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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 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...]
Gunsight Trail Photo Tour: Glacier's Most Beautiful Trail
Hiking in Glacier National Park is an experience like no other – Take a photo guided tour of Gunsight Pass, one of the best Glacier National Park hiking trails. Gunsight Trail is perhaps one of the most beautiful hikes in the park. For me personally, it was also one of the most dangerous–but that was […]
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 […]
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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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Goal Zero Offers a Solar Kit for Camping that Won't Disappoint
Have you ever wished for an electrical outlet when camping, hiking or climbing? Of course you have. We all have. Most of the products we buy to fulfill this wish don’t live up to our expectations, though. There’s a lot of solar-powered crap out there that does little more than drain our wallets and savings. […]
Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra Review
The Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra hiking shoes are great for daily wear and hiking! The strap system allows you to adjust the shoe to perfectly fit your foot. If you buy the Goretex model, they’ll keep your feet nice and dry on all kinds of hikes. Below are video reviews of people that actually […]
Track Wildlife Sightings On Your Phone Using GLANCE
It may seem like a highly specialized app for highly specialized people at first, but Glance is a piece of software that everyone can have a great time with. Dreamed up by the creative folks at Green Heron Works, Glance is the answer to many scientists’, students’, organizations’, and plain-old nature lovers’ questions of how […]
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
