US Travel—Glacier National Park

Glacier Park's ⭐⭐⭐soul-stirring landscape was crafted by the movement of massive glaciers, trenching out valleys, many of which filled with lakes, and carving horns and cirques along mountain peaks. "If it isn't God's backyard," quipped comedian Robin Williams, "He certainly lives nearby."

Below memory were recorded 10 years ago (i.e., in 2009). At the time of our visits, we were told by the ranger that glaciers in the Park were disappearing fast in the past decades.

On 07/25/2019, I read an alarming news saying:

Alaskan glaciers melting 100 times faster than previously thought

In my mind, I couldn't imagine what if one day Glacier Nation Park would have no more glaciers in it. On the one hand, we should all come together to protect our fragile environment; on the other hand, come to visit our beautiful National Parks and support them while we can still enjoy them.

Swiftcurrent Lake in Glacier National Park (YouTube link)

Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park (YouTube link)

Mountain Goats in Glacier National Park (YouTube link)

St Mary and Virginia Falls in Glacier National Park (YouTube link)

Fun Facts

• Park established: 1910

• Size: 1,013,572 acres

• Visitors Per Year: 1,964,399

• Open Season: All year round

• Peak Season: June 20 - August 25

• Lodging: Provided by Glacier Park, Inc. (406) 892-2525

• Horseback Rides: Provided by Swan Mountain Outfitters (877-888-5557) at:

• Lake McDonald Lodge

• Many Glacier Hotel

St. Mary Lake

Swiftcurrent Lake

Swiftcurrent Lake

Many Glacier Hotel

Logan Pass

Logan Pass

Mountain goats spotted along Going-to-the-Sun Road

View along the Saint Mary Falls Trail

Virginia Falls