Glacier National Park In MontanaGlacier National Park in Montana covers 1.4 million acres. Located in Northwestern Montana, it is so popular that 4 million people visit each year. At one time ice glaciers cut deep into the rock here and left three very distinct valleys. Each valley has its own beautiful waterfalls, dense forests, lakes, streams, tundra and meadows. The natural beauty of this area is unsurpassed.Glacier National Park doesn't get its name from the 26 current living glaciers here. It gets its name because of what past glaciers have left behind. This is a national park that gives outdoor lovers a chance to really enjoy hiking, fishing, backpacking, taking scenic drives, horseback riding and bike riding a true wilderness experience. The Continental Divide is a high mountain pass that is unlike any other place in the United States. It is where water drains east into the Atlantic Ocean, west into the Pacific Ocean and north into the Hudson River. Glacier National Parks Logan Pass reaches up and borders the Continental Divide at 6,700 feet above sea level. Glacier National Park Photos There is an abundance of wildlife at Glacier National Park. Moose, elk, flying squirrels, big horn sheep, mountain goats, grizzly bears, bison, caribou, mountain lions, lynx many species of birds and deer live here. Bring your binoculars, many animals are found along Logans Pass. Wildflowers blanket the meadows and hills in July. The fall months bring an array of reds, oranges and yellow trees to this US National Park. Glacier National Park in Montana's limestone rock have uncovered fosiles that are 1.5 billions of years old. Skeletons and Tyrannosaurus Rex's skulls that are millions of years old have been found in Glacier National Park too. Backpacking The Glaciers You can hike to the Grinnell Glaicer. Some think this glacier could be gone in another 20 years. There are more than a dozen waterfalls to hike once you are here too. Glacier National Park has six mountain peaks that just top 10,000 feet. The most popular one for people to climb is Mount Jackson. It stands 10,052 feet tall with a nice hiking trail and easy access. Glacier National Park Whitewater There is so much water in Glacier National Park that seeing the park while on a river is very popular. This is a great place to go whitewater rafting. Bring your own kayak, rent one here or take a group rafting expedition. You can hit the river for a few hours or you can take a one day, two day or three day whitewater rafting expedition. Glacier Bay National Park Tours You can take a Red Bus tour of the park if you like. Or you can tour the park on your own. The main west to east road in the park is called Going To The Sun Road. This is a scenic drive that allows you to see waterfalls, meadows and lakes from your car. The Going To The Sun Road also is very popular with those who ride a bike. Bike riders consider this 50 mile stretch one of the nicest places to ride a bike in the United States. This road summits at 6,646 feet at Logans Pass. Along the road are turnouts, campgrounds and hiking trails. Another great way to see Glacier National Park in Montana is on a boat tour. Narrated boat cruises are available on four different lakes. Guides will give you much history about the park, point out geological formations and even allow you to get off the boat to do some hiking and exploring. Lodging Glacier National Park Glacier National Park Weather Glacier National Park in Montana is a perfect place for those who like to cross country ski. When the snow blankets the famous Going To The Sun Road to cars, it opens up to those who cross country ski and snowshoe. There are other established snowshoe and cross country trails too. Glacier National Park Map
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