West - Best route between Yellowstone North Entrance to Glacier National Park?
CApreppie
Jul 17, 09, 12:54 am
I am curious what people believe is the best route between the two parks going from Yellowstone to Glacier.
My parents will be towing a trailer with their pickup so nothing too adventurous or back road. We are interested in the sanest and safest way there.
From perusing Google maps, we can either take I90 to Highway 93 north past Kalispell or I15 to Highway 2 west.
Any other suggestions?
luv2buynfly
Jul 26, 09, 2:48 pm
I-90 north to Missoula and then north on 93 would be the best route and the most scenic! The drive up around Flathead Lake is really beautiful.
The south entrance to the park past Kalispell is the preferred entrance and probably the most used.
Glacier is beautiful! Good luck!
mbflyflyaway
Jul 28, 09, 8:46 am
If you do go around Flathead Lake, I highly recommend the East shore as it's more scenic and less travelled. When you get to Polson on Highway 93, turn right at the first stop light (just past WalMart and Safeway) onto Highway 35. Follow it all the way around the lake for amazing views. After you get past the lake and Bigfork (a very quaint town), proceed until you get to Highway 206 (turn right at the gas station) and then follow the signs into Glacier. Smaller road, but still plenty big for a truck and trailer. Plus, you can stop (if it's in the next month or so) along the way at one of the many cherry orchards to get fresh picked cherries!
-Mike
rmiller774
Sep 9, 09, 10:47 pm
About one week ago we were pursuing lodging at the several Glacier Park Hotels for September 11 to September 18 by telephone with the central reservations location (406)-892-2525. The rate for Many Glacier Hotel was quoted as $142 per night for a Value Room. When we began to ring off on that offer the agent asked "Are you locals?" We advised that we were from Maryland but had visited the park many times. She then offered us a $99 "locals" rate at both Many Glacier Hotel and at the East Glacier Lodge. We accepted 6 days total at these two locations and received a confirmation email. If anyone is going to GNP before the season's end, think about being a "local"- Maybe a time-share owner if pressed but we were not pressed at all.
Sorry that this is a bit off subject.