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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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Lake McDonald Trail Hiking Guide
About Lake McDonald Trail Highlights - Mind-blowing turquoise lake surrounded by towering peaks. Round Trip Length - 14 miles Water Availability - … [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 […]
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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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 photos below will take you on a tour of this hiking trail from start to finish. Highlights include: Logan Pass parking lot, wildflower images, towering mountains, Granite Park […]
Buying the Best Softshell Jacket
Softshell jackets: How I love thee! You’ve warmed me skiing since I was 4, provided shelter from torrential downpours all over the Rocky Mountains, served as a blanket while hiking through northern Spain, kept the wind & sleet off my body while biking around Colorado. If I wasn’t already married, I’d probably marry you. Seriously. […]
Mountain Hardwear Callisto Review
The Mountain Hardwear Callisto is a women’s softshell jacket that’s 100% windproof and 99.9% waterproof. Be bombproof and look like a bombshell in this durable softshell jacket designed for active women in the mountains. Below is a video review & testimonials from Rachel Piontak, who has owned the Callisto for 2 years now. She uses […]
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
