If you want to see the sights of Glacier National Park from your car, you can’t miss Going-to-the-Sun Road, which cuts right through the park and gives you great views of Lake McDonald, Heaven’s Peak, Bird Woman Falls, the Weeping Wall, Logan Pass, and the namesake, Going-to-the-Sun Mountain. Be sure to check road conditions before departing down this road, though, as it sometimes is covered with several feet of snow during the winter. If you’d rather see the Park on foot, the way to go is down the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Along the way, you’ll get to see the various flora and fauna that reside within the park, such as mountain goats, grizzly bears, lynx, moose, elk, bighorn sheep, coyote, mountain lions, and a variety of birds, including the bald eagle.

The Glacier National Park, in Montana, is one of our nation’s most physically impressive landmarks. There is every possible natural feature you’d want to see: two mountain ranges, over one hundred lakes, vast amounts of wildlife, huge forests, not to mention the namesake of the Park, the glaciers themselves. Visit during the summer and you’ll find that many areas are accessible that usually aren’t in the winter, due to snow coverage. Visit during the winter…and just make sure you pack lots of heavy clothing for those frigid temperatures and heavy snowfall!