Glacier National Park Okay, so you are going to Glacier National Park. Your journey will take you through the center of the park on Going-to-the-Sun Road, an iconic mountain highway. Going-to-the-Sun Road runs west to east from the town of West Glacier to Saint Mary, Montana, over a distance of about 53 miles. The road…
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Glacier National Park
RED LODGE POST What is the weather like in Glacier National Park? How crowded is the park? And when do visitors arrive? Savvy visitors usually weigh all three factors when timing their visit to Glacier. Data in the charts below is useful for planning a trip to Glacier. Data in this chart is for…
Many Glacier Campground
Glacier National Park Many Glacier Campground is a favorite of many folks who like to stay close to nature in Glacier National Park. The setting is unrivaled in nature with high mountain peaks in view from inside the campground. Swiftcurrent Creek and Lake are nearby. Many Glacier Campground is located on the east side of…
Hiking Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park Glacier National Park boasts over 700 miles of trails. A hiker’s paradise to be sure. No matter the trail, magnificent scenery can be seen in every direction. Five nature trails are very popular: Forest and Fire Nature Trail Hidden Lake Running Eagle Falls Trail of the Cedars Swiftcurrent Nature Trail Trails often…
Yellowstone National Park Vacation
RED LODGE POST Millions of people will visit Yellowstone National Park this year. And why not? This park is America’s Wonderland. Most come to see nature in all its glory at Yellowstone. As for wild animals: elk, black bears, grizzly bears, gray wolves, buffalo, moose, mountain goats, and bald eagles live and thrive in Yellowstone’s…
Glacier National Park Can be Dangerous; Death for Some
RED LODGE POST Nature is king in Glacier National Park. Nature operates and plays by its own rules, not within artificial boundaries understood and set by man. Since 1910, when Glacier National Park was established, 260 people have met death at the hands of nature or from other causes in the park. Many more experienced…