Depending on the amount of time you have to spend in Montana, Glacier National Park could easily absorb all of it, but it is also a spectacular route to get from one side of the Continental Divide to the other.
Going-to-the-Sun Road: Stretching just over 50 miles 81 km , this phenomenal feat of engineering gives viewers an extraordinary overview of Glacier. Grinnell Glacier: Since scientists anticipate that the glaciers in the park could disappear entirely by , seeing Grinnell Glacier may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The ranger-led hike is especially worthwhile. Lake McDonald: The largest lake in the park and arguably one of the most beautiful. Glacially carved Lake McDonald is easy to access. Pack a picnic for the rocky beach or cruise the waters on a boat tour. From the towering pines and massive cedars to the mountain of huckleberry ice cream clinging to your cone, just about everything is larger than life in western Montana.
This corner of the state wears its history like a badge of honor in mining towns like Bannack, Virginia City, and Nevada City. Then there is the sweeping Big Hole Valley, with picturesque ranches and hot springs resorts, and the Big Hole National Battlefield, one of the most haunting battle sites in the state. Army soldiers who died in battle, this site is both gorgeous and moving.
The tipi frames stand where they did the fateful morning of the attack. World Museum of Mining: This museum, built atop the Orphan Girl mine yard, is packed with artifacts from more than a century of hard-rock mining.
Beartooth Scenic Highway and Pass: This highway offers room for spontaneous adventures. Bring your bike, hiking boots, binoculars, and even your skis on this summit-topping stunner.
Chico Hot Springs Resort: Chico has all the trappings of a resort—hiking, riding, pool, day spa, and sumptuous cuisine—with none of the attitude. Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture: A s school rehabbed as an arts hub, the Emerson has more than 30 studios, a fab restaurant, and special events.
This magnificent park is constantly in motion. See abundant wildlife, including bison, elk, bears, and wolves; marvel at geothermal features like Old Faithful; and stay in historic lodges like the Old Faithful Inn and rambling Lake Yellowstone Hotel. Perimeter communities are also well worth a visit. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone: The sheer cliffs and dramatic coloring of this canyon have inspired millions of visitors.
Welcome to Wyoming. Forever West. Yellowstone National Park is a defining cornerstone of American natural beauty. Apart from the cultural significance of this park, it is home to one-of-a-kind wonders that everyone should experience at least once. One of the most awe-inspiring sights to behold is the animal migrations. Thousands upon thousands of elk, deer, bison, moose, and birds migrate to lower ground in the fall in preparation for the snowy winter.
Similarly, in the spring, the animals will migrate north to higher ground as fresh rain turns the frozen landscape into vibrant prairies.
Apart from the wildlife, Yellowstone is known for its geothermal activity. Old Faithful is probably the most famous geyser that has erupted every 90 minutes or so for as long as people have known about it.
Pillars of boiling water are furiously expelled out the cone-shaped geyser. It's a spectacular show that visitors are guaranteed to see. This is a great place for mountaineering, backcountry camping, and fishing at one of the many lakes.
Grand Teton is the highest peak in the Teton mountain range and offers hikers a serious challenge if they want to summit the peak, which is almost 14, feet tall. The Treasure Country is aptly named as it is ripe with dazzling treasures under wide blue skies.
The immediate landscape is heavily floral, colorful, and fertile. Bees and butterflies flit around below the sun in flowery fields. Stretching past the Canadian border, Glacier National Park is as close to paradise as one can get on Earth.
The Park is full of turquoise glacial lakes and streams where the water is cold, clear, and cleansing. The peaks and valleys were carved to perfection by glacial tides over millennia. Ancient alpine forests full of sprightly creatures blanket the mountains, dense with ethereal auras and mythical legends. We usually have our guests stay in the cabins located just behind Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel.
The entire Mammoth Hotel complex est. The cabins feature two double occupancy rooms side by side with a shared porch.
The Guest Ranch est. One of our favorites, Chico Hot Springs Resort est. The Rustic Inn sits right on the outer edge of the town of Jackson, on twelve acres along winding Flat Creek. While this accommodation is anything but rustic, it features luxury log cabins, countless amenities, a revitalizing spa, and an outdoor heated swimming pool.
This property is adjacent to the National Elk Refuge and the bike path leading into Grand Teton National Park and just a few short blocks walk to the lively town square.
While all three itineraries feature some of the same activities even done in the same places at times , there are a few differences between them that we will highlight by activity below:. All three of our Yellowstone, Montana and Wyoming vacations feature some sort of hiking. Out of the three, our Montana Vacation itinerary offers the most difficult hike — a 6-mile round trip trek to Beehive Basin with feet elevation gain.
Most days, a hike will range from a quick and easy boardwalk loop to a moderate 3 miles with some elevation gain and loss.
Often, your group will embark on several hikes in one day, showcasing completely different areas and natural features. We offer a variety of out-and-back, loops, and point-to-point treks. Note that our adult departures may offer more difficult hikes, depending on group abilities.
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