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Family Friendly Fishing

Smith River Montana fishing

Smith River, Montana

Easy

5 Days

Sold as a Raft trip: $2999 per person

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Family Friendly

At Glacier Guides and Montana Raft, we’re locals, and we love Glacier National Park with all of our hearts. So, we decided to share the love and put together our very own Glacier National Park Insider’s Guide. In it, you’ll find our recommendations on the top 10 adventures in Glacier. We also weigh in on what to pack, where to eat, what to drink, and where to stay. You’ll also find information on typical weather conditions around Glacier. We’ve even listed our our favorite things to do in the neighboring communities.

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We received our first no star review …. Joking

We received our first no star review ….

Joking aside, let’s talk bear spray: not for cooking, not for wearing, definitely not for bears to enjoy.

Before you go full pepper power, try not to invite the bear to brunch. Make noise, hike in groups, don’t surprise them, and keep your snacks sealed tight. If a bear still gets too close, stand your ground, stay calm, and prepare to engage your spray canister.

Keep it handy, pull the safety tab, aim low, and spray when a bear gets too friendly: about 30-60 feet away. This is a powerful deterrent, and will completely disorient the bear/cause pain, so use it when only when threatened.

We offer bear spray rentals in our office in West Glacier, and recommend always traveling in groups while enjoying Griz country!

Look who’s applied to GGMR!! Come get a photo wi

Look who’s applied to GGMR!! Come get a photo with our new celebrity guide 📸

We are holding a contest to name our new Griz friend - leave your idea in the comments, and we will hold a vote next week with our office’s top 5 favorites! 🐻 🐾

Happy 4th of July from GGMR!! Celebrate responsibl

Happy 4th of July from GGMR!! Celebrate responsibly and follow Leave No Trace guidelines while recreating on the rivers roads and trails 🇺🇸❤️ 📸: @tmatelich

It’s America’s birthday weekend and we are SO

It’s America’s birthday weekend and we are SO excited to see y’all out here on the Rivers Roads & Trails!! 🇺🇸🌟

Veterans and Active Service Members, Glacier Guide

Veterans and Active Service Members, Glacier Guides & Montana Raft wants to thank you for your service by offering FREE half day raft trips this July 4th & 5th, with additional family members receiving 10% off - call 406.387.5555 to reserve your spot on the River and enjoy a peaceful day surrounded by America’s natural beauty 🇺🇸 both scenic & whitewater options are available

June was one for the books!! 🌞 📸: @sydkuba

June was one for the books!! 🌞

📸: @sydkubas @keaton_mais_photography_ @klemgar @robyn.stallman @tybeth_wip.jpg @tyler_smith518

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(406) 387-5555

Email:
info@glacierguides.com

Address:

11970 US Highway 2 E
P.O. BOX 330
West Glacier, MT 59936

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