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Exploring the National Parks

22: Exploring Glacier -- Best Views, Trails, and Activities

Exploring the National Parks

Dirt In My Shoes

Science, Society & Culture:places & Travel, Nature, Places & Travel, Society & Culture

4.8653 Ratings

🗓️ 29 March 2023

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

Have you visited Glacier National Park yet?  This is one of the parks that we get the most questions about! So in this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are exploring this fantastic national park and sharing our best tips for your next trip.  We love Glacier National Park, and if you’re looking for mountains, waterfalls, hiking trails, and tons of wildlife, we think you’ll love it too!  Join us as we cover:  Why Going-to-the-Sun Road is the most epic national park drive What you’ll find on the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road Why Bird Woman Falls is a must-see Where to find the best hikes in the park What you’ll find on the east side of Going-to-the-Sun Road The best way to see glaciers Our favorite hikes on the east side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road The most dangerous part of visiting this park Why we don’t like to use the Glacier shuttle Where to find the best huckleberry foods near the park Why you’ll love Many Glacier Where to spot wildlife in the park Our favorite plants to see in the area  What to check out at the North Fork Area Bowman Lake and huckleberry bearclaws There are so many incredible things to do in Glacier National Park. While it is busy, there are also plenty of trails that you can go to to get away from the crowds and enjoy the gorgeous scenery.  If you’re ready to plan your trip to Glacier National Park, head over to YouTube to see our trip-planning videos. You can also check out our itinerary to make planning your trip a breeze!  Check out the full show notes here.

Transcript

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Usually I try not to say anything, but this particular guy, like, I was like, he's going to slide right down the cliff.

0:05.8

Like, what is he doing?

0:07.0

And so I was hiking behind him and I said, you know, if you dig your heel into the snow, you kind of make like little Moki steps so that you don't slide around.

0:16.5

He gave me the dirtiest look.

0:19.1

I could not believe it.

0:20.4

I was like, I'm just trying to help.

0:22.4

How dare you save my life?

0:24.2

I insulted his manhood, I think.

0:28.8

This is the Exploring the National Parks podcast with Dirt in My Shoes.

0:33.8

My name is Ash and I'm a former park ranger and the founder of Dirt in My Shoes.

0:38.1

I think that the parks are best seen from the trail and I'm here to make National Park

0:42.8

Trip Planning easy.

0:44.4

And I'm John.

0:45.3

I carry the kids on the trails, tell stories, and notice all the things that Ash doesn't

0:49.4

care about much like flowers.

0:52.6

Join us as we show you around America's spectacular national parks.

0:57.2

We're sharing our favorite places, fun facts, adventures, and misadventures.

1:01.2

And we'll even throw in a little trip planning.

1:04.0

Let's start exploring.

1:10.5

A glacier.

1:12.4

I have such a interesting relationship with Glacier.

1:17.0

But I love it.

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