GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, MONTANA (2023) | Best Things To Do In Glacier + Travel Tips

Glacier National Park is located in the northwest of the state of Montana at the US-Canada border. Spanning over a million acres, this stunning park is renowned for its towering mountains, glistening lakes, cascading waterfalls, abundant wildlife, and of course its beautiful glaciers. The park can be broken up into different areas to explore. The most popular and accessible parts include the Going-to-the-Sun Road, Many Glacier, and Two Medicine. In this video, we’ll cover these areas by sharing our top 10 things to do in Glacier National Park, including easy hikes, hard hikes, and non-hiking activities.
🔗 RESERVATION LINKS, HIKING ROUTES & OTHER ACTIVITIES GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
☑️ Hiking trails in Two Medicine: www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisi...
☑️ Avalanche Lake Trail Overview: www.alltrails.com/explore/rec...
☑️ Hidden Lake Overlook Overview: www.alltrails.com/explore/rec...
☑️ St. Mary Boat tour in Glacier National Park: glacierparkboats.com/tours-re...
☑️ St. Mary & Virginia Falls Trail Overview: www.alltrails.com/explore/rec...
☑️ Cracker Lake Trail Overview: www.alltrails.com/explore/rec...
☑️ Highline Trail + Grinnell Glacier Overview: www.alltrails.com/explore/rec...
☑️ Grinnell Glacier Trail Overview: www.alltrails.com/explore/rec...
☑️ Timed entry tickets to the different areas in the park: www.recreation.gov/timed-entr...
🥾 Find the best hiking trails in Glacier National Park: alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/18...
😴 WHERE TO STAY IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
- West Glacier: Paddle Ridge Hotel: www.booking.com/hotel/us/glac...
- St. Mary: St. Mary Village: www.booking.com/hotel/us/st-m...
- Camground Reservations Inside Park: www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisi...
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🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
Escape by Daniel Brown Keys
Rejoice In The Morning by the David Royce Collective
Sunset Traveler by Paper Planes
Up In The Sky by The North
Friends Forever Instrumental Version by Ziv Moran
🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:23 Two Medicine
2:02 Lake McDonald
2:55 Going To The Sun Road
3:57 Avalanche Lake Hike
4:47 Hidden Lake Overlook Hike
5:53 Glacier National Park Boat Tour
6:36 St. Mary And Virginia Falls Hike
7:33 Cracker Lake Hike
8:45 Highline Trail Hike
10:07 Grinnell Glacier Hike
11:33 Other Hikes In Glacier National Park
12:12 Glacier National Park Travel Tips
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[@shout6892]

I can't wait to come to America! All my friends who have gone to America always went to cities like NYC or LA, but I don't really like big cities so I'll go to Western Montana. Might try some of these hikes, thank you for this video and love from Switzerland!

[@worldwildhearts]

You won't regret! The nature of the US is just amazing. We agree with you in terms of big cities. We don't visit many of them in the US because we love to spend more time in the national parks instead

[@RyanKimba]

Switzerland is incredible! I was there as a child and still recall it fondly. The splendor and charm of the Swiss Alps is simply unrivaled! 💜

[@shout6892]

@@RyanKimba Thank you for your kind words towards my country! Yes, it truly is beautiful. Waiting for spring currently so I can hike again!

[@AngelS-br3vv]

Very well put together video! Thank you so much

[@MrJfred78]

Wow top quality job on the video and the information in the description! I'm in Oregon, trying to decide where to head this summer. I think this might be a winner.

[@barryreed2038]

Wonderful video. Thanks.

[@paulab984]

Excellent video! Great info!

[@soldishero_YY]

Nice video. Really enjoyed, especially with visual effects like maps)

[@svetlanagoncharovabellydan7233]

Absolutely beautiful place! Thanks very much for interesting video!

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@ervinslens]

What a scenery, what a unique and enjoyable presentation guys! This looks simply spectacular!

[@worldwildhearts]

Glacier has some incredible nature 😊❤️

[@laura_zielke]

Truly, this is the best and most helpful video & notes/links I've found. You guys are amazing!!! Thank you. Really well done.

[@worldwildhearts]

Thank you!! Glad it was helpful!

[@MeganAnimalLover]

My kind of place. Thank you so much for the great video.

[@worldwildhearts]

Also our kind of place 🙏❤️

[@Joe-nu9hi]

This is my backyard I love it here

[@niteowl1914]

Great video! I'm so excited to go to Glacier this summer!!!

[@worldwildhearts]

Enjoy!!

[@javiervega3238]

Thanks for the video. It`s really amazing and very well presented

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks!

[@mayankdubey9486]

Wow

[@Andy44Andy]

Excellent excellent and excellent video and informative

[@Storiada]

You had to expand my bucketlist with a couple of more items with this video. 👋🙏🙏 Nice mounting ;)

[@worldwildhearts]

Haha it’s definitely worth as a bucket list item! 👌

[@iVaCay01]

Great video

[@ParamotorNC]

Great information!

[@worldwildhearts]

Thank you!

[@overwatchxrescue]

It's an incredibly gorgeous park for sure! Lots of mountain goats all over. And Going to the Sun Road is quite the intense drive with the narrow lanes, hairpin turns, and rocks jutting out on the side...not for the faint of heart.

[@worldwildhearts]

Yeah it’s pretty amazing! 😍😍 our favorite park in the US so far

[@overwatchxrescue]

@@worldwildhearts It's certainly up there among the best.

[@Infinite-pleasure]

It was a very good video and I liked this video. good luck (like 14) 🥰😍🤩

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks! 😊

[@MM-fu3dm]

What an amazing video! Love Love Love it!! Very informative and stunning shotting. Editing is great as well! Thank you so much!!! How long did you guys stay there? I was planning to spend 4days in Glacier national park and 5days in Yellow stone this summer. ( I can take 10days off from work ) But after watching your video, I kinda want to spend all 10days for Glacier national park and come back for Yellow stone next summer.

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks! We loved Glacier National Park! We were also very lucky with the sunny and warm weather. We spent about 7 days in the park, but fitted in lots of hikes. Maybe 10 days would be good if you want to spread them out a bit and not pack the days with so many activities. Both parks are amazing though! But if you’re visiting Yellowstone, you should also visit the Grand Tetons as it’s so close! 😅 to do all three parks justice you need about 15 days or so! 😁

[@user-gx8fq4hx8u]

I was blown away by the scale and beauty. Like home (Scotland) on steroids 😂

[@aamirnawab3093]

Super

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks! 😊

[@reuschp]

Great video! Awesome inspiration! May I ask how you guys animated the little dot running along the trails in the Google Earth view? Is that something Google Earth can do on its own? That would be amazing to plan out specific trips and discuss them with friends.

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks! For the animated line, we use the Relive app. For the zooming in to locations, we use Google Earth Pro

[@LuminoShambo]

Fun fact: Glacier national park was actually the opening scene for the shining as we see the camera glide over lake McDonald to the overlook, this also appears near the end of the sequel doctor sleep!

[@worldwildhearts]

interesting fact!

[@pobinr]

Good vid. There's really no need for music though.

[@chadgochee1986]

@ 7:23 - 7:24 (closed caption on)

[@johnappleseed2640]

How many of these can you cover in 3 days?

[@worldwildhearts]

Probably the drive as well as the most beautiful trails (Grinell Glacier, Highline, Hidden Lake / Avalanche Lake)

[@miriamw1424]

What month was this in?

[@worldwildhearts]

End of August!

[@JP-zk7ye]

Just to confirm my Corolla should be fine to drive this?

[@worldwildhearts]

Yes all normal cars are good to drive in the park! The problem is for bigger ones like motorhomes.

[@Melbellle]

Are the trails safe ? I‘m afraid of bears😢

[@gregshuttleworth4465]

lol take bear spray and a gun

[@worldwildhearts]

Yes many people on all the trails so you don't have to worry!

[@user-hb1xc9lr5x]

I grew up here, its my home, I had the chance to appreciate all it has to offer before millions of people came in droves to destroy it. I remember hiking with my father in the early 90s and we wouldn't see anyone all day. Now even in the most remote locations that isn't possible.

[@worldwildhearts]

Times have definitely changed! I guess it's true for most destinations around the world... population and wealth also have grown significantly over those years so more people travel these days

[@LittleOrla]

Same story here in Colorado.

[@crazycatman5928]

Do you see people also that come from south of the border? I wanna move to Montana to get away from the criminals and thug cultured imbeciles.

[@JamesBond-st4qu]

@user-hb1xc9lr5x- I’m sure the natives feel the same about you.

[@user-hp9kx2go3f]

It what sense has it been “detroyed” it’s a national park it’s being protected. If your issue is that they’re too many people visiting just sounds like you’re selfish and don’t want to share this breathtaking park with others

[@D-A-1776]

Carry a gun, theres alot of bears and bear spray doesn't always work.

[@FFKDTP1]

Ptarmigan Tunnel/Iceberg Lake are phenomenal. You missed out

[@worldwildhearts]

Actually it was closed because of a food-conditioned grizzly bear in the area! It was on our list but unfortunately they didn’t allow anyone due to safety reasons

[@matthewanderson490]

Wow