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Glacier Country, Montana: from the Viewpoint of an 8 Year Old Adventurer

Where to begin?! Glacier Country, Montana is always fun and interesting, but you should hear our youngest talk about it. In this episode of 2TravelDads Podcast we’ve got Elliott, our 8 year old, recounting his favorite highlights from our trip to Missoula, MT and Glacier National Park. My favorite part is listening to him talk about how we got stuck in a herd of moose. Yes, a herd.

Give a listen and hear all the details according to an 8 year old. Elliott shares what he enjoyed in Missoula a...

Dealing with Travel Anxiety Before You Depart: Podcast Episode and Travel Tips

I’ve learned a lot about travel over the years and for me it’s second nature… but that is NOT the case for tons of people. In this podcast episode we’ve got our friend Kate – anxious but brave traveler – sharing about what obstacles she faces with travel and how she combats the anxiety of the unknown. It takes a lot to overcome fears of all sorts, and managing the fear and anxiety is key.

As we dive into what travel anxiety is, and specifically how it can be mitigated, see what tips you can ...

Best Friend Travel: Why This is Such a Life-Affirming Way to Explore

It might actually be true that I travel more with my best friend than I do with my husband or kids… I can neither confirm or deny this, but I can tell you that traveling with my best friend of 20 years really is an experience I’m thankful for. Kelly B is back on the podcast chatting with me (Rob Taylor) about our friendship, our relationship as non-spousal adults, and the benefits we both gain from taking these trips together.

Yes, people think it’s weird that we travel so much together, but...

Making Big Life Decisions to Pursue Joy: From Travel to Relocation

We are all about finding happiness and joy in life, for our family and for ourselves. This means something different for everyone, but for us and for our friends Tammilee and John, this means re-evaluating WHERE we are in life and updating our homebase to become a source of joy. I think it’s a brave and exciting thing when people can look at their lives and see what action they need to take to bring more joy into it.

You can read all about our own cross-country relocation and why we did it h...

Glacier National Park Things to Do: Best Hikes and Awesome Activities

Glacier National Park is an icon on Montana, and you’ll be surprised about the fun things to do all around the park. Whether you’re interesting in hiking or if you need more accessible or mellow options, we have spent so much time in Glacier NP that our ideas for activities and how to spend your time here really are tried and true. I would say that besides Olympic National Park and Yellowstone National Park, Glacier is the park I’ve spent the most time in over the years.

If you have any que...

Planning a Trip to Glacier National Park: Everything You Need to Know and Where to Stay

Visiting Glacier National Park is always fun and beautiful. It’s one of the most interesting National Parks in the West, and is easy to get to from the main interstate across the USA: I-90. We have lots of great, useful tips for planning a trip to Glacier National Park since we’ve been no fewer than 10 times. In addition to our favorite hikes in Glacier and where to stay near the park, we have easy things to do around the area and from Bozeman to Glacier NP.

Whether it’s your first visit to ...

The Belton Chalet: a Beautiful Railway Hotel at Glacier National Park

Visiting Glacier National Park is a special experience and staying at the Belton Chalet in West Glacier just adds to it. One of the original Great Northern Railway hotels, the Belton Chalet is charming, alpine and the perfect lodging to compliment visiting Glacier NP. We’ve got the scoop on this beautiful, rustic lodge just outside Glacier and great tips for planning your own adventure to Montana’s Glacier Country!

We get to spend a lot of time in Montana, and specifically around Glacier NP....

Best Kayaking Spots in Glacier National Park

For all the times we’ve been to Glacier National Park and the surrounding area, it still never gets old. Kayaking in Glacier National Park is a great way to experience the park’s nature and wildlife, and the views from the many lakes are simply unmatched. Whether you’re traveling with your own gear or you want to rent kayaks, we’ve got suggestions for some beautiful kayaking in Glacier Country.

Glacier National Park is a kayaker’s paradise with over 700 miles of lakes and river areas to expl...

Best Spots for Kayaking in Grand Teton National Park

Wyoming and Montana are two of our favorite states to explore, and there some some beautiful spots to paddle. Kayaking in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming is pretty epic and not too difficult to plan for. We’ve got eight spots that you can enjoy kayaking in Grand Teton National Park, including instructions when where to launch and when you may need to portage you watercraft.

What is the best way to see the grandeur of the Tetons? Kayaking in Grand Teton National Park is the best way, of...

Missoula, Montana: Easy, Fun Things to Do and See

I nearly moved to Missoula, Montana 20+ years ago and have gone through many times since, finding fun things to do and enjoying the gateway to much of Montana. Driving to Glacier National Park? You’ll go through Missoula. Heading to Yellowstone National Park? Again, you’ll find yourself in Missoula on the way to Wyoming. Missoula has lots of attractions, outdoor activities and a great culture/vibe.

As you’re planning your visit to Missoula, pick a few fun things to do to make a two or three ...