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Traveler's Checklist - Glacier National Park
The native Blackfeet people called this area the "Shining Mountains" and the "Backbone of the World," fitting descriptions for the dramatic landscape in Glacier National Park. One of the "crown jewels" of the National Park Service will celebrate its centennial next year, but any year is a great time to experience Glacier. These tips from the Traveler will help you make the most of your visit.
• Take a hike. Often described as a hiker's paradise, Glacier has over 700 miles of trails, ranging from challenging backcountry treks to wheelchair accessible, self-guiding walks. The short hikes at Hidden Lake, Sun Point, and the Trail of the Cedars will give you a good sample of the dramatically different ecosystems found in the park.
• Take a scenic drive. The Going-to-the-Sun Road is one of the most spectacular highways in the world. Although you may be able to drive the 50 miles non-stop in about 2 hours, it deserves much longer, to allow for scenic stops and short hikes. See the park website for essential information about opening and closing dates and details about construction work that will be on-going for several years. Other prime destinations include the roads into Many Glacier and Two Medicine, on the east side of the park.
more info at:
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com...-national-park
• Take a hike. Often described as a hiker's paradise, Glacier has over 700 miles of trails, ranging from challenging backcountry treks to wheelchair accessible, self-guiding walks. The short hikes at Hidden Lake, Sun Point, and the Trail of the Cedars will give you a good sample of the dramatically different ecosystems found in the park.
• Take a scenic drive. The Going-to-the-Sun Road is one of the most spectacular highways in the world. Although you may be able to drive the 50 miles non-stop in about 2 hours, it deserves much longer, to allow for scenic stops and short hikes. See the park website for essential information about opening and closing dates and details about construction work that will be on-going for several years. Other prime destinations include the roads into Many Glacier and Two Medicine, on the east side of the park.
more info at:
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com...-national-park