Discover More Than Just the View

Hike, Learn & Explore Glacier National Park

We believe you deserve to fall in love with the natural world and gain a little extra meaning you can carry with you throughout your life. Come join us to make the most of your Glacier National Park trip and create amazing memories to last a lifetime.

Deciding what to do in Glacier National Park and the Flathead Valley can feel daunting. You shouldn’t have to worry about missing out on incredible hikes, views, and opportunities you didn’t know existed. That's where we come in. The Glacier Institute provides a wide range of guided hikes, camps, and educational programs for all ages and abilities.

Glacier Institute Experiences

The Glacier Institute has experiences ranging from personalized educational hiking tours, kids summer camps, and week-long all inclusive experiences, we promise to connect you with the natural world like never before and provide you with a trip you’ll never forget.

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Gain an Entirely New Outlook on the Natural World

Gain an entirely new outlook on the natural world through our in-depth guided educational hikes and hiking tours. Our naturalist-led hikes and education programs allow you to make the most of your time in Glacier National Park, leaving you with life-long memories and unbelievable photo opportunities.

As the official education partner of Glacier National Park and Flathead National Forest, we take pride in ensuring that each guest walks away with a deepened connection to the outdoors. We believe you deserve to fall in love with the natural world and gain a little extra meaning you can carry with you throughout your life. Come join us to make the most of your Glacier National Park tours and create amazing memories to last a lifetime.

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Because of Generous Supporters, the Glacier Institute Ensures

  • Students experience the outdoors as a classroom, where they learn just as much about themselves as nature
  • Teachers can make their lessons come to life with deeply impactful field trips, classroom takeovers, and continuing education opportunities
  • Families and adults deepen their connection to the world around them
  • No child is turned away due to financial need

We couldn’t do this without you! Your contribution enables us to provide innovative outdoor educational programs and field-based experiences to children and adults in Montana.

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