Category: Boating

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 […]

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.

Long weekends are the perfect time to get away, and Labor Day Weekend is an excellent time of year for an escape to Western Montana. The crowds are beginning to ease, and the landscape is just as gorgeous as ever. Here are five ideas to inspire a holiday weekend getaway in Glacier Country. FLATHEAD RIVER […]

By Keryn Means, TwistTravelMag.com Imagine it—wide-open spaces, quiet forests, peaceful lakes and your friends gathered around. That’s what you get when you spend a week or weekend in Western Montana’s Glacier Country. While this part of Montana encompasses millions of acres (and includes Glacier National Park), you can see a lot in a little bit […]

Glacier Country has something to offer everyone who likes to get outside. From casual campers to hardcore adrenaline junkies, there are nearly unlimited places to explore and play. This is no exception for off-roaders. There are miles and miles of off-roading trails to discover; the hard part is choosing where to go. As off-roading and […]

Just 15 miles from the west entrance of Glacier National Park, Hungry Horse Recreation Area offers four-season recreation surrounded by the Flathead National Forest. Hungry Horse Reservoir is a destination for boating, fishing, hiking, camping, huckleberry picking, hunting and snowmobiling. A scenic drive around the reservoir is especially beautiful in fall, when western larch turn […]

From Flathead Lake—the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River—to alpine lakes, free-flowing rivers and legendary blue-ribbon trout streams, Western Montana’s Glacier Country is defined by water. Across the region, boaters, paddlers, anglers, rafters and sailors come to experience recreation surrounded by some of the most scenic landscapes in the country. Protecting these […]

Tucked between the Mission and Swan mountains, the Seeley-Swan Valley offers some of Western Montana’s most peaceful water adventures. Among them, the Clearwater Canoe Trail stands out as a must-experience journey for anyone seeking calm waters, abundant wildlife and the quiet beauty of a protected waterway. This gentle, winding stretch of the Clearwater River is […]