Glacier National Park Hikes & Educational Programs

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Experience the Best Hikes in Glacier National Park with our Naturalist-led Guided Hikes, Tours, and Educational Programs.

You’ll gain an entirely new outlook on the natural world through our in-depth guided educational hikes and hiking tours. Fall in love with hiking Glacier National Park for the first time or all over again! 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. We also offer private guided hikes and tours of Glacier National Park for families and groups. 

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Hey Bear: Myth-Busting Hibernation

September 20, 2026 This course, Hey Bear: Myth-Busting Hibernation, will give you a new insight into bear biology, bear behavior, as well as bear safety. The Crown of the Continent Ecosystem has the highest concentration of bears in the lower... [READ MORE]

Exploring Glacier in September – 4 Day Glacier National Park Crash Course

September 21 at 5 p.m. - September 24 at 10 a.m.: Our all-inclusive experience in Glacier is just for you! Join us for four days where we take care of it all - airport pick up, lodging, food, driving to trailheads and picking Glacier’s best... [READ MORE]

Geology Two Medicine Valley – Weekday

September 22, 2026: The geological features that are on display in the Two Medicine Valley are stunning. This course will take participants on an educational hike through the incredible Two Medicine Valley. Along the hike, the group will make... [READ MORE]
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Fall Mushroom Foray

September 26, 2026: This course will provide a thorough introduction to edible mushrooms and the role fungi play in the northern Rockies ecosystem. You will need no previous education in mycology to take this course, but since most fungi have... [READ MORE]

Welcome to the Seasons

September 27th Immerse yourself in the transformative rhythms of nature with "Welcome to the Seasons" where we’ll explore the beauty of phenology, nature journaling, and the mindful practice of forest bathing. In this course, we’ll begin each... [READ MORE]
Columbia Falls Glacier Park Snowshoe Tour

Columbia Falls Winter Snowshoe

Every Saturday & Sunday, Jan 1 through March 1: Did you know that the Flathead Valley can be enjoyed all year long? We invite adventurers of all ages to bundle up and join Glacier Institute staff for a snowshoeing hike around our Nature Center... [READ MORE]

We're Currently Working on New Programs for 2026