Glacier National Park is a hiker’s paradise, with 734 miles of trail that carry you through lush valleys, into alpine wildflower meadows, and past sparkling rivers and turquoise lakes. Glacier truly has something for everyone when it comes to hiking options. If you are physically able, I highly recommend taking an all-day hike, as it […]
Planning a trip to Glacier National Park is a huge process, and one important step is deciding which side of the park you’d like to spend your time in. Of course, you are not bound to one side and it would be ideal to visit both the west side and the east side, but sometimes […]
Heading to Glacier National Park and heard of Waterton Lakes, the Canadian side of Glacier? Or, you may be going to Banff and Jasper National Parks and are on a big Canadian Rockies road trip. Waterton Lakes National Park often takes a back seat to the better-known national parks nearby, but it is definitely worth […]
Straddling the border of Montana, USA and Alberta, CA is Glacier National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park. It is a collection of magnificent mountain peaks and enchanting lakes. Join us as we drive to the sun, look for wildlife, explore the best views, and stay in the best hotels. Resources
The Two Medicine Valley is a stunning and rugged area within Glacier National Park. The scenery is breathtaking, wildlife is abundant, and hiking trails offer endless opportunities. Two Medicine is one of the more primitive areas of Glacier National Park, making it a very special valley to visit. Two Medicine is located just a few […]
The Going-to-the-Sun Road is the most popular attraction in Glacier National Park and for good reason. This awe-inspiring road cut into the side of the mountains carries you into forests, up through cliffs, past waterfalls, over a mountain pass on the Continental Divide, and down toward shimmering lakes and rivers with impressive scenery around every […]
The Iceberg Lake Trail is one of the most popular hikes in Glacier National Park, and for good reason! This 10-mile round-trip hike traverses through old-growth forests and wildflower meadows, past waterfalls and wildlife, and delivers you to a stunning turquoise lake full of icebergs and surrounded by towering cliffs. I have lived in Glacier […]
Many Glacier is one of the most spectacularly scenic and remote areas of Glacier National Park. The jaw-dropping views, turquoise lakes, ample wildlife viewing opportunities, and unbeatable hiking trails make Many Glacier a popular destination for many visitors to Glacier. With so many great options, deciding what to do on your day in Many Glacier […]
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 […]
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