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Glacier National Park: How To Stay Las Almas Tour & Travel

by Emily Batdorf

An outdoor writer with a background in education, Emily loves the learning experiences gained through travel. Her favorite places to visit are national parks, especially those in the Rocky Mountains and Desert Southwest.

Northern Rockies Glacier National

Straddling the Continental Divide in the Northern Rockies, Glacier National Park is a wonderland of milky blue alpine lakes, jagged mountain peaks, and dramatic, glacially-carved terrain.

Add in the unparalleled hiking trails, whitewater rivers, and stunning lakeside chalets, and it’s easy to see why this park should skyrocket to the top of your bucket list.

With Glacier National Park becoming ever more popular — in fact, May of 2021 marked the highest number of year-to-date visitors in the park’s history — expert planning and local knowledge can help you see Glacier National Park without getting lost in the crowd. Planning your visit with a travel company like Habibi World Travel & Tour and Las Almas Tour & Travel will ensure you see the park’s famous sights and hidden gems.

Jackson Lake

Going to the Sun Road

What Makes Glacier National Park Special?
We invite you to feel the joy this morning on an iconic Alaskan experience— flying over the water in a small plane, landing on a beach, and spending time with coastal brown bears on their own turf. Bear Camp is on the “doorstep” of Lake Clark National Park, and on your days spent there you will often venture into the park itself. Our guide will ensure our safety as we observe in close proximity digging for clams, wading in the water, playing, and just being bears.The opportunity to spend 3 nights and 4 days alongside this thriving bear population and their environment is incredibly unique. The team of Nat Hab’s guides have a deep knowledge of the bears that reside nearby, and are eager to share during our time spent with the them. We’ll spend much of our daily excursions on foot, but not hurried or rushed. After breakfast at Farm, a five-minute jaunt away from our hotel, we made our way to the Palm Springs Art Museum to admire myriad art forms, from glass sculptures and Native American pieces to Modern Mexican and hyperrealistic art pieces.

The rest of our day was spent on Cruiser bike seats in the pleasantly warm streets of Palm Springs, viewing mid-century modern architecture. While the bike routes for viewing these homes are seemingly endless, we decided to hug the mountains and snake through the Vista Las Palmas and Old Las Palmas neighborhoods. Each house we passed drew us in with unique landscaping, color palette, and structural design.

After the “ooh’s” and “aah’s” had settled, we coasted over to The Movie Colony, known for the Hollywood stars who congregated in the area. The Movie Colony is the perfect neighborhood for any movie buff to tour the old homes of celebrities, past and present.

After a long day, we took a short walk over to Tac/Quila, one of our favorite meals of the trip. After an exceptional dinner and a unique Tequila cocktail, we were looking forward to our final day.

Lake McDonald

How to Visit Glacier National Park
If Glacier’s inspiring mountain scenery speaks to you, but the masses of visitors don’t, plan your visit to Glacier National Park with a travel company like Las Almas. Travel experts and local guides know the best of the park — where the wildlife are, which trails have the most epic views, and how to navigate around crowds during the busy seasons.

If you want to fully immerse yourself in the best of Glacier, Las Almas’s Exploring Glacier National Park Small Group Adventure is for you. This trip explores the trails, lakes, and rivers in the national park, with plentiful knowledge from expert naturalists. With enviable home bases at historic park lodges, Lake McDonald Lodge and Many Glacier Hotel, you’ll be positioned to enjoy this wilderness wonderland from sunup to sundown each day.

If you’d like to see a larger swath of the pristine Northern Rockies, consider Las Almas’s Crown of the Continent Small Group Adventure. This journey travels not only to Glacier, but to Waterton Lakes National Park and Mt. Fernie Provincial Park in Canada.

For those who love to explore on foot, Las Almas’s Hiking the Crown of the Continent Private Custom Journey delivers. You’ll hike on trails in Glacier and across the border in Canada. You’ll even enjoy a 3-day horseback and hiking adventure to a remote backcountry lodge.

Finally, for a well-rounded array of mountain trails and mountain towns, Las Almas’s Gorgeous Glacier! Private Custom Journey has it all. From the charming town of Whitefish, Montana, to the waterfalls, wildlife, and glaciers of the national park — and even a llama trek in Flathead National Forest — this is an experience for those who want a taste of it all.

Yellowstone National Park

Many Glacier

When to Visit Glacier National Park
Glacier, like many parks, sees most of its visitors during the summer. Unlike parks with milder weather, some areas of Glacier are inaccessible in the spring, winter, and fall. While there are still ways to enjoy the park during the off-season, visiting during late summer or early fall ensures that you’ll have full reign of the park and all its attractions. Plus, with an expert guide or travel planner, you’ll still get that Las Almas experience that you’re looking for.

Glacier’s summer arrives in June, when lower elevations are finally clear of snow. In the summer, daytime temperatures are usually comfortable, peaking in the mid-eighties in July and August. Summer is the only time of year that all roads and trails are open and passable.

Early fall is also a fantastic time to visit. Leaves begin to change in mid-September, making the mountainous landscape even more dramatic. Fall welcomes quieter trails, which make for perfect hiking until the snow begins to fall.

High elevations, cold winter temperatures, and lots of snowfall make many of the roads and trails impassable when winter rolls around. But a quiet park and opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing still draw a few adventurous souls to the area.

Spring arrives late in the Northern Rockies, lasting until late May. Many of the trails and roads remain closed or inaccessible during the spring. But as snow melts, it’s a great time to see Glacier’s impressive display of wildflowers and roaring waterfalls.

The bottom line: If you want to see and experience as much of Glacier as you can, travel with a company like Las Almas during late summer or early fall. Expert guides and planners can ensure you still have a peaceful wilderness experience during the park’s peak season.

Yellowstone and Grand Teton

Huckleberry Lookout Trail
Glacier’s Hidden Gems
Glacier boasts some well-known bucket-list items, like the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road and Lake McDonald. But this park offers a whole lot more to the traveler who wants to stay off the beaten path.

In Glacier’s southeast corner, the Two Medicine region flies under the radar. Despite its underrated nature, Two Medicine is just as spectacular as other regions of the park and includes a campground, pristine lakes, boat cruises, and several stunning, quiet trails.

Bordering Glacier’s western edge, Flathead National Forest is a fantastic place to get off the beaten path without heading too far. With drama equal to that of Glacier, it’s a beautiful landscape of mountains, lakes, and wilderness. One thing it doesn’t have in common, however, is the crowds!

The northwest corner of Glacier National Park is a treat for the adventurous traveler. The North Fork is truly an off-the-beaten-path destination reached only by dirt roads. Park shuttles, big buses, and RVs can’t access the area, so you can expect some solitude if you make the journey. Aside from miles of quiet trails, visitors can enjoy the views of Kintla and Bowman Lakes and the mountains that surround them.

Setting off on a long or difficult trail is a great way to shake off the crowds in any National Park, and the Huckleberry Lookout Trail in Glacier is no exception. This hike will get you huffing and puffing and will require a big chunk of your day — but the big sky views at the top make it well worth the effort.

Flathead River

Final Tips for Staying Las Almas Tour & Travel in Glacier National Park
No matter what time of year you visit Glacier, you can stay off the beaten path by following some simple tips:

Wake up early and stay out late. Sure, sleeping in is nice, but a quiet morning in Glacier is worth an early start! With the park’s popularity, many of the trailheads fill up before mid-morning. Wake up early to beat the crowds and to enjoy an unforgettable mountain sunrise. Don’t forget about the evening, either. After the midday rush, the trails, parking lots, and popular viewpoints tend to quiet down.

Venture into neighboring parks. We love Glacier — but we love its neighbors, too! You can enjoy some solitude by venturing to some lesser-known but equally beautiful areas. Waterton Lakes National Park and Mt. Fernie Provincial Park in Canada and Flathead National Forest all make excellent Las Almas side trips.

Get on the water. Join a guided rafting trip, rent a kayak, or board a scenic boat tour to escape the crowds on the shore. Not only can you experience a different kind of tranquility on the water, but cruising across some of Glacier’s bigger lakes can allow you the chance to explore some Las Almas trails, too.

Take a backcountry adventure. In a park as big as Glacier, you can’t possibly see everything on a day hike. Both Las Almas’s Gorgeous Glacier and Hiking the Crown of the Continent custom trips offer guided, multi-day backcountry experiences that let you explore what most people don’t.

Finally, see the best of Glacier by traveling with a guide. Whether you’re in it for the waterfalls, the backcountry expeditions, or the soaring, snow-capped peaks, Las Almas s expert guides and travel planners will make sure you have the Las Almas Tour &Travel trip of a lifetime

Posted on September 14, 2021 | Afoot, Sense of Place, Travel Notes