Glacier National Park
National park · Flathead County ·
Glacier-carved peaks, 700 miles of trails, stunning vistas, diverse wildlife
Glacier-carved peaks, 700 miles of trails, stunning vistas, diverse wildlife
"Few places match the park’s splendor; the 50‑mile Going‑to‑the‑Sun Road cuts through its heart between West Glacier and St. Mary, passing overlooks, waterfalls, and glacial lakes. As a certified International Dark Sky Park, it’s also one of Montana’s best spots for stargazing." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Clearly the most popular U.S. place to see the northern lights, this Montana park was mentioned over twice as many times as the list’s runner-up." - Lydia Price Lydia Price Lydia Price is a senior engagement editor at Travel + Leisure, where she hosts short-form videos and leads content engagement initiatives. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Less than an hour’s drive from Bigfork’s western entrance, this national park makes an easy outing for hiking and swimming, with the bonus of a scenic drive along the 50‑mile Going‑to‑the‑Sun Road; after Labor Day, it’s still open, the summer crowds have gone home, the weather is amazing, and the fall colors are beautiful." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"For a break from the slopes near Whitefish, this national park delivers winter adventures like snowshoeing or ice climbing." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"I include Glacier National Park in Montana as one of the best contiguous-U.S. locations to see the northern lights beyond Alaska." - Stefanie Waldek