towering peak views, wildflowers, plentiful wildlife Roundtrip Length – 12.6 miles Elevation Gain – 1,400 feet Peak Elevation – 6,035 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty — Strenuous Region – Many Glacier Availability of Water — Yes While much of this trail […]
Siyeh Pass Trail Hiking Guide
About Siyeh Pass Trail Trail Highlights – Gorgeous alpine scenery, stunning mountain views, wildflowers, plentiful wildlife Roundtrip Length – 9.4 miles Elevation Gain – 2,135 feet Peak Elevation – 8,000 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty – Strenuous Region – Logan Pass Availability of Water – Yes This is a beautiful high elevation day hike […]
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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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Many Glacier Hotel Receives $243k to Restore Historic Staircase
a Many Glacier Hotel’s Spiral Staircase to be Restored With the National Park Service’s 100-year anniversary coming up in 2016, the Service has raised over $26 million for improvements to national parks as part of the Centennial Challenge Project. This project is designed to restore and improve a wide range of problem areas in national […]
Bear Awareness in Glacier National Park
I don’t want to scare you (or anyone else who reads this), but I think one should be very aware of bears when hiking in Glacier National Park. It can
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. […]
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
