Glacier National Park has a very short season. For many parks, shoulder season is a great option to avoid peak crowds, but that’s really hard to do at Glacier. In Zion or Grand Canyon, you can visit almost any time of year. But Glacier is high in the mountains in the far north of Montana….
Last Updated: 2/20/2026 Planning a national park trip used to be simple. You showed up, paid the fee, and drove into the park. Not anymore. A few parks require a vehicle reservation before you can enter. Others require timed entry permits for specific roads or hikes. These can be first-come, first-served or lottery systems. Others…
Planning a trip to Glacier National Park can be tricky. It is not like other parks where you can just drive in and figure it out. The season at Glacier is short, and the park is absolutely huge. It’s over one million acres, which means everything will take longer to get to than you think….
The Going-to-the-Sun Road is widely considered one of the most spectacular drives in the world. It is 50 miles of sheer cliffs, glacial lakes, and waterfalls that you can see right from your car window. But driving it isn’t always a relaxing Sunday cruise. The road is narrow, the drop-offs are steep, and the logistics…
Passes, permits, and reservations. Are they the same thing? Do I need a national park reservation or permit? Can I buy one when I get there? These are common questions, and the terms often get confused. I often get asked if buying a park pass is enough to enter a national park. The short…