Glacier National Park Parks and Outdoors Travel Guide

Glacier National Park Parks and Outdoors Travel Guide

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Glacier National Park Parks and Outdoors Travel Tips

  • If unparalleled scenery and the opportunity to see the full lineup of wildlife that greeted Lewis and Clark when they swung through Montana is your notion of a great vacation spot, then Glacier is your kind of park.
  • Going-to-the-Sun Road is the marquee drive in Glacier and perhaps the most scenic stretch of tarmac in all of North America. It has been described as a "don't look down" road. It bisects the northern and southern halves of the park, crosses the Continental Divide, and is designated a National Historic Landmark.
  • Fly fishing in the park is rated as world-class, with cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, Dolly Varden trout, eastern brook trout, arctic grayling, and kokanee salmon on the menu. Another plus: Out-of-staters don't need a license to fish at Glacier.
  • For those on horseback, the 13-mile Quartz Lake Loop begins at Bowman Campground in the park's northwest corner. Ride the trail clockwise to minimize the incline along the way, and enjoy views of the Livingston Range along with good trout fishing in Middle and Lower Quartz.

Glacier-Waterton National Park

If close encounters with large predators, hiking cliffside trails, and venturing into remote, mountainous terrain are not your bag, then may we suggest driving past the entrance gate to Glacier National Park? On the other hand, if unparalleled scenery and the opportunity to see the full lineup of wildlife that greeted Lewis and Clark when they swung through Montana is your notion of a great vacation spot, then Glacier is your kind of park. Read More

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  • My sister (76) and I (66) have a nephew living in Calgary. We plan to go there and visit. We want to visit Glacier Park but it has to be an easy sightseeing tour. Is there a train, bus, or other vehicle that would take us on a sightseeing tour? Which is the warmest month to come and visit? We were thinking about August. Thank you for the upcoming email.
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  • Snow hikes I don't want to get stranded in a blizzard or a snow storM, but would like to winter caMp in the park. When would be the best tiMe? March? April? I have winter caMping experience.
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  • Traveling by train and want to stay at an inn where day hikes are available. Traveling by AMTrak train and want to stay at an inn where day hikes are available within walking distance.
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Many Glacier Hotel

Many Glacier Rd.
Glacier National Park, MT Map

Distance: 25.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Glacier Park Lodge

1 Midvale Lane
East Glacier , MT 59434 Map

Distance: 0.4 mi.
(from destination center)

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from: $94

Duck Inn

1305 Columbia Avenue
Whitefish, MT 59937 Map

Distance: 17.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

Going to the Sun Road

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Route 2 to Highway 89
West Glacier, Montana 59936

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Going-to-the-Sun Road is the 50-mile main parkway through the heart of Glacier National Park. It... Read More
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Logan Pass Visitor Center

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Going to the Sun Road
West Glacier, Montana 59936

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Description: The Logan Pass Visitor Information Center features exhibits on alpine zone plants and animals, and... Read More
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Glacier Park Boat Company

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P.O. Box 5262
Kalispell, Montana 59903

Distance: 31.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Glacier Park Boat Company offers guided boat tours of Glacier National Par on five of the... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Glacier National Park

Distance (mi.)
Spokane International Airport 174.9 map
Calgary International Airport 179.9 map

Other Smaller Airports near Glacier National Park

Distance (mi.)
Kalispell Glacier National Park Airport 18.3 map
Missoula Johnson-Bell Field 109.6 map
Great Falls International Airport 139.2 map

Flight Deals to Glacier National Park

Originating From
Portland, OR (PDX) to Spokane (GEG) $126
Sacramento (SAC) to Spokane (GEG) $207
Ontario (ONT) to Spokane (GEG) $247

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