Top Ten Summer Parks

Glacier National Park

By Bryan Oettel

(Elizabeth Rich)

Montana

One of the defining qualities of Glacier National Park is its remoteness. Nestled in the northwestern corner of Montana on the Canadian border, this park couldn't be much farther away from the beaten path. And yet, hundreds of thousands still make their way to this park, which speaks volumes about the rewards one will find in what is possibly the most pristine of our parks. Take in one of the most scenic mountain drives in the country on Going-to-the-Sun Road, revel in top-notch fishing and paddling on the North Fork, or stand atop the Continental Divide by traversing some of the 700 miles of trails. These are just a few of the fabulous adventures to be found in the one million acres of park forests, lakes, meadows, and high rocky peaks. There is no doubt: Enter Glacier and you are rewarded with some of the most amazing sights and adventures to be found anywhere.