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A collection of world's national parks. From towering mountains to green forests and vast beaches, each park offers a set of unique landscapes and captivating activities
A collection of world's national parks. From towering mountains to green forests and vast beaches, each park offers a set of unique landscapes and captivating activities
established
May 11, 1910
location
Montana, United States
coordinates
48.7596 N 113.7870 W
area
4,100 km21583 mi2
visitors
3.1 million (in 2021)
Glacier National Park is a stunning national park located in Montana, United States. It spans over 1 million acres and includes a portion of the Rocky Mountains, along with more than 130 lakes and numerous glaciers. The park is known for its breathtaking mountain vistas, diverse wildlife, and outdoor recreational activities.Glacier National Park is home to several popular scenic drives, including the Going-to-the-Sun Road, which takes visitors on a 80-km50-mile journey through some of the park's most stunning landscapes. The park is also a popular destination for hiking and backpacking, with over 1126 kilometers700 miles of trails that offer a range of difficulty levels and scenery.The park is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including grizzly bears, black bears, moose, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, and numerous bird species. Visitors can also enjoy fishing, boating, camping, and winter activities such as skiing and snowshoeing.Overall, Glacier National Park is a must-see destination for anyone who loves the outdoors and wants to experience the beauty of the American West.
Saint Mary Lake
Going-To-The-Sun Road,
West Glacier
Iceberg Lake
location
Montana, United States
coordinates
48.7596 N 113.7870 W
area
4,100 km21583 mi2
visitors
3.1 million (in 2021)
most visited attraction
Going-to-the-Sun Road
closest city
Columbia Falls
travel time from Columbia Falls
30 minutes
travel time from Whitefish
40 minutes
popular activity see & do
hiking
popular activity see & do
wildlife watching
popular activity see & do
scenic drives
popular activity see & do
camping
popular activity see & do
ranger-led activities
Absolutely a must! Went with a tour bus which seems the best way to go. Timing is everything. We went in August. The Road to the Sun was open and we went on the Red Jammer Tour. Every direction was picture perfect. We lucked out with blue skies and great temps.
Words cannot express the beauty of this area. Pictures don’t do it justice. It was breathtaking. We had a 2, a 9 and an 11 year child with us so we did the Going to the Sun Road and took advantage of the stops available on the road. We took some shorter hikes and enjoyed all of it. Can’t wait to go back and complete more lengthy & off the road trails when they are older!
By far the best national park in our system. Everywhere you go, the views are amazing and vast. Did a couple of day hikes, all kinds of weather, wildlife and nature at its finest. IT car get crowded and its a hassle trying to get your GTSR pass, but its all worth it. I only spent two days there but could have easily doubled that.
Glacier National park was a wonderful experience. The "Sun Road" is a little tough if you do not like heights and narrow roads. We had wonderful hikes and saw wildlife. There is a shuttle service which does have some long waits. Avalanche Lake hike was a favorite.
fantastic experience...Never seen a reindeer herd in my life.....Highly knowledgeable guides, happy to clarify any questions ..Highly recommended
What an awesome park! Gorgeous views, great trails-simply amazing!! Our first day was the first day without Going to the Sun Rd reservations, and the park was quite busy. Regardless, we had a wonderful time!
