Glacier National Park Review

Glacier National Park has over 1 million acres and 700 miles of hiking trails for people of all types to explore. Glacier National Park is located in Northern Montana with the closest airport in Kalispell, Mt.

If you are planning to do some hiking in Glacier National Park there are many trails that are suitable for day hiking that will allow you to see the beauty of this national park. But if you are planning on backcountry camping you are going to need a permit. To apply for a permit visit Glacier National Park website and complete the necessary documentation. Planning a last minute trip is not advised, it will force you to plan around available backcountry campsites, which can lead to long days or undesired routes. When planning your route make sure to consider your transportation. Glacier National Park runs a free shuttle service on the Going to the Sun Road that is convenient for backpackers and day hikers that are trying to travel between the west entrance to the east entrance.

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Whitetail Woods Regional Park

This morning I had a chance to visit the new Whitetail Woods Regional Park in Dakota County Minnesota.  The park is located 25 minutes south of Minneapolis off of Interstate 35.

The park is designed for the average family to enjoy a day in the park and to get closer to nature.  With approximately 10 miles of easy wide dirt paths, they are very well signed,  making it almost impossible to get lost. There are two trailheads,  first is just past the entrance and the second is in the center of the park next to the lake. Continue reading Whitetail Woods Regional Park