Which national park is the oldest in the US?
Yellowstone National Park
Which is better Grand Teton or Glacier National Park?
I’ve done both and while I did enjoy GTNP, Glacier is a much bigger Park with more diverse mountain views, significantly better hiking opportunities, and slightly better wildlife viewing as well as several historic structures (lodges) and the truly magnificent drive on Going to the Sun roAd.
Can you swim in Lake McDonald?
The shores of Lake McDonald are easily accessible from Apgar Village, the Lake McDonald Lodge, and the Fish Creek Campground. I highly recommend paddleboarding or swimming while you’re here!
What should you not miss in Glacier National Park?
Best Things To Do in Glacier National Park
- #1. Apgar Nature Center. Apgar Nature Center. free.
- #2. Lake McDonald. Lake McDonald. free.
- #3. Trail of the Cedars. Trail of the Cedars. free.
- #4. Going-to-the-Sun Road. Going-to-the-Sun Road. free.
- #5. Logan Pass. Logan Pass. free.
- #6. Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park.
Can you see Northern Lights in Glacier National Park?
You can see aurora borealis any time of year in Glacier National Park, of course. The foot of Lake McDonald, near Apgar, is a great spot to watch for northern lights in the spring.
Where should I stay between Yellowstone and Glacier National Park?
Our Favorite Stops between Glacier and Yellowstone
- Philipsburg. Philipsburg is one of those charming small towns that truly exemplifies the genuine hospitality found across Montana.
- Lewis & Clark Caverns.
- Historic Uptown Butte.
- Big Hole National Battlefield.
What time of year can you see the northern lights in Glacier National Park?
From September to April, when it is winter/spring in the northern hemisphere, the sky is also more transparent, making it ideal to see the lights of the north. Northern lights generate in the north and often light up southward to Glacier National Park.
Can you take a train from Yellowstone to Glacier National Park?
The best way to get from West Yellowstone to Glacier National Park without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h and costs $200 – $290.
How far apart are Glacier National Park from Yellowstone?
368 miles to 402 miles
Does Amtrak go through Yellowstone?
There is no rail or train service to Yellowstone National Park. The closest Amtrak service is Salt Lake City, Utah. (North) = Closest Entrance to Yellowstone National Park.
What is the closest Amtrak station to Yellowstone?
Salt Lake Central
What are the closest airports to Yellowstone National Park?
The airport closest to Yellowstone National Park is West Yellowstone Airport (WYS), located in Montana.