Glacier National Park
My landlords, Jane and Roger Reynolds, went on a rare vacation “Out West” and Jane posted some pictures of Zion National Park. They were so beautiful that I wanted to send her some pictures of the trip that Barbara and I took through Glacier National Park (one of my favorite places on the continent) and up into the Canadian Rockies. Glacier National Park spans the border into Canada, and is the gateway for our trip to Banf and Jasper. Unfortunately, all of the pictures that we took got lost when I moved out of my 4-story house into my one-bedroom apartment, so the best I could do was to find some pictures and videos posted by others. So here are the videos from the National Park Service.
Glacier National Park, Montana, USA
Enjoy some of the best places and views of Glacier National Park:
Going-To-The-Sun Road, Highline Trail, Grinnell Glacier Trail,
Scenic Point Trail, Iceberg Lake Trail.
Going-to-the-Sun Road Points of Interest
National Park Service Video Page
Apgar Village
Apgar sits at the foot of Lake McDonald and is the hub of
activity on the west side of the park. You can find all services with the exception of
gas in Apgar Village. There are several gift and souvenir shops located in the village
and Eddie’s restaurant offers casual dining.
DURATION: 2 minutes, 4 seconds
Apgar Campground
Apgar is the largest campground in Glacier and
makes a good location for a base camp. Like most other campgrounds in the park
it has restrooms with flush toilets and cold running water.
DURATION: 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Sprague Creek Campground
Nestled among the Hemlocks and Cedars on the northeast
shore of Lake McDonald is one of the smaller and more intimate of Glacier's campgrounds
Sprague Creek. Its twenty-five sites and proximity to the lakeshore make this a prime
spot for campers in the know.
DURATION: 2 minutes, 7 seconds
McDonald Creek Overlook
The observation platform at McDonald Creek
overlook allows visitors to get an up close look at this beautiful and
powerful force of nature.
DURATION: 2 minutes, 5 seconds
Avalanche Creek
Avalanche Creek is one of the most popular
spots in the park, with camping, picnicking, and hiking trails.
DURATION: 2 minutes, 40 seconds
West Tunnel
Constructed between 1926-1927, this iconic spot features
window ports that over look Heaven's Peak & the Upper McDonald Creek Valley.
DURATION: 1 minute, 15 seconds
The Loop
The Loop is the switchback that defined the
Going-to-the-Sun Road as we know it today. Watch the video to learn more
about it's fascinating history.
DURATION: 1 minute, 54 seconds
Bird Woman Falls
Bird Woman Falls sits between Mount Oberlin and
Mount Cannon on the west side of Glacier National Park. Visitors who travel
along the Going-to-the-Sun Road get spectacular views of this ever changing beauty.
DURATION: 1 minute, 31 seconds
Weeping Wall
This series of waterfalls delights early season
visitors to Glacier National Park as they drive through its spray, but did you
know that these waterfalls were man made?
DURATION: 1 minute, 2 seconds
Triple Arch
Triple Arches is one of the most recognizable features along the Going-to-the-Sun Road. An elegant solution to an early engineering problem, it has become a symbol of the care and dedication in the original construction of the road.
DURATION: 1 minute, 19 seconds
Oberlin Bend
Mountain Goats are the symbol of Glacier National Park, and are a common
site on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. There is almost no better place to see
them than at Oberlin Bend. Watch the video to learn more about the overlook
and these shaggy white stars of Glacier
DURATION: 1 minute, 35 seconds
Logan Pass
Logan Pass is literally the high point on the Going-to-the-Road, and for many visitors, the high point of their trip to Glacier. Watch this video to learn more about the many trails at this historic point.
DURATION:2 minutes, 1 second
Lunch Creek
Need a break on the Going-to-the-Sun Road? Why not stop by Lunch Creek, a historic resting point for visitors to the park. Just don't step on the wildflowers and plants, a careless step can make a huge impact on this fragile ecosystem.
DURATION:2 minutes, 1 second
East Tunnel
The East Tunnel was one of the most difficult challenges on the entire Going-to-the-Sun Road. Watch the video to learn more about the history of this iconic tunnel.
DURATION: 1 minute, 50 seconds
Siyeh Bend
Located on a prominent bend on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, Siyeh Bend shuttle stop marks the transition point between the higher elevation sub-alpine vegetation and the forest of the East Side. Two popular day hikes depart from this location, Piegan Pass and Siyeh Pass.
DURATION: 1 minute, 42 seconds
St. Mary Falls Trailhead
The St Mary's Trailhead Shuttle stop provides access to several trails on the east side of Glacier National Park. One of these, St Mary's Falls, is one of the most popular hikes in the park, and for good reason.
DURATION: 1 minute, 23 seconds
