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Dog Friendly Lodging Near Glacier National Park – One of the most beautiful gardens we’ve been to is Crown of the Continent. The nickname came from George Byrd Grinnell when he wrote: “In northwestern Montana, hidden from view by the clustered mountain peaks, lies an unknown corner, the crown of the continent.” Grinnell thought mountain glaciers were like crown jewels, and so do we. This guide will help you decide what to do for kids and dogs when visiting Glacier National Park.
Glacier National Park is located in the northwestern part of Montana. A park since 1910, it is one of the oldest in America and the fifth largest in the lower 48, behind Death Valley, Yellowstone, the Everglades and the Grand Canyon.
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The secret is how beautiful Glacier National Park is. the park is growing in popularity. In 2020, the park had 1.7 million visitors due to COVID restrictions. However, in 2021, the park had just over 3 million visitors. The booking coupon we are about to discuss helps significantly with this large attendance.Â
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As you read the guide, you’ll see why Glacier is considered one of the most beautiful destinations in the US, or perhaps the world. Our first visit to Glacier National Park was in late July/August 2021. It quickly became a favorite park that year and we had an epic year. In 2022 we visited North Dakota again for a short road trip.
Before visiting Glacier National Park, be aware that vehicle reservations are required for vehicles entering the Going-to-the-Sun Road and North Fork area. After the season ends (September 11, 2022, this year), we will remove the restriction for the rest of the season. If you can’t get a pass, you can come to the park until 6:00 am. or after 4:00 p.m. For the going-Sun street and after 18:00. In addition to vehicle reservations, you still need a National Park Pass.Â
As you read our guide, keep in mind that we live in a 36FT Class A car and tour the parks in our Jeep. Some things may vary from your trip. There are limits to the size of the path to the Sun. Any vehicle 21 feet or more than 8 feet wide is prohibited between Avalanche Creek and Rising Sun. Also, you need to be less than 10 feet if you go West from Logan Pass to the Loop because of the rock tops. Glacier has a shuttle system if you’re too big.Â
Glacier National Park has the best, including 175 mountains, 762 lakes, 563 streams, 200 waterfalls and 26 glaciers. We also want to say that the water you will see will be one of the most beautiful blues ever.
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All 26 glaciers in the park met the 0.1 km² size criteria in 2015. A glacier is a mass of ice so large that it sinks under its own weight, and this limit is 0.1 km² in area.
You can also see glaciers in Kenai Fjords National Park, Wrangle-St. Elias National Park and Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska. Glaciers in the Lower 48 can be seen in Mount Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park, and Grand Teton National Park. If you’re in Washington, North Cascades National Park has the highest concentration of glaciers in the lower 48 states. Another advantage of the North Cascades is that it is much less busy. Â
If you’re visiting Glacier National Park to see the glaciers, you need to look a little closer. Only a few glaciers can be seen from the road and others from walking. After the snow melts, it is easier to see the glacier.Â
We think the big prize in the park is seeing a grizzly bear. We were lucky enough to see grizzlies on each trip to Glacier National Park and a black bear. Great places to see bears are near the river at the start of the Go to the Sun Road (we saw two in this area), the North Fork area, Two Medicine Valley, St. Mary’s Valley, Lake McDonald, and Logan Pass. Glacier has one of the largest grizzly bear populations in the lower 48 states.
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You may also see Beaver in the streams, Pikas, Bighorn Sheep, Elk, Mountain Goats and Bats. Mountain lions and lynxes are also rare. Â
The climate of glaciers can be very extreme. It was hot during the day when we were here in late July and early August. It is quite cold in September. On the way to the setting sun we saw a big fog. The mist rose over the mountain and narrow road while we were there, and there was nothing to stop us falling to our deaths. YES YES!
The park is located on the continental divide in two ways. Warm, moist Pacific air comes from the west, while dry, cold Arctic air comes from the northeast. Weather over the Continental Divide-Logan Pass.Â
We stayed at a place about 20 minutes from Glacier National Park. We stayed in the Flathead Nat forest each of the two years (N48.499303° W114.132744°). The boondocking location is quiet and perfect for exploring Glacier National Park, Flathead, Whitefish and the surrounding area. Starlink is great and Verizon has some coverage too.
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In the picture to the left you can see the campsite marked and how close it is to the park.
However, there are campgrounds in the area, and with a little planning, you shouldn’t have trouble finding the perfect spot. You can book campsites or try one of the campsites that go to Glacier National Park.
In this guide, we’ve listed more hikes for kids, places they really enjoyed, and shorter adventures where we didn’t have to leave our furry friends for long. However, if anything mentioned here doesn’t sound challenging enough, Glacier National Park has over a million acres and 745 miles of maintained hiking trails.
Since there is only one dog-friendly trail in Glacier National Park, we’ve also listed some trails just outside the park that allow dogs so you can enjoy some time with them.
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During your visit to Glacier National Park, we recommend checking out the visitor centers. I wish we had room for all the things because I could do all the collections. YES YES! Glacier National Park has three visitor centers: Apgar (Glacier West Entrance), St. Mary (east entrance) and Logan Pass (located on the Continental Divide at an elevation of 6,646 feet). Logan Pass Visitor Center is our favorite, but also very busy.Â
Part of the road to the sun usually closes on the third Monday in October during the winter, but this depends on the weather. The whole road doesn’t open until June or even later. In 2022, the road did not open until July 13 and will close on September 30.
Can you imagine the feat required to build this road? Check out this black and white silent film of the construction. That is quite surprising.
It takes about 3 hours to drive the whole way, stopping at the exit and enjoying the scenery. This adventure is something you can enjoy with your furry pets.
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If you’re planning to take the Go to the Sun route, we recommend a location-based audio tour app that you download to your phone. It’s called the Gypsy Guide. The app is free and then you pay for different guides. These are the best and we highly recommend them!! Download the guides you want so you don’t need the park service.Â
The 6,646-foot pass is where the Going-to-the-Sun Highway crosses the Continental Divide. Logan Pass is the highest point in the park that is accessible by vehicle. The huge parking lot stays busy during the day because of the visitor center and the trails that start here. If you don’t have your own dogs (or if you can hang out with one), the visitor center here is a must.
West Glacier, Montana is an adorable town just outside Glacier National Park. You will most likely cross the West Glacier and enter the park from the west side. The other entrance (Camas) is on the west side on a bumpy dirt road that we don’t recommend. You’ll find giveaways, snacks, and LOTS of guides.
Lake McDonald is 11 miles long and is one of the main attractions in Glacier National Park. Water is like glass. you will find the most colorful round rocks on the shore. You and your dog can visit parts of the lake if you don’t see the No Dogs sign. We learned a wonderful story about the lake from the Gypsy guide mentioned above. Â
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To get to Many Glacier, you need to go to a separate entrance west of Babb town. This area is the confluence of four significant valleys, two of which contain glaciers. Many glaciers are beautiful. We also saw grizzly and black bears in this area.
The Apgar Bike Trail is the only dog-friendly trail in Glacier National Park on the US side of the border. It is a 3.5 mile round trip trail near West Glacier.
We have two fun trails in Glacier National Park that you can’t do with your dogs.
