Here’s everything you oughta know before visiting Glacier National Park in Montana.
And to provide you with a comprehensive guide to the park, we spoke to a few local experts.
Taking the train to Glacier National Park is another transportation option.
View of lake and mountains in Glacier National Park.Credit:Colton Stiffler/Getty Images
Amtrakshistoric Empire Builder linemakes year-round stops at West Glacier and serves East Glacier seasonally.
Given the parks name, its not uncommon for visitors to come in search of the glaciers themselves.
Many people come to the park and then ask where all the glaciers are.
An SUV parked at Swiftcurrent Lake in Glacier National Park.Cavan Images/Getty Images
As is the case for many national parks out west, wildlife is one of the largest draws.
Bears are common in the park.
Always carry bear spray and know how to use it.
Lake landscape in Glacier National Park.Adrian Rudd/Travel + Leisure
Store food properly and be aware of your surroundings, especially when hiking, says Baldassari.
Visitors should also brush up on the parkswildlife safetyregulations.
Best Things to Do
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Drive Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Mountains in Glacier National Park.Adrian Rudd/Travel + Leisure
Driving Going-to-the-Sun Road at sunrise or sunset is a treat, says Lorona.
Explore the park on horseback.
Get out on the water.
Paddleboarders in Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park.Craig Moore/Getty Images
I love swimming, paddleboarding, or kayaking in Lake McDonald.
take a stab at see the northern lights.
Avalanche Lake
Avalanche Lakeis a more accessible hike for all levels of fitness, says Lorona.
A woman hiking in Glacier National Park.Dan Shugar/Getty Images
Reservations can be made online for both chalets.
The number of restaurants and places to eat increases just outside of the park.
Baldassari says one of her favorites is theSunflower Cafeat Glacier Campground by the parks west entrance.
Interior lobby of Glacier Park Lodge in Glacier National Park.Courtesy of Pursuit Collection
Dining room inside Glacier Park Lodge in Glacier National Park.Courtesy of Pursuit Collection
