Photo Essay: The Stunning Colors of Glacier National Park
1.A view from the “Going to the Sun” road. Photo by .Bala.
2.Bits of glacier dotting the mountains. Photo by fddi1.
3.Birthplace of the watershed. Photo by fddi1.
4.The path to Hidden Lake at Logan Pass. Photo by fddi1.
5.Bear in early summer. Feature photo and photo above by Gregg Treinish.
6.Sunset over Glacier National Park. Photo by backpackphotography.
7.A cloudy day at Glacier. Photo by mtsrs.
8.A mountain goat lingering in the shadows. Photo by Gregg Treinish.
9.A lone house in the wilderness. Photo by .Bala.
10.Bluebird day at Glacier. Photo by celebdu.
11.Upper headwaters in Glacier. Photo by celebdu.
12.Lake Josephine. Photo by Navin75.
13.Grinnell Lake. Photo by Navin75.
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Really stunning photos! Can I live in the “lone house?”
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Only one thing to say: GORGEOUS!
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Man, can I please just be teleported to some tiny tent in the middle of all this massive wilderness? Please pretty please? This makes me want to get lost. With some coffee, a book, and my hiking boots.
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Very beautiful indeed. I’m a bit of a wuss, so I don’t think I could stay in that lonesome house without being scared out of my pants.
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Glacier just seems like one of the last truly ‘wild’ places left in the lower 48. I think it’s top of my list of National Parks I’d like to visit in the years ahead.
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If I’m ever anywhere near there, I’ll have to make a special trip just to sit by the that glassy lake. Spectacular photos, well done!
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Gorgeous. I’m in Utah now and this actually within driving distance ( not single day, but road trip distance ). I’ve never been! Beautiful pics.
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I can’t BELIEVE I lived in Montana for three years and never made it to Glacier. Have to get back someday!
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I cannot wait to get back to Glacier this summer to hike and sit among one of the true temples of the Earth.
Last month, though my stay was snowy and far to brief I caught a glimpse of Montana that has not left me…Awesome pix, #6 is my favorite!
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This is so incredible. The next time I’m in the US, I know I’m going to Montana. I don’t know how I’ve missed out on it for so long!
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Last night I was soaking in a hot-spring outside Yosemite with 4 adventure travel guides and 2 mountain expedition guides. We couldn’t see each others faces, but stayed up until 2 am telling jokes and sharing stories:
Q: What do a mountain guide and a large pepperoni pizza have in common?
A: Neither can feed a family of four.
Q: What do you call a mountain guide without a girlfriend?
A: Homeless.
Q: How do you know you’re in a hot-spring with a mountain guide?
A: Don’t worry. He’ll tell you.
Anyhow, we got talking about our favorite places in the world. All but one of us had spent significant time in the Himalayas, and between us we had explored most of the Andes, New Zealand, a big chunk of Africa, the Alps, Southeast Asia and all the ranges of North America.
Surprisingly, there wasn’t much argument about the most gorgeous, awe-inspiring landscape in the world.
Glacier.
It simply doesn’t get any better. 6 adventure guides drinking whiskey naked in a secret hot-spring can’t be wrong.
You owe it to yourself to go.
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Wow! I’m stunned by these photos. There’s a new boy at the top of my travel wish-list, and he’s gonna take some shifting!
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Wow! These photos are absolutely stunning! Okay, it’s settled, next road trip is to Glacier National Park.
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amazing photos. this is why flickr is awesome.
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Those are some of the most amazing photos I have ever seen hands down!
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Just did a cross country road trip from upstate NY to Seattle and hit a number of notable places along the way. Glacier was hands down the most incredible of my stops. As incredible as these photos are, they don’t do the park justice; you must go. The only downside was that a majority of Going To The Sun road through the heart of the park was still closed due to snow accumulation. Thus, I am giving strong consideration of making another stop when I drive back in September. Visit tuckersm.blogspot.com if anyone is interested in photos of the trip.
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Glacier is absolutely amazing. This brings back so many memories of my last trip there. Drove all the way from Ohio to see Glacier, The Tetons, and Yellowstone. Best trip of my short life. Cannot wait to go back. As amazing as these pictures are, they don’t do the park justice. It is breathtakingly beautiful. This is by far my favorite state or national park in the country. The wilderness, landscape and wildlife are stunning to a first timer. Glacier is a must see for anyone who truly appreciates natural wonders!!
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WOW!! Amazing place, amazing photos!
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