See what the experts are saying about Glacier National Park. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Majestic and wild, this vast preserve overwhelms visitors, beckoning with stunning mountain peaks (many covered year-round with glaciers), verdant mountain trails that cry out for hikers, and the sheer diversity of its plant and animal life.... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There--The closest cities to the park with airline service are Kalispell, 29 miles (47km) southwest of the park, and Great Falls, 143 miles (230km) southeast of the park. Glacier Park International Airport, north of Kalispell at 41... Continue reading »
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When to go
Glacier is magnificent at any time of the year, but it's not always easily accessible. Most visitors come in summer and it seems as if they all drive along Going-to-the-Sun Road. The 52-mile (84km) two-lane road is open from late May or early... Continue reading »
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Getting there
The closest cities to the park with airline service are Kalispell, 29 miles (47km) southwest of the park, and Great Falls, 143 miles (230km) southeast of the park. Glacier Park International Airport, north of Kalispell at 4170 U.S. 2 (tel.... Continue reading »
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Entry points
There are six entrances to Glacier National Park, but those traveling by car will most likely use West Glacier and St. Mary. These entrances are located at either end of Going-to-the-Sun Road, with West Glacier on the southwest side and St. M... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with special needs
Tips for Travelers with Physical Disabilities--Information on facilities and services for those with disabilities is available at any of the visitor centers in the park, although most of the park's developed areas are fully accessible by whee... Continue reading »
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Ranger programs
When you enter the park, you'll be given the park's publication Nature with a Naturalist, which lists the naturalist-led programs offered at Glacier and Waterton. There is a wide variety of hikes, boat trips, campfire programs, and family pro... Continue reading »
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Visitor centers
To receive information about the park before your trip, contact the Superintendent, Glacier National Park, West Glacier, MT 59936 (tel. 406/888-7800; www.nps.gov/glac). The Glacier Natural History Association offers numerous publications; for... Continue reading »
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Special regulations & warnings
Park regulations here are similar to those in other lands administered by the National Park Service, and generally prohibit damaging the natural resources. Pets must be leashed and are not allowed on trails. In addition, RVs and other vehicle... Continue reading »
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Fees & permits
Rangers are on duty at most entry points to collect fees, issue backcountry permits, and answer questions. Fees--Admission to the park for up to 7 days costs $10 per vehicle or $5 per person for those on foot, bicycles, and motorcycles. A... Continue reading »
Glacier National Park Travel Experiences
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Mountain goats, bighorn sheep, and no bears
After a breakfast of berry scones and great coffee, we got our rental car and set out to see the park. We started at a place called Goat... Continue reading »
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Going to the Sun
The Going to the Sun Road runs east-west through the middle of the park and scales the Continental Divide at Logan Pass. Along the... Continue reading »
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The Grinnell Lake and Glacier hikes
After completing the Going to the Sun Road drive, we relocated northward to the Many Glacier area of the park. We stayed at the Swi... Continue reading »
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Freezing in Glacier
We left Bozeman and headed north, planning to camp outside the east entrance to Glacier. The drive north was beautiful, but the weather w... Continue reading »
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Kalispell, Montana
After leaving Havre around 2:40 in the afternoon, we saw more prairie and then near dusk mountains appeared. We generally don't travel in... Continue reading »
