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One of this tour’s fine hotels
Our goal is always to find the most interesting and memorable lodging a region offers. Here's one of our favorites from this itinerary. For a complete list, please call or email us.
Glacier Park Lodge
Steeped in the history and culture of the Great Northern Railway and the Blackfeet Indians, the lodge is nestled at the foot of Squaw Peak Mountain and is well known for its enormous Douglas Fir-timbered lobby. Enjoy the hotel's glorious gardens, nature trails and heated outdoor swimming pool.
Glacier Park LodgeSteeped in the history and culture of the Great Northern Railway and the Blackfeet Indians, the lodge is nestled at the foot of Squaw Peak Mountain and is well known for its enormous Douglas Fir-timbered lobby. Enjoy the hotel's glorious gardens, nature trails and heated outdoor swimming pool.
Where the tour begins and ends
Starting Point: Whitefish, Montana - 2:30 pm
Ending Point: Whitefish, Montana - 4:00 pm
What the weather is like
The northern region of Montana has a temperate, pleasant climate during the summer months. Keep in mind, we will be spending some of our time at slightly higher elevations where temperatures tend to be cooler.
| Average Daily Highs (°F) | July | August |
| Whitefish | 80 | 80 |
| Glacier National Park | 78 | 79 |
Background reading
Montana Wildflowers, A Beginner's Field Guide to the State's Most Common Flowers -
Beverly Magley
A fact-filled guide to Montana's prominent species of flowers. Learn where they grow, what they look like and how they've been used by humans. Geared for young people, it's a good overview for the whole family.
Blackfeet Tales of Glacier National Park -
James Willard Schultz
Blackfoot legends and tales gathered by a man who lived among them during the turn of the 20th century in what is now Glacier National Park.
Inns that are out
As on every Classic Journey, our family vacation in Glacier National Park treats you to leisurely stays in the region’s most distinctive (and kid-friendly) lodgings.
Anthony and Helen M., Wilton, CT
Inns that are out
of this world
As on every Classic Journey, our family vacation in Glacier National Park treats you to leisurely stays in the region’s most distinctive (and kid-friendly) lodgings.
Go a little off the grid
The ultimate luxury on a family vacation in the national parks is escaping away from the crowds. On all of our tours we get to the places the turisti don’t go.Reviews
"This was a perfect family vacation! We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. One of the most exciting moments was when the kids got their Junior Ranger badges and their names were announced at the visitor center."Anthony and Helen M., Wilton, CT
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