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The Ultimate Guide To Glacier National Park

Goats, glamping, huckleberries, and electric blue lakes!

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Created by Gavin and Michelle's Adventures - June 20th 2023

Glacier National Park receives about 2 million visitors per year (on average). That makes it the 10th most visited National Park in the country-- a great spot to occupy, since it's not too remote, but still less crowded than many of the most popular parks. The park encompasses over 1 million acres, though, so your odds of running into large crowds are pretty slim, if you stay off-the-beaten-path. Native Americans were the first to recognize the region for its breathtaking beauty, calling it the "Backbone of the World", but to Americans, the park is more like America's answer to the Alps of Switzerland. Whatever the park is to you, it's certainly a special place.

Looking for more tips for your trip to Glacier National Park? We've got you covered.

130 South Park Street, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, United States

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Photo of Future Birthplace of James T. Kirk
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60 Greene St, Riverside, IA, US

Future Birthplace of James T. Kirk

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Photo of Grotto of the Redemption
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Highway 15, West Bend, IA, US

Grotto of the Redemption

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Photo of Big Ole Viking Statue
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Central Lakes Trail, Alexandria, MN, US

Big Ole Viking Statue

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Photo of Worlds Largest Buffalo Monument
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U.S. 52, Jamestown, ND, US

Worlds Largest Buffalo Monument

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208 Scenic Dr, Watford City, North Dakota, United States

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Photo of Hampton Inn & Suites Williston
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1515 14th St W, Williston, ND, US

Hampton Inn & Suites Williston

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6340 US Hwy 93 South, Whitefish, MT, US

Hampton Inn & Suites Whitefish

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West Glacier, MT, US

Apgar Visitor Center

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Photo of Glacier Park Boat Co
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Going-To-The-Sun-Road, Browning, MT, US

St Mary Visitor Center

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28 Rising Sun Dock Road, Browning, Montana

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Photo of Banff National Park
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Improvement District No. 9, AB, CA

Banff National Park

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Photo of Yoho National Park
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Trans-Canada Highway, BC, CA

Yoho National Park

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Photo of Mount Revelstoke National Park
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P.O. Box 350, BC, CA

Mount Revelstoke National Park

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Photo of Jasper National Park
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607 Connaught Drive, AB, CA

Jasper National Park

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Photo of Kootenay National Park
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Main Street East, BC, CA

Kootenay National Park

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Photo of Miracle of America Museum
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58176 Highway 93, Polson, MT, US

Miracle of America Museum

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The best time of year to visit Glacier National Park really depends on what you're looking to experience. Spring and summer are popular (read: crowded) but all roads, stores and restaurants are open then. And if you come too early in the spring, you might still run into snow. Fall is pretty chilly, and things are starting to die off and hibernate, but it's still a lovely time to visit. Winter is not ideal for most people... unless you're an avid snowshoer or cross-country skiier!

Gavin and Michelle's Adventures

This Gavin-a 23 year old perfectly wonderful adventurer and his mom who makes his travels a reality. We are always looking for wheelchair accessible activities and travel. If you have tips for our trips please share!!!