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Going-to-the-Sun Road cuts through Glacier’s dramatic alpine terrain — the most scenic way to experience the park once you…

Glacier National Park’s wilderness begins just 28 miles east of Whitefish, Montana. Whitefish sits 28 miles from Glacier National…
Whitefish, Montana delivers one of the best small-town event calendars in the American West. Whether you’re timing a Glacier…

Swiftcurrent Lake at Many Glacier — the most wildlife-rich corner of Glacier National Park. Choose Many Glacier if you…

Going-to-the-Sun Mountain draped in snow — the park’s most iconic winter scene. Glacier National Park in January is a…

Hidden Lake Overlook — one of the few areas accessible via snowshoe in February. February is Glacier National Park’s…

Lake McDonald, Glacier National Park’s largest lake, is accessible year-round from the west entrance. November is one of the…

Glacier National Park’s dramatic mountain scenery is just 30 minutes from Whitefish — an easy family day trip. Disclosure:…

Downtown Whitefish has one of the best independent coffee scenes in northwest Montana — all within minutes of Glacier’s…

Glacier National Park’s peaks at sunset — the park contains 150+ named summits above 8,000 feet. Glacier National Park…

Kalispell sits 33 miles from Glacier National Park’s west entrance, making it the top base for park visitors. The…

Glacier National Park sits 32 miles northeast of Kalispell — about 40 minutes from most downtown hotels. Kalispell puts…

The Flathead River drains into the north end of Flathead Lake — the largest natural freshwater lake in the…

Glacier National Park’s jagged peaks and glacial valleys have drawn people for over 10,000 years. Glacier National Park was…

Glacier National Park’s stunning mountain valleys, viewed from a forested overlook along Going-to-the-Sun Road. Planning your first trip to…

Hidden Lake Overlook is one of Glacier’s most rewarding short hikes — reached in 1.5 miles from Logan Pass….

The Flathead Valley puts you within 30-90 minutes of some of the best scenery in the American West. Kalispell…

Hungry Horse sits 9 miles from Glacier National Park’s west entrance — Lake McDonald and the park’s iconic scenery…
Flathead Lake — the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi — anchors outdoor life in Bigfork. Disclosure:…

Hikers on the Grinnell Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park. The right gear turns a good trip into a…

Glacier National Park’s self-pay fee kiosk — arrive early to beat peak-season crowds. Finding parking at Glacier National Park…
Logan Pass sits at 6,646 feet — the park’s top wildlife photography zone for mountain goats, bighorn sheep, and…

The Many Glacier valley offers the most dramatic scenery for horseback rides in Glacier National Park. Seven outfitters run…

Jackson Glacier Overlook — one of the few alpine viewpoints still reachable in early October before Going-to-the-Sun Road closes….

Glacier National Park in July: Peak Season Guide Lake McDonald in July, when calm water mirrors the snow-capped peaks…

Lake McDonald in late spring — one of Glacier’s most accessible destinations even before Going-to-the-Sun Road opens. June is…

Hidden Lake Overlook, Glacier National Park — one of the most dramatic alpine viewpoints in North America. Choose Glacier…

Glacier National Park rewards visitors who plan ahead. Most first-time mistakes happen before you ever leave home. The single…

Going-to-the-Sun Road closes to vehicles from mid-October through mid-to-late June each year, yet Glacier National Park stays open 365…

The alpine terrain of Glacier National Park is visible from several fire lookout summits above 6,000 feet. Jeff Ladderud…

The rainbow pebbles of Lake McDonald — red, green, and purple argillite stones dating back 1.4 billion years. The…