In the mid-nineteenth century there were estimated to be over 150 glaciers in the park. Today only 25 active glaciers remain. Scientists believe that if current climate patterns persist all the glaciers may disappear by 2030.
The highlight drive in the park is the Going-to-the-Sun Road. This drive traverses the park from east to west or vice-versa. At the western entrance is Lake McDonald and at the eastern entrance is Saint Mary Lake. In between is Logan Pass located at 6,646 above sea level.
Activities in the park include hiking, boating and fishing. During the winter snowmobiling is prohibited but cross-country skiing is allowed.
Welcome to Glacier National Park!
Railway bridge for the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway.
A train crossing the bridge.
Tail end of the train.
Mountain Goat. The official symbol of Glacier National Park.
Beautiful Fall colors scattered throughout the park.
One of the few glaciers remaining in the park.
Saint Mary Lake on the eastern side of the park.
Saint Mary Lake again.
Rugged mountains abound.
Another of the still active glaciers.
At the top of Logan Pass.
Another view from Logan Pass.
Saint Mary Lake with the mountains in the background.
Lake McDonald.
Alp horn players at Lake McDonald.
Beautiful music from the alp horns.
Lake McDonald again.
More of the rugged mountains in the park.
Along the Trail of Cedars Nature Trail.
Hidden Creek.
The forces of nature at work along the creek.
Be careful. The water is icy cold.
More of Hidden Creek.
Mushrooms along the trail.
A small waterfall along McDonald Creek.
McDonald Creek again.
More falls along the creek.
Amazing flowers at Grouse Mountain Lodge.
Some more fall colors.