skygirl_21
I'm looking to go camping in Montana next year but wondered if anyone could give feedback on any of the campgrounds around the two major parks?
Thanks!
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There are a few campgrounds in Yellowstone. There's a list of them at each entrance stating their availability. Some are operated by Xanterra and you can book through them. Some are run by the National park Service and you can book at the ranger stations located all around the park. If you're planning to go in July/August, please book. campgounds can be fully booked then, believe it or not. Enjoy your time.
Don't freak out if a lost bison greets you in front of your tent in the morning. it happens. but thats all part of the fun, isn't it?
There are a few campgrounds in Yellowstone. There's a list of them at each entrance stating their availability. Some are operated by Xanterra and you can book through them. Some are run by the National park Service and you can book at the ranger stations located all around the park. If you're planning to go in July/August, please book. campgounds can be fully booked then, believe it or not. Enjoy your time.
Don't freak out if a lost bison greets you in front of your tent in the morning. it happens. but thats all part of the fun, isn't it?
5 night backpacking tirp through Glacier National Park, Trails?
Ryan
Will be going to glacier, solo in a couple days for a spur of the moment trip. I'm just looking for ideas of an itinerary. I have 5 nights and will be arriving at the west entrance. This will be my first time to Glacier so I would like to make the most of it. I would like to hike anywhere from about 5-15 miles per day. I would say I'm an novice-intermediate hiker. I'm mainly looking for great views along with diversity. Any ideas? Thanks!
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The advice to talk to a ranger as you get to the park is good. We were lucky on our first trip to Glacier in August of 1985 to pick up a hitchhiker who was a Park naturalist -- she told us the trail we were hoping to use was closed due to bear activity and recommended Gunsight Lake. We were completely thrilled with that trip. It is 8 miles from the trailhead, as I recall, down the valley to Gunsight Lake where we camped in a gorgeous meadow of late summer wildflowers with curious mountain goats who would wander into camp and stick their heads in our tents. One of our party had a fishing rod and some dayglow frog eggs with which he caught several brown trout which were delicious for dinner. The lake was so cold (filled from old snow runoff and glacial melt) that we were able to make jello by setting a bowl in it. The second day we hiled up the trail to the other end above the lake and spent the night at the small alpine hut up there at the pass. Next morning we hiked down to Lake Helen Wilson on the other side of the pass, spent a day and second night there and then hiked back to Gunsight Lake for the fifth night and then hiked back out to our car. One of the nicest and most scenic backpacking trips I can ever recall, and I have been on hundreds of them. Plenty of fresh water and spectacular vistas and wildlife. You won't have the snowfields to cross since I understand they have melted, but it should still be a wonderful place.
The advice to talk to a ranger as you get to the park is good. We were lucky on our first trip to Glacier in August of 1985 to pick up a hitchhiker who was a Park naturalist -- she told us the trail we were hoping to use was closed due to bear activity and recommended Gunsight Lake. We were completely thrilled with that trip. It is 8 miles from the trailhead, as I recall, down the valley to Gunsight Lake where we camped in a gorgeous meadow of late summer wildflowers with curious mountain goats who would wander into camp and stick their heads in our tents. One of our party had a fishing rod and some dayglow frog eggs with which he caught several brown trout which were delicious for dinner. The lake was so cold (filled from old snow runoff and glacial melt) that we were able to make jello by setting a bowl in it. The second day we hiled up the trail to the other end above the lake and spent the night at the small alpine hut up there at the pass. Next morning we hiked down to Lake Helen Wilson on the other side of the pass, spent a day and second night there and then hiked back to Gunsight Lake for the fifth night and then hiked back out to our car. One of the nicest and most scenic backpacking trips I can ever recall, and I have been on hundreds of them. Plenty of fresh water and spectacular vistas and wildlife. You won't have the snowfields to cross since I understand they have melted, but it should still be a wonderful place.
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