Category: Boating

Glacier National Park is open year-round, and fall offers a season all its own. Glacial-carved valleys and mountainsides shift into shades of gold, adding depth and color to the already dramatic landscape. With fewer visitors and excellent opportunities for birding and wildlife watching, it’s one of the most rewarding times to explore. Plus, vehicle reservations […]

A destination wedding in Western Montana brings your vision to life against some of the most remarkable backdrops in the West. Picture exchanging vows in a mountain meadow, by the lake or among the beauty of Glacier National Park. Ride down the aisle on horseback, weave fly-fishing into your celebration, make a grand exit by […]

A river runs through it, alright—many rivers, in fact. Glacier Country is home to lazy floats, whitewater adventures, paddle routes and blue-ribbon fishing streams. With wide-open landscapes and welcoming small towns, getting out on a pristine Western Montana river might just be the highlight of your trip. Here are eight ways to experience our rivers […]

The great outdoors is a big part of what makes Montana so special. We are grateful for what this place has to offer, but with this comes a responsibility to think about our collective impact on our natural resources and to be a part of sustaining them. Below are nine ways we ask you to recreate responsibly […]

Spring in Glacier National Park is a quiet, lesser-known season—and that’s what makes it so special. As the snow melts, waterfalls return to full force, rivers swell with runoff and the first wildflowers begin to bloom at lower elevations. Birds are singing, wildlife is more active and baby animals are making their first appearances. This […]

Autumn in Glacier Country is truly one of a kind—snow-dusted peaks in the distance, golden tamarack trees lighting up the landscape, and vibrant leaves gently falling all around. With comfortable daytime temperatures and quieter trails, it’s the ideal season for outdoor adventures. There are so many things to experience during fall in Western Montana, and […]

Recreation opportunities exist throughout Western Montana; no matter the season, we’re chock-full of amazing activities. To give you a sampling of the unique adventures you’ll find here, we’ve created an A to Z list of activities for your next Glacier Country getaway.  A – Air adventures offer a bird’s-eye view of our spectacular scenery. From […]

Motorboating is a classic summer pastime in Western Montana, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the amount of water to play in. Each of our lakes is uniquely beautiful—from Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake West of the Mississippi, to Lake Como, a mountain lake surrounded by alpine forests—our lakes are some of the wildest […]

With more than 22,000 square miles, there’s a lot of ground—and water—to cover in Western Montana’s Glacier Country. Our advice? Go with a guide. A guided tour ensures a more memorable adventure, regardless of your experience level. That’s why we recommend leaving everything to the experts—the professional, friendly guides in Glacier Country are ready to lead the […]

We all know that Montana’s Glacier National Park is amazing. It just is. I mean, does it get much better than 1 million acres of glacial-carved terrain, the epic Going-to-the-Sun Road and the feeling you get just being in Glacier National Park? Maybe not. But I’m here to tell you, it gets pretty darn close.