Our favorite National Park we've ever been to! Even if you aren't a hiker the park is still well-worth driving through on the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road. Some of our favorite hikes inside the park are: Trail of the Cedars (accessible), Avalanche Lake, Highline Trail, and Grinnell Glacier Trail. Some other points of interest include: Apgar Village, Lake McDonald (you can swim, rent paddle boards or kayaks), Logan Pass, Many Glacier Hotel, Wild Goose Island, Lake Josephine. The full Going-To-The-Sun-Road takes about 1.5 - 2 hours one way. NPS has decided to remove the need for "vehicle reservations" in the park this year, so you will be able to enter at anytime of the day you wish. There will be some parking time restrictions with a beefier shuttle system to accommodate longer hikes. Full details haven't been released but can be followed at the link below. Local recommendation: With late sunsets in August (~8:45pm) visit the park in the later afternoon after 4pm for less crowds.
Glacier Raft Co. is right down the road from our venue, Paddle Ridge. They offer whitewater rafting and scenic floats on the Flathead River.
Glacier Anglers & Outfitters is right next door to our venue, Paddle Ridge.
Check out the town of Whitefish, about 40 minutes away from Paddle Ridge. It has a quaint, walkable downtown with shops, restaurants, and historic buildings. We had a lovely Italian dinner at Abruzzo's right downtown last time we visited.
Located right down the street from Paddle Ridge. Cafes, gift shop, camp store, mini golf, deli, and groceries. West Glacier Village is walkable, charming, and convenient.
There are several courses nearby including: Glacier View, Buffalo Hill, and Whitefish Lake.
Explore Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road in vintage 1930's red buses with rollback tops.
Two nearby recreation lakes. Beach day swimming and boat rentals.
Take a day trip to a historic western town near Glacier, Polebridge. Stop by for some huckleberry treats and check out nearby Northern Lights Saloon.
Scenic paved path that's great for walkers and cyclists who want to avoid the traffic of the park roads. It begins in Apgar Village at the West entrance to Glacier National Park.