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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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Medicine Grizzly Lake Hiking Guide
Medicine Grizzly Lake Trail Trail Highlights -- Lake views, mountain vistas, alpine flora, and possible wolf and grizzly … [Read More...]
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 […]
Avalanche Lake Hiking Guide
About Avalanche Lake Trail Trail Highlights – Pristine alpine lake with spectacular peak views, waterfalls, abundant wildlife Roundtrip Length – 4 miles Elevation Gain – 500 feet Peak Elevation – 3,905 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty — Easy Region – Lake McDonald Availability of Water — No This is an easy trek, with beautiful […]
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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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Extreme Glacier Park Day Hike
Hey Perry, My wife and I are heading up to GNP for our 1 year anniversary. We don’t want to end up bear food so we’re sticking to Glacier Park lodges
Sleep Like a Baby this Summer with the Klymit Static V Sleeping Pad
If you’re on an extended backpacking trip, few things are more important for your well-being than getting a good night’s sleep in the outdoors. If you want to keep your energy levels up so that you can keep charging hard day after day, you need to be well-rested and able to sleep comfortably in a […]
Glacier National Park Gun Laws
Recently, heated conversations over Glacier National Park gun laws have flared up on this site. Thanks to legislation passed under the Obama Administration, Americans are allowed to carry a guns in National Parks, so long as they have a permit to carry guns outside of parks. Here is my opinion on this: A gun will […]
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
