Favourite Resources for a Trip to Glacier National Park

I am a planner when it comes to our family vacations. I like to plan out any of the main highlights we want to see to ensure we can see all we want and also ensure we allow for some down time.

Being that I like to plan, it means I do a great deal of research, on the web, library and Facebook groups. Books make it easier for my children to participate in the planning. What they like to do is look through the books and use sticky tabs to mark off anything they are interested in. We then work together, the kids and I to narrow down the sites based on the amount of time we will have in a location.

The pre-planning also comes in handy when it comes time to book campgrounds so we can ensure we book a site close to the area we are exploring to help cut down on travel time each day. We generally try to section off National Parks when visiting to create our timeline.

Glacier is a park where it is harder to camp in one spot that is central and then explore from there. We found it is best to divide the park into two and allocate time accordingly.

Some of our favourite resources for our trip to Glacier were:

Books:

Glacier National Park: Adventuring with Kids

This book was excellent as it accurately describes hikes, any areas that may be of concern with young children, age appropriateness and how to find the hike. The pictures were great in this book as and it was very user friendly. They also have recommended a few itineraries and break down each areas recommendations based on how much time you may have to explore that area.

Websites:

KidTripster – This blog is a great resource, breaking down costs, ways to get around the park and things to see and do.

Since we have been back RV Travel Atlas has posted a number of great podcasts and blog postings about Glacier.

My friend Karen over Play Outside Guide visited Glacier National Park this fall and has a great post as well that also discusses some fun accommodation options in the area if you aren’t camping.

Facebook Group:

RV Atlas Group is an invaluable resource no matter where you plan on camping or for general questions about trailering and camping. This is a no cranks allowed group and so a great positive resource. The administrators of this group also have a great blog and podcast talking about different campground, national parks, and great spots to visit.

Apps:

The Gypsy Guide – Going-to-the-Sun-road. We discovered the Gypsy guide apps on our trip to Yellowstone and love these for visiting National Parks. They are an audio tour that is family friendly. This app once downloaded does not require any internet service to play once in the park. You simply turn the app on and it will tell you about spots you are driving past, things to look for and unique things to see.

Do you have any resources you would add for planning a trip to Glacier National Park?