"A showcase for some of the country’s most scenic hiking, with prime access when the Going-to-the-Sun Road opens in early July. Outdoor options include fishing, rafting, and biking, and the park’s east side — at roughly 3,200 feet elevation — tends to be especially cool in the mornings and evenings. Many visitors base themselves in nearby Whitefish to combine lake access with park excursions, or stay at the historic Glacier Park Lodge for grand timber architecture and sweeping mountain views." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines