Glacier National Park, United States
Glacier is the Crown of the Continent, a park of turquoise alpine lakes, grizzly country and the cliff-hugging Going-to-the-Sun Road.
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | avoid |
| February | avoid |
| March | avoid |
| April | avoid |
| May | avoid |
| June | fine |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | fine |
| November | avoid |
| December | avoid |
- July, August: Full road access; vehicle reservations may be required for popular corridors
- December, January, February, March: Skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort
November, December, January, February, March, April, May: Going-to-the-Sun Road and most park lodges are closed; Whitefish ski trips are the winter exception
Where to stay in Glacier National Park
- Whitefish: Resort town with the most restaurants, lodging and a ski mountain, 30 minutes from the park.
- West Glacier: Cabins and motels at the west entrance beside the rafting outfitters.
- Lake McDonald Lodge / Many Glacier Hotel: Historic park lodges on the lakes; reserve a year ahead.
- Columbia Falls: Budget motels between the airport and the park.
- St. Mary / East Glacier: Quieter east-side base near the Blackfeet lands and Two Medicine.
What to do in Glacier National Park
- Drive Going-to-the-Sun Road over Logan Pass
- Hike to Grinnell Glacier from Many Glacier
- Paddle or cruise Lake McDonald
- Walk the Hidden Lake Overlook trail among mountain goats
- Raft the Middle Fork of the Flathead River
- Ride a vintage Red Bus tour
Good to know
| Airports | Glacier Park International (Kalispell) (FCA) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | no |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Denver |
| Kind of trip | national-park, nature, adventure, lake-mountain, road-trip |
Questions about Glacier National Park
When is the best time to visit Glacier National Park?
July, August and September. November, December, January, February, March, April, May: Going-to-the-Sun Road and most park lodges are closed; Whitefish ski trips are the winter exception
Do US citizens need a passport for Glacier National Park?
No. Glacier National Park is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
How expensive is Glacier National Park on the ground?
Glacier National Park is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.