Siyeh Pass Trail A stunning Preston Park, brimming with bright-yellow Glacier Lilies offers a hint of what's to come on this trail. We crossed a beautiful stream and enjoyed epic mountain views throughout this journey. The reward is worth the rocky ascent up and over Siyeh Pass. To begin your journey, park at the Siyeh… Continue reading Siyeh Pass to Sunrift Gorge -Glacier National Park
Category: Hiking
Dawson Pass – Glacier NP
View from Dawson Pass Dawson Pass Trail This trail starts at the Two Medicine Lake campground and follows the shoreline, until you start a long, hard uphill climb for a rewarding 13 mile roundtrip adventure. We parked by the trailhead at the back of the campground and took the trail from that point. The trail… Continue reading Dawson Pass – Glacier NP
Jewel Basin – Mt. Aeneas
Trail views on your way to the summit We had gorgeous weather during our trip to NE Montana this July! It was a bit dryer than normal and Big Sky was BLUE! You'll want to get to Trail 717 by 7am to ensure a parking spot. You'll gain 1,279 feet in 3.1 miles on this… Continue reading Jewel Basin – Mt. Aeneas
Rainbow Ridge North Rim – Grand Canyon
We traveled from Fences Point to our turn-around at Locust Point to complete a section of the larger 22 mile Rainbow Ridge trail. Stunning views are visible along the rim throughout the journey. I consider this an easy trek, as there is not a lot of elevation gain. Why North Rim? The North Rim offers… Continue reading Rainbow Ridge North Rim – Grand Canyon
Hermitage Point Trail from Colter Bay – Grand Teton National Park
You've got to add Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park to your list of places to visit! If you've got the time, they are close enough together to experience the best of both parks. There are some awesome views for a great deal of this trail from Colter Bay. This 10 mile round-trip trail is… Continue reading Hermitage Point Trail from Colter Bay – Grand Teton National Park
Sky Pond – Rocky Mountain NP
Sky Pond is special because of the journey. Join us for what was the hardest trail we've taken. You'll find the rewards are well worth the journey. Jim and I love getting out into the wilderness, but we respect the wild and the creatures who call it home. Us, we're just visitors. We leave no… Continue reading Sky Pond – Rocky Mountain NP
Firebrand Pass – Glacier National Park
If you're planning a trip to Glacier National Park, I recommend that you purchase Jake Bramante's Glacier National Park Day Hikes guide at http://www.hike734.com. In his guide you will find the best trails, their distance and elevation changes. It also helps you find trails like this one, which is a little off the beaten path,… Continue reading Firebrand Pass – Glacier National Park
Home Exchange to Switzerland
We spent the day with the parents of our exchange family. Experiencing Switzerland through the eyes of locals was exciting, interesting and very special. This trip to Switzerland was our first home exchange through http://www.homeexchange.com. It's a fantastic way to see and experience the world. Today I'll share information about Home Exchange, as well as… Continue reading Home Exchange to Switzerland
Swiftcurrent Pass – Glacier National Park
Many Glacier offers lots of fantastic outdoor adventures, but we LOVE Swiftcurrent Pass. This trail is one of our all-time favorite trails! Pack a lunch and plenty of snacks for a day filled with incredible views and lots of wildlife. Take the Swiftcurrent Pass trail from Many Glacier Hotel. You'll explore a beautiful chain of… Continue reading Swiftcurrent Pass – Glacier National Park
Adventures in Two Medicine -Glacier National Park
We did not see a grizzly, but it was a beautiful day to visit Rockwell Falls and Cobalt Lake! We bring a refillable water bottle, water filter, lunch and snacks. We had to cross the stream, as the bridge was down for the season. The water was low and slow moving, but we were careful… Continue reading Adventures in Two Medicine -Glacier National Park
