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Iceberg Lake Trail Hike – Dip your toes in the ICY WATER

January 14, 2018 // by Tom

Hike #3: Iceberg Lake Trail - Montana Hiking in Glacier National Park Our last hike at Glacier National Park (GNP) was the Iceberg Lake trail, located in the Many Glacier area, separate from the main Going to the Sun road. Many Glacier road was off the little town of Babb, where a few homes were hiding, and the road was filled with massive potholes. This section of the GNP felt different from the popular section of the park with Logan Pass and Lake McDonald - it almost seemed much sunnier and …

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GNP Hidden Lake Trail – Snow on an 80°F Day?!?

January 13, 2018 // by Tom

Hidden Lake Trail - Glacier National Park Hike #1 - Tom and Priscilla Our first hike at GNP started at Logan Pass. We snagged the last parking spot and headed straight to the visitor center to check trail conditions. It appeared that snow still covered the mountains at Logan Pass in July, despite the scorching sun. Priscilla wanted to go on the highline trail, and was sorely disappointed to learn that the trail was closed due to snow danger. Unfortunately, we visited 2 weeks too early. Feeling …

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Going to the Sun Road GNP – All of the Views, None of the Sweat

January 13, 2018 // by Tom

Amazing Auto Tour Glacier NPS - Going to the Sun Road Going to the Sun road is easily the most scenic drive in the country. Starting from the West Glacier entrance, the road follows Lake McDonald’s length, affording views of the biggest lake in GNP and the mountains surrounding it. After Lake McDonald, the road follows a river upstream, where the water is so clean and pure that it sparkles a cool turquoise hue. Trees and mountains surround us on both sides, while far ahead snow capped mountains …

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