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Destination guides, hikes and firsthand notes from national parks and places I have actually lived and worked, including Glacier, Yellowstone, Custer State Park and New Zealand.
Real advice from someone who actually travels, works seasonally, and spends a lot of time exploring national parks: destination guides, hiking tips, and everything I’ve learned along the way.
Yes, you need bear spray in Glacier. A former Glacier server shares how to actually use it, what to do if you spray yourself, and where to buy or rent it cheap.
Is Going-to-the-Sun Road scary? I’ve driven it 30+ times. Where the drop-offs are, which direction is less scary, and tips for nervous drivers.
The 5-day Glacier National Park itinerary I’d give a friend: the best of the park plus Waterton and Bowman Lake, with hiker and non-hiker versions.
The 3-day Glacier National Park itinerary I’d give a friend, with Two Medicine for non-hikers and Grinnell Glacier for hikers, from someone who lived there.
Only have 2 days in Glacier National Park? Here’s exactly what I’d do, with a hiker and non-hiker version, from someone who lived and worked in the park.
I hiked about 400 miles in Glacier. These are the underrated trails that surprised me most, with almost no crowds and jaw-dropping views.
The exact 7-day Glacier National Park itineraries I’d give my friends, one for hikers and one for non-hikers, from someone who lived and worked in the park.
Where to stay in Glacier National Park, from someone who lived there: east vs. west side, the best lodges, and where I’d book.
Not doing Grinnell? These are the best hikes in Many Glacier, from someone who used to live there and has done them all: Cracker Lake, Iceberg Lake and Swiftcurrent.
I’m sharing my full Bowman Lake to Kintla Lake route through Boulder Pass and Hole in the Wall in Glacier National Park, plus permits, campsites, shuttle info, gear, and everything I wish I knew before going.
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