One of Montana’s most treasured gems resides in Glacier National Park. Founded in 1910, the park sits along the Rocky Mountain spine of northwestern Montana with the Blackfeet Reservation nestled to its east.
With over 700 miles of trails, the park fulfills any hiker’s paradise. Trails range from easy (Trail of the Cedars), to moderate (Avalanche Lake), to strenuous (Grinnell Glacier). A variety of wildlife populates the park with over 70 types of mammals and over 260 avian species.
With nicknames of “Crown of the Continent” and “Backbone of the World”, Glacier National Park provides quite an experience with some of America’s most exceptional natural wonders. Mountains, scenic vistas, rivers, lakes, and glaciers wait to be captured by any photographer’s camera.
Lake McDonald stands as one the hallmark sights to visit with its crystal-clear waters and mountainous surroundings.
The Going-to-the-Sun highway presents an incredible automobile journey, second to none.
One of the grandest hotels in the park is found at Many Glacier Hotel, which is located along Swiftcurrent Lake. It has been open since 1915, and was designed as a series of chalets. When one looks at its two-story structure, it is easy to believe that the location might be Switzerland instead of Montana.
Built in 1936, the Swiftcurrent Fire Outlook offers quite a view. One feels almost like standing on the top of the world.
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What a beautiful place. I hope one day I could visit as I had not heard of this National Park before. America has some of the most beautiful parts of creation to see and enjoy. I have visited Yosemite, Sequoia and been fortunate to see the Grand Canyon. Thank you for introducing me to a new place. 😊
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You are quite welcome! Thanks for so much for sharing your thoughts. Despite being from Montana, I never experienced Glacier National Park. I’ve been to Yellowstone a few times.
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Beautiful
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Kev, it is a wonderful place, but I have yet to see it in person. I’ve traveled to Yellowstone National Park a few times.
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What an absolutely gorgeous place. The clear waters of the lake are stunning. I did grin at the guy wires attached to the fire outlook in the last photo. They hint at a bit of wind in the area.
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Linda, thanks for reading and sharing. McDonald Lake shows evidence of glacial activity with the pebbles along the shoreline. Good catch on the guy wires attached to the fire outlook.
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Thank you for sharing, Richard. Although my son was stationed in Great Falls those 3 years, I never made it there! He did several times. Out of all the places I’ve been I’m sad I haven’t seen this beautiful National Park with my own eyes! Thank you, again!!
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Karla, thanks for reading and sharing. While I’ve visited Yellowstone several times, I have never been to Glacier.
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You’re welcome, Richard! I pray all of us can see it sometime!
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Gorgeous photos! Thank you for putting it on my radar.
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Vickie, you are welcome. While I have never been to Glacier, I have always wanted to. Yellowstone has been a destination a few times.
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Ken, thank you for sharing this post. Glacier National Park is one of America’s silent treasures . . . hiding and waiting in my native state of Montana.
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We have driven through Glacier National Park several times (living, as we do, in Alberta). It is stunningly beautiful.
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Awesome! Glacier is one place that has eluded my many Montana travels.
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I’m sure you’ll love it when you do visit 🙂
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Beautiful!
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Susan, thanks for reading and sharing.
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wow we have some beautiful NPs but this sure is spectacular!
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Kate, I am sure your country has some beautiful and scenic parks. I agree with you about Glacier National Park being spectacular. It is one of the few places I haven’t traveled to during my many years of living in Montana.
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ah then add it to your bucket list before you kick the bucket Richard 🙂
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Kate, your playful nudge is appreciated. I’m looking forward to a summer visit under Montana’s Big Sky.
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yea!
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Montana is a beautiful state. We love going there.
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Anneli, thank reading and sharing. For me, Montana will always be a special place.
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Shows how beautiful God’s creation is
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Indeed! Glacier certainly does.
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