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Backpacking in Glacier National park is not for the faint of heart! While beautiful it’s also a bit challenging mentally and physically. Find answers to your top questions about backpacking in GNP and our most recommended routes.

If you’re looking to know the best spots for photos in Glacier National Park, then you have come to the right blog! To say I live in a postcard or a calendar is honestly an understatement. Montana has endless amounts of beauty under this big sky that we get to call home. Each of the seasons we endure bring their own type of charm. Some of them are seasonal, so we have to know the popular spots you can only get to at certain times of the year.

Saint Mary, Montana is a community adjacent to Glacier National Park that offers a variety of lodging, eateries, and great things for families to do! It is not to be confused with Saint Mary’s Glacier in Colorado.

The very beautiful Goat Lick Overlook is a unique stop during your time in West Glacier. It’s a perfect, family-friendly place to stop, stretch your legs, and maybe even see some mountain goats. This is a great attraction outside of Glacier (NO ENTRY TICKET NEEDED!) and more often than not, a sure way to see wildlife. Don’t forget to add Goat Lick Overlook to your Glacier National Park itinerary!

Overlooked by many, Waterton Lakes National Park is a must-see destination that can be easily combined with a trip to Glacier National Park. Extraordinary views, abundant wildlife, and more are waiting just across the Canadian border. Discover all that Waterton Lakes and Glacier National Parks have to offer.

Camping near Glacier National Park offers so many opportunities for outdoor adventure! We’ve listed out local favorite camping spots to assist your planning, however, these spots will up fast. Don’t wait to book your camping spot or other activities you and your family plan to participate in while near the park.

Bowman Lake in Glacier National Park has both history and beauty to share with park visitors. Discover these 5 interesting facts before going!

Are you ready to get your kid(s) out of the house and teach them something meaningful? Wanna be the COOL parents who take their kids to do COOL things? What about build their self-confidence and resilience as they learn to rely on their own strength and determination through confidence building activities like on high and low obstacle courses? And if we’re talking teenagers, convince them to “do it for the ‘gram”  and get them a few more likes on their post? Whatever your WHY is––GLACIER HIGHLINE IS IT!!!!