Glacier Country, Montana - Glacier National Park, tourism and travel in Northwest Montana

OUTDOOR FUN

Kayaking
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In Glacier Country, our playgrounds are forests, wilderness areas, lakes, streams, Glacier National Park and lots of other outdoor areas. Click any of the subjects to the left to find out more about what you can do in the great outdoors here in Big Sky Country.

PLEASE DON'T TARNISH MONTANA'S TIMELESS TREASURE

Part of what makes Glacier Country a special kind of place is what it's missing: crowds, urban sprawl, pollution and the like. Please help us keep it that way, so people can enjoy it in coming years:

Camp at least 200 feet from lakes and streams. You'll help reduce erosion along stream beds and lake shores. You'll also decrease water pollution. Another good rule of thumb when picking a camp site is to pick a spot that's been previously used by other campers to minimize your impact. Finally, see if you can do without a camp fire (there are great camp stoves on the market now). If you do burn, keep your fire small; completely drown your fire and scatter the ashes when they're cold. Ask about current burning regulations at the local ranger station.
View wildlife from a distance. This not only protects the wildlife, it also protects you. Even animals as harmless as deer have caused injury when threatened. If you're photographing wildlife, use a telephoto lens and a tripod; don't use your flash.
Carry your trash with you. Stay on established trails and roadways so you don't destroy vegetation and accelerate erosion. Also, be sure you don't trespass on private land.
Observe tribal laws and customs on Reservations. Some lands, activities and ceremonies aren't open to the public. At powwows, ask for permission before taking photos.
Support the locals. What better way for you to remember your trip to than with locally made gifts and crafts?