Category: Hiking

To really get to know Montana—and your way around Montana—let a local guidebook be your guide. From exploring Glacier National Park; to hiking, history and hotels; to backroads, byways and off-the-beaten-path adventures, Montana’s authors lead the way.  Glacier National Park Moon Glacier National Park by Becky Lomax (author and former guide for Glacier Guides and […]

There’s fall fun to be had in Western Montana’s Glacier Country, where getting away from it all is our specialty. Autumn is our golden season, and not only because the hillsides and river banks are awash in vibrant hues of yellow and orange. With crisp autumn air, space to spread out and COVID-sensitive activities aplenty, […]

It’s fun to explore. It’s good to getaway. It’s life-changing to get up close and personal with a place like Western Montana. But while you’re discovering the wild wonder Glacier Country affords, it’s important to make as minimal an impact on our lands as possible. The most effective way to do this is to follow […]

California, we’re coming for you and delivering direct flights to Glacier Country’s wide-open spaces, fresh mountain air and charming small towns. Our year-round recreation paradise is only a few hours away, now that Alaska Airlines offers daily nonstop flights from San Jose (SJC), San Diego (SAN) and San Francisco (SFO) to Missoula International Airport (MSO) […]

From unspoiled landscapes to clean waterways and fresh mountain air, Western Montana’s Glacier Country boasts some of nature’s finest, pure and simple. We’re committed to preserving our wild places and respecting the land, our small towns, and all our inhabitants by making minimal impact and adopting Leave No Trace policies. We take outdoor ethics—and indoor […]

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 […]

Set along the Interstate Highway 90 corridor between Missoula, Montana, and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, the welcoming community of St. Regis is a classic Western Montana road-trip stop. Framed by the Bitterroot, Coeur d’Alene and Cabinet mountain ranges, this small town blends scenic views, outdoor adventure and genuine hospitality. SHOP The St. Regis Travel Center is […]

Set against the sweeping eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains, Cut Bank is a welcoming community just under an hour from Glacier National Park. Located on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Cut Bank blends history, outdoor opportunities and small-town hospitality. 1. EVENTS + FESTIVALS Community pride shines in Cut Bank’s annual events. Montana Shakespeare in the […]

Western Montana’s landscapes—spanning rivers, lakes, forests, mountains and the glacial-carved terrain of Glacier National Park—create a region defined by natural beauty and ecological diversity. This environment is home to an array of wildlife, from grizzly and black bears to elk, mountain goats, moose, bighorn sheep and countless smaller species. Encountering these animals in their natural […]

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 […]