10 Must-Do Adventures In Glacier National Park
Make room on your summer bucket list.
With over a million acres of pristine wilderness home to hundreds of species of animals, Glacier National Park is about as close as you can get to how the continent looked before western expansion at the turn of the century. There are so many ways to take advantage of this beautiful landscape this summer that we thought we’d give you a jump-start by sharing 10 of our community’s favorite adventures across the park. Hike, camp, and paddle your way around one of America’s most impressive national parks.
1. Hike to Hidden Lake Overlook
Photo: Shane Black
2. Camp at Lake McDonald
Photo: Seth Langbauer
3. Kayak Saint Mary Lake
Photo: Scott Kranz
4. Explore Two Medicine Lake
Photo: Jason Hatfield
5. Backpack the Continental Divide
Photo: Rob Witt
6. Paddle Middle Fork Flathead
Photo: Noah Couser
7. Hike to Iceberg Lake
Photo: Conor Barry
8. Hike to Grinnell Glacier
Photo: Michael Johnston
9. Hike to Cracker Lake
Photo: Dustin Wong
10. Paddle McDonald Creek
Photo: Noah Couser
Cover photo: Noah Couser
We want to acknowledge and thank the past, present, and future generations of all Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral lands we travel, explore, and play on. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!
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