Glacier National Park Guide
Things to do, facts to know, places to park, areas to see and more about Glacier National Park.
Things to do around Glacier National Park
- Drive the Going-to-the-Sun Road from West Glacier to St. Mary for alpine lakes, glacier views, and short trailheads right off the scenic pullouts.
- Hike the Hidden Lake Overlook Trail from Logan Pass to spot mountain goats grazing near snowfields framed by sweeping Continental Divide peaks.
- Paddle across Lake McDonald from Apgar Village to catch mirrored reflections of glacial valleys and the park’s colorful pebble beaches.
- Visit Many Glacier Hotel on Swiftcurrent Lake to enjoy classic lodge architecture, short shoreline hikes, and boat tours beneath towering granite spires.
Fun Facts
- Glacier National Park was established in 1910 as the 10th U.S. national park, protecting over one million acres of Rocky Mountain wilderness.
- The park once contained around 150 named glaciers; fewer than 25 remain active today due to long-term climate changes.
- The historic Going-to-the-Sun Road was completed in 1932 and is considered one of the greatest engineering feats of its era.
- Glacier and Canada’s Waterton Lakes National Park form the world’s first International Peace Park, designated jointly in 1932 by both nations.
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