When visiting Glacier National Park, sunrises and sunsets are spectacular events you shouldn’t miss! During the summer season, the days are extremely long and are punctuated on either end by beautiful morning and evening sunlight on the mountains. The best places to watch sunrise in Glacier are the Many Glacier Hotel on Swiftcurrent Lake, Logan […]
Visiting Glacier National Park is an incredible experience no matter what, but it can be confusing to know which entrance to prioritize to make the most of your vacation. The West Entrance is the best entrance for ease of accessibility and proximity to food and lodging for Glacier National Park. However, guests should select which […]
While the Going-to-the-Sun road is an iconic drive through Glacier National Park, there is still plenty to do when the road is closed. When the Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed guests can still navigate around Glacier National Park via Highway 2. This route takes 1-2 hours to get from one end of the park to the […]
The Best of Glacier National Park’s West and East Sides Glacier National Park in northwest Montana is known for its stunning scenery, plentiful wildlife, and rewarding hikes. With so many beautiful and exciting things to do, it’s hard to know what to prioritize! Don’t miss out on the best that Glacier has to offer. I’m […]
Plan a great trip to Glacier National Park! While on our last visit to Glacier, we put together some do’s and don’ts for visiting Glacier. Here they are: Resources
Where should you eat in Glacier National Park? On our most recent trip to Glacier, we ate out a lot! Let us share with you the best places to eat in Glacier and what the most popular dishes are. Here is what we cover: Resources
Are you wondering where to stay on your future visit to Glacier National Park? We share with you some of the lodging options by telling you about six different lodges and hotels in, and near, Glacier. We also rank them and share with you our favorites. Here is what we cover: Resources
Many Glacier is one of the most popular valleys to visit in Glacier National Park! In this video, Linnea explains how to hike to Grinnell Glacier, which you can do in two ways: by hiking only or combining a boat ride with a hike. Resources
Waterton Lakes is on the Canadian side of Glacier National Park. If you’re visiting Glacier, consider taking the extra time to see Waterton. Here is what we cover in this video: Resources
As of 2023, you will need reservations to enter Glacier National Park! You will need to get online at recreation.gov to obtain a reservation for the days you are going to visit. Watch now to learn everything you need to know about the reservation system. Check the Glacier’s official page for complete details: https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/gtsrticketedentry.htm. Resources
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