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81: Insider Tips for Driving Glacier's Going-to-the-Sun Road
Manage episode 424408282 series 3485156
It’s time to drive one of the most epic roads in any national park – Glacier’s Going-to-the-Sun Road! In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are sharing our insider tips for this gem of a scenic drive.
The Going-to-the-Sun Road cuts right through Glacier as it travels deeper into the park’s majestic mountains! We’re talking all about our favorite viewpoints and activities along this drive, as well as insider tips and fascinating facts you’ll want to know before you go.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Fascinating fun facts about this road
- Helpful things you need to know if you are planning to drive this road
- The stops and sights you don’t want to miss
- Campgrounds and trails you’ll want to check out
- Where you can see Bird Woman Falls in all its glory (John’s obsessed!)
- The Red Bus Tour
- Why everyone loves Logan Pass
- The easiest way to see a glacier in Glacier
- Hiking to St. Mary Falls
- The phenomenal view that’s hard to find
- The best places to get parking
We hope you enjoy driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road with us in spectacular Glacier National Park! Before you go, be sure to check if reservations are needed to enter this area of the park.
If you need a day-by-day plan for your trip and hope to avoid the crowds, or if you need help getting your reservations, pick up your Glacier Itinerary here.
Don’t forget to complete your task for this week! Head over to the Dirt in My Shoes Facebook or Instagram page and tell us which stop along the Going-to-the-Sun Road is your favorite or which one you are most looking forward to!
Check out the full show notes here.
88 episodes
Manage episode 424408282 series 3485156
It’s time to drive one of the most epic roads in any national park – Glacier’s Going-to-the-Sun Road! In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are sharing our insider tips for this gem of a scenic drive.
The Going-to-the-Sun Road cuts right through Glacier as it travels deeper into the park’s majestic mountains! We’re talking all about our favorite viewpoints and activities along this drive, as well as insider tips and fascinating facts you’ll want to know before you go.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Fascinating fun facts about this road
- Helpful things you need to know if you are planning to drive this road
- The stops and sights you don’t want to miss
- Campgrounds and trails you’ll want to check out
- Where you can see Bird Woman Falls in all its glory (John’s obsessed!)
- The Red Bus Tour
- Why everyone loves Logan Pass
- The easiest way to see a glacier in Glacier
- Hiking to St. Mary Falls
- The phenomenal view that’s hard to find
- The best places to get parking
We hope you enjoy driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road with us in spectacular Glacier National Park! Before you go, be sure to check if reservations are needed to enter this area of the park.
If you need a day-by-day plan for your trip and hope to avoid the crowds, or if you need help getting your reservations, pick up your Glacier Itinerary here.
Don’t forget to complete your task for this week! Head over to the Dirt in My Shoes Facebook or Instagram page and tell us which stop along the Going-to-the-Sun Road is your favorite or which one you are most looking forward to!
Check out the full show notes here.
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