I think that the Going-to-the-Sun-Road in Glacier National Park, Montana passes through some of the most stunning scenery of any National Park in the US. Here are 25 photos to inspire your next visit
Early morning reflection on Lake McDonaldThe power of McDonald FallsThe park’s historic Red Buses, parked in front of the Lake McDonald Lodge, provide a variety of scenic tour optionsThe veranda of the Lake McDonald Lodge looks out over the lake and is a great place to relax and take in the view with a cup of coffee in the early morningTrail of the Cedars is an accessible walk that takes you through the beautiful hemlock forestAs the road takes you up ever higher, the views into the valley are spectacularHaystack Creek tumbles down the side of the mountain into a series of cascadesA classic Glacier NP photo – the Red Bus and the Garden Wall Ridge in the distanceThe Garden Wall was formed when two glaciers ground down on either side, forming a knife edge ridgeThe Going -To -The-Sun-Road clings to the side of the mountains as it winds its way uphill to Logan PassAt the end of June, the wildflowers and the snow are still battling it out at Logan PassBy the end of summer, the snow in Logan Pass is gone and the land is covered with a different kind of colorThe hike to Hidden Lake passes stunningly colored geologyThe hike to Hidden Lake is well worth the viewJackson Glacier can easily be seen from the roadAs the sun sets, the scenery gets a completely different lookThe little Wild Goose Island in Saint Mary Lake is a popular photography subject, especially at sunsetI am betting that amazing sun sets are a common occurrenceThe last rays of the sun produce a brilliant sunset and its reflection in Saint Mary LakeSunrises aren’t too shabby either – this one is over the Swiftcurent lakeThe Many Glacier Hotel has rooms with some of the best views in the parkEarly morning is also a great time to go kayaking on the Swiftcurrent LakeThe hike to Grimmel Glacier is worth the effort, even if only for a few milesIn early summer, wildflowers add color to the already impressive landscapeAnd finally, if you are lucky, you’ll get to see a mama bear and her cubs – from really far away
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