Hike, Horseback Ride, and Relax at Glacier National Park
More than 2 million people each year visit Glacier National Park. From the forests, meadows, mountains, and lakes, as well as more than 700 miles of great hiking trails, there is always plenty to see and do. This is one of the best places in the world for those who love hiking, and those who want to get back to nature.
Most people who come to the park are planning on staying several days, and will likely end up camping or staying at one of the lodges. There is no shortage of places to stay in the park.
If you are only planning a daytrip, however, don’t worry. You can still get a good feel for the park, as well as see and learn plenty. Some of the things you might want to do if you are there for a single day are watch a presentation or take a walking excursion led by one of the park rangers, take a hike on your own, or visit the Discovery Cabin in Apgar Village. At the cabin, you can learn about the different plants and animals in the park, as well as how the park is maintained. Maybe take some time out for a picnic and then take a drive along the scenic Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Should you have a week or so to spend at the Glacier National Park, you can do all of the above and so much more. You can learn a bit about the fascinating Blackfoot Indian culture or take a leisurely boat cruise and find out about the park’s history and the geology of the area. Another fun thing to do is explore the park on the back of a horse and with the aid of an experienced guide. It gives you the feeling of being a frontiersman on the edge of discovering something completely new.
For those who are willing, you can even take an extended, guided hike into the interior of the park. Here, you can experience one of the last true wild areas in the United States.
Make sure you always keep your camera handy as well. There is no shortage of photographic subjects.
There is always something new going on in Glacier National Park
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