Officials at Glacier National Park have temporarily closed popular hiking trails, including the Highline Trail and Garden Wall Trail, due to a recent bear encounter near Haystack Butte.
With a summit of over 6,600 feet, Mother Nature isn't too concerned about travelers' comfort, even on a busy holiday weekend.
Labor Day weekend is viewed by many as the unofficial end of summer. And thousands of people in Montana try to pack as much outdoor recreation merriment into it as they can...
According to Travel and Leisure they have listed the top "15 Scenic U.S. Train Rides for Fall Foliage Views", and Amtrak's Empire Builder train route is on the list.