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05/21/2026

Great advice! https://www.vitalground.org/10-things-you-should-do-to-stay-safe-while-recreating-in-grizzly-country/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR77LdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe1IINaANcIWPLxSH1Zh03l0lWhTVhY49X72qQf6JpBeoKZE9-JopYVZhM7L8_aem_xjP1Cd8aW9KvMbXq4Hd5LQ

Recreating in grizzly country? These bear safety tips can help hikers, hunters, anglers and campers stay safe in bear habitat.

05/13/2026

“You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry, don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.” —Walter Hagen

As spring arrives and the days grow longer, remember to take time to enjoy the incredible State Lands located in the Flathead Valley which make great mini-excursions. Spencer Mountain South's trails (Whitefish Legacy Partners - The Whitefish Trail) offer a pleasant solitary hike through tall stands of forest and nice views of the Salish Mountains (Day Hikes Around the Flathead, 25th Anniversary Ed., page 296), particularly on weekdays.

04/20/2026

A big shout out to The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation - THANK YOU! These wonderful people clear trails so the rest of us can enjoy, with relative ease, the beauty of places like Stanton Lake in the Great Bear Wilderness (which is part of the Greater Bob Marshall Ecosystem).

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03/29/2026

As you get ready for some quality hiking out there this spring, make sure to be the inviter rather than the invitee! 🤣😂

02/21/2026

Here is a bit more information on what to expect in Glacier Park this summer:

1. No vehicle registration will be required on the Going to the Sun Road;

2. Parking will be limited to 3 hours at Logan Pass.

3. If you want to do any long hikes that begin or end at Logan Pass, you will need an express shuttle reservation.

4. Express shuttle tickets will be released during two phases: first, a release of some of tickets will be 60 days in advance starting May 2, 2026, at 8 a.m. MST and will continue on a rolling basis. The second release will be at 7 p.m. MST the day before the next-day entry.

5. Because there will be no limits on how many vehicles can enter the Park, expect major delays at the Park's entry points.

6. Although not mentioned, access to Bowman or Kintla Lake and/or to Many Glacier area is not guaranteed. The Park Service warns that if any area in the Park reaches maximum capacity, they will temporary restrict access. So, it will not be easy to make concrete plans.

Glacier National Park will pilot a ticketed shuttle system to Logan Pass in summer 2026, with early morning express routes starting July 1.

02/19/2026

For those who have hikes in Glacier Park on their bucket list, here is an article about what the vehicle access will look like this summer. Maybe going out on a limb here, but feel that going back to no vehicle restrictions will be hard on the landscape and the wildlife, on those who truly want to experience the rich and beautiful backcountry there, and on those who work in the Park: https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-expands-access-for-summer-2026-while-maintaining-safety-at-high-visitation-parks.htm?fbclid=IwY2xjawQECBBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJJOGU4cWVyM2cxMnFVSkZOc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvgOOPnl2-vPcztmU4wgElLYyNmCDsEO4msqp1B3U-0PUc3lFE3_g1noQDZF_aem_2MSJIC8xwZ--babpX3tX-A

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02/19/2026

Please be careful out there right now - it is a touchy snowpack! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1aGCyB2cBj/

12/16/2025

With 138 beautiful hikes to keep the hiker in your life busy doing what they love, Day Hikes Around the Flathead, 25th Anniversary edition, is one of those great Christmas gifts that keeps on giving each time it is opened.

Available at the following locally owned retailers across the Flathead Valley: Rocky Mountain Outfitter, Glacier National Park Conservancy, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Bookworks, Montana Coffee Traders, Lone Pine State Park, as well as at the local Flathead National Forest ranger districts (For a complete list of retail outlets and numbers, see: https://www.flatheadguidebooks.com/about2)

12/03/2025

Woot, woot to Glacier Nordic Club! And maybe a little "whoa, whoa" to putting away the bear spray for the year just yet.🐻

12/2/25 Big Mountain Trails are groomed! Crew is still working on lower haskill. FYI there were fresh bear tracks this morning on the course - not a bad idea to bring bear spray! Please stay off “Rollercoaster” aka the most northern trail, as resort machines are still finishing up the road work. There is enough snow to carefully connect upper and lower badger, but not enough to roll it or connect via the pond. We WILL be able to groom the rollercoaster road once they are done and there is enough snow! Watch out grooming reports for more updates - https://www.glaciernordicclub.org/grooming-reports/rs

11/16/2025

A quiet golden forest walk from Skyles Connector to Beaver Lake after a morning of chores made our day even though it was mostly overcast! Whitefish Legacy Partners - The Whitefish Trail