calicotraveler wrote: ↑Wed Dec 30, 2020 2:20 pm
Because you live in the area you know about many of the good hiking places that are not in GNP. We are taking our chances and have made our reservations on the east side of the park. Fingers crossed we will be able to stay there. The mobs of people are unfortunate and may continue this year if this pandemic is not under control by this summer. We love Glacier but it surely has changed in the last 20 years in terms of the amt. of people going to the Park.
Hi Michele:
I didn't mean to come off sounding
smug about living here with all the advantages that gives me.
I'm well aware that I'm very lucky to live out here.
And yes, it's got to be really frustrating for all of you who need to make your plans well in advance.
Some of my own family who are considering a visit are in the same situation.
Travel for everyone is going to be a big question mark for a while.
You're right about the last 20 years. I will have been here 19 years in April 2021.
I've seen a lot of the change, especially in the last 5 years. It's crazy.
The only advice I can give you and anyone else planning to come in 2021 is come "prepared" to change or modify your plans.
Make your reservations as early as possible. Some of you that heretofore haven't rented a car might want to consider it this year.
If visiting GNP becomes a problem for some
last minute reason, you can go elsewhere.
I've nagged people here about getting an early start for years.
That's even more important now if you want to avoid the worst of the lines and crowds, or getting a parking place.
And that advice holds whether or not the East Side opens. Pent up demand is likely to mean more people that ever coming here.
So given that,COME ON out here!
The landscape will always be here waiting.
Cheers and good luck to all those coming in 2021.
pete