{"id":467,"date":"2020-05-30T15:41:04","date_gmt":"2020-05-30T21:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewaylesstraveled.com\/?p=467"},"modified":"2020-05-31T15:36:15","modified_gmt":"2020-05-31T21:36:15","slug":"top-10-things-to-do-in-glacier-national-park-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewaylesstraveled.com\/index.php\/2020\/05\/30\/top-10-things-to-do-in-glacier-national-park-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Things to Do in Glacier National Park! (Part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When visiting Glacier National Park, there really is an endless list of activities. From hiking, backpacking, sightseeing, swimming, canoeing, rafting, nature-spotting, and more, there is something for everyone. We will start by making a list of the most popular things that we think everyone should do if visiting Glacier National Park. We will then follow that up with a Part 2: a list of “off the beaten trail” activities that avoid crowds and give you an abundance of time and solitude to enjoy the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Activity 1: Watch the Sunset at Logan Pass<\/h2>\n\n\n

Nothing beats the beautiful, big sky changing colors and splashing the mountaintops. Surprisingly, sunrise is the far busier time at Logan Pass Visitors’ Center, as day hikers and backpackers rush up the mountains to get an early start on the trails. By evening, most of the vehicles have gone, and the real show begins. Be sure to bring your camera for gorgeous panoramas!<\/p>\n

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Activity 2: Hike the Highline to the Loop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Starting at Logan pass, this rigorous day-hike is excellent for getting all the views you could want of the Glacier Valley. There are also a couple opportunities for short side offshoots that provide glimpses of some of the last remaining glaciers. The buses that run every few minutes can pick you up up at the end of the trail and bring you back to the Logan Pass parking lot, making this a convenient trail as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Highline to the Loop is highlighted in green. We recommend starting the day very early (no later than half an hour past dawn, earlier to get a parking spot). Along the way there is a little sidetrack to see the Grinnell Glacier. This is an incredible opportunity, but a grueling little hike. (This map is courtesy of the National Park Service<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Activity 3: Raft the North Fork River<\/h2>\n\n\n

There are so many cool and exciting things to do in Glacier National Park, but if you want a truly unique and breathtaking experience, you should consider rafting part of the North Fork Flathead River! There are a few licensed companies that can make arrangements for you to take this incredible journey, and we have a list of them right here. Many have half day rafting trips, full day rafting trips, or multi day rafting trips on the North Fork Flathead River.<\/p>\n

Glacier Raft Company<\/h4>\n