Category: West Glacier

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 […]

Quaint shops scattered across Western Montana offer more than just shopping—they are a gateway to a diverse and unique shopping experience. Explore outdoor gear, Montana-made items and one-of-a-kind finds, or just enjoy window shopping. These lesser-known spots provide a glimpse into local vibes and let you take home a piece of Western Montana. BITTERROOT CORRIDOR […]

To enhance visitor experience, the National Park Service will implement a vehicle reservation system for Glacier National Park’s 2025 peak season, as in years past. New this year: vehicle reservations are for one day only, and are for a selected timed entry. From June 13 through September 28, 2025, timed-entry vehicle reservations are required for the west […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’ve made holiday shopping easy by compiling a list of shops and markets in Western Montana and their unique Montana-made treasures. When you give gifts from Glacier Country, you support the Montana way of life and the vibrancy of our communities and artisans. Shop Western Montana […]

Indoor exploration in Western Montana can be as memorable as exploring our outdoor scene. Sometimes, strolling a museum, watching live theater or sampling local craft beer is exactly what you need on a rainy day, to beat the summer temps or to dodge wildland fire smoke. We’ve listed 17 of our favorite things to do indoors that […]

If you plan to visit Glacier National Park this summer, you’ve hopefully heard of the vehicle reservation required to enter parts of the park from May 24 through September 8, 2024. If not—don’t panic. This blog will provide you with options to enter the park without a vehicle reservation. First, it’s important to note that […]

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.

Western Montana’s rivers are among our most treasured natural assets, and these pristine waterways offer endless adventures. From fly-fishing and canoe floats to whitewater thrills, there’s an experience for every water enthusiast. As winter melts away and the rivers swell with snowmelt, both locals and visitors are drawn to the promise of peak-season rafting. Whether […]

A surprising culinary landscape awaits in Western Montana. Here, both local and renowned chefs have embraced a cornerstone of America’s food scene—the food truck—infusing their passion for cooking with innovative twists on beloved classics. Glacier Country’s food truck scene is a testament to this creativity, offering an adventure in flavor that you won’t want to […]

To enhance the visitor experience, Glacier National Park has again implemented a vehicle reservation system for the 2024 peak season—May 24 through September 8. This system helps manage congestion within the park, and it applies to the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road, the North Fork and Many Glacier during peak hours. Each location has unique […]