u/Valuable-Day-2039

My family has gone to Voyageurs National Park for 40+ years. This year, there was a palpable feeling of hostility. What once felt like a place where no one is a stranger now reeked of antisocial behavior to the max. Folks don’t wave back on boats, a gentlemen let a door slam in my face walking into a gas station, a resort employee barked orders at us instead of having friendly conversation. A simple gridlock situation at the gas station pumps ended with men throwing their arms up and yelling. It feels like many interactions this weekend were plagued by hostile men. This is not the northern MN I grew up in. I’d love to go back to the days when people who visited Voyageurs were rooted in friendly community and nature. I worry the area is just turning into a place for tantruming men in 2A garb to fish.

I’m looking for opinions! My partner and I have never been to Glacier. I’ve been battling reservation systems since February and still feel in a state of overwhelm. We are staying our first two nights at St. Mary’s, 3rd night at Avalanche, and last two nights at Fish Creek.

I have been trying to get 1) shuttle tickets and 2) a reservation at Many Glacier Hotel in the $296 rooms. I feel fortunate to have secured both, but perhaps unfortunately, for the same day, causing a bit of an itinerary headache. Our shuttle tickets are on the West side of the park, which is great as that’s where we are staying the night prior. But this means we would shuttle (3 hours round trip), hike the entirety of the Highline Trail, and then drive 2+ hours over to Many Glacier Hotel that night.

Is Many Glacier Hotel worth it enough to do that drive after a jam packed day? We are prioritizing and keeping our shuttle tickets 100%. Seeking advice about whether to keep our MGH room.