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If I have camping reservations in the park I don't need any type of other reservations?

We are coming to Glacier Park on Amtrak, and have reservations at Glacier Park Lodge in East Glacier for two nights, August 17-19. We were planning to take Red Bus Tour, but see that we cannot make reservations for 2025. Do you know if or when we can make reservations in 2025?

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How is the hygiene there? What did you do for food? Any concerns about the vehicle being left, and did you just leave it at the trailhead? (Hard to tell if there is a place to park)

This helped much more than other videos! I’m not much for crowds, and I have the luxury of traveling when I wish. I’m thinking mid to late September will be my goal. Thanks for the advice!

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How far is it to the beautiful overlook of lower Grinnell Lake?

I'm strongly considering a trip to Glacier in Sept 2025 for my 40th birthday and trying to decide where to stay. There is some availability at Belton Chalet, which seems like a great option, but curious what the breakfast options are nearby?

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What are the timed reservation slots? Example 7-9am, 12-3pm. Is it random or can you select a time when booking?

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We appreciate all of the great info! Zion is on our radar for when we move to phase two of our journey. Thanks for the video!

I've always wanted to go here!

This is so helpful!

Can they work in winter also

Please keep in mind that not all in-park reservations will provide access to the restricted areas, for example if you have Apgar campground reservation you still need daily pass to enter Going-to-the-Sun Road from the west check point. Here's the official note: Lodging, camping (including front country developed campgrounds, which include Fish Creek and Apgar campgrounds and backcountry camping permits), transportation, or commercial activity reservations originating in Apgar will not provide access beyond the Apgar Check Point on Going-to-the-Sun Road. Lodging, camping (including front country developed campgrounds and backcountry camping permits), transportation, or commercial activity reservations originating east of Logan Pass cannot be used instead of a vehicle reservation for access past the Apgar Check Point heading east on Going-to-the-Sun Road. Visitors with service reservations along Going-to-the-Sun Road in locations east of Logan Pass (ex: Rising Sun and St. Mary campgrounds/boating) will need to enter Going-to-the-Sun Road via the St. Mary Entrance if they do not possess a vehicle reservation for Going-to-the-Sun Road (West). All visitors will be able to drive Going-to-the-Sun Road without a timed entry vehicle reservation going west from St. Mary.

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We plan on going to Glacier next summer . We will be staying at the RV park just outside the park and riding our E-Bikes into the park . Will we need a reservations to enter the park this way ? We already have our America the Beautiful senior pass . Where can we safely park our E-bikes while we take the Red Bus tour ? Hope you can answer these 2 questions . Thanks

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I love how incredibly in depth you have decided to go! Crazy!! But like, AMAZING

Why can’t u go into the Grand Canyon?

Do you suggest going solo or with friends

Hi Alex, thanks for all the great tips. What would you suggest for a Boat Tour in Waterton, while seeing the Prince of Wales Hotel?

Hi Alex, thanks for great info. Considering a boat tour while visiting Waterton next summer. Prince of Wales hotel. Any recommendations?

Great video! How is glacier right now at the end of October? I am coming through and plan on doing some hiking.

Were you there in ‘22 or ‘23 (I’d have to check my notes) when a bison killed another bison on the dirt road up to Slough Creek campground about 100yds from the road? Grizzlies and wolves for a week. Imo, Lamar Valley is worth being the only destination in Yellowstone. With binos, spotting scope, a folding chair, camping gear for Pebble Creek campground (providing easy access to the Valley)…guaranteed to have a good time. From the mt goat cliffs near the NE entrance through the valley to Tower-Roosevelt for bison and black bears and everywhere in between. Good advice to sit and wait! I always encourage visitors to ask camp hosts, store cashiers, rangers and other visitors about location of carcasses and wolf pack rendezvous sites. Also, a decent chance of beavers (likely) and badgers (with effort and luck). We’ve only ever done Spring and Summer. Agree with you about Fall. That’s our next trip. I hear Winter is good too but we have to get hyped enough to get through all the mountain passes between coastal PNW and Lamar. Thanks for posting videos and helping people get the most out of visits to national parks etc.

I've been to Zion in the spring and late fall several times, and have always avoided it in the summer for the reasons you mentioned. Problem is that if you want to hike the Narrows, too early in the spring is not ideal because water levels are usually too high, and late fall is not ideal either unless if you wear appropriate gear because the water can get cold. My favorite time is May but crowds can start getting bad at that time.

My girlfriend went up in the beginning of December and it was like a ghost town. The sights were beautiful with the snow on yhe ground but it wasnt too cold. There were a few shops thay were just straight up closed for the season, but it was awesome to feel like we had the little town all to ourselves

From my understanding, the type of bear matters too. From what I've heard about different types of bears, I would definitely take an up close encounter with a black bear over a moose, but I'm not sure that I'd choose a grizzly over a moose. Obviously the best choice for any wildlife is that you each keep a respectful distance from each other though!

We visited Glacier a few weeks ago and planned on hiking the Highline trail at Logan Pass. We did the right thing by going there early in the morning, but it was really foggy at the time with no views so we decided to come back later when the skies cleared up. We came back around noon, but at that time the parking was full. We had to circle around the parking lot for about 30 minutes until we finally snagged an open spot, and there were plenty of other vehicles dong the same thing. People will literally fight over parking spots here.

Alex. Thanks for sharing. Where can we park at two-medicine ?

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Great video thank you, I do have a question are the Red use tours part of the Park shuttle system? if not do they cost how much, and how do you book them? we are planning a trip for the middle of August 2025 thanks Scott

Thanks for all the great tips and info!! Have you ever been in mid-September? Wondering if the Logan Pass parking situation lightens up a bit after Labor Day?

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Thanks for all the inside info. Also, do you need a reservation for Many Glacier in late September and early October?

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Hi Alex, really great informative video. I am planning to go to national park on 7th Sept 2024. I was planning to take the free shuttle inside the park. I have the question does fall shuttle service starts at 8 am in the morning? I couldn't find the start timing of the shuttle on the website. So, asking you if you have any idea. Also, will the fall reduced bus service, do you think I can cover Avlanche creek, lake Mcdonald and Logan Pass in a day ? I would really appreciate your advice. I am getting a red bus tour for 21st September. Any recommendation for 1 day if I take red bus instead of relying on free bus shuttle due to reduced shuttle service after Labor Day. Thanks you !

Amazing content, just subscribed to your channel ! Thanks for the detailed information, appreciate it ! Heading there in couple of days. Quick question, is it possible to turn back on the trail after a couple of miles ? We were considering doing hidden lake overlook point and a few miles on highline trail (maybe one or two just for the views) from logan pass. We were not sure if it is feasible to do so or whether it would be worth it ?

Was definitely our favorite hike. Parking lot is tiny, so go early to get parking. We didn't have reservations so we got there around 5:45am and the lot was half full already. If you're afraid of heights, there's a couple narrow ledges that might be scary for some. But, the views that you get throughout the hike are definitely worth it. Oh yeah, there's tons of bugs as well, so be prepared for that. If you're a casual hiker, just take your time on the ascent and you'll be fine. The steepest portion is the last half mile to get to the glacier, so as long as you pace yourself, it's a relatively comfortable hike. Highly recommended!

Don't forget to check trail closures before heading out too! It varies day to day.

You mentioned the spot to refill your water.... Can you actually safely drink the water?

Hey Alex! Love your channel, new subscriber! My husband and I are taking our first trip to Glacier on October 3-6 this year. We’re staying near West Glacier.. will grocery stores and restaurants still be open around this time? Thanks!

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I live in North Carolina and we have fireflies all the time.. you don't have to go to a national park to see this you just have to live outside of the city.. and you should probably lower your sugar and gluten intake it will help your eyes..

When you say you need a reservation to hike the highline trail, does that only apply to if you are entering the park from the west entrance? I dont know if im misunderstanding the reservation system but i thought if you enter through st mary then no reservation is needed?? Thank you!

Great video and tips. Thanks for sharing