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Ask anyone who has visited and they will tell you that Glacier National Park is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful national parks in the western United States. Boasting an incredible array of awe-inspiring geography, unforgettable scenery, amazing wildlife, and exhilarating adventure, Glacier National Park is impossible not to fall in love with.

If you like to hike, bike or cross-country ski, then you will fall in love with Glacier National Parks 700 plus miles of back country trails which range from short easy day hikes to multi-day back country excursions. Glacier’s multitude of trails offer a variety of terrain, scenery, and elevation gains. With all of Glacier’s diversity and various offerings, there is a perfect option available for every adventurer, regardless of physical ability and personal desire.

Glacier Park is traversed east to west by the world-renown Going-to-the-Sun-Road. This fifty-plus mile trip is one of the most spectacular drives in the western United States. The Going-to-the-Sun-Road begins at Lake McDonald on the west side of the park and winds it’s way up the rugged mountainous terrain that makes up the heart of Glacier National Park to the spectacular Logan Pass visitors center. The road continues from there back down the east side to picturesque Saint Mary Lake, and the tiny village which rests along the eastern shore of the lake and shares the name.

A great way to enjoy Going-to-the-Sun-Road without the stress and hassle of driving, or even spending any money on gas, is to take advantage of Glacier’s new public transit system which provides free shuttle trips across the entirety of the Going-to-the-Sun-Road. The shuttles run approximately every half-hour and make several stops at popular scenic spots and destinations along the way. This is the perfect option for those who want to sit back, relax, and leave the driving to someone else.

It is easy to see why Glacier National Park has become such a beloved and popular destination amongst nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. No matter what sort of natural adventure you are seeking, you owe it to yourself to spend some time exploring the scenic beauty, flora and fauna that makes up Glaciers spectacular ecosystem. For more details on all that Glacier National Park has to offer, visit http://www.NationalParkReservations.com/glacier.htm