The Huckleberry Hiker

On this date in 1910, Glacier became America’s 8th national park. Take a step back in time and check out this quick tour of the park from the 1920s:





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Glacier National Park preserves more t...

The two photos below of the Granite Park Chalet in Glacier National Park were taken by T. J. Hileman in 1925, just ten years after it was constructed by the Great Northern Railway. The rustic lodge was the last of the nine backcountry chalets built by the railroad, all of which were part of an interconnected system of trails, tent camps, backcountry chalets and frontcountry lodg...

Gran Teton National Park posted this blurb on their social media yesterday: Planning a trip to Grand Teton National Park this spring? Most of the park is OPEN and ready to explore 🏔️

Scenic drives, hiking trails, visitor centers, and campgrounds are available across much of the park.

🚧 A few construction areas to plan around:

• Death Cany...

The following is an adaptation from Ramble On: A History of Hiking.

While conducting research for my book I came across an enlightening artic...

Visitors to the Bridger-Teton National Forest’s Jackson and Blackrock ranger districts will soon be able to reserve campsites in advance at four concession-operated campgrounds: Atherton Creek, Granite Creek, East Table and Turpin Meadow. Campsite reservations for the 2026 operating season will go live on Recreation.gov beginning May 1.

On that date, reservations will ...