Glacier National Park: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go (Hikes, Lodging, Weather & Tips) - Ep. 6

Welcome back to Parks Made Possible! In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into our favorite national park in America: Glacier National Park. If you’re planning a trip to Glacier—or just dreaming about one—this guide will get you fully prepared with insider strategies, must-see hikes, and the logistics most travelers overlook.

We cover park layout, lodging, hikes, weather, timed entry reservations, wildlife safety, entrance strategies, and the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road—plus our honest take on why Glacier stands above every other park we’ve visited.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or want to upgrade your trip from “good” to “unforgettable,” this episode is your complete planning blueprint.

What We Cover in This Episode

📍 Where Glacier National Park is located and how geography shapes your trip
🗺️ Understanding the park’s four regions: West Glacier, Many Glacier, Two Medicine & North Fork
🏔️ Why Glacier’s scenery is so dramatic (glacial carving, turquoise lakes, biodiversity)
🚗 Going-to-the-Sun Road: why it’s a bucket-list drive
🥾 The best hikes: Avalanche Lake, Grinnell Glacier, Highline Trail
🐻 Wildlife safety tips (and our close encounters!)
⏰ Timed entry reservations + how to secure them
🏨 How to choose the right lodging—inside vs. outside the park
🌦️ Real talk on Glacier’s weather (including why it can snow in JUNE)
🛶 Activities beyond hiking: boat tours, rafting, biking, stargazing & more
🔥 Our top travel mistakes to avoid
✔️ The #1 Glacier planning tip we give every client

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Our Glacier guidebook includes:

• Exact itineraries

• Lodging strategies

• Timed-entry instructions

• Best trails and viewpoints

• Packing lists

• Local insights you won’t find on Google
  

Chapters / Timestamps

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0:00 Intro
0:37 Why Glacier Is Special
2:00 Park Layout & Entrances
4:23 Scenery, Glacial Lakes & Biodiversity
7:42 Going-to-the-Sun Road
10:44 Best Hikes in Glacier
16:10 Grinnell Glacier Breakdown
20:49 Activities Beyond Hiking
23:10 Weather & Seasonal Tips
25:45 Lodging Strategies
31:00 Gateway Towns
34:45 Timed Entry Reservations
39:25 Top Tips & Mistakes to Avoid
48:00 Final Thoughts

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