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Best Backpacking Tents

Backpacking tents are designed to be ultralight, easy to pitch and have large enough vestibules for … [Continue Reading]

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Glacier National Park Lodging

Glacier National Park Lodging options are endless, so determining the most ideal for your family … [Continue Reading]

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Best Hiking Poles

Don't destroy your knees - purchase hiking poles. Trekking pole reviews, disadvantages, benefits, … [Continue Reading]

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Weekend Warrior Wednesday – March 5th

Warriors, unite! This week we're taking a trip to Tasmania, then heading back to the Catskills, with … [Continue Reading]

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Latest Gear Reviews

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...]

The Best 4-Person Tents of 2015

Who Needs a Sleeping Bag When You Have a Selk’bag?

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Exploring Lake McDonald Lodge

Lake McDonald Lodge near the west entrance of Glacier National Park is a fantastic base camp to spider out from and explore the park's west side. Before … [Read More...]

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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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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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Wild Goose Island

Just off Going to the Sun Road is Wild Goose Island, one of Glacier National Park’s most photographed spots. Read the island’s folk tale & view its best photos. The best pictures of this famous island are taken during sunrise–but you have to get there early. The first photographers arrive before 5AM! Sadly, even though […]

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Why You Need to Buy a Thermarest Mattress Pad

It doesn’t matter how much you spend on a sleeping bag – If you camp without a sleeping bag pad, you risk a night of unpleasantness and ruining your vacation by getting sick as the ground sucks away your body heat. You can clear the best campsite, but without a mattress between you and the […]

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Patagonia Re-Tool Snap-T Review

The Patagonia Re-Tool Snap-T Pullover is a women’s fleece jacket is a perfect jacket for cold, winter days, or even as a baselayer. It has a slender fit, so ladies, you’ll look great in this (as you can tell in the video reviews below!). Speaking of video reviews, below you’ll find unbiased testimonial from Nancy […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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Perry Rosenbloom is the founder of Glacier National Park Travel Guide. He started the site in 2008 after spending 2 summers working in Glacier. Outside of visitor contributions, he writes every single article based off of his unique experiences and knowledge of Glacier. Learn more about me here.

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