Glacier National Park
Park Warnings:
No warnings
About Glacier
Park Description
A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in human culture. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Local Climate
Glacier's weather is highly variable and can be extreme. Expect warm, sunny summer days but be ready for any type of conditions. In the winter, temperatures can fall well below freezing and typically the park receives considerable amounts of snow. Glacier's geography, straddling the Continental Divide, sets the stage for clashes of two very different climates. Warm, wet Pacific air moves in from the west, and cold, dry Arctic air flows from the northeast. They meet at the Divide.
Things To Do In Glacier
- Arts and Culture
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Live Music
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Astronomy
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Boating
- Motorized Boating
- Boat Tour
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
- Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
- Group Camping
- Climbing
- Mountain Climbing
- Fishing
- Food
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Self-Guided Tours - Auto
- Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour
- Boat Tour
- Hands-On
- Citizen Science
- Hiking
- Horse Trekking
- Horse Camping (see also camping)
- Horseback Riding
- Paddling
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
- Stand Up Paddleboarding
- Whitewater Rafting
- Junior Ranger Program
- Skiing
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Snow Play
- Snowshoeing
- Swimming
- Park Film
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store