Long before it became Glacier National Park, the park says, the Kootenai called the area “Ya·qawiswit̓xuki, meaning ‘the place where there is a lot of ice.’ ” There’s still ice. The ...

When the park was founded in 1910, it had over 100 glaciers. Now, “a couple dozen” are large enough to be considered glaciers, and all of them have suffered tremendous melt.

Often referred to as â The Crown of the Continent,â Glacier National Park hosts some of the most breathtaking natural wonders ...

Glacier National Park takes its name from the many glaciers that shaped its topography over two million years. It features some of the most amazing mountain scenery in North America.

The signs at Glacier National Park warning that its signature glaciers would be gone by 2020 are being changed. The signs in the Montana park were added more than a decade ago to reflect climate ...

Lake McDonald is located on the west side of Glacier National Park in Montana. The lake is nearly 10 miles long and nearly 500 feet deep. The largest lake in Glacier NP is not to be missed ...

What is so special about Glacier Bay National Park? “It’s a unique area rich in wildlife, driven by geologic processes that have gone on for millions and millions of years,” Christian said.

These are the best times to visit Glacier National Park in Montana for wildlife spotting, fewer crowds, cheaper rates, warm weather, and more.

Thanks to over 700 miles of trails, Glacier National Park hikes run the gamut from short and sweet to long, multi-day backpacking journeys. What they all have in common, though, is gorgeous scenery.