Episode 3 - Glacier National Park Part 2
Show Notes
Continue exploring the awe and wonder of Glacier National Park in Part 2 of our multi-part series spending time in and around the park. We cover some important information in this episode that will help you if planning a trip to Glacier NP is on your bucket list and especially if you are planning a trip in the Summer of 2025. Some things we cover in this episode:
- GLACIER NATIONAL PARK TEXTING ALERTS:
Text each of the three code words listed below to the short code 333111 (this will be the phone number) to receive updates as noted.
GNPROADS - Road updates for the park including accidents, congested areas, road closures due to various circumstances, construction, traffic restrictions, etc.
GNPTRAILS - Trail updates for the park including closures due to bear activity, washouts, flooding, snow, fire, etc. and will also be notified when trails open up again (FYI they call this deposted)
GNPCGS - Campground updates for camp areas INSIDE the park including seasonal closures, construction, campground status (when it is full), etc.
- OUR FAVORITE THINGS (photos included in the “Our Favorite Things” gallery below):
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Good Hiking Socks - www.darntough.com
Good Hiking Pack - www.camelbak.com
Good Breathable Raincoat - www.columbia.com
Walking Stick / Trekking Poles - I will post a pic of Charlie’s Walking Stick. We don’t have an opinion on trekking poles because we have never used them. If you have a brand you love…drop it in our DM’s on Instagram!!
- Are you a back-country hiker??? Direct message us on Instagram if you would like to be interviewed on the pod about your back-country hiking experience.
- Park Passes - www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/fees.htm
- Timed Entry Vehicle Reservations for 2025 - www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/vehicle-reservations.htm
- Free Shuttle Info - www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/shuttles.htm
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