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Glacier National Park/Whitefish, MT
Posted on 4/9/24 at 9:57 am
Posted on 4/9/24 at 9:57 am
My nephew lives in Kalispell and two brothers, a sister and I are planning a visit there the first week of September for five days. We've booked a gorgeous townhome at the Whitefish Mountain Ski Village. Glacier NP and the Road to the Sun are obviously musts and only 30 mi. from our lodging and I'm sure we will explore Glacier NP multiple times. Whitefish is only 8 mi. away looks like a cool town with good dining and shopping for evening activities. Any recreational must-do's/must-sees we have to add to our list? Hiking and mountain biking seem very popular and there are numerous lakes in the vicinity to check out. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
This post was edited on 4/9/24 at 9:58 am
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Posted on 4/9/24 at 10:25 am to AZBadgerFan
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must-do's/must-sees we have to add to our list?
Obtain timed entry passes for the park so you dont have to go crazy early or late.
Your nephew lives there, he should be able to be a good guide.
Posted on 4/9/24 at 10:33 am to AZBadgerFan
Check dates as going to the sun usually closes for the year around that time
Posted on 4/9/24 at 12:05 pm to Clint Torres
Get a room and spend at least one night on that side of the park. We were there last summer and really enjoyed the Many Glacier INn and that side of the park.
Posted on 4/9/24 at 1:02 pm to AZBadgerFan
Been twice. If I went back, I'd spend 90% of my time in the park again. I'd exit for the occasional meal that isn't coming from my backpack and be back in the morning to hike another area. It's the most beautiful park I've been to, and I've been to most of them.
Posted on 4/9/24 at 1:55 pm to Clint Torres
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Check dates as going to the sun usually closes for the year around that time
From the National Park Service:
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The alpine sections of Going-to-the-Sun Road typically close for the winter around the third Monday of October, but this can happen earlier due to wintery weather.
Posted on 4/9/24 at 2:56 pm to RaginCajunz
quote:This.
It's the most beautiful park I've been to, and I've been to most of them.
Posted on 4/10/24 at 7:30 am to AZBadgerFan
My only suggestion is to stay longer
GNP is awesome but so is the entire area. National forests everywhere if you want to avoid the crowds one day. Whitefish has some great restaurants and trendy shops. It’s a weird (but interesting) mix of California wealth and old school conservative Montana.
Like others mentioned, get your passes ahead of time but since it’s after Labor Day you should have lighter crowds.
It’s a lot of driving , vast area. Definitely hit Many Glacier one day !
GNP is awesome but so is the entire area. National forests everywhere if you want to avoid the crowds one day. Whitefish has some great restaurants and trendy shops. It’s a weird (but interesting) mix of California wealth and old school conservative Montana.
Like others mentioned, get your passes ahead of time but since it’s after Labor Day you should have lighter crowds.
It’s a lot of driving , vast area. Definitely hit Many Glacier one day !
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