The answer is yes. The 26 glaciers in Glacier National Park are all shrinking and are likely to disappear within our lifetimes. About the Glaciers Glaciers are defined as masses of ice so large they move under their own weight. In general, glaciers need to be about 25 acres in size to qualify. In 1850, Continue Reading →
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Yellowstone in Winter
We absolutely love visiting Yellowstone in Winter. The crowds are much less, the scenery is spectacular, and the wildlife is actually much easier to see. Below is information and a few tips to help you plan a vacation to Yellowstone in winter. When to Go Most of the park facilities close in September or October Continue Reading →
Glacier National Park Hiking: The Best National Park for Hikers
Yellowstone has our vote for the top national park in the world, but Glacier National Park is unquestionably the best national park in the United States for hiking. Granted, there are great hikes in many US national parks. Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, Bryce and Zion National Parks in Utah, Olympic National Park in Washington, Continue Reading →
Yellowstone National Park is the Best National Park in the World
Yellowstone National Park was the first national park established in the world. I am confident in saying it is also the best national park in the world. There are other incredible national parks in the United States and worldwide. Yosemite for its dramatic cliffs, Zion for its slot canyons, Patagonia for its peaks and glaciers, Continue Reading →