Category: Glacier National Park

 Winter in Western Montana offers more than high-adrenaline adventures. It also invites quiet exploration—slow, steady movement through snow-covered forests, open meadows and mountain landscapes. Snowshoeing provides an accessible way to experience Glacier Country in winter, opening trails and backcountry spaces that are otherwise unreachable during the colder months. This low-impact activity is well-suited for a […]

Winter in Western Montana offers a quieter, more contemplative way to experience the region’s extraordinary landscapes. Snow-covered valleys, mountain peaks dusted with white and open stretches of highway create a memorable backdrop for cold-season travel. Whether you set out for a half-day drive, a full-day adventure or an overnight getaway, Glacier Country’s winter roads reveal […]

Western Montana is gorgeous, and is undoubtedly a vacation all its own, but on the 150th anniversary of Canadian Parks we know you might want to scoot across the border for free park entry. The locals refer to Waterton Lakes National Park as “where the mountains meet the prairies” and Glacier National Park as “the backbone of the world.” These majestic lands have inspired many writers and world travelers, and will certainly inspire you too. From Glacier’s Going-to-the-Sun Road to Waterton’s Red Rock Canyon, you’ll be glad you decided on a two-nation vacation.

Hiking in Glacier National Park offers an opportunity to experience some of the most iconic landscapes in Western Montana, and the Avalanche Lake Trail remains one of the park’s most popular routes. The trail leads hikers through a lush, old-growth forest and along clear, rushing water before arriving at a glacier-fed lake framed by steep […]

Part One of this series highlighted several favorite trails in the southern portion of Western Montana, including routes throughout the Seeley Swan Valley and the Bitterroot Valley. In this post, we continue the journey north, exploring trails near State Highway 200, the Jewel Basin, Tobacco Valley and Glacier National Park. Here are a few reminders […]

Winter in Western Montana brings deep snow, quiet forests and an open invitation to explore the region’s remarkable backcountry. For those seeking untouched alpine terrain, the mountains here offer opportunities for experienced skiers. To help you 1. CONSIDER A GUIDED CAT-SKIING EXPERIENCE For high-elevation adventure paired with expert guidance, Great Northern Powder Guides near Whitefish […]

Each spring in Western Montana, a remarkable transformation begins in Glacier National Park. As winter’s deep snowpack starts to give way to longer days and warming temperatures, dedicated park crews set out on a very unique annual task—plowing the Going-to-the-Sun Road. This iconic 50-mile route, which crosses the Continental Divide at Logan Pass, remains buried […]

Traveling the Going-to-the-Sun Road is one of Glacier National Park’s most unforgettable experiences. Winding for 50 miles through the heart of the park, this National Historic Landmark offers views of glacial-carved peaks, alpine meadows, cascading waterfalls and pristine mountain lakes. While visitors can drive the road themselves, one of the most memorable—and relaxing—ways to explore […]