Glacier National Park...?

Question

been there? well I'm going there in a week, and we have no idea where to go, or how to get there. how to get there we can work out, but can u help us on where to go?? are there any specific must see areas or activities? thanks

Answer 1

It's wonderful. You'll really like it.

The Going-to-the-Sun road is the obvious starting point. It's the only way through the middle of the park, and goes over the Continental Divide. You might look into a boat ride on Lake McDonald; it's really the best way to see the setting for the park, as you can't get a perspective from the shore. Be sure to take the hour one-way walk up to Avalanche Lake. It's a decent hike, but the view is one of the most spectacular in the United States. Then stop at Logan Pass for views of the Divide. Sunpoint has a fabulous view of St. Mary's Lake that is in all the magazines.

There aren't too many other roads in the park, so it's pretty easy to drive most of them. Just get out of the car once in a while and stretch your legs on the hiking trails, which are of varying degrees of difficulty.

One thing you should do is go up to Canada and see Waterton Lakes National Park. Mountains border the lake, and the view from the town is great. A boat ride takes you into the United States; it's worthwhile.

There are a few historic lodges in the area. You probably can't get rooms there now, but be sure to go inside and at least look in the lobby or have lunch in them. East Glacier Lodge and Many Glacier Lodge are wonderful old buildings, filled with wood.

There are some good pictures of the region at the Web site below.

Answer 2

Check out all the spots around the main loop road through the park. Visit places like Many Glacier Lake and make sure you drive Going To The Sun road. Get out and hike along all the trails to see the scenery and animals.