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Come experience Glacier National Park in ways you will never forget with our educational guided hikes and hiking tours.
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 very most of your 3 day backpacking trip glacier national park, leaving you with life-long memories and unbelievable photo opportunities. Enrollment for the Summer 2022 Season is now open.
Glacier’s Grazers – Guided Educational Day Hike
September 2, 2023: During this one-day course, we will discuss in detail the ungulates of Glacier National Park, with emphasis on life histories, distribution, habitat requirements, and predator-prey relationships. There are six ungulate species... [READ MORE]
Glacier’s Harlequins – Guided Educational Program
May 20, 2023: In Glacier Park, Harlequin ducks are as rare as grizzly bears, as secretive as goshawks, and as specialized as mountain goats. We'll spend the day looking into the lives of these little-known natives and observing them feeding and... [READ MORE]
Glacier’s Orchids – Guided Educational Hike
June 11, 2023: This course will provide an exciting introduction to the ecology and identification of some Glacier's most secretive and beautiful flora. In addition to learning how to recognize and identify orchids in the field, we will discuss... [READ MORE]
Herbal First Aid Kit – Guided Educational Program
August 27, 2023: Many of us enjoy spending time in the wild lands, be it day hikes, backpacking adventures or simple picnics in the great outdoors. Despite our best preparations and efforts at safety, bumps, cuts, scrapes, irritating plants and... [READ MORE]
Hey Bear – Guided Educational Hike
June 10 & July 8, 2023: This phrase has been deeply ingrained in the minds of most hikers, but is it the best thing to say? We've all heard about the infamous August 1967 night in Glacier, but what caused it? This course, Hey Bear: Breaking Common... [READ MORE]
Hidden Lake Overlook Guided Day Hike
Daily, July - September: Hidden Lake Overlook is one of the must-see hikes in Glacier National Park. This educational hiking Glacier tour will spend time discussing the incredible geology of the area... [READ MORE]
Highline Trail Geology Guided Day Hike
July 29, 2023: The geologic features one can see along the Highline trail offer stunning glimpses of time in Glacier's history. Our many vantage points provide spectacular views of the classic glacial landscape. Along the hike we will make several... [READ MORE]
Highline Trail Guided Day Hike
Daily, July - September: The Highline is arguably Glacier National Park's most famous trail. Departing from Logan Pass, this trail leads you through some of the most scenic vistas in the lower 48, all while in view of billion-year-old geological... [READ MORE]
June Montana Master Naturalist | 5-Day Educational Program
June 19 - 23, 2023: During this week-long course, we will learn basic and advanced skills to identify plants and animals found in Glacier National Park. We will use those skills to understand what nature can teach us about the past, present, and... [READ MORE]
Owls of the Flathead Valley – Guided Educational Hike
April 15, 2023: This course will provide a thorough introduction to the ecology and identification of the owls of the Flathead Valley. Montana boasts the largest number (15) of breeding owl species of any state in the nation. The Flathead Valley... [READ MORE]
Plant Allies: Local Herbal Medicinal Plants – Guided Educational Hike
August 26, 2023: Our wild lands are a living pharmacy valued throughout history for their ability to aid our everyday aches and pains and help us in emergency situations. This class will meander into one or more of Glacier's ecosystems to explore... [READ MORE]
Plein Air Acrylics | 2-Day Educational Program
July 5-6, 2023: Capture the iconic views of Glacier National Park through brushstroke, while honing in on creativity and observation skills. This course will explore the significance of preparation, composition, color blocking, and detail. Through... [READ MORE]