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23 Greatest Going-to-the-Sun Road Highlights, Hikes, Overlooks & Scenic Spots

Bram — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:16:00 +0000

One of the greatest mountain roads in North America, the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park is a place of natural wonders and engineering marvels. This guide tells you all about the highlights, best stops and scenic spots on the GTTSR, as well as some hiking suggestions and wildlife viewing locations.

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2025 Many Glacier Day Hiker Shuttle Details Released

Bram — Fri, 16 May 2025 20:04:18 +0000

As a construction project restricts vehicle access to Many Glacier this summer, Glacier National Park has set up shuttle service to transport day hikers into this popular area. In a statement, Glacier National Park announced it’s temporarily offering a Many Glacier Day Hiker Shuttle as a way for day hikers to access Many Glacier Valley...

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15 Scenic Spring Hikes in Yellowstone National Park

Bram — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 14:54:00 +0000

Spring may be the shortest season in Yellowstone National Park, but it positively bursts with activity. During the months of April and May, the park reawakens—very much in the literal sense of the word. Snow starts melting, trees begin budding, bears emerge from hibernation, and bison and elk give birth to calves. Spring in Yellowstone...

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13 Historic National Park Lodges, Hotels & Resorts for Unforgettable National Park Stays

Bram — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:35:00 +0000

Spending a night or two at a historic lodge or hotel is one of the most memorable national park experiences. From Yellowstone's famous Old Faithful Inn to Glacier's iconic Many Glacier Hotel and the rustic Lake Quinault Lodge at Olympic, these are the greatest and grandest lodges in the national parks.

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Section of Highline Trail in Glacier Remains Closed After Bear Bites Hiker

Bram — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:37:31 +0000

A section of Highline Trail in Glacier National Park remains closed from Haystack Butte to Granite Park Chalet after a visitor’s encounter with a bear on the morning of September 19. The trail will reopen once park rangers patrolling the area can determined that the bear is no longer in the area. A 35-year-old male...

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26 National Parks That Preserve Native American Heritage & Cultural Sites

Bram — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:28:00 +0000

With all that overwhelming natural splendor, it’s easy to forget that the National Park System also preserves a wealth of other things and places. In fact, there are literally thousands of Native American heritage and cultural sites in America's national parks, preserving archaeological sites, battlefields and cultural landmarks.

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