Founded in 1884, Historic Wallace, Idaho was the hub of the Silver Valley where 21% of the world’s silver was mined.
W h en considering a trip to Glacier National Park, how long should you stay? A prevailing answer might be “as long as it takes,” which could conceivably be weeks, even months, to begin to soak in all the available wonder. Unfortunately, not all of us have unlimited PTO or the ability to relocate somewhere near the park for a prolonged experience. But never fear, there are many op- portunities to get your Glacier visit in, including guided trips available from Nspire Tours. Harla Biever, who has been ar- ranging Glacier trips for decades, said it’s possible to have an amazing Glacier experience in three-day or
A typical three-day Nspire Tours Glacier itinerary can include: >> Day 1 The adventure begins at the his- toric Davenport Hotel in downtown Spokane, where guests meet their guide, their driver and each other at a welcome dinner. Following breakfast, guests board a Nspire Tours bus and head east into Idaho. The next stop is the Silver Valley, east of Coeur d’Alene, which at one time was one of the world’s top mining districts. There is still active mining that takes place but the com- munity also enjoys plenty of tourism and outdoor recreation opportunities like bicycling and skiing.
four-day planned excursions. These allow you to see the high points and create great memories but not wear yourself out like some multi-day ex- cursions tend to do. Even better, Nspire Tours trips to Glacier will also let you take in more of the surrounding countryside, in- cluding the wonders of Flathead and Whitefish Lake as well as especially scenic locations in North Idaho. Along with putting itineraries to- gether for trips, she’s also always ea- ger to give advice on getting the most out of Glacier, including how to get great parking spots, the better din- ing experiences, recommended spots for viewing wildlife, and where to stay inside and outside of the park.
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