Activities in Glacier

When you arrive at St Mary Lodge & Resort, don't sigh with relief, but take a deep breath and get ready for your Montana adventure! Our resort is loaded with fun Glacier National Park activities perfect for all interests.
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HORSEBACK RIDING
Both full day and partial day horseback trips are located just minutes from St. Mary where you can have your own ranch adventure where 'real cowboys don't ride single file.' Call our reservations department for information and to schedule your horseback adventure.

Mountain Meadows
403-653-2413

Swan Mountain Outfitters
877-888-5557

WHITEWATER RAFTING
Whitewater rafting is located on the scenic Flathead River and features fun trips suitable for all ages and abilities. Full-day, half-day and group trips are available. Trips can be arranged through the front desk.

Glacier Raft Co.
406-888-5454

Wild River Adventuers
800-700-7056

Great Northern
406-387-5340

Glacier Guides Inc
406-387-5555

Wild Water Adventures
888-647-6444

SCENIC BOAT CRUISES
Cruises on St. Mary Lake launch from the docks at Rising Sun, just 6 miles from the Resort. Trips run throughout the day and we can also arrange special group cruises complete with catered food & drinks.

Glacier Park Boat Co.
406-257-2426

Waterton International Shoreline Cruises
403-859-2362

GUIDED & SELF-GUIDED FLY FISHING

Catch the flash of a multi-colored trophy Rainbow darting through the crystal clear water of a mountain stream. Land a trophy size brown trout or sight cast to beautiful West slope cutthroat trout in one of the hundreds of area lakes. St. Mary is surrounded by world class fishing opportunities and front desk staff can help set-up a knowledgeable local guide to help you find them.
No license or permits are required to fish inside the boundaries of Glacier National Park. Fishermen need to stop at a Visitor Center or Ranger Station to obtain a current copy of park fishing regulations. Click here for additional information.

HIKING

Over 700 miles of trails maintained throughout Glacier National Park with terrain ranging from an easy stroll to the most challenging climb. St. Mary is conveniently located minutes from major trail heads on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, Two Medicine Valley, and Many Glacier Valley. The Park's visitor's center is located 1/2 mile away for additional information about trails, backcountry passes and camping.

To download a map of hiking trails along Going-to-the-Sun Road click here.
For additional Glacier National Park hiking maps, go to http://www.nps.gov/glac/activities/hiking.htm.

BOATING

Boating opportunities abound in Glacier National Park. Boat ramps are available on St. Mary and Two Medicine Lakes on the east side and on Bowman and McDonald Lakes on the west side of the park. White water canoeing, kayaking, or rafting can be enjoyed on the Flathead River. Boat rentals are available at Apgar, Lake McDonald Lodge, Many Glacier, and Two Medicine.Canoes or rafts can be carried to many smaller waters. For more information, click here.

WILDLIFE VIEWING & PHOTOGRAPHY

The area around St. Mary is filled with wildlife including: mountain goats, bighorn sheep, elk, deer, moose, fox, coyotes, cougars, black bear, lynx and even grizzly bear. Keep extra film handy as you never know what you may see on your excursions in Glacier National Park. Trail and Creek outfitters has the latest information about where visitors are viewing various animals throughout the park.

TOUR BUSES
Get your camera ready and let someone else do the driving with a group tour. A great way to see and hear all about Glacier National Park.

Red Bus Tours
406-892-2525
Sun Tours
406-226-9220

HELICOPTER TOURS

Looking to see it all in record time? Then book a helicoper tour! An easy way to see the park and fun for all ages.

Kruger Helicop-Tours
800-220-6565

Glacier Heli Tours
406-387-4141

FISHING

Fly fishing or lake fishing with one of the best guides in the region, Joe Kipp. Joe has been guiding on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation since 1985, he knows all the best spots and looks forward to helping you catch your trophy.

Blackfeet Indian Reservation
406-338-2785

SKY DIVING

See it all from a unique point of view. Skydive Montana!

Lost Prairie
406-858-2493