Our first couple days exploring Yellowstone’s beauty were somewhat overshadowed by the surprising hordes of tourists and throngs of massive trucks and RVs. Consequently, we were desperate to get off the beaten path and onto a hiking trail. With the … Read More
Located in the northwest corner of Wyoming and extending into parts of Montana and Idaho, Yellowstone is most recognized for its abundant wildlife and unique hydrothermal features. Indeed, it was this collection of more than 10,000 geothermal features – geysers, … Read More
Guys, northwest Montana is such an amazing place! I was a little uneasy when I first arrived. I had watched as my mom and dad packed up all my things in North Carolina, and then I spent four days road-tripping … Read More
Established in 1910, northwest Montana’s Glacier National Park is home to some of the country’s most pristine wilderness. Encompassing the jagged peaks of the Lewis and Livingston ranges and home to an abundance of native plant and animal species, the … Read More
If you’re a craft beer enthusiast and find yourself in Whitefish or the surrounding areas, you shouldn’t have too much trouble finding a good brew. Small, independently-owned breweries dot the Flathead region, and several seem to specialize in hop-forward ales. … Read More
Our three-month stay in Whitefish aligned with the challenging time of COVID-19. Consequently, we weren’t comfortable dining in at restaurants and did try to limit our trips out in public. That said, we were still eager to try to support … Read More
Run by local non-profit Whitefish Legacy Partners, the Whitefish Trail (WT) offers residents 43 miles of multi-use trails. The various trail networks can be used for hiking/running, mountain biking, and horseback riding, although some have restrictions, so check each section’s … Read More
With a handful of our top East Glacier hikes closed due to COVID-19, we had to look to West Glacier for our final hike in the national park. I was initially thinking we could hike Gunsight Pass (a 20-mile thru … Read More
One of Glacier National Park’s most iconic and popular hikes, the Highline Trail traverses 7.2 miles of scenic ridgeline from Logan Pass to the Granite Park Chalet. Skirting the western edge of the Continental Divide, the Highline is touted as … Read More
After hiking Mt. Aeneas a few weeks prior, we thought we’d head back to the Jewel Basin for a second outing. While the area is one of the most popular in the Flathead National Forest (typically a hard ‘no’ for … Read More
