If you ever plan to do a hike in the North Fork area of Glacier National Park, or simply visit, Polebridge Mercantile is a mandatory stop.
Pizza Sam, Alma, MI – September 2022
I have a 58 year history eating at Pizza Sam in Alma, Michigan. They make the best New York-style, thin crust pizza I’ve ever eaten.
Johnsons of St. Mary, Browning, MT – July 2022
Johnsons of St. Mary is a quirky place. They also have great food. If you’re on the east side of Glacier NP stop by – you won’t regret it.
Wind River Brewing Company, Pinedale, WY – July 2021
The Wind River Brewing Company in Pinedale is our 1st stop for any hike in the Wind River Range. The food and beer are outstanding.
Smoky Mountain Brewery, Gatlinburg, TN – March 2022
The Smoky Mountain Brewery is our go to dinner spot for any hike in the Smokies. The food and craft beer are great, and the atmosphere is fun.
Miguel’s Pizza, Slade, KY – February 2020
Miguel’s Pizza is an iconic destination stop in the Red River Gorge area. It is far more than a pizza joint. It is a mecca for rock climbers from all over the world, and a must stop for backpackers.
Crockett’s Breakfast Camp, Gatlinburg, TN – March 2022
Crockett’s Breakfast Camp is a fantastic Gatlinburg breakfast restaurant. It’s the perfect place to get breakfast any Great Smoky Mountains NP backpacking trip.
Heart and Soul Cafe, Pinedale, WY – July 2021
The Heart and Soul Cafe on the main drag in Pinedale, Wyoming is a mandatory breakfast stop for any backpacking trip in the Wind River Range.
Mountain Harbour Bed and Breakfast – May 2016
Anyone contemplating a hike in the Roan Highlands section of the Appalachian Trail needs to know about the Mountain Harbour Bed and Breakfast in Roan Mountain, Tennessee. It sits right at the bottom of the descent off Hump Mountain and is the perfect place to start (via parked car and shuttle) and finish a 50-mile section hike of the Roan Highlands. Mountain Harbour is also the place known as having ‘The Best Breakfast on the AT’ which, by itself, is well worth a visit.
