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RVing + Western Montana = Incredible Memories
RVing and Western Montana’s Glacier Country are a match made in heaven. Road trips—especially RVing road trips—are in demand more so now than ever before. Whether you are an international visitor wanting to take more time to explore the region, or you’re a group tour operator organizing an RV travel group, or you own an […]
Add Soft Adventure E-biking in Glacier National Park to Your Itinerary
Western Montana’ Glacier Country has so many outdoor adventures—and, in this day and age, adventures that fit social distancing guidelines—it’s hard to choose a favorite from hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, fly-fishing, biking and so many more. One truly unique adventure is cycling in Glacier National Park. Prior to the seasonal opening of the Going-to-the-Sun […]
Montana is Open to Out-of-State Visitors – Travel Responsibly
As Montana moves into Phase 2 of reopening the state and welcomes out-of-state visitors back to Montana and specifically to Western Montana’s Glacier Country, we all want to do our part to keep everyone—both Montana residents and travelers—healthy and safe. Montana residents have taken the guidelines to flatten the COVID-19 curve put in place by […]
The Time is Right to Visit Western Montana’s Rural Corridors
As we look to slowly reopen the United States to travel, tour operators and inbound operators are contemplating traveler comfort levels and what safety measures will be required to make them feel safe to resume travel. Most travel experts feel that domestic travel will return first and that rural and open spaces will be the […]
Virtual Armchair Tours Through Western Montana
What is the best way to travel right now? From the comfort of your own home! Travelers around the world are looking for travel inspiration from their living rooms. As providers of destination inspiration, tour ideas and itineraries for visitors domestically and internationally for Western Montana’s Glacier Country, we’ve rounded up a list of virtual […]
2020 Brings New Tourism Products in Western Montana
Happy New Year from Western Montana’s Glacier Country. Ringing in the new year in Montana makes us appreciate all the new tourism products we have to offer to our meeting planners, group tour operators, wedding planners and FIT visitors. Here is just a sampling of what’s been rolled out recently and what’s coming up in […]
Reflecting on 2019 in Western Montana’s Glacier Country
As a new year approaches, it’s always fun to look back and reflect on the past year in Western Montana’s Glacier Country. We have had a wonderful year working with the travel trade and meeting planner professionals from around the world. It’s been a pleasure to help develop suggested itineraries for motorcoach tour operators wanting […]
Tribal Nations in Western Montana
Located in Western Montana are two Tribal Nations, the Blackfeet Nation of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Indian Reservation. Tribal history and culture can be added to any existing itinerary incorporating a Tribal Nations experience into your time spent in Glacier County. If you have a motorcoach tour, please be […]
Llama Trekking Is One of the Most Unique Hiking Trips You Will Ever Take
In September, Western Montana’s Glacier Country hosted several travel bloggers and digital influencers on a press trip through Western Montana’s Glacier Country. One of the activities on the itinerary was a llama trek with Swan Mountain Outfitters. At Western Montana’s Glacier Country we usually do some previewing, or what we call “product verification,” before taking […]
Top 3 Reasons Visitors Love Fall in Western Montana
One of the most frequently asked questions by tour operators and travel agents is, “When is the best time for my clients to visit Western Montana’s Glacier Country?” Without hesitation, I always answer, “The fall.” While every season in Montana is notable and offers its own distinct offerings, there’s something special about fall in Glacier Country, […]