Lots of people plan trips to Montana to see the beautiful national parks. Summers are typically full of tourists trying to get the best pictures, the perfect temperatures, and camping spots they have been eyeing for a year. As summer is coming to an end and fall starting to set in, last-minute trips are on the calendar for many.

There are some important things you should "know before you go" with these fall dates approaching.

The month of September: This is the month when campgrounds start to close up for the season. If you had hopes of doing some fall camping, make sure you call ahead and double-check with any sites you had your eye on.

As of SEPTEMBER 11TH, you will no longer need a vehicle pass if you have plans to drive the "Going-to-the-Sun" road. This heavily traveled road typically requires a pass because of how many people seek out the extravagant views, but if you wait until later in the season, you can pass on "the pass" and enjoy a less crowded drive.

September 18th. This is the date that the park will stop running the shuttles. So buckle up and stock up on snacks, because you will be your own shuttle.

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September 25th. See ya next year at the Logan Pass Visitor Center. This is their official closing date, so have all your information sorted prior to heading to the park if it is after this date.

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October 1st. You won't be able to enter the west entrance of the Going-to-the-Sun Road as it will be closed at the Apgar Village intersection.

October 16th. The EAST entrance of Glacier National Park will close at the St. Mary entrance.

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Glacier National Park is open year-round, but always be cautious of the weather as it can go from sun, to rain, to snow, to wind gusts in a matter of minutes. Concessions are scarce so make sure you pack lots of car snacks and have appropriate emergency kits in your vehicles.

Go to the GLACIER NATIONAL PARK website before you head out for updates and closures.

Enjoy your trip and take lots of pictures!

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