Travel to Glacier National Park and Enjoy the Scenery

If you are a lover of nature, than Glacier National Park is the place for you.  This national park is located in Montana, United States which borders the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia.  This park stretches over 1, 000, 000 acres, consisting of two mountain ranges and 130 lakes.  In amongst all of this land is the world’s first International Peace Park.

One major characteristic that separates Glacier National Park from the rest is the engineering wonder known as the Going-to-the-Sun Road which was completed in 1932.  This impressive 50-mile highway clings to the edge of the world as vehicles cross over the Continental Divide at Logan Pass.  While you’re driving, you’re sure to see hundreds of species.  If you’re luck, you may even see some wildlife along the side of the road.  You’ll be amazed by this large preserved ecosystem known as the "Crown of the Continent Ecosystem", all of which is primarily untouched wilderness of a pristine quality.

Glacier National Park is intertwined with more than 700 miles of hiking trails.  While on a peaceful hike, you’ll come across luscious waterfalls, 26 glaciers and over 1, 000 different types of plants.   Backcountry camping is allowed at campsites along these trails.  Note that a permit is required which you can obtained from visitor centers in the area.  Quite a bit of the Park’s backcountry is inaccessible to hikers until early June, due to the large amounts of snow that accumulates during the winter which could potentially lead to avalanches.  The major campgrounds that allow vehicle access are located throughout the park which can be found near the larger lakes in the park.

While touring the area, you’ll see many people fishing in park.  Glacier National Park is well known for having some of the finest fly fishing in North America.  Please note that even though a permit is not required, a person needs to know the regulations to fish the waters within the park boundary.  For example, the endangered bull trout must be released back to the water and very hefty fines will be given, if a park ranger finds you not obeying these regulations.

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