Category: GNP Surrounding Area

Just 15 miles from the west entrance of Glacier National Park, Hungry Horse Reservoir provides four-season recreation in many forms: camping, boating, fishing, water skiing, hiking, huckleberry picking, hunting and snowmobiling. Road trippers will love taking the scenic loop, which winds around the reservoir—a trip that is especially spectacular in the fall when the larch […]

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The higher you go the better the view. Channel your inner treehouse-loving child and stay in a lookout tower, one of the most unique rustic getaways in Western Montana. Lookout towers are prime for stellar scenery, plus incredible wildlife watching, sunrises and sunsets, and dark-skies stargazing. Lookout towers are small U.S. Forest Service cabins positioned […]

Glacier National Park covers a staggering 1 million acres, surrounded by some of Western Montana’s charming small communities that serve as gateways to the park. East Glacier Park, located on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, is less than 10 miles from the Two Medicine park entrance. This historic community, with its 363 residents, is ready to […]

Every season stands out in Western Montana, but fall feels a little different. Cooler air settles in, hillsides turn gold and early snow shows up on the high peaks. The pace shifts, with harvest flavors, scenic drives and local festivals marking the season. With lighter traffic and cooler temperatures, fall makes it easier to slow […]

With glacially carved landscapes, a million-acre national park, more than 75 welcoming small towns and seemingly endless ways to explore, planning a trip to Western Montana’s Glacier Country can feel both thrilling and overwhelming. To help you make the most of your time, we’ve mapped out a six-day itinerary that blends iconic highlights with meaningful […]

Just minutes from the west entrance of Glacier National Park, Columbia Falls offers a mix of small-town character and everyday Montana life. This welcoming community is worth the stop for a morning stroll, an afternoon by the river or a relaxed meal with a local craft beer. Columbia Falls is home to locally owned shops, […]

Summer in Western Montana is a season defined by sunlight, long days outdoors and moments that stay with you long after the season ends. Warm weather, clear skies and wide-open spaces set the stage for everything from quiet mornings on mountain lakes to unforgettable rides along iconic roadways. It’s a time that invites both adventure […]