Chasing Trail Adventure Travel

This deserves a spot on the permanent feed. Incredibly proud and honored to add Midwest Living to my portfolio. The fact that it was a very 'me' pitch, and one of my very first to MLW (IYKYK), is the icing on the cake.

Did You Know You Can Stay in a Renovated Grain Bin? Here Are 9 We Love Repurposed grain bins provide memorable lodging with traditional farmhouse features, surprisingly luxurious amenities, and plenty of opportunities to unplug.

One of my most common DM questions: the best places to stay near Glacier National Park. 🐻

If you're thinking of visiting next year, know that accommodations book out this far in advance (really!). Book early!

In no particular order, here are several options for a wide variety of preferences and budgets:

1. - hip, re-imagined motel, super close to the West Glacier (20 mins) without the crazy traffic or prices of West Glacier

2. - super unique, Instagrammable stay in Columbia Falls that genuinely everyone loves

3. - converted grain silos in an awesome spot in Kalispell

4. - ultra modern tiny cabins in Lakeside (Flathead Lake, which I HIGHLY recommend for at least a night)

5. Flathead Lake Orchard Tent - true glamping experience on the other side of Flathead Lake in Bigfork...plus a sauna and cold plunge! 🥶

6. - crazy luxurious geodesic domes in Whitefish, and one of the only winter options that's not a hotel

Stills from the dreamiest Montana tiny cabins

The property is literally 4 minutes from Flathead Lake, at the base of Blacktail Mountain Ski Area (and conveniently, 3 minutes from Tamarack Brewing). This area offers 4-season recreation, so trust me - keep these cabins in mind for your next NW Montana trip!

When is the best time to visit Glacier National Park?

Right now!

September has always been my favorite time of year to visit, for several reasons...

🚗 Going-to-the-Sun Road (GTTSR) is fully open, and no longer requires reservations after the first part of the month. The general rule is that you need reservations for 1 week following Labor Day weekend.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 People largely view this as a signal that the season's over, so park crowds get dramatically lower when the reservation period ends.

🍂 The weather is FANTASTIC. With that said, I have been snowed in Glacier in June, July, and September 🤣 soooooo pack plenty of 'just-in-case' pieces.

🐻 It's the best season for spotting wildlife! Of course, be extremely cautious and give animals a LOT of room when you do see them.

🥾 It's also the BEST hiking season. Trails are open and clear of snow, waterfalls are flowing from snowmelt, and fall foliage starts early here.

Keep in mind that GTTSR historically closes the 3rd Monday in October, but has occasionally closed earlier. Again, September is best! 🍁