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Glacier is an outdoor paradise. The range of activities varies from casting a line into a tranquil blue lake to pedaling up a steep road until your legs burn. The links here will take you to information on some of the ways to enjoy Glacier National Park

The bridge over Avalanche Gorge is one of the hightlights of the Trails of the Cedars Nature Trail

Over half of the visitors to Glacier National Park report taking a hike. That’s a lot of hikers, but over 700 miles of trail provide many outstanding opportunities for both short hikes and extended backpacking trips.

Hikers need to assume individual responsibility for planning their trips and hiking safely. Before setting out on your hike, stop by a park visitor center to obtain needed warnings and recommondations. You will increase your odds of a safe hike, decrease your disturbance to park wildlife, and lessen cumulative damage to resources.

Visitor center bookstores carry a complete line of trail guides, topographic maps and field guides to aid the hiker. Publications are also available by mail. Visit the Glacier Natural History Association online bookstore.

Self-guided walks interpret trailside features with brochures and signs. The Trail of the Cedars, Forest and Fire, Hidden Lake, Sun Point, Running Eagle Falls, and Swiftcurrent Nature Trails encourage hikers to experience Glacier National Park at their own pace. The Trail of the Cedars and Running Eagle Falls are wheelchair accessible.

Trail Status
Detailed reports on trail status are available online here. The reports are updated each morning or anytime new information is obtained.

Trail Maps
Good day hikes are plentiful. Visitor Center Staff will be happy to assist you with your choices and provide a map to park trails. The interactive Flash maps, at the links below, provide information on the most popular hiking destinations. These large files may take a minute or two to open depending on your Internet connection speed.

You have to go to Spearfish Canyon… It is beautiful… And if you’re into “off the beaten path” see if there’s a little place there called Rim Rock Lodge… I loved it. Old run down single room cabins with wood burning stoves… It was just what I was looking for. There’s even a few hikes around there… So enjoy, and don’t take some prissy girl who’s looking for room service cause this ain’t it! Charming, cozy, perfect… For me, but not for everyone! I loved it!

If you’ve ever driven from I-40 to Branson, you’ve driven through Marshall. If you’ve ever floated down the Buffalo River, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve driven through Marshall. If you’ve stopped at the one stop light between Clinton and Harrison on HWY 65… You were in Marshall. Its a quite town not much to it… Lots of good swimmin’ holes, fishing spots, floatin’ down the river in a canoe. They also have one of the few drive in movie theatres left in the country I’ve heard and most nights you can go see a fairly new movie showin there. Make sure you stop at the Daisy Queen… Real milkshakes… Yum! If you keep going through Marshall there’s a resturant called Fergusens, they actually make furniture, but its pretty good food, lots of quilts and fun Hillbilly stuff. They have really nice funiture, all hand made there. They have a show room and usually you are welcome to look it over… There’s a lot of off road back country roads you can explore in Marshall, but to easy to get lost if you’re not a local. So if you’re driving through town stop off at the Daisy Queen for a shake then head over to the show. Maybe you can rent a little cabin at silver creek, and have breakfast at fergusons before heading on up to Eureka Springs, or Silver Dollar City, Branson… Where ever you’re headed… Its the journey, not the destination… Check out all those antique shops! They’ve got some good stuff, and if you happen to be there in August… Well there’s the ever so popular JUNK FEST… One mans trash is another man’s treasure, and if you’re lookin this is the place to be… MILES of people line up for the red neck swap meet… Have fun!

Perfect for beginning or ending your trip to Big Bend National Park. The food is amazing, I love the atmosphere. They’ve grown since I was there, but like most small towns I’m sure it hasn’t changed much. Its just great to stop off and spend the night in one of their many decorated rooms each with its own charactor and charm… You’ll see what I mean when you get there… You won’t regret it!

Few other historic hotels offer a more unique experience of days gone by than The Gage Hotel in Marathon, Texas. The inviting, comforting atmosphere of The Gage returns one to a time when a breath of fresh air and the magnificent night sky filled with a thousand stars was all a cowboy needed to feel alive. This is a land where silence is a reward and your soul speaks to your heart, far away from the big city hustle and bustle. This is the Gage experience.
Located in Marathon Texas, this fully renovated hotel offers: elegant accommodations furnished with authentic period decor, fine dining that will delight your senses and a pool perfect for an evening swim – all in a rustic, West Texas setting, surrounded by the mountains of Big Bend National Park.

Historic Hotel

This is the original hotel, built in 1927. Our rooms are very unique although small in size. We offer rooms both with a private bath or a shared bath down the hall. Our rooms are located both upstairs and downstairs with no elevator. Don’t be afraid of the bathroom down the hall we offer both a men’s and a woman’s bathroom, both upstairs and down, every room has its own basin. You can come right down the stairs and enjoy our Texas sized rocking chairs while you enjoy the peace and quite of Marathon, Texas.

Los Portales

Every room has its own front porch covered area, where you can sit and forget about everything else in the world. Enjoy the sounds of birds and the smell of roses as you have your morning gourmet coffee. Every room is uniquely arranged with historic and museum quality artifacts, and opens to a central courtyard filled with lush landscaping. Ten of our 20 rooms in this area offer kiva style fireplaces.

The Restaurant

The Gage Hotel’s Cafe Cenizo set within a beautiful courtyard with both outdoor and indoor fireplaces, offers a level of service, quality and ambiance unsurpassed in West Texas. You can enjoy mesquite grilled black angus steaks, roasted game and regional southwestern specialties prepared by our classically trained chefs. Our staff can help you choose a wine to pair with your meal from our extensive wine selection. We offer seasonal fresh vegetables, herbs and fruit from our own Gage Gardens. Our desserts are made fresh daily in our own kitchen, and are sure to please the palette.