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The 7 Best Places To See The Northern Lights In Montana

January 21, 2021 Leave a Comment

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( Northern Lights and Milky Way over Lake McDonald, Glacier National Park, Montana)

If you’re planning on visiting Montana anytime soon, consider making the trip around a time of year when you can see the northern lights. While some areas of the state have higher visibility than others, overall, Montana’s wide open spaces combined with low air pollution make for some of the clearest night skies in the U.S.

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Is the “Going-to-the-Sun Road” Scary? Yes, and Worth Every Second

August 12, 2020 1 Comment

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Glacier National Park is one of the top scenic destinations in the country. When you visit, the beauty is etched in your mind for a lifetime. And driving through the park is half of the fun.
The Going-to-the-Sun Road is the only road to traverse the entire park and provides outrageously gorgeous views all along the way. It is best described by travelers in two words: spectacular and frightening. The road is one of the most scenic drives in the United States, but in some parts, it gets your heart racing – especially when it is your first trip on the road. Each time you use it, you’ll find it easier. It just takes some getting used to.

Let’s shine some light on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

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Filed Under: Montana, National Parks

Is The Iceberg Lake Trail Difficult To Hike?

April 2, 2020 Leave a Comment

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I LOVE hiking. There is no better way, to me, to spend a day then out in nature, hiking mountains and taking in the breathtaking beauty of mother nature. Lucky for us, there are SO many hiking trails in the US, it’s kind of amazing. With 58 National Parks throughout the states, there’s no shortage of beautiful hiking to be done here.The Iceberg Lake Trail is no exception. You’ll find this stunning hike in the Glacier National Park, Montana.

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