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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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Piegan Pass Hiking Guide
About Piegan Pass Trail Trail Highlights - Spectacular mountain and glacier views, plentiful wildlife, including mountain goats and … [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 […]
Cobalt Lake Hiking Guide
About Cobalt Lake Trail Trail Highlights — Lake views, mountain vistas, waterfalls, and alpine flora Roundtrip Length — 12 miles Elevation Gain — 1,400 feet Peak Elevation — 6,597 feet Parking Lot — Yes, on North Shore of Two Medicine Lake Difficulty — Moderate Region — Two Medicine Availability of Water — Yes The 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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Black Bear Euthanized in Glacier National Park After 2 Weeks of Aggressive Behavior
After 2 weeks of inquisitive and aggressive behavior in the Fish Creek Campground, a Black Bear was euthanized by Glacier National Park rangers. This is quite the contrast to officials in Yellowstone euthanizing a black bear after 24 hours of aggressive behavior in the campground. Here’s the official word from Park Rangers in Glacier: (The […]
Montana Airports
Glacier National Park, Montana We all know it: Montana’s remote. As a result, flying into Montana airports can be expensive. However, this doesn’t mean Glacier National Park vacations are restricted for the rich and those within driving distance: planning your vacation in January allows you to attain cheap flights. You have a few options to […]
Keen Marshall WP: A Shoe for All Occasions
Keen Marshall WP Shoe We’ve written plenty about Keen’s ability to make excellent sandals; however, this footwear company is good for much more than just open-toed comfort. Keen has been around for awhile now, and they continue to diversify and expand their shoe options, making quality shoes for all purposes in the process. Keen hiking […]
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
