Glacier National Park is a stunning beauty in Montana's Rocky Mountains, with glacier-carved peaks and valleys running to the Canadian border.
Glacier National Park formed around 170 million years ago when ancient rocks were forced eastward up and over younger rock strata. This is known as the Lewis Overthrust and these sedimentary rocks have examples of early life fossils.
Going-to-the-Sun Road is a gorgeous and sometimes scary drive of up the steep and rocky mountains but the views are amazing!!!
Glacier National Park has lots of water thanks to the ice ages. There are over 700 lakes within park and the water can be considered the headwaters of the entire continent. From Triple Divide Peak, a droplet of water can go one of three ways and make it to the Pacific, Atlantic, and Hudson Bay that drains into the Arctic Ocean.
The current shapes of the Lewis and Livingston mountain ranges show the evidence of massive glacial action, which carved U-shaped valleys and left behind moraines which impounded water, creating lakes. The glaciers in the park are disappearing. There were estimated to be 150 glaciers which existed in the 19th century and now only 25 active glaciers remain. I'm trilled that we were able to experience the tiniest bit of glaciers before they are gone.
Explore the quirky adventures and misadventures as I take you on a journey of the United States National Parks. These journeys inspired me to explore even more about the history of the United States, the good, the bad and the ugly. These journeys are encouragements to explore, or re-examine these beautiful lands. From mountain roads with hairpin turns to stunning seaside escapes to exploring good old American history, these are amazing journeys to take in this lifetime.
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