National Park · MT

Glacier National Park

A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in human culture. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road.

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Photos

Large mountains dotted with snow loom above a rocky meadow filled with yellow flowers.
Glacier lilies dot the landscape off the Highline Trail.
A double waterfall blurs over layered rocks.
Glacier National Park is sculpted by water.
Looking down into the lobby of the Lake McDonald Lodge from the balcony
Lobby of the historic Lake McDonald Lodge
Clouds of orange and red sit above dark-gray mountains; snow dots the mountain peaks.
Majestic Heavens Peak is easily viewed from the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
A small, brown and white structure sits on a rocky top with mountain peaks in the distance.
The historic Swiftcurrent Lookout was built in a Swiss chalet architectural style.
Jagged peaks rise out of a forested valley and an empty road curves off into the distance.
Going-to-the-Sun Road in the St. Mary Valley
Silhouetted mountains and flowers against a night sky filled with stars and a milky band of light.
Glacier's dark sky is important to wildlife and people.

Activities

  • Arts and Culture
  • Cultural Demonstrations
  • Live Music
  • Auto and ATV
  • Scenic Driving
  • Astronomy
  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Boating
  • Motorized Boating
  • Boat Tour
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Canoe or Kayak Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
  • Group Camping
  • Climbing
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Fishing
  • Food
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Self-Guided Tours - Auto
  • Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour
  • Boat Tour
  • Hands-On
  • Citizen Science
  • Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Horse Camping (see also camping)
  • Horseback Riding
  • Paddling
  • Canoe or Kayak Camping
  • Stand Up Paddleboarding
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Skiing
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Snow Play
  • Snowshoeing
  • Swimming
  • Park Film
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store